Did you know that back in the 1930’s the deer population in La-Salle Parish was wiped out. It is hard to believe but true. Deer had to be brought in from Wisconsin. As you can see, they have made an amazing comeback. Yet without game wardens this would surely happen again. Back in the 30’s people we...

Like everybody else, I face problems almost every day. Or maybe I should say, my problem faces me. Every Monday, when I get up, I say to myself, “How many problems will I have this week? How many will I solve?” Unfortunately, myself never replies back. Whenever a problem pops up, I usually get frust...

Dear Rusty: We were married two years ago at age 78 and 81. Do we need to do anything with Social Security? Signed: Blissfully Happy Dear Blissfully Happy: Congratulations on your fairly recent marriage and, yes, there are some things you should do. Specifically, you should contact Social Security t...

I sure would like to buy that, but I do not have enough money. Va-voom, break out that credit card and have it today! Credit cards in the U.S. are som...

When Barack Hussein Obama and the DNC selected Joe Biden for his running mate in 2008, I wondered what in the world were these people thinking. They p...

Dear Rusty: I am a 62 year old widower that is still working full time. While my late spouse was in hospice, I was able to get her to apply for Social...