It was known as a cozy gathering place for an intimate dinner. Businesses and organizations gaveled in thousands of meetings in the iconic Quarry Room. And were there any local children who didn’t insist that the family sit at the table by the aquarium? The 2nd Street Emporium, in business ...
If God had chosen me to be the first man instead of Adam, I would have never fallen for Eve’s “try it, you’ll like it” line. Naked lady or no naked lady, I would not have messed up Creation for a stupid apple or whatever fruit she was playing temptress with. However, had Eve turned ...
The group discussion focused on advice. Given the opportunity, we were asked, what parting advice would we leave with our children upon our demise? Several good responses were volunteered. One answer, however, made particularly good sense. “Make the right choices,” one parent said. That ...
Many people consider the 4th of July to be the doorway to summer. I suggest that summer came a lot earlier this year than most years. It’s been hotter than usual according to the people who keep track of those things, and those same people predict that the warmer than ordinary weather will ...
Though no major celebrations are planned, the United States is experiencing an important anniversary this summer. Our nation’s Interstate Highway System turns 65 years old! On June 29, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Federal Highway Act which created our Interstate highway ...
To the Editor: On behalf of Wong Thongsouk’s family, we are extremely thankful for those that came and bought from Kona Ice on Wednesday, June 23. Also, we want to thank those who dropped off a donation. Thank you Emily Baker for doing this fundraiser for Wong and his family. Shylo ...