Entrepreneurs hopeful, even in tough times
The anonymous quote, "An optimist sees an opportunity in every calamity; a pessimist sees a calamity in every opportunity," is suited to our current economic situation.

Job cuts link those fired with those doing the firing
What do Oswego Village Administrator Gary Adams and Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner have in common with many municipal leaders across the country? This answer is the unenviable job of laying off workers and enforcing painful spending cuts.

Republican fiction writers are waiting in the wings
Last week, the Beacon-News published a three-part series on the Viewpoint page by Republican State Sen. Chris Lauzen of the 25th District.

Blessings delayed are not blessings denied
Suffering a recent bout of insomnia, I happened to turn on the television when baseball greats Joe Garagiola and Yogi Berra were reminiscing about their lifelong friendship. I am a fair-weather baseball fan, at best, but an admirer of both men. I am especially fond of Berra, whose witticisms have the ability to change the course of my day.

Women's power luncheon has royalty on the menu
The Queen recently came to Aurora. You heard right, the Long Island Sound Banquets hosted royalty.

Internet top asset in news
No one knows who said it, but there is a great line where someone speaking about the newspaper industry said, "Never pick a fight with anyone who buys ink by the barrel and paper by the ton."

Rumor mill no help as Kane prepares for H1N1
The H1N1 virus is scary enough without some media outlets contributing to the frenzy, while trying to make television personalities into medical experts. In fairness, we can't leave out how we contribute to the problem with our whispers and rumor-mongering.