With a comedic bent, Boomer and his spastic sidekick Jimmy Ahmahdoofous often converse with people about their unusual professions or job experiences along with episodes that are potpourri in content.
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With a comedic bent, Boomer and his spastic sidekick Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous interview people with unusual vocations such as female truck drivers, casino table workers, professional psychics, horse whisperers, locomotive engineers, and much more.
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Welcome to St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF - Saluting Unsung Heroes. Your hosts are Tom Nance and Jon Krost, both lifelong Cardinals fans. Nance is a high school umpire and former baseball coach, and Krost is a research aficionado and underdog enthusiast who takes delight in the clutch hits of players like Daniel Descalso. Come along on this journey as they celebrate stories of greatness by role players that helped make the Cardinals a legendary organization. Enjoy the deep dives into th ...
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A history of the United States, as told through its vices, the holders of the second-highest office in the land. Bruce Carlson delves into the lives of the individuals who have achieved the second office of American government. Learn history, and hear some great stories.
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Putting Together the '64 Championship Team
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Did you know that The Sporting News named Bing Devine, the Cardinals General Manager, Baseball's Executive of the Year for both 1963 and 1964? It would be no surprise in 1964 as the Redbirds were World Series Champions, but did you know that August Busch fired Devine in the latter part of the '64 pennant run? That's an example of one of the many in…
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How to Live - How to Die-- when you get to be my age, those topics become of interest. And so they are featured in this episod. The episode is in my occasional format of potpourri, an eclectic reading of various literary gems I've found worth sharing, many of them dealing with living and dying. But to be sure, there are plenty of humorous bits from…
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How to Live - How to Die-- when you get to be my age, those topics become of interest. And so they are featured in this episod. The episode is in my occasional format of potpourri, an eclectic reading of various literary gems I've found worth sharing, many of them dealing with living and dying. But to be sure, there are plenty of humorous bits from…
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Flakey Mike Shannon, Breakfast with Dizzy Dean, and Swamp Gravy
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In this episode we conclude our conversation with 85-year-old Gordie Richardson, a key player in the Cardinals journey to win the World Series in 1964. Gordie recalls his interactions with legends like Mike Shannon, Bop Gibson, Dizzy Dean, Yogi Berra, and his memories of winning the pennant and his time in New York taking down the Yankees. He also …
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Small town youngster helps take huge bite out of Big Apple Yankees
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85-year-old Gordie Richardson spends an hour with us talking about his experience in helping the St. Louis Cardinals to a thrilling finish atop the National League in 1964. He shares memories of Dick Allen, Willie Mays, Yogi Berra, and many of his Cardinal teammates. Gordie left his peanut farm near a small town of 2,000 people for the spotlights o…
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Once upon a time a Wauconda High School student, class of 2004, was floundering around, contemplating life as a painter, not terribly ambitious about anything. He a D grade average and a job at Jewel. He was enjoying life, perhaps a bit much. But holy about face, Batman! In a just a few short years, he was excelling in college, scoring a double maj…
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Once upon a time a Wauconda High School student, class of 2004, was floundering around, contemplating life as a painter, not terribly ambitious about anything. He a D grade average and a job at Jewel. He was enjoying life, perhaps a bit much. But holy about face, Batman! In a just a few short years, he was excelling in college, scoring a double maj…
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Peanut farmer shells the Phillies in 1964
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Who is the most famous peanut farmer from Georgia? Most likely, your answer is former president Jimmy Carter. If you’re an ardent Cardinal fan, you might come up with Gordon Richardson, the featured Cardinal from the 1964 WS champions. Gordie was a 25-year-old peanut farmer boy who stood in the way of the Phillies as the Cards grabbed the pennant b…
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Maybe you know your baseball. Maybe you don’t. Test your baseball knowledge by answering these six baseball trivia questions. Here’s the fun part: they all have the same answer: Who was the pitcher that figured prominently in World Series championships with both the Brooklyn Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers? Who was the starting pitcher for the last…
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Naysayers: Kayla, you're too short. You're too small. You can't play softball on an elite level. Kayla: Hold my Gatorade. Small of stature, Kayla Wedl has proven herself in a spectacular way on the biggest of softball stages, including a stellar career at the University of Illinois-Chicago and now as a professional softball player for The New York …
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Naysayers: Kayla, you're too short. You're too small. You can't play softball on an elite level. Kayla: Hold my Gatorade. Small of stature, Kayla Wedl has proven herself in a spectacular way on the biggest of softball stages, including a stellar career at the University of Illinois-Chicago and now as a professional softball player for The New York …
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Carl Warwick: Coming Through in the Pinch
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Carl Warwick may not have been a large man at 5’ 10”, 170 lbs., but he had some big pinch hits in the 1964 World Series when the Cardinals defeated the Yankees in 7 games. Warwick bounced around during his MLB career with the spotlight finally finding him coming through in the clutch on the biggest stage. Join us for our third look at a role player…
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How many Cardinals have earned three World Series rings with three different teams? The surprising answer is that there are several more Redbirds than just the unsung hero featured in this episode. Join us as we sing the praises of Ron Taylor who played a critical role on two teams- the 1964 Cardinals and the 1969 Mets- that had unlikely come from …
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Can You PLAN For Happiness? Yes, you can.
