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Author Archives: John Rice

John Rice is a columnist/novelist who has seen his family thrive in Forest Park. He has published two books set in the village: The Ghost of Cleopatra and The Doll with the Sad Face.

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Gone since ’43, she still keeps up

by John Rice January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

Dorothy Misleh and I have been friends for years but have yet to meet. That’s because she lives in Ocala, Florida. Dorothy left Forest Park in 1943 but still reads the Review religiously. That’s how we became friends. Dorothy was curious about her childhood home at 419 Hannah and asked me to do some research.  […]

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A ray of hope for District 209

by John Rice January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
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A long and tasty history

by John Rice January 10, 2023January 10, 2023
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This New Year, it’s personal

by John Rice January 3, 2023January 3, 2023
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We staged a comeback in 2022

by John Rice December 27, 2022December 27, 2022
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Ah, December in Dubai in a dragon boat

by John Rice December 20, 2022December 20, 2022
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To every tree there is a season

by John Rice December 13, 2022December 13, 2022
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I’m back … and so are my eyes

by John Rice December 6, 2022December 6, 2022
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A sugar cookie and some sweet conversation

by John Rice November 29, 2022November 29, 2022
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Avoiding strangers, you miss a lot

by John Rice November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

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