Breaking News

Features

In Defense Of Stuff

I went up into the attic the other day, and if attics could talk this one would tell you that as I climbed the stairs, I had this look on my face that told all the stuff up there that I meant business.I was armed with boxes and tape and heavy duty garbage bags and an idea that I was going to be the great equalizer between the past and the present.When you go and clean your attic, you do not come down the stairs the same person that strode up them, and that's because all that stuff up there is the physical representation of your life -of the years that have passed, of your million ...

Conversation, Food Abound In The Reynolds Household

Not only do visitors to the home of Noretta and Roger Reynolds find good food, but several interesting conversation starters, as well. The open concept-style house holds a few surprises including the presence of a very large sailfish displayed in the great room, a fish that Roger caught from a small motor boat while fishing with a guide during a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.Below the fish, around the corner and just inside the kitchen area is an unassuming cabinet with a glass door. This isn't just any cabinet, but one that her friend's father made from World War I ammunition boxes."I ...

When Smokers Ruled

A staff member preparing for a household sale recently found two cigarette lighters, identical except for the advertising displayed on the sides. For young people or those reading this in the future I will point out that for two centuries in America tobacco smoke was unavoidable and everywhere. Cigars in the 19th century and cigarettes in the 20th were smoked in homes, theaters, restaurants, libraries, museums, on railroad cars and in airplanes, even in churches. Smokers ruled and woe unto nonsmokers or children who didn't like it.Matches, provided in little matchbooks, cheap and easily ...

G.A. Family Services Honors Its Finest

G.A. Family Services held their annual retreat and awards ceremony honoring exceptional employees who demonstrate its core values and service to youth. The awards are given from employee to employee, based on staff nominations and votes. The winners have demonstrated the values tied to the namesake of each award."We have amazing employees who dedicate themselves to the youth we serve and their families," said Karl Wiggins, vice president for G.A.F.S. at Lutheran. "Once a year we set aside this important time to honor the staff for their hard work and to say thank you for a job well ...

Create A Plan For Organizing Your Photos

Welcome to another edition of Let's Talk Photography! With a show of hands, how many of you took my advice and started moving your pictures off your camera and onto your computer? Hmm, I'm not seeing very many hands. I know there are two different people out there when it comes to this topic, those who are comfortable with their computers and have been doing this all along and those who are intimidated by the whole process and would rather just carry their photos around with them on their camera or phone. Whichever group you fall into, it's okay. I'm going to try to take the intimidation ...

Games Without Frontiers

We may not always realize it, and we certainly don't always know how to see it, but there is some definite movement happening in our underground music scene. It's no secret that bands come and go, but the tried and true musician knows how to keep playing at all times - no matter with who. In the four years since I really began exploring what downtown Jamestown has to offer, I've made numerous friends and countless acquaintances, and a few individuals who were destined to become future bandmates.What I've found in that time is that there are some musicians in our area that are truly and ...