© Jerry F. Couch On March 19, 1891, the Bickley Mills Post began its commercial life. In 1892, it ceased publication. Despite its brief run, the little hometown paper left its footprint on the Castlewood area. Thomas W. Comann was the first publisher of this four-page weekly that featured local happenings, along with a smattering… Read More The Bickley Mills Post 1891-1892
Way back in the 1900’s when I was raising a family someone gave me this timeless advice: “choose your battles wisely.” That’s because children will inevitably push the limits of our patience and energy in every way. Not every “battle” is worth fighting (i.e. arguing) over. Of course, some “battles” are necessary when it comes… Read More “Choose Your Battles…” by Pastor Pam Sutherland
THE 2023 SUMMER READING PROGRAM at the J. Fred Matthews Mem. Library in St. Paul recently wrapped up another successful session. The program began with a collective goal of 1,000 books/chapters to be read by participants. At the program’s conclusion, the final tally indicated that 4,782 books/chapters had been read. That’s impressive! (ABOVE) SUMMER READING… Read More Summer Fun at the J. Fred Matthews Mem. Library in St. Paul
WHEN I WAS GROWING UP , my father occasionally went on business trips for the company that employed him. As the youngest of 4 children and (according to my siblings) very spoiled, he would bring me a little doll from wherever he had been (probably purchased at the airport gift shop). I was always excited… Read More Do You Take God’s Gifts for Granted? – by Pastor Pam Sutherland
The Lonesome Pine Regional Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Shannon Steffey has been named the Director of the Lonesome Pine Regional Library, a role which focuses on the strategic leadership and vision for the nine- branch system regional system. Ms. Steffey will be replacing Julie Short who retired after 32 years… Read More Meet Shannon Steffey – new Library Director of the Lonesome Pine Regional Library