The Soapbox: Daily Herald editors offer brief thoughts on suburban topics in the news.
This week's Clippable Quote
"Remember you are just an extra in everyone else's play." - Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Ryan and Matt, again
What's in a name? We're about to find out now that the Chicago Bears have hired another Ryan (Poles) as their general manager and another Matt (Eberflus) as their head coach. We can only hope George McCaskey gets it right this time, because the recent futility of one the storied franchises in the NFL has not been easy for Bears' fans to stomach.
Shadow play
Can you believe it's almost Groundhog Day? If the pandemic has you feel ing like Bill Murray reliving the same day in the 1993 comedy "Groundhog Day," why not break up the monotony with a trip to Woodstock for Groundhog Days? The fest, running through Wednesday, features a bags tourney, film screenings, a pub crawland more. Bundle up and go!
Think before your protest
To the parents disrupting libraries to protest a mask requirement. Think about what you are teaching your children. These kids are being shown not care for others, not to follow safety guidelines in place to protect the most vulnerable,and to complain as soon as something doesn't go their way. Talk about teaching entitlement.
First time's a charm
Poms have always been an activity club at Glenbrook North, but the 2021-22 school year is the first time the Spartans have fielded a competitive dance team. And this first year? It's been pretty great: The team finished fifth at their sectional and qualified for the IHSA state series this weekend. Congratulations and good luck!
Fit for neither man nor beast
This should go without saying when the temperature is below freezing - let alone below zero - but it's too cold for animals to be kept outside. If you're worried about your pipes, you also should worry about your pets.
Way to 'Bear Down'
River Trails Middle School in Mount Prospect entered some elite company, when it was chosen as one of just 32 schools nationwide for a $1,500 Get Moving Grant presented by the NFL and American Heart Association. Students earned the grant by making a video of themselves going through the same agility workout the Chicago Bears use.
Remembering Edward Hauser
Edward Hauser, who died Jan. 14 at the age of 93, served his community of Elk Grove Village for 45 years. Starting as a founding member of the park board, he would go on to the zoning board, board of health, plan commission and village board, always earning praise for his energy and commitment. Our thanks for his service. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Remembering Nick Helmer
Prospect Heights Mayor Nick Helmer, who died this week at 79, was elected three times and helped lead the city to new levels of financial stability. An award-winning real estate broker, he previously represented the city on the Chicago Executive Airport board and helped coach St. Viator basketball for 35 years. We join his famiy and friends in mourning his loss.