Columns

August 11, 2020

The Saint Lawrence Seaway

The seaway’s construction began in 1783.

August 11, 2020

An Update from Yellowstone Computing

We are starting up Coffee & Cookie Thursdays

August 10, 2020

Loving the Farmers Markets

Now comes harvest and canning of salsa.

August 3, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Just a few tips on harvesting tomatoes, beans, and squash.

August 3, 2020

Replace the burning of fossil fuels for electricity with carbon-free nuclear power.

August 3, 2020

Volunteering for COVID-19 Vaccine Tests

Volunteering for COVID-19 vaccine or COVID-19 booster therapy.

August 3, 2020

Focus on Positive Growth

Is it just me, or does it seem people are getting more and more rude?

August 3, 2020

Charlie Milliren

The Week of August 3, 2020

Been a great summer so far.

July 27, 2020

Looking for the Rest of the Story

Today's attention-grabbing headline came from the BBC World News

July 27, 2020

The Rosetta Stone

This month in 1798 marks an amazing and crucially important archaeological discovery

July 27, 2020

Computers: a Source of Toxic Waste

With every miracle comes a potential curse.

July 27, 2020

Pros and Cons of All-In-One Computers

Today, business is all about streamlining and finding efficiencies.

July 27, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

What to Do with Cucumbers

I often find myself relating back to the memorable moments Canning Pickles with mom.

July 21, 2020

Look how fear determines our national behavior.

July 21, 2020

Green Waste Management

The most efficient way to return this organic waste to your garden plot is to compost it.

July 21, 2020

Filling up the Senses Alongside the Millpond Trail

The heat wave broke on Monday which made for a deliciously cool morning walk with Audrey.

July 21, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Pumpkins and Yellow Squash

A bit of information about the pumpkin versus the squash

July 14, 2020

The Tulsa Masacre

I had never heard of the Tulsa Massacre until just recently.

July 14, 2020

This past week has been full of all sorts of twists and turns

July 14, 2020

When the Water (Bill) Runs High

It is nice to be able to shine a light on people in our community.

July 14, 2020

Backup Your Apple Computer

Apple users have Time Machine’s built-in backup feature for added protection.

July 6, 2020

On Frederick Douglass

Douglass was a Black champion in the arena of American social reform.

July 6, 2020

Digital Dependency

I had the misfortune this week of having my computer up and die on me.

July 6, 2020

Frustrated at Us

I have been discouraged, frustrated and disheartened by some of our fellow Americans.

July 6, 2020

Is Your Webcam Spying on You?

Bad actors can also use a webcam to spy.

July 6, 2020

I never have thought about a President as being a "Star."

July 6, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

A Bit o' This and That

I have been searching for some accommodating greens that are new on the seed catalogs

June 29, 2020

Divide and Conquer

This technique is still being applied in the modern world, specifically in the US.

June 29, 2020

Looking for the Amazing

We take a lot of things for granted here in the United States.

June 29, 2020

Doing a Little Sprucing Up

Businesses downtown Owen have spruced up in the last few weeks.

June 29, 2020

Charlie Milliren

Moment with the Mayor for 6/30/2020

City of Owen is looking for volunteers

June 29, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Gooseberries and That Pie!

One of these unusual berries is very hard to purchase and is called the gooseberry.

June 22, 2020

Different Headlines

I've started to take a lot more notice of the "different" stories and headlines out there

June 22, 2020

Lamentations 2020

‘For What It’s Worth’ by the band, The Buffalo Springfield, spoke to the time.

June 22, 2020

When – And Why – You Need A High-End Workstation Computer

Business success will only come if your people have the right tools for the job.

June 22, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Deheading is Not So Gruesome

Summer is here and with it comes more flowers for you to enjoy.

June 22, 2020

Turtle Sightings Along the Millpond Trail

During my walks along the Owen bike and walking trail, I discovered nesting turtles.

June 15, 2020

The Movement America Has Been Waiting For

The legacy of racism in our country wasn’t resolved by the Emancipation Proclamation.

June 15, 2020

How do we make decisions?

June 15, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Planting, Fedding, Pruning Tomatoes

It may seem late to be putting tomatoes in the ground but it really isn't.

June 15, 2020

The Places We Live

The little and unique things about where we live can make it so much more enjoyable.

June 15, 2020

A Fair Comparison?

Can similarities between Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler be swept under the rug?

June 9, 2020

Audrey's Sunday Stroll

Audrey, the curious labradoodle, took her owner for another sunny Sunday stroll.

June 9, 2020

Tips for Trouble-Free Online Meetings

Online meetings are the new norm for many.

June 9, 2020

No Place for Haters

A person, by their very existence, is worthy of same and equal treatment.

June 9, 2020

Demonstrations decrying the police killing of George Floyd have ramped up.

June 1, 2020

Memorial Day vs. Labor Day

A friend of mine confessed to me that he always confused Labor Day with Memorial Day.

June 1, 2020

Endocannabinoids and Your Health

I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in 2015.

June 1, 2020

Turbulent Week and Finding the Light

Even through these violent, angry and scary times, keep on the sunny side,, if you can.

June 1, 2020

Charlie Milliren

Moment with the Mayor - June 1, 2020

So now the sun can shine and crops can grow.

June 1, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Outdoor Expeditions and Biscuits

This is such a special time of year, seeing, hearing, and touching all that nature offers.

May 25, 2020

Cooking and Good Food

If you have to eat, it might as well be enjoyable, right?

May 25, 2020

Vampires in Your Home

They are the energy vampires, and there is only one way to exorcise them.

May 25, 2020

Restoring Trust in Trying Times

For decades, we’ve been fed the philosophy that government can’t be trusted.

May 25, 2020

Aberrant Behavior

If we lead wisely, the children will follow.

May 25, 2020

Biscuits and Gravy

All of a sudden, there are painted rocks along my path.

May 25, 2020

Jeffer's Garden of Wonders

Travis and I visited a highly creative garden on Saturday after the senior parade in Thorp

May 18, 2020

The World According to Mark

I think that it's officially time to say that Spring has sprung.

May 18, 2020

These measures have been employed as public health safeguards for a very long time.

May 18, 2020

Chatting with a Tree

I risk a little embarrassment and have a word with my favorite tree.

May 18, 2020

The Path of Leash Resistance

The Joys and Trials of Walking the Dog.

May 18, 2020

Charlie Milliren

Moment with the Mayor for May 19, 2020

A word from Owen's Mayor for May 19, 2020

May 18, 2020

When – And Why – You Need A High-End Workstation Computer

Business success will only come if your people have the right tools for the job.

May 25, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Homemade Pet Treats

These following recipes really perked me up when I came across the recipes for dog food

May 18, 2020

Going Green - Global Climate Change and the Pandemic

Seems to me that the air is just a little bit fresher.

May 12, 2020

The Importance of Being Prepared

Almost all of the choices we make are with our future in mind.

May 12, 2020

Nepotism in Government

Competence trumps privilege!

May 12, 2020

The World According to Mark for May 12, 2020

I'm amazed at the lessons I learned this fall and winter as I worked on our home.

May 12, 2020

Why We Do What We Do

There are three layers of reasons that form the basis for how we decide to think and act.

May 12, 2020

My Signature Look

We’re at the stage where everyone is complaining about their hair.

May 12, 2020

A Follow-up to Mother's Day

Mother’s Day has come and gone.

May 12, 2020

Charlie Milliren

Moment with the Mayor for May 12, 2020

Good for crews working the streets.

May 12, 2020

Turning Your Computer On and Off

There’s a solution to tech problems that all know: turn the device off and then on again.

May 12, 2020

Recycling Your Old Microwave

There are several things that you can do to prevent contamination.

May 12, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Spring Planting

I feel like I'm ready to "dig in the dirt", roll up my sleeves, and get at gardening!

May 6, 2020

Grace During COVID-19

People Blowing up at People Being Careful.

May 4, 2020

Stress and Meditation

Let us consider for a moment what meditation really is.

May 4, 2020

Small Containers

I want a card that says my mother has good habits.

May 5, 2020

Charlie Milliren

Moment with the Mayor

Goings on in Owen from the Mayor.

May 6, 2020

Crayfish Hunting on the Mighty Popple River

Here I go again… digging up sweet memories of childhood.

May 4, 2020

Setting Your Scholar Up for Online Learning

Students from kindergarten through graduate school are being asked to learn online.

May 4, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Some Old Gardening Techniques

Just to update you on some gardening techniques that are old wisdom in gardening.

May 4, 2020

The more we educate each other, the more likely we are to live in harmony.

May 2, 2020

Spring Pruning Brings Healthy New Growth

I see growth at every branch pruned back by the pandemic.

May 6, 2020

Kevin Struensee

Longwood Finns - The Myllyniemi Family (Part One)

One sunny afternoon, I decided to take a drive over to what was S. Finn Road.

April 28, 2020

The Postscript - Raven Watch

The ravens are back.

April 28, 2020

How to Stay Focused Working from Home

Working from home is not for everyone – we’ve all heard that said before.

April 28, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Organic Fertilizers

There are different all-natural fertilizers that you can use in your gardening or potting.

April 22, 2020

Looking for the Good

Keep Calm. Stay safe. Carry on the best you can.

April 21, 2020

Take IT off Your Plate with MSP Partnership

Let’s be realistic. You don’t care about information technology (IT).

April 22, 2020

A Little Stir-Crazy

It’s safe to say everyone is getting a bit tired of it.

April 21, 2020

Charlie Milliren

Altered Schedules for April and May

Things are happening in the city of Owen.

April 21, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Pruning in Spring

So many want to know, "When do you prune?"

April 21, 2020

There are cities in the world that have elected to become shining examples of group effort

April 15, 2020

Peppermint Ice Cream

There is never enough Peppermint Ice Cream!

April 15, 2020

Darleen Jarocki

Planning Your Garden

Just the right information for plotting and planning.

April 16, 2020

Virtual Easter Greetings, Braving a New World through Technology

April 13, 2020

Sunny Side Up by Nicole Rogers - Signs of Spring and COVID-19

April 13, 2020

Steer Clear of Coronavirus Scams

Coronavirus scams - what to do and what to look for.

April 13, 2020

Plastic Recycling Codes

It is important when recycling plastics to separate them in appropriate groups.

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