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.

I listened hard but could not see. Life tempo change out and inside me.

I listened hard but could not see. Life tempo change out and inside me.

The manufacturing surveys from September confirm that there has been no broad-based deterioration in activity due to the energy price read more

The manufacturing surveys from September confirm that there has been no broad-based deterioration in activity due to the energy price spike in the aftermath of Katrina. This is quite promising for the growth outlook.

Back at home, everybody always thought that David was going to be big time. When he was in Minnesota, a read more

Back at home, everybody always thought that David was going to be big time. When he was in Minnesota, a lot of people thought that he was going to be a productive hitter there. But he's moved on to a bigger market and he's done what he's done, and he deserves everything that he's getting.

Sometimes life has a way of putting us on our backs to force us to look up.

Sometimes life has a way of putting us on our backs to force us to look up.

I couldn't ask for a more wonderful opera to end my tenure.

I couldn't ask for a more wonderful opera to end my tenure.

I am really excited about my opportunity here. There's a lot of tradition at Hastings. In the past few years, read more

I am really excited about my opportunity here. There's a lot of tradition at Hastings. In the past few years, the program hasn't been as successful as it was in the past, so I'm looking forward to moving forward with the kids. We're all working hard for a common goal.

This means a lot. We've been in (District 12-AAA) with Franklin, Centennial and Brentwood for the last five years. The read more

This means a lot. We've been in (District 12-AAA) with Franklin, Centennial and Brentwood for the last five years. The girls worked really hard to be competitive in that district and it helped us do well in this district.

We knew we had to keep fighting because we knew they are a tough team and would keep fighting to read more

We knew we had to keep fighting because we knew they are a tough team and would keep fighting to come back hard. We had to play the whole game out.