70 Years Ago March 18, 1954 The Strand played “Botany Bay,” “Pioneers Justice,” “The Marshal’s Daughter,” “His Majesty O’Keefe,” “World for Ransom” and “Highway Dragnet.” Freddie Kellogg, 14-year-old son of the Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Kellogg of Urania, won first place in the speaking contest held in Al...

Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old and having difficulty working due to my arthritis, but I can continue part time as a podiatrist. I do not know the best way to determine when to retire. What is the formula or a way to determine which is a better choice? Signed: Undecided Dear Undecided: There is a diff...

Steve, the tall cowboy of us philosophy types, was riding a young horse through town the other day to get him used to “boogers.” To gentle a horse, he explained, you give them something to booger at, and then talk them out of it. You keep coming up with new boogers and calming the horse until scream...

Oh, how my body hurts. My legs hurt. My arms hurt. My hands hurt. My feet hurt. I tell you I hurt all over and it’s all my wife Lisa’s fault. You know...

If you have been watching the national news in the last few months, you are aware of the slaughter and capture of Jews on October 7th 2023. Hamas mili...

It’s that time of year. The deciduous trees are putting on their leaves. The oaks and pines are producing copious amounts of pollen. Live oaks are she...