My Inuvik parka tale
A couple months ago I stopped in at a local consignment store, thinking I might find something for my daughter Christine, who likes old clothing she can re-use. On a rack by the door, I saw a bright green wool and (real) fur-trimmed parka, with Native design appliqués, in excellent condition. Full Story
The great Virginia Film festivals of the 1960s
“For three dollars and fifty cents, kids could take in a movie 10 Saturday mornings in a row.”
Back in the 1960s, the two movie theatres in Virginia offered kids something to do on Saturday mornings. The practice disappeared long ago, but I am glad it was there to enjoy. Full Story
On my way up with Upward Bound
Editor’s note: True North Upward Bound, located at Mesabi Range College, provides support to students in their preparation for college entrance. The program serves high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree, and high school students from families who meet federal income guidelines. Full Story
Chair massage
Massage for your health & wellness
Why should you bring chair massage into your workplace? Because it is a simple and cost effective way to relieve stress and raise productivity, lower health care costs, show staff you care, and raise employee morale. Full Story
Feeding the ones you love with family favorites
Editor’s note: This week our recipe section is prepared by Niecie Strand of Virginia. I love her advice that one must “cook without fear.” Thanks, Niecie, for sharing some of your family’s favorites! If you’d like to host the Hometown Recipe Section in a future edition, let me know! jeanc@hometownfocus.us, or call 741-0106. Thanks! Full Story
CONFIDENCE MAN RUN TO EARTH IN EARLY MORNING AUTO CHASE
Famous Minneapolis Barber, Posing as World Doctor, Caught on Interstate Street Car by Taxi Party After Pulling Off Weird Deal in Superior After Midnight
While citizens of Superior were sleeping peacefully early yesterday morning, content that everything was well, a Get- Rich- Quick Wallingford in real life struck the city, rose to the zenith of his glory and fell in humiliation to a cell in the city lockup, all within four hours. Full Story
WEEK 71
A KID GARAGE OBSTACLE COURSE, FLIES THE COOP, AND TWO- POUND LOSS
GREETINGS & SALLYTATIONS! Full Story
PLAZA BOWL BOWLING SCORES
Trimmerettes:
Rustic Rock 96 56
Nick’s Bar 92 60
Ed’s Body Shop 82 70
Plaza Bowl 80 72
Spring Creek 67 85
Deb’s Catering Full Story
SPORTS QUIZ
1. When Philadelphia's Roy Halladay won his second Cy Young Award in 2010, he tied the mark for the longest gap between Cy Young Awards (seven years). Who else did it? 2. From 1986 through 2006, the San Francisco Giants had three managers. Name two of them. 3. In 2010, Ryan Mallett broke the University of Arkansas record for most career TD passes. Who had held the mark? Full Story
SUPER BOWL HISTORY
New York Giants & New England Patriots
Superbowl appearances Full Story
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