R-T Columns
Foot-In-Mouth Phraseology | Mark’s Remarks
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve said something I shouldn’t, I’d probably have a little bit of cash. Or maybe I’m forgetting some of the things I’ve…
Read MoreWe Want to Help | Mark’s Remarks
Many of us have suffered through hardships, sickness, death of loved ones, and other things life sends our way. Invariably, we’ve come in contact with people who want to show…
Read MoreConquering Fear and Standing Up | Mark’s Remarks
Never have we experienced a time such as this. Every day I scan my Facebook page, often at breakneck speed. It’s almost like the days when I speed read my…
Read MoreOut of Style | