Kates column

I thought it would be a piece of cake to go a day without my cell phone but I really missed it. On July 2 our family gathered at our daughter’s camper and spent the day on the lake. I had my phone along on the pontoon but when we came in I put it in a safe place in the camper while we ate and chatted. Later, on our way home, I realized that I didn’t have my phone. I had left … [Read more...] about A day without my cell phone

We are coming to the end of a unique school year with hopes for something more 'normal' next year. It has been challenging for school boards, administrators, teachers, support staff, janitors, cooks and bus drivers. Each job has taken on a new meaning and added additional work.  There has been one constant through the school year. Each morning millions of parents … [Read more...] about Our Unsung Heroes – School Bus Drivers

If you know me, you understand that I like to talk. However, there are times when I am with a group of younger people, I feel it is better to keep my mouth shut. Mainly because I feel the others are not interested in what I have to say.  This is not a negative statement about younger people, but rather just common sense. Most of their conversations center around young … [Read more...] about Bridging the Generation Gap

I have never been more proud than now, to say that I am from Stevens County. Our sports teams have made us proud and to have two teams go on from communities just a few miles apart, is wonderful. We also sent a couple wrestlers who finished in number two positions. People might start to wonder if there is something special in the water around here. My opinion about the local … [Read more...] about Proud to be from Stevens County

One of the hardest things to deal with when living in small towns is gossip. It is something that happens pretty naturally as everyone knows everyone else and can’t wait to share information about their neighbors whenever possible. Sometimes is it good things that are shared but other times it is not good news. I love to hear good news shared but cringe when someone tells me … [Read more...] about Kates column: Gossip can kill a community and greatly damage friendships