Preparing for Memorial Day

Once again America will celebrate Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a holiday that is bittersweet for many people. I am looking forward to enjoying a long weekend.

Grateful for a long, good life

Last week I had a doctor’s appointment and during the course of the visit, my physician mentioned that I had what he termed “an important” birthday the previous week. In case anyone cares or is just interested in knowing, I turned 75 a couple of weeks ago.

Old friends

It was the second week of second grade at Fitzhugh when an undersized brownhaired boy with a white spot in his hair showed up. Mrs. Duffer introduced him to us as Nelson McSwain, who would be joining our class. This was an exciting development.

Town Talk

My apologies for spelling my friend Janell Kinnamon’s name wrong in last week’s paper. I thought about telling you I put an “e” on the end of her name because my nickname for her is Ja-Nellie. I thought I heard once that honesty is the best policy so I’m coming clean.

Mothers Day

We men should have on our minds why this coming Sunday is a special day. In case you’ve forgotten, this Sunday is Mother’s Day. It’s definitely the day to honor the women in our lives.

Letter to the editor

To the editor Too bad for all, the talk and hype on children wanting to change their gender.

Trial set in turnpike case

A motorist on the Turner Turnpike charged with trafficking in illegal drugs has pleaded not guilty and waived a speedy trial. Gregory Johnson, 23, with no address listed, was formally charged Jan. 27 this year in Lincoln County District Court with trafficking in illegal drugs.

Town Talk

Town Talk volunteers are selling bricks in Ed. Smalley Centennial Park at the Veteran’s Memorial. Several people have inquired if they could still purchase a brick in the Memorial and the answer is now yes! We have many bricks that are already in place but have not yet been inscribed.

Pets

This coming Tuesday, May 9, will mark a year since the day we had to take our pooch Bailey to the vet and have her put to sleep. My wife Pat and I think of her frequently. In fact, we often catch ourselves saying something to our cat and calling her Bailey.

Town Talk

Our veterans’ banners should be up this month, in time for Memorial Day. City Manager Bob Pearman is busily working on a QR code system for this project. The technology is not one I’ve used very much but I know it is quickly taking over how we view things, pay bills, etc.