Joni Matthiessen Our woodshop recently was closed for two weeks and underwent a much-needed revamp and upgrade. Our president, Dave Bassham, said, “The shop reorganization was a collaborative effort from a number of people. Joey Misiaszek and Bob Edson spent an inordinate amount of time developing the final draft of the shop layout to create a…
Ross Dunfee The first successful English colony settled in America was at Jamestown, Va., in 1607—and the migration was on—primarily of British, German, and Dutch extraction, but immigrants arrived from throughout Europe. Communities were settled and financed primarily by privately-organized British settlers or families using free enterprise without any significant English royal or Parliamentary government…
Megan Wiegand Megan Wiegand had the idea to do a solo fish fry. She asked Linda Borders, Kathy Todd, Linda Stevens, and Karen Keith for help with planning it. Little did we know that we would pick the hottest day of the year to have it! What to do? Well, you move some furniture, put…
Lori Williams Did you know that adults age 65 and up have the highest hospital admission rates for dehydration? A UCLA study found that 40% of seniors may be chronically under-hydrated. Why is dehydration such a problem for seniors? There are several factors, such as: a decreased sense of thirst, medications, mobility issues, and cognitive…
Lori Slocum The Robson Ranch Garden Club Yard of the Month for June is Kelly and Tom Oliver located on Blackwood. They have been working in the dirt for four years, and their time and effort is reflected in the results of their beautiful yard. Congratulations Kelly and Tom!
David Zapatka We’re doing something different this month. We’re going to explore getting a new word into dictionaries. Reader Debbie M. writes, “Hello, I enjoy your column and want to offer a suggestion. ‘Orbisculate’ is a word not yet in the dictionary. I think we should help the young people who are trying to get…
Debbie Kearns The Denton Animal Shelter is in need of donations. It is puppy and kitten season at the Denton Animal Shelter. We are asking for and would appreciate any of the following donations: small fleece blankets; full size towels (used is fine); cat toys; dog toys; bleach; dryer sheets; high efficiency liquid detergent; Dawn dish…