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Genesis Hey Krick You don't have to resign yourself to an unfulfilled life, a life of despair with no sense of purpose. There are tools available to give structure and meaning to your journey. Genesis Hey Krick is a life coach, author, and motivational speaker who gives practical advice on how to examine where you are and how to pivot towards a mor…
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Can You PLAN For Happiness? Yes, you can.
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Genesis Hey Krick You don't have to resign yourself to an unfulfilled life, a life of despair with no sense of purpose. There are tools available to give structure and meaning to your journey. Genesis Hey Krick is a life coach, author, and motivational speaker who gives practical advice on how to examine where you are and how to pivot towards a mor…
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Barney Schultz: The Intrepid Reliever Who Wouldn't Fail in the Fall of '64. S1 E1
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Most Cardinal fans will easily rattle off the names of stars who headlined St. Louis's late season drive to the 1964 pennant and eventual World Series crown: Brock, Gibson, Shannon, Boyer, Flood and others. Not ordinarily included on this list is Barney Schultz, the knuckleballer who put out one fire after another, especially in the critical month …
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St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF - Saluting Unsung Heroes
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Welcome to the St. Louis Cardinals: Beyond the HOF players - Saluting Unsung Heroes. Join hosts Tom Nance, a lifelong Cardinals fan, umpire and former baseball coach, and Jon Krost, a research aficionado and underdog enthusiast, a lifelong Cardinals fan who takes delight in the clutch hits of players like Daniel Descalso. Come along on this journey…
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Do you wake up with joy and excitement as you contemplate the day ahead of you, or would you describe your life as stagnant? Are you running on a hamster wheel and feeling trapped? Are you being called to do a little bit more? Are you simply surviving? Or are you thriving? Are you, as stated in the title to a Garth Brooks hit song, “Standing Outsid…
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Do you wake up with joy and excitement as you contemplate the day ahead of you, or would you describe your life as stagnant? Are you running on a hamster wheel and feeling trapped? Are you being called to do a little bit more? Are you simply surviving? Or are you thriving? Are you, as stated in the title to a Garth Brooks hit song, “Standing Outsid…
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Surf Therapy- Say what? Say yes to an alternative therapy that successfully treats PTSD, chronic pain, depression, grief, autism, and much more. Say WOW to the International Surf Therapy Organization (ISTO) that brings together 133 surf therapy groups all over the world to serve hundreds of thousands of clients a year to get into the water, get on …
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Surf Therapy- Say what? Say yes to an alternative therapy that successfully treats PTSD, chronic pain, depression, grief, autism, and much more. Say WOW to the International Surf Therapy Organization (ISTO) that brings together 133 surf therapy groups all over the world to serve hundreds of thousands of clients a year to get into the water, get on …
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Surf Therapy is growing alternative therapy for a multitude of afflictions, including PTSD, chronic pain, autism, depression, grief, among others. Brian Schoo, Chairman of the Board of the International Surf Therapy Organization, explains the vision of this non-profit and how he and his team hope to improve the lives of people by "hanging ten." Bri…
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Surf Therapy is growing alternative therapy for a multitude of afflictions, including PTSD, chronic pain, autism, depression, grief, among others. Brian Schoo, Chairman of the Board of the International Surf Therapy Organization, explains the vision of this non-profit and how he and his team hope to improve the lives of people by "hanging ten." Bri…
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War Hero, Congressman, State Leader, and Senator. Kentucky's Richard Mentor Johnson was considered for the Presidency and might have obtained it in the case of his friend Andrew Jackson not seeking a second term. But timing is everything: Jackson did seek a second term, and in that term, politics changed. Johnson did become Vice President in the sh…
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Potpourri IV: Death of the Pillsbury Doughboy, What Scares You the Most- just a part of the grabbag literary lineup.
