Remember when we worried about offending people if we used the words, “Merry Christmas” instead of “Happy Holiday”? (Some people still feel this way but I, for one, am not gonna let political correctness dic...
Patriotrism is defined as the quality of being patriotic; vigorous support for one’s country. I recently lost my father-in-law, Weston Nehring. Wes was a wonderful man and an inspiration in many ways. Wes wa...
During the season of Thanksgiving, people stop and take the time to think about all they have to be thankful for in their lives. For most, the list usually contains many of the same things; family, friends, jo...
Turkey Day is again upon us Thursday. It’s a day where we commune with family and friends - with good conversation and good food. It’s also a time when we can stop and be quiet, remembering the many good thi...
In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony — held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. Many regard this event as the nation’s first Thanksgiving. The Wampanoag Indi...
TO THE EDITOR: On behalf of the Sherburne History Center and the Friends of Sherburne Wildlife Refuge, we would like to thank the many supporters and donors to the recent Grapes and Grains fundraising event....
It’s over. All those endless political mudslinging commercials that interrupted every program I wanted to watch over the past six months. They’re all gone until the next round, which should start again soo...
TO THE EDITOR: On behalf of the Sherburne History Center and the Friends of Sherburne Wildlife Refuge, we would like to thank the many supporters and donors to the recent Grapes and Grains fundraising event. In...
TO THE EDITOR: Since my legislative service, many people have inquired about campaigning for office. Myron Wilson is one I’ve always encouraged. He genuinely cares about the future of our next generations....
Ah Halloween. It’s never been put past me that the October holiday precedes an election every year. Lots of masks, costumes and scary imagery surrounding the end of one month leading into another. Some of ...
