Today's Features

I can hardly wait for this year’s first harvest of summer squash and it should be any day now. There is fruit set and you know how quickly squash can mature.  Last year’s crop was not so robust because of the record heat so I am optimistically counting on a bumper squash crop this year- the weather is certainly on our side. 

Ray and Sue Porter of Dry Ridge are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jaclyn Porter to Casey Jones, son of Allen and Rita Jones of Walton.

I recently had the privilege of officiating a funeral for my cousin.  He died quite quickly after being diagnosed with brain cancer.  It certainly is a tough reality for his wife, children, grandchildren and friends.  What came out of the time I spent with them at the funeral was an overwhelming description of how much he loved his family.  

Have you ever noticed that the best shows on television always take a break for the summer? Perhaps the executives behind these decisions have learned that the beautiful weather of summer usually invites playing outside, taking up summer sports and enjoying family vacations. When the sun is shining and more exciting adventures beckon, who would choose keeping up with a story line or even an interesting plot twist over swimming, hiking or taking a trip to Disneyland?