Fresh Eyes Column by Caroline Downs
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That's what churches do here . . .
The presence of the churches in Kenmare has always been strong. I’ve covered enough church centennials in the community and surrounding area to recognize that.
Posted 3/12/13 (Tue) read more »
Worth the distance traveled . . .
If you stop in the office this week, you won’t find me there. I’ve left town—and the state—for one of the very few legitimate reasons to leave town during the weeks of Class B high school district and regional basketball tournaments.
Posted 3/12/13 (Tue) read more »
Another chapter in Kenmare's story . . .
Like everybody else last week, I observed the demolition of the old Kenmare Clothing building.
Posted 2/19/13 (Tue) read more »
One in a million . . .
You could describe Ron McNeiley of Kenmare as an average good guy.
Posted 2/13/13 (Wed) read more »
100 years old never looked better . . .
A picture is worth a thousand words, all right, sometimes more. And sometimes I wish I could share the entire experience with you, rather than just one or two two-dimensional images.
Posted 2/06/13 (Wed) read more »
Every egg is a celebration . . .
Longtime readers of this column may have noticed there has been no mention of chickens for several months.
Posted 1/30/13 (Wed) read more »
This one's for Roger . . .
Word came to us last week about the death of former Kenmare resident Roger Drobash.
Posted 1/30/13 (Wed) read more »
Christmas Bird Count 4 Kids . . .
Dear Parents of Kenmare First Graders, Do you know how wonderful your children are? Do you really?
Posted 1/30/13 (Wed) read more »
Every Moment Matters . . .
The year 2012 is almost in the record and history books with just a few days remaining, and that means I should take stock of how I did with my New Year’s bumper sticker resolution of Use it up.
Posted 12/29/12 (Sat) read more »
The goose is cooked, final installment (for now) . . .
So, today’s GooseFest schedule includes the re-tooled, mid-week banquet Formerly Known As The Wild Game Feed. I’m still conducting my mild protest about this year’s change to the BBQ Pork Feed, but let me emphasize this: the food WILL be delicious tonight.
Posted 10/23/12 (Tue) read more »
