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From swabbing to cannibals, retiring Navy boss has (almost) been everywhere, man

From swabbing to cannibals, retiring Navy boss has (almost) been everywhere, man

Orland Park's Paul Alberts had a long career with the Navy. Photo by Jeff Vorva Buy photo View album View gallery       When it comes to honoring those who died in the war, it seems like every day is Memorial Day for U.S. Navy Cmdr. Paul Alberts.   The 60-year-old Orland Park resident, who was honored at his retirement ceremony Saturday in Glenview for his 40-plus years of service with the United States Navy, has been to... Read more

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Good sportsmanship will never replace good play   (Reprinted from Aug. 20, 2009)     Winning is everything.   Although Vince Lombardi’s famous declaration isn’t typically quoted with complete accuracy, those three words have nevertheless resonated with sports participants and fans for decades. Anything less than success is considered unacceptable.   That opinion is OK if it’s being used as a motivational tool to encourage athletes to give it their best shot, but far too many people adopt an all-or-nothing... Read more

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This week Labyrinth   The outdoor labyrinth will be available for walking this Saturday, May 18, a... Read more