Contributor Columns
A Garden that Grows Itself: A Dancing Rabbit Update
Since I first started gardening years ago, it has been a continual process of failing, giving up, and starting over again. But I do try to learn from the experiences whenever I can. Christina here, writing about sorrel, summer squash, and why volunteer tomatoes are my favorite kind of tomato. I’ve never been a consistent…
Read MoreCITY OF DOWNING REGULAR MEETING
JULY 11, 2022 – The Board of the City of Downing convened of 6:00pm on June 13, 2022 with Mayor Alan Garrett presiding. Present were Aldermen Ray Bange, Joy VanWye, Gene Bruner and Bill Anderson. City Clerk Carol Dryden, Water/Waste Water Operator Kevin Martin and Contract Operator Eric Bowens. Copies of the Agenda, Minutes of…
Read MoreOld Before His Time
By Carolyn L. Primm A little ragamuffin boy come into my office to see me today due to difficulties with making friends. He told me that he thought he didn’t have friends because he “was different than most kids, probably.” When asked why he might think that he was different, he replied, “I have this…
Read MoreIt’s For the Birds
By Sandra Ebeling Here’s hoping that a happy and safe July 4 was had by all and that everyone enjoyed being with family and friends. I don’t know how your summer is going, but it seems mine is moving right along. One particular bird that comes to mind for me today is the Chipping…
Read MoreUpcoming Scotland County Fair Will Have Activities For All
Information Provided by Linda Mallett The Scotland County Fair, which begins on July 10 will have quite a several activities for everyone to look forward to. Some events that will be happening include Vesper Service on Sunday, July 10 at 7 pm. On July 11 at 7 pm will be the Scotland County Fair…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
I would like to share with you some thoughts about music and how we feel about its effects on our lives and how important it is to us. “I wish him to see all arts, principally music, in the service of Him who gave and created them. Music is a fair and glorious gift of…
Read MoreDowning Depot Museum News
Submitted by Judy Sharp The annual Independence Day fireworks display in Downing is coming next Saturday, July 2, 2022. Downing firemen will be continuing their tradition of entertaining the crowd with brilliant colors in the night sky. Bring your family, friends, chairs, and blankets. Look for the Appreciation Days Park directional sign on Hwy 136 across…
Read MoreIt’s For the Birds
By Sandra Ebeling It’s already passed the middle of June. Time passes quickly on the bluebird trails as we are already on the second hatch of the year. This heat is very hard on the babies. I checked the nests about once a week, and yesterday their little mouths were open. They will soon…
Read MoreCounty Commission Minutes
Thursday, June 16, 2022 PLACE OF MEETING: Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. PRESENT WERE: Presiding Commissioner, Duane Ebeling, Eastern District Commissioner, Brent Rockhold, Western District, Commissioner, David Wiggins, County Clerk, Batina Dodge Commissioner Rockhold moved to…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
Thursday, June 9, 2022 PLACE OF MEETING: Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. PRESENT WERE: Presiding Commissioner, Duane Ebeling, Eastern District Commissioner, Brent Rockhold, Western District Commissioner, David Wiggins, County Clerk, Batina Dodge …
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