Honoring our nation’s veterans
I was recently asked why I constantly speak about veterans’ issues.I guess one of the reasons is that only 7 percent of our nation...
Monitor grain, sample fields, be safe
It looks like maybe next week we will have more sunshine than not if some of the weather outlooks are accurate. That will be...
More want marijuana legalized
Over 60 percent of Americans — including majorities of Republicans, independents, and Democrats — believe that the adult use of marijuana ought to be...
My brief, ill-fated political career
I had a lot of bad ideas in college.Many of them came about after a night of imbibing.Most of them were ill-fated attempts to...
‘Widow’s Mite’ a powerful reminder
Open your hearts and give. Mark 12:38 -44Not many of us reading this article have been so destitute that all we have is a...
When the numbers don’t add up
News flash: For another rather short period of time, all the election ads will cease! The election will be over, and the “ins” will...
How dogs perceive the world
“Dog training affirms that his natural instincts and skills can be encouraged and developed.” — UnknownIn my early years as a dog trainer, I...
Keeping ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ strong
We need a long-term strategy that allows all our students to reach their full potential—not one that accepts that an entire segment of our...
Honor veterans, women who serve
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Clinton County and our country honor the 2.1 million women veterans who have served and risked their lives to...
Yearning to breathe free
In the winter of 2004, I ran for political office for the first time.It was a contested race for Clinton County Commissioner. I was...
