A WALK IN THE PARK: Doing the Warrior Dash makes me a little proud
A while back, I told my family that I was considering participating in the Warrior Dash 5K Mud Run. In return, I got mixed reactions of mild support and a series of questions. Continue Reading »
OFF THE CUFF: A whole lot rests on the nails of life
It happened several weeks ago — unexpectedly, of course. You might call it a surprise. I called it that. Continue Reading »
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Editor, I recently watched the movie “Parental Guidance” with Billy Crystal and Bette Midler. In one scene, Crystal is talking to his character daughter, reminiscing about his parenting. He thought he was doing a good job as a dad until she went off to college and didn't call or come home for holidays. Continue Reading »
GRIZ BEAR COMMENTS: There must be a good reason not to mow
Well, I finally got it done again, though it's not what I really wanted to do over the weekend. Continue Reading »
OPINION? EVERYBODY HAS ONE: Having a good vet is such a blessing
My Pappy was known far and wide for his observations of the weather indicators and prophesies. Continue Reading »
BACK TO BEDROCK: Resurrecting a Memorial Day tradition
As May ends and the door of summer swings open, my memories turn to long ago days spent with my Mom and Grandma picking flowers for Memorial Day. Continue Reading »
Chamber is now accepting vendor applications for Freedom Festival
Gentry Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for vendors at the annual Freedom Festival to be held July 4 at the Gentry City Park. Continue Reading »
OPINION? EVERYBODY HAS ONE: I'm thankful for my hay-making offspring
I am going to say it again, the drought is finished for us! I truly wish it was over for the southwestern states but I am afraid it won’t be for a while. Continue Reading »
BACK TO BEDROCK: Run, Daddy, Run!
When you grow up on a farm, as I did, animals are an integral part of your life. First of all, they provided for us. When I was little we rarely had to buy meat because we grew our own pork, chicken and beef. Continue Reading »
SUSAN SAYS: Some items could be more valuable than you think
The heavy rain we got at the end of last week has surely ended the “drought” in our area. Continue Reading »
GRIZ BEAR COMMENTS: Do we tell our graduates the truth?
It’s graduation time again and many high school seniors are taking that huge step out into the world — whether it be going away to a college or technical school, entering the job market, serving in the military or getting married and starting a new family. Continue Reading »