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Saying Good-Bye To A Friend

by Curt Kovener The news of the official closing of local manufacturer Regal Industries didn’t come as any great surprise. Those who travel by the business for the past several months could tell there were fewer cars in the parking lot and fewer semi trucks traveling...

A Crappy Job All The Way Around

by Curt Kovener After I flushed, I heard an extra gurgle or two and for a longer period of time. That’s odd, thought I. But the septic tank hadn’t had any formal attention (that’s the most polite way I can say it) since I bought the place back in that other...

Others’ Thoughts On The Workplace

by Curt Kovener Employment has rebounded in our area and future hiring looks good for workers but has employers wondering where quality workers will be coming from. Perhaps it is a good time to pass along some philosophies of business (and not-so-business) minds...

The Wilderness Flourishes In The Hoosier Humidity

by Curt Kovener It has been a while since I updated you on life in the wilderness. And since many of you have personally commented that you enjoy reading of my escapades in the wilderness, here is the Cliff Notes Summer Summary: more than ample rain and hot &...

So Where Was Our Bridge Over Troubled Waters?

by Curt Kovener The floods of 2015 appear to have subsided for the time being. At least the flood waters that prevented passage over county and state roads along the Muscatatuck and White River basins. Farmers, will be dealing with the over abundance of water for some...

Even More Life Sayings I Hope I Can Remember

by Curt Kovener I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him. – Mark Twain There is nothing more exhilarating than to be shot at without result....