Butch Dale

  Most of the families that I knew when I was growing up purchased their first television sets in the early 1950s. My Dad purchased our first TV in 1952…

   Those of you who attended one of the old high schools here in the county before consolidation will likely remember many details of those buildings … the rooms, hallways,…

   The economy is improving, but it is still sometimes a struggle to make ends meet. Even if you have a steady, good paying job, a part-time job may be…

   Many of you enjoy making New Year’s resolutions after the Christmas holidays. That’s great! I used to do that every year…and then proceeded to break each one by mid-January!…

   Families are preparing for another Christmas this week . . . to be with their families and friends, watch the kids open their presents, attend church services and honor…

   I guess all of us remember that one Christmas day during our childhood when we received that special toy . . . you know, the one we “just had…

   I remember that day 70 years ago as if it happened yesterday. In December of 1955, I was 7 years old and had started second grade in the fall.…

   I very seldom watch TV because there are very few entertaining shows and programs. I would much rather read a good book or work on my hobbies. However, I…

   Sometimes I like to hop in the old truck and just drive around the neighborhood just for the heck of it. My Dad did the same thing, so it…

   We live in a great country, wouldn’t you agree? This year has been interesting to say the least. Here are a few things that stand out in my mind…