Columns
Strangers at the dog park
Last August I adopted a puppy from the Fayette Regional Humane Society. She was an 8-week Labrador/Beagle mix that had somehow found her way to me. No...
Showing up to make a difference
On Wednesday, Aug. 17, I attended a City Council meeting for the first time. It was me and a group of 10 others who’d come together with the amb...
Committment to my craft
Over the past few years, I have traveled to neighboring communities, as well as small towns in other states. One particular place that comes to mind i...
It’s time to re-wonder
I recently went on a camping vacation with my family in Western Tennessee. This part of the state is a bit different than where the Smokey Mountains a...
Thank you for the opportunity to serve
My approaching retirement from Southern State Community College has prompted me to reflect on my 12 years serving as its president. Out of the many th...
Library garden to be planted
In less than two weeks, the Carnegie Public Library garden will be planted, and families are invited to join in.The planting will take place Saturday,...
Introducing FCPH’s weekly column
With the collaboration of the Record-Herald, I am pleased to introduce everyone to Fayette County Public Health’s (FCPH) Weekly Column. Each wee...
The Yoders know their onions
What a combination. It’s 6, the birds outside my window are trying to outdo each other, all six little children are sound asleep, and Mommy is r...
Banana Split Dessert perfect for summer
Hello! This week’s recipe seems to scream summer to me. It is so good and refreshing for a summertime dessert, not too heavy—and it is dia...
Wednesday market vendor lineup
Local produce dominates the vendor lineup this week at the Wednesday afternoon Fayette County Farmers Market.This venue, located in the TSC parking lo...
