ANNUAL PET PEEVES COLUMNWell, this is the one column you've been waiting for, Pet Peeves! The long winter drought is over and it's time to once again look closely at those little and sometimes not-so-little things that really get under our skin. Those Pet Peeves that really grind our gears, ...
I see that Lori has received the info and application forms for the newest Camp Creamery school. This year it is called "A Mystery at Mumsley Manor".The price is $60.00 per child. Family discount $50.00 for each additional child. Registration is open now, closes May 15th or when we are full. We ...
A while back I heard that a person was being interviewed by a news reporter and was asked what the two greatest problems facing society today were. The person yawned and replied, "I don't know and I certainly don't care." When you stop and think about it, that's exactly the truth today isn't ...
Dear Editor,We would like to encourage the South Tama voters to support the South Tama County School District by voting YES to extend the STC's Revenue Purpose Statement on April 5th.In 2008, Iowa lawmakers designated a penny of the state tax collected on every dollar of eligible sales in Iowa ...
The final Fine Arts event in this years series is "Dancers & Company".This takes place Sunday, April 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wieting.Tickets are available at the door starting at 1:30 p.m. Cost is adults $12. Program starts at 2:00 p.m.These performers are doing a Masters class. Check ...
In my home town of Chelsea, Easter week was huge. Especially when you were seven years old. Chelsea was a town of about 385 people except during holidays, summer vacations and spring breaks. The population rose to around 415 or so depending on how many relatives would be visiting at that time. ...
Don't forget on Sunday, April 3 at 2 p.m. at the Wieting we will have the last event of the Fine Arts series.This will be "Dancers & Company."Will you be there?"See ya at the Wieting_ _ _"
This coming Sunday, (me thinks), March 20 will be the first day of spring. We've enjoyed (or not), the prelude to spring with Daylight Saving Time and now we're ready for spring. But before we get there, here are some interesting tidbits about one on the top four seasons of the year:Spring is ...
Did you go to "The Fez concert? I understand it was wonderful. You get your money's worth. They played from 7-10:30 p.m. The theatre was close to being full.Don't forget the next Fine Arts Series is Sunday, April3 at 2 p.m. at the Wieting. It is called "Dancers and Company."Also remember ...
As many of you know, this column is here to keep you informed and up-to-date on just about any and every thing. It's my job and my responsibility and I certainly don't take it lightly--Haruumph! This week we tackle the subject of "Daylight Saving Time." First off, just so no one looks foolish, ...