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Some Signs I’d Like to See

by Curt Kovener Those of you who call the newspaper and leave a message with our electronic secretary or perhaps you see some of our ads know that we promote ourselves as “The Best Little Paper In Town!” And now, according to the United State Postal Service we are...

What’s In A Name…

by Curt Kovener My high school English teacher Corean Lewis tried very hard to teach us the proper use of the language. She was exceptionally patient with me. For all of the rules of English, of grammar, of spelling she tried to impart on us, I have found from over 40...

The Battle Is Ongoing; The War Will Never Be Won

by Curt Kovener The brown wilderness hills and valleys are greening up. And that is my sign to get to work. The first plant life to leaf out in the forests after winter are invasives. The one’s that you don’t want taking over: plants like multiflora rose and autumn...

I Don’t Mean To Bore You, But…

by Curt Kovener (This week we reached back into the Curt Comments archives for an encore writing.) Have you ever noticed how diametrically opposed we sometimes speak? When someone says, “Not to change the subject, but…” what is the next thing they do? They change the...

The ‘Indiana Insect Control & Enforcement Division’

Those who worry about Indiana’s image in more enlightened sections of the country can relax a little now that one black mark on the state’s reputation has been erased: It is no longer one of only four states that do not have an official insect. Hoosier entomologists...

Is DST Worth The Hassle?

by Curt Kovener Show of hands: Who among you forgot to set your clocks ahead one hour before bed Saturday and were late for church the following morning? Don’t be embarrassed. Dozens of area families likely got a late start. Daylight-saving time began at 2 a.m. this...