This week, Indianapolis played host to nearly 70,000 FFA members from across the country, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These students have worked months, if not years, for the opportunity to attend the 2023 National FFA Convention. more

So if you're walkin' down the street sometime
, And spot some hollow, ancient eyes
, Please don't just pass 'em by and stare, 
As if you didn't care
, Say, "Hello in there, hello" — John Prine, “Hello in There” more

Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part column. The continuation will be published in the Nov. 8 issue of the Quill. more

As the curtains fell on the final performance of "Steel Magnolias" this Sunday at the Avenue Theatre, a wave of overwhelming pride and sheer admiration swept over me. I have had the privilege of witnessing countless productions grace the stage of Avenue Theatre, but rarely has a show left such a lasting impression as this rendition of "Steel Magnolias." more

This column for this week is going to have to be extremely short. More like 30 seconds. I had a very nice article written about winter weather in the Ozarks. It talked about how winter weather is never the same from year to year or even from month to month. I highlighted some of the most exciting statistics and quoted some really fascinating facts. I threw in a few heart-warming stories and even some hair-raising adventures. more

We're so excited! A StoryTime for the little ones will begin on Thursday, November 9th at Summersville Branch! Each Thursday afternoon, a themed story/stories and craft will be presented, but we need your help in scheduling a time that doesn't interfere with the child's lunch or nap time. The activity should last about 30 minutes.      more

I had to go upstairs and climb on a chair to a shelf above my head and retrieve three Zizzer annuals dated 1960, 1961 and 1962, to help write this article. Thankfully, I didn’t fall. more

Dear Readers, more