by design | Apr 21, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
Take Good Care of Her By Joe Rector Congratulations to Gage and Ashley Sharp on the birth of their daughter Olivia Grace on April 15. A family was born with the child’s arrival, and while I’m thrilled for my friends, I wouldn’t trade places with them for a billion...
by design | Apr 14, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
Dentist Days By Joe Rector I just returned home from an unexpected visit to the dentist. I have four teeth that were sore, and I was scared that my troubles might be many and expensive. Fortunately, the visit I took revealed that my teeth are all right. The dentist...
by design | Apr 7, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
Say Thank You By Joe Rector Believe it or not, the next phase of the Schaad Road extension is in its last days. Paving has been completed on most of the road. After first deciding not to place a red light at Andes Road, Knox County discovered what a dangerous...
by design | Mar 31, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
Don’t Pick On Old People By Joe Rector The weather has been perfect this week. In fact, all over the country people have taken to the outside, even where the cold weather still has a tight hold on areas. Nothing seemed to stop people from leaving their homes to join...
by design | Mar 24, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
Truth, not glitz and glamour By Joe Rector Television programming at 7:00 in the evening is less than stellar. In fact, the choice of shows is limited to and made up of court shows and re-runs. Of course, some stations punish viewers with an extra half-hour of...
by design | Mar 17, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
Growing Old By Joe Rector Amy and I drove behind an elderly couple the other day, and I thought I’d lose my mind at how slow they traveled down a busy highway. On another occasion, we watched as an older male chewed out a waitress over her service. Other than...