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In Potpourri IV, a litany of literary gems await you. This edition includes these goodies: philosophy by Charles Schultz, an interview with a cat, advice on how NOT to ruin your life and so much more. Let the eargasm begin.By Thomas Nance
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Potpourri IV: Death of the Pillsbury Doughboy, What Scares You the Most- just a part of the grabbag literary lineup.
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In Potpourri IV, a litany of literary gems await you. This edition includes these goodies: philosophy by Charles Schultz, an interview with a cat, advice on how NOT to ruin your life and so much more. Let the eargasm begin.By Thomas Nance
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A Christmas Rifle- no, not the Official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle.
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My audio holiday gift to you is the story of "A Christmas Rifle." Ralphie, in the movie A Christmas Story," cries when he almost shoots his eye out with his treasured Red Ryder. I cried a bit when I read "A Christmas Rifle" in a Facebook post. I doubt that you'll fare differently. May the blessings of this season be upon you and your family and may…
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A Christmas Rifle- no, not the Official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle.
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My audio holiday gift to you is the story of "A Christmas Rifle." Ralphie, in the movie A Christmas Story," cries when he almost shoots his eye out with his treasured Red Ryder. I cried a bit when I read "A Christmas Rifle" in a Facebook post. I doubt that you'll fare differently. May the blessings of this season be upon you and your family and may…
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Workplace Tales: Demure daughter of minister evolves as international player in Latin America events. Part II.
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What type of person interacts with United States presidents, military leaders from the U.S. and other countries, along with various dignitaries and leaders throughout Latin America? Who briefs Colin Powell on Latin America events, has face-to-face meetings with the "Angel of Death," learns hostage escape tactics and reports on coup d'é·tats? Someon…
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Workplace Tales: Demure daughter of minister evolves as international player in Latin America events. Part II.
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What type of person interacts with United States presidents, military leaders from the U.S. and other countries, along with various dignitaries and leaders throughout Latin America? Who briefs Colin Powell on Latin America events, has face-to-face meetings with the "Angel of Death," learns hostage escape tactics and reports on coup d'é·tats? Someon…
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Workplace Tales: Joanna Esty, Defense Intelligence Agency Officer
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Once a quiet student from a small high school in western Ilinois, Joanna spent 18 years in the Defense Intelligence Agency as a civilian officer, an occupation that involved interactions with U.S. Presidents, General Colin Powell, and extensive traveling. She shares with Jimmy Ahmahdoofous and Boomer how she became a significant player in Latin Ame…
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Workplace Tales: Joanna Esty, Defense Intelligence Agency Officer
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Once a quiet student from a small high school in western Ilinois, Joanna spent 18 years in the Defense Intelligence Agency as a civilian officer, an occupation that involved interactions with U.S. Presidents, General Colin Powell, and extensive traveling. She shares with Jimmy Ahmahdoofous and Boomer how she became a significant player in Latin Ame…
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Henry Wilson's experience as a workingman would have a double benefit in his political career. Not only could he identify with average people, but he could demonstrate that unlike his slaveholding oppponents, he worked his way up in a country that allowed him to do so. His very presence from actual rags to some riches (at least for a time) compelle…
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How to not mix metaphors, details on Annie Sullivan's early life, panic attack hotties- it's all here with much more in the third potpourri edition of OK Boomer where Boomer and Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous share a litany of literary jewels gleamed from the internet. You'll laugh, be intrigued, maybe even a little inspired. Works from Kurt Vonnegut, Jack Lon…
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How to not mix metaphors, details on Annie Sullivan's early life, panic attack hotties- it's all here with much more in the third potpourri edition of OK Boomer where Boomer and Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous share a litany of literary jewels gleamed from the internet. You'll laugh, be intrigued, maybe even a little inspired. Works from Kurt Vonnegut, Jack Lon…
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"You can't pour from an empty cup." That's one of the important themes presented in this romance novel "My Way To You" by J. Glassburn. This 400 page book is set in a small town in western Illinois (where Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous is from) where she grew up. Abbey is a mother of a young son who is finding her way in a new life. She has left behind a broke…
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"You can't pour from an empty cup." That's one of the important themes presented in this romance novel "My Way To You" by J. Glassburn. This 400 page book is set in a small town in western Illinois (where Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous is from) where she grew up. Abbey is a mother of a young son who is finding her way in a new life. She has left behind a broke…
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Potpourri II: Hey genious, do you believe in God?
