From Head to Toeby John Mooy The other day I was thinking about the number of fashions we experience in a lifetime. By fashion I am simply referring to what attire and accessories we have worn through the years. Once … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
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Fifty Year 4-H Volunteer
Beverly Rajzer of Decatur, left, and MSUE Educator Janice Zerbe. Van Buren County 4-H recently held their annual 4-H Youth and Volunteer Recognition. Each year they recognize volunteers that have reached milestones. This … [Read more...] about Fifty Year 4-H Volunteer
Final First Friday of the 2023 season: October 6!
Marcellus Memories
October 2, 1975 - Citizens of Tomorrow: Tyge Andrew, age 2 1/2, and Aaron Cole, age 1 month, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Romig of Marcellus. October 9, 1975 - Local Boys Place in PP & K: Three Marcellus boys placed in the annual … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Why do environmentalists hate fracking so much? -- Millie C., Pittsburgh, PA Fracking, short for hydraulic fracturing, is a method of extracting natural gas. It was … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com A Thundering Herd of Bankers Robbing Oklahoma City Taxpayers Oklahoma troubadour Woodie Guthrie wrote a song about outlaws that was right on target: “As through this world I’ve traveledI’ve seen … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Layman’s Corner
Q:My friend tells me that her mother died some years ago and she came back and talked to her. My friend reminded me of the bible passage in 1 Samuel chapter 28 when Saul went to the Witch of Endor and called up Samuel. Can the dead really … [Read more...] about Layman’s Corner
Oom-Pah! Oktoberfest comes to Marcellus courtesy of the DDA, Saturday, September 30
The banners for the DDA’s Oktoberfest are up! The event on Saturday, September 30, is part of the DDA’s fundraising campaign, Preserve the Past: Build a Future, to save the former Tailgater building for economic development. … [Read more...] about Oom-Pah! Oktoberfest comes to Marcellus courtesy of the DDA, Saturday, September 30
MHS Class of ‘73 Celebrates its Golden Jubilee
The MHS Class of ’73 celebrated its 50th Anniversary, Saturday, September 16, at VFW Post #4054. According to Sarah (Schten) Essex, “it was a very nice reunion. The committee outdid themselves with food and décor.” As … [Read more...] about MHS Class of ‘73 Celebrates its Golden Jubilee
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How can I be a more environmentally responsible parent? – Betsy E., Boston, MA Sustainable parenting isn’t easy given all the ways modern … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com How Things Work: Big Pharma Price Gouging Corporate and governmental hucksters intentionally cloak their schemes in convoluted obfuscations… so we commoners can’t really know what they’re … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Education in Today’s Worldby John Mooy It seems to me that with every passing day I am living in a world that doesn’t begin to resemble the one I grew up in. Going to school grades K through 12 in the same building is … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories