It seems towns, especially small ones, do little to try and keep young people interested in staying in a community. If they have to travel to other towns to "recreate" themselves, it just becomes one more reason to leave once they reach adulthood. The young are a community's most precious ...

Our son was born so long ago, yet it seems like yesterday...That I stood in awe before his crib and heard that doctor say,"You've quite a boy there Mr. Jones." I could only answer with a nod,For in his very being there I saw the miracle of God.Later in his high chair, in a manner I deplore,I ...

If you haven't bought your ticket to "Songs of War" they may be purchased at the theatre window that night. Remember the concert is Sunday, November 10 at 2 P.M. at the Wieting. Ticket prices are $8 regular, $4 for Veterans or school students.While your are at the theatre that afternoon you ...

Creativity waxes. Creativity wanes. Words flow. Words get stuck in that nether land between midnight and morning, where visions dance, and moral debts are paid.Perhaps it is the man is incapable of discerning science from art. Perhaps he is caught up in the structure and beauty of the language ...

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution ...

Market Report for October 25thIt's hard to believe this was the last market of the season. Don and Lori, Vernon and Wilma, Larry and Caryn, Dale and Elle, Chuck and Ginger, Dawn, Cheryl, Marie, Lois, Brenda and Ethan, Shirley, Freddie and Michael, Marv and his music, and Karen had tables full ...

On Sunday, November 10, the Wieting Theatre Guild will sponsor a special music program called "Songs of War." We have tickets on sale at this time for this event. The price is $8 for adults, $4 for Veterans of any war and $4 for students. Tickets are available from any theatre guild member or ...

WinkIt was early in 2009 that Wink, the one eyed cat came to live with us. Late last night, Wink returned from a full 24 hour sortie. I was worried. I kept going outside and calling her. My fear was a coyote or some wild dogs had gotten her. Rare is the time she stays gone this long. She ...

Last Monday, I joined the Social Security class. Turned 62. Hard to believe I'm still quite immature. How's that old saying go; growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. My option is to not grow up!! I've been writing this column for several years now and I've learned a thing or two, ...

Market Report for October 18thIt was a chilly market night. With only one more market left after this one, the customers were plentiful. Larry and Caryn, Vernon and Wilma, Dale, Chuck and Ginger, Dawn, Cheryl, Lois, Marie, Brenda and Ethan, Frances, Shirley, Freddie and Michael, and Karen had ...