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Contemplation Corner: ‘Before the clock, time was natural’
“Before [the clock, 1370], time was natural. It was linked to the rotation of the earth on its axis and the four seasons. You went to bed with the moon and got up with the sun. Days were long and busy in the summer, short and slow in the winter. There was a rhythm to […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Thank a principal during Principals Month! Marcellus Community Schools Principals are, left to right, Sarah Bischoff, Elementary; Amy Anderson, Volinia; Tracy Cropsey, Middle School; and Lynn Wagner, High School. by Nanette Pauley, Superintendent October is Principals’ Month. The designation serves to highlight the pivotal role principals play in shaping the future of our society. Marcellus […]
Bits & Pieces: ND vs. USC
Paula and friend Trent at the ND/USC game, Saturday, October 14, 2023 by Paula Johnson Right off, I want to apologize to Turbo for encroaching into his domain. Ever since, Trent, a hunter friend of ours, started treating me to a Notre Dame game a year, I have been walking on a cloud. I […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
When televsion sets were furniture – the 1966 RCA Victor Color TV Screen Timeby John Mooy One of the appliances that came into prominence during the fifties and sixties was no doubt the television set. At the time it was that big box loaded with tubes that sat in the corner of our living rooms. […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What eco-friendly beers and hard ciders are available in the U.S.?— Patricia C., Largo, FL The explosion of U.S. craft breweries and cideries in recent years has meant that beer and hard cider drinkers have more eco-friendly options than ever. But what exactly […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #! Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Trucking Industry Wails About Its Labor Shortage.Here’s a solution. Seemingly intractable problems sometimes have an obvious solution standing right in front of them. Our nation’s dire shortage of long-haul truck drivers, for example. Wrangling big rigs across the country is difficult and dangerous work, and the corporate giants that dominate […]
Niles artist filters through core memories to find a child-like view that leads to love and acceptance.
A collection of vibrantly-colored paintings portraying large scale toys, foods, household items, and what appear to be flashes in time, debuted at Patch and Remington, 115 E. Main, Friday October 13. The collection titled “Handle with Care” is a peek into artist Leila Victorin’s core memories from ages 4-14. It explores moments and notable […]
Marcellus Memories
October 2, 1975: Varsity Girls Basketball – Bottom (left to right) Alison Sziede, Lori Mann, Tonya Powers, Pam Carpenter, Tami Maier, manager Jody Mann. Standing (left to right) Coach Debbie Nichols, Vicky Perry, Denise Brown, Jane Klein, Karen Ringle, Barb Reigle, and Ann Parker. Not pictured is Lori Guarisco M.H.S.’s lady wildcats are making folks […]