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This second edition of Potpourri (a collection of unrelated literary extracts) includes Albert Einstein's response to an often posed question of him, "Do you believe in God?" It concludes with chapter one of a book (maybe?) that Boomer is messing around with. In between are plenty of humorous and occasionally thought provoking literary gems that Bo…
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Potpourri II: Hey genious, do you believe in God?
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This second edition of Potpourri (a collection of unrelated literary extracts) includes Albert Einstein's response to an often posed question of him, "Do you believe in God?" It concludes with chapter one of a book (maybe?) that Boomer is messing around with. In between are plenty of humorous and occasionally thought provoking literary gems that Bo…
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Whiteside CO Drug Court part II, where lives are changed
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"What an opportunity for me to help somebody get their kids back, to repair relationships, to get a job, … so many benefits…" That's how Mike Shears, Whiteside County Drug Court probation officer, describes his job. In part II of our conversation, Mike talks about the successes, failures, and new areas of growth in the drug court program and Boomer…
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Whiteside CO Drug Court part II, where lives are changed
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"What an opportunity for me to help somebody get their kids back, to repair relationships, to get a job, … so many benefits…" That's how Mike Shears, Whiteside County Drug Court probation officer, describes his job. In part II of our conversation, Mike talks about the successes, failures, and new areas of growth in the drug court program and Boomer…
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Workplace Tales: Drug Court... a place of celebration?
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"No one ever wakes up and says, 'You know, I think I want to be a drug addict,' " says Mike Shears, drug court officer. That's part of the mind frame that shapes the drug court in Whiteside County, IL. If you think that drug court, a specialized diversionary court program, is a dark place full of dreary proceedings that involve the dregs of society…
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Workplace Tales: Drug Court... a place of celebration?
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"No one ever wakes up and says, 'You know, I think I want to be a drug addict,' " says Mike Shears, drug court officer. That's part of the mind frame that shapes the drug court in Whiteside County, IL. If you think that drug court, a specialized diversionary court program, is a dark place full of dreary proceedings that involve the dregs of society…
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In part two of the conversation with Joel Gibbs, a voice over artist extraordinaire, Gibbs explains how Sol Krupnick, currently a YouTube success and soon to be live performance, was created, neglected, and now resurrected. Joel Gibbs is a multi-skilled artist who has won my admiration and inspires all of us in our later years to continue to create…
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In part two of the conversation with Joel Gibbs, a voice over artist extraordinaire, Gibbs explains how Sol Krupnick, currently a YouTube success and soon to be live performance, was created, neglected, and now resurrected. Joel Gibbs is a multi-skilled artist who has won my admiration and inspires all of us in our later years to continue to create…
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Sol Krupnick: Getting Surgery Down Under Part 1
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Joel Gibbs, a man of a thousand voices, presents Sol Krupnick, Gibbs' amalgamation of various Jewish comedians and various kibitzers. Joel shares with Boomer and Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous how he "resurrected" Sol and where he plans to take him. Enjoy some of the stories Sol performs, including details on his surgery down under, during this interview and o…
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Sol Krupnick: Getting Surgery Down Under Part 1
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Joel Gibbs, a man of a thousand voices, presents Sol Krupnick, Gibbs' amalgamation of various Jewish comedians and various kibitzers. Joel shares with Boomer and Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous how he "resurrected" Sol and where he plans to take him. Enjoy some of the stories Sol performs, including details on his surgery down under, during this interview and o…
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Enjoy a hodgepodge of literary delights as Boomer and his cohost Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous share delightful findings from the internet that will make you laugh (you'll love Jimmy's pirate joke), ponder, and maybe even tear up a bit. It all culminates with their version of Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First?"…
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Enjoy a hodgepodge of literary delights as Boomer and his cohost Jimmy Ahmuhdoofous share delightful findings from the internet that will make you laugh (you'll love Jimmy's pirate joke), ponder, and maybe even tear up a bit. It all culminates with their version of Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First?"…
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"It's just starting [the popularity explosion of pickleball]. TV contracts are being signed. It's being viewed on the Tennis channel and on ESPN."- so says Mike Shears, an ambassador of pickleball for northwestern Illinois and beyond. Perhaps the fastest growing sport in America, pickleball is being played by people of all ages and abilities. Mike …
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