We have Dick to thank for adding the word 'regionalism' to our vocabulary. During his 12-year tenure with the Chamber, read more

We have Dick to thank for adding the word 'regionalism' to our vocabulary. During his 12-year tenure with the Chamber, he has been a powerful voice for regional cooperation and collaboration with outstanding results. His accomplishments are numerous, but this will almost certainly be his lasting legacy to our region.

What women have to stand on squarely is not their ability to see the world in the way men see read more

What women have to stand on squarely is not their ability to see the world in the way men see it, but the importance and validity of their seeing it in some other way.

The gentleman puts me in mind of an old hen which persists in setting after her eggs are taken away

The gentleman puts me in mind of an old hen which persists in setting after her eggs are taken away

There is a rare exception of mainstream sports that have a fatality rate. That's motor sports and rodeo, ... football, read more

There is a rare exception of mainstream sports that have a fatality rate. That's motor sports and rodeo, ... football, baseball, basketball, hockey, you make a mistake and you give up a run or some points. In these two sports, if you make a mistake, it could cost you your life.

The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is read more

The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.

She was our do-everything player. She was our best defender. She guarded the best players on the teams we played read more

She was our do-everything player. She was our best defender. She guarded the best players on the teams we played . . . and she did an outstanding job. She was our on-the-court leader.

There wasn't anything I could do about it. I lost three docks. I've been here 35 years, and I've never read more

There wasn't anything I could do about it. I lost three docks. I've been here 35 years, and I've never seen devastation like this.

Turtle came in and did a great job for us.

Turtle came in and did a great job for us.

Three, four years ago, I could buy as many lots as I wanted for $4,000 a lot. Now I have read more

Three, four years ago, I could buy as many lots as I wanted for $4,000 a lot. Now I have people laughing at me when I offer them $30,000.