Mr. Elrod. The mere mention of his name could stop a sophomore prankster in his tracks. Repeated acting up in the classroom carried the risk of an up-close and personal visit with the principal. Failure to follow the dress code or creating a commotion in lunch line...
When Mrs. Cadwell spoke, students listened. Whether it was English or Spanish, students greeted Mrs. Cadwell with respectful silence when she entered the room. A hush engulfed her class like morning fog in a country glen. Why was that? It was more than Mrs. Cadwell...
Veterans Day: A federal holiday in the U.S. observed annually on Nov. 11 for honoring military veterans. It coincides with other holidays that are celebrated in other countries marking the anniversary of the end of World War I. Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial...
Trick or treating: “I don’t know if there are real ghosts or goblins, but there are always more trick-or-treaters than neighborhood kids.” Robert Breault, American operatic tenor As a recovering chocoholic, I read the headline with interest: “Reese’s Peanut Butter...
Pheasant opener: 1919, South Dakota’s first pheasant season, a one-day affair when roughly 1,000 hunters bag 200 birds. – Pheasants Forever When you talk about pheasant hunting traditions, the Wagner family must be at the top of the list. Last weekend’s opener...
Indian Summer: “A period of unusually settled warm weather after the end of summer proper. Probably so named because it was first noted in regions occupied by American Indians.” – Collins Unabridged English Dictionary It’s embarrassing, but I must admit that I...
Editor: “Show me a contented newspaper editor and I will show you a bad newspaper.” Arthur Christiansen, British journalist When I learned that the owner of the Clark County Courier was going to retire, I immediately thought, oh my gosh, who’s going to carry on? Bill...
Income inequality: “Our focus should be on making the most of our own lives, regardless of whether we start at the bottom or the top – not on envying the advantages and achievements of others.” Yaron Brook, author, activist A headline last week trumpeted that “income...
Mother Nature: “People need to be cautious because anything built by man can be destroyed by Mother Nature.” – Russel Honore, commander, Joint Task Force Katrina Charlie, who ranches south of Murdo, pointed down the bank of the White River, first left, then...
American-made: “How you define an American car is one of the great conundrums of this world.” – Dutch Mandel, AutoWeek The carpenter was leaving our garage and on his way out peered at the bumper sticker on my pickup. He asked me where he could get one. I said...
