Butch Dale
High School Track…the Best and Worst of Times
Like many of you fellows who attended the little high schools in our county before consolidation, I participated in every sport. There were only three…baseball, basketball, and track. Our school…
Read MoreButch Says Maybe You Can Run For Congress
Have you ever considered running for Congress? For the House of Representatives, you must be at least 25 years old and a U.S. citizen for at least seven years. For…
Read MoreDo You Remember The Little Schools’ Nicknames And Colors?
When you attend a sporting event at a Montgomery County school today, it’s easy to remember the teams’ nicknames and colors as there are only three schools…the Crawfordsville Athenians (blue…
Read MoreButch Has Suggestions For Republicans In Tough Times
OK, you conservative Republicans out there…times are tough…inflation, high gas prices, the war in Ukraine, Covid-19, rampant crime, biased media, racial strife, and on and on. Maybe you’re depressed…trouble falling…
Read More“Indian Ed” Miller…A Great Teacher And Coach
All of the small schools in Montgomery County before consolidation had many outstanding teachers and coaches through the years. Certainly one of the most respected and loved teachers at Darlington…
Read MoreButch’s Golfing Trials And Tribulations
I know there are quite a few of you golfers here in Montgomery County. It’s a great sport that allows you to be outside in the fresh air, get some…
Read MoreDean Miller….Waveland’s Four-Sport Star
Many of today’s high school athletes specialize in just one sport, but in the good ol’ days, most boys played all of the sports that their school offered. Dean Miller,…
Read MoreButch Remembers His Family’s “Get-Togethers”
At the library, I have a photo of my father, my grandparents, and my aunts and uncles. The photo was taken at my grandparent’s farm after my Dad had returned…
Read MoreButch Finally Got A Mickey Mantle Card
Well, baseball season is just around the corner…hopefully, that is…if the players and owners can reach an agreement before the season starts. Like most baby boomers who played sports here…
Read MoreButch Remembers His Neighbors…Forrest And Mary
When I think back on my youth, I remember all of our great neighbors who lived on County Road 400 North, southeast of Darlington. Just across the road was my…
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