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Gardening Advice from a Desert Father

An elder said: “In the same way that no plant whatsoever can come up on a welltrodden highway, not even if you throw seed on it, because the surface is trodden down, so it is with us. Retire quietly from all (worldly) business and you will see things growing that you did not know were in you, for you were walking on them.”

A Tribute to Willie Mae

Miles of Memories She never wore a lacy cap. She never wore a ruffled white apron over a black uniform.

Remember When

La Grange City Council instructed Mayor L.W. Stolz Jr. to write letters to 15 property owners who were at least 10 years in arrears with their property tax payments. If the letters didn’t bring results, City Attorney Michael Klesel was directed to initiate litigation. Some of the tax arrears went back as far as 1939.

Pancake Success

To the Editor: What a difference a couple of years make! Last Thursday, the La Grange Rotary Club was able to host it’s Pancake Supper at the new Elementary School. And with it getting back to have the Dine-In experience again.

Complaint Overload

To the Editor: In the past few years there have been numerous topics from which we have been constantly bombarded. What I thought was most amusing was the recent complaining about constant complaining.

That Little Voice

That Little Voice As I walked my doglets this morning, I was struck by the everyday routines people in this peaceful city enjoy. On one street we passed a woman sweeping the sidewalk and the street in front of her casa.

Agenda is Control

To the Editor: In my opinion, there is NO “clear understanding” in the MAGA vs. MAGA letter published 2/3/23 in the Fayette County Record.

Focus on Bullying

To the Editor: Politicians are once again focusing on the issue of transgender restrooms, a nonissue. Only a small percentage of teenagers identify as transgender and finding suitable accommodations is not difficult.

Not My Party Anymore

To the Editor: Many of us growing up in this part of the country were born into the Democratic Party. Grandpa voted Democrat, our dad voted Democrat and naturally, we were Democrats.

Trump Not the Problem

To the Editor: Responding to the recent Maga vs. Maga letter: First, I’d like to thank the writer for giving me a great laugh.