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Butch says Marion Morrison was tops!

Did you enjoy watching Marion Morrison in western movies? He had a great screen presence...

Our county’s other Olympic Gold Medal winner . . . Howard Williams

By Butch Dale Last week I told you about Jim Dunbar, a Darlington graduate who...

Butch thankful for these simple things

Butch and brother in tub By Butch Dale At this time of year, most of...

Olympic Gold Medal Winner Jim Dunbar

By Butch Dale How many people from Montgomery County have ever won an Olympic medal?...

Butch remembers teacher Jane Anderson Switzer

By Butch Dale I have written a couple of articles about some of my favorite...

1940’s Linden Bulldog Sharpshooter Bob Vail

Bob Vail. By Butch Dale In the three basketball seasons of 1947, '48, and '49,...

Butch proud of his family’s veterans

By Butch Dale Veteran's Day is a special day in which we give thanks to...

One of county’s most popular coaches . . . Pat McDowell

By Butch Dale Now here's a great guy who would undoubtedly be voted as one...

In the meantime, ain’t we got fun?

By Butch Dale Are we living in tumultuous times . . . unlike anything in...

Butch thanks great team members . . . the “subs”

By Butch Dale In the past year, I have written articles about several of the...