Nearly a decade ago, my 80-year-old dad sensed quiet and a lack of activity upstairs and felt a worried edginess creep under his skin. He headed up the basement stairs and was about halfway toward the top when the doorbell rang. Standing outside were his neighbor and my mom. The neighbor found ...
10 YEARS AGO NOV. 12, 2009 On Nov. 7 David Ferguson, local hometown boy, received an award of honor from the American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging. Mr. & Mrs. Jason Boldt are parents of a son born Oct. 14. Girl Scout Troup #403 is having a pet food & supply ...
When my kids were very young, each of them had a favorite movie that we viewed over and over (and over). As I watched replay after replay I noted the shows had a few things in common. They were animated productions made by Disney and embedded in their storylines were life lessons that served as ...
My wife and I took a trip to Illinois Thursday through Sunday. Although not specifically a fall color trip, we did enjoy some beautiful scenes along the Illinois River. And upon our return, I found my phone full of messages from folks who read last week’s column on the Wooly Bear Caterpillar. ...
Amateur Astronomy is an activity that is quite closely tied to the weather. My wife Deb has rekindled her interest in sewing lately and in many ways, I envy her. The equipment is not a lot cheaper. In fact, I was astonished at the cost of modern sewing machines and when it comes to embroidery ...
30 Years Ago October 27, 1989 The G-R Running Rebels Cross Country boys team ran a super race on Thursday, October 19, and qualified for the State Meet to be held October 27 and 28 at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Fred and Barb Yergler, Dekalb, Illinois, are the proud parents of a little ...
Ps. 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Amateur Astronomy is an activity that is quite closely tied to the weather. My wife Deb has rekindled her interest in sewing lately and in many ways, I envy her. The equipment is not a lot ...
During this time of Halloween, we see lots of masks. Little ones and not-so-little ones, including adults, dress up to be someone they are not. It may be a favorite superhero or TV character or even a traditional witch or ghost costume that captures our imagination. For others, a chance to ...
When my kids were very young, each of them had a favorite movie that we viewed over and over (and over). As I watched replay after replay I noted the shows had a few things in common. They were animated productions made by Disney and embedded in their storylines were life lessons that served as ...
My wife and I took a trip to Illinois Thursday through Sunday. Although not specifically a fall color trip, we did enjoy some beautiful scenes along the Illinois River. And upon our return, I found my phone full of messages from folks who read last week’s column on the Wooly Bear Caterpillar. ...