Winters in the past have always been a dreaded time of the year for me, although as an enthusiastic gardener I realize that it is a time of rest for Mother Nature. She performs so majestically from the very first vibrant hints of spring by producing greening grass and small, tight buds bursting from our [...]
“What are you doing New Year’s — New Year’s Eve?” Most of us want a place to go and people to see and talk to on New Year’s Eve. Parties are and always have been popular on New Year’s. It’s fun to see the “old man” on his way and welcome in the brand new [...]
Another year has gone into history. I often think of the verse “another year will soon be past only what is done for Christ will last.” How very true those words are. We had a green Christmas with warmer than usual weather but we awoke yesterday to a white world. The ground was covered in [...]
“What are you doing New Year’s — New Year’s Eve?” Most of us want a place to go and people to see and talk to on New Year’s Eve. Parties are and always have been popular on New Year’s. It’s fun to see the “old man” on his way and welcome in the brand new [...]
By GREGG RETTIG Managing Editor It’s only the midway point in the girls basketball season, but Madison-Plains coach Tobi Briggs said Thursday night was a statement game. The Golden Eagles (7-3) did indeed make statement, holding off a gutsy London squad, 46-42, to win the consolation game of the McDonald’s Holiday Classic at Madison-Plains. Briggs [...]
Those searching for something different to do to ring in the new year this year might consider the 2011 Kambree Kids event in West Jefferson. Music, dancing and good food can be enjoyed while helping to feed others next Christmas. The Kambree Kids is an annual charity event that was started by Pat and Nina [...]
