Many of you may not even know about the bookmobile that used to operate in this area. I am not sure how many years it was around, but I know for sure it operated from the late sixties until the eighties. We were frequent visitors when my youngsters were growing up. The children looked forward ...

Before we depended on cellphones, we somehow managed life. Looking back though, I remember many days – mostly involving travel – that would have been lots easier. This little story was one of them: My sister-in-law, Julie, raised five accomplished children. She and Ted enjoyed their ...

By SPENCER, ERIN, LUKE, GRAHAM and GRACE KONDAK Our parents, Kurt and Beth Kondak, purchased Kondaks Community Market in October of 1988, just about one month after they were married. Just in their mid-20s, they risked a lot to invest their lives into this small grocery store and catering ...

I moved from my hometown more than 60 years ago. Urban Renewal went through and everything changed. I recall stories of my grandfather going out and getting lost. His memory was not that bad, but the landmarks he was so used to seeing disappeared. Once I saw what had happened in Dunkirk, I ...

The short story of our long lives Ben Franklin said that the two things you can count on in life are death and taxes. Ben was wrong. It turns out there’s a third universal certainty if we’re lucky enough to age: Shrinking. Most of us begin losing height after age 40. My shrinkage has ...

As a lifelong resident of rural America, I understand the importance of hunting and responsible gun ownership. Our traditions are deeply rooted in the respect for nature, the skills passed down through generations, and the camaraderie shared in the great outdoors. In the face of recent ...