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1-30 Obituaries

by | Jan 30, 2015 | Obituaries

Scott E. Fischer Memorial service for Scott E. Fischer was held at First Presbyterian Church, Auburn, Jan. 24, 2015, at 2 p.m. Family received friends after the service. Scott passed away on Jan. 21, 2015 at Bethany House, surrounded by loving family, after a lengthy...

Circus wedding

by | Jan 30, 2015 | Column

There is going to be a wedding in our family in March. We are thrilled and terrified. Thrilled because our older son has stepped up and asked his sweet little girlfriend to marry him, and terrified because this happy event is going to take place at our house. Matthan...

Deer and other mammals

by | Jan 30, 2015 | Column

Last week I wrote about seeing numerous deer in the woods around my house and on the dirt road bordering my property. I remarked that deer seemed to be overly abundant and that more hunters were needed to reduce the numbers. I also stated that coyotes may be helpful...

Readin’ Rick

by | Jan 30, 2015 | Column

Back when I was in college I played the guitar. There was nothing unique about this.  It was the 60’s and just about anyone who could cobble together a few chords played guitar. It was a great way to meet girls, and some folks said I was pretty good.  I believed them....