Opinion

Making wishes come true
A few years ago, Debbie and I took a long driving vacation out west. We thoroughly enjoy long driving trips. We see amazing sights, meet some wonderfu...

What’s for dinner Dad?
There are a great many things in life that I have never heard. One is the mating call of the notorious No-No Bird (I don’t think it really exist...

Plants need to breathe
Plants breathe through their roots. If there’s a piece of knowledge that separates “green thumb” gardeners from the rest of us, it...
Budget proposals would hurt rural America
Details on President Trump’s 2021 budget plan were released recently and, as it has in the past, this administration continues to put forth prop...

Three thoughts on gun control
They came.They talked.And they disagreed.That pretty much sums up the conversation about gun control that took place during the annual Associated Pres...

Protecting Social Security
During his campaign, President Trump promised to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. He has broken that promise over and over.The Trump A...

Learning from history
Fifty-five years ago, I picked up a book from the paperback book rack in our high school library. At that time the American civil rights movement was ...

Controlling orchard pests with sprays
Late winter is a very important time for orchardists, because now is when you should apply dormant oil spray to your fruit trees. Dormant oil (also ca...
Perry Township happenings
Dear Editor and Perry Township residents:Am writing to let you know about some of the Jan. 20 and Feb. 15 Perry Township Board happenings. Trustee Dus...

Toss out titles, absorb information
In the past several months my editor, along with a couple friends, have suggested I write a column as I tend to be passionate and highly opinionated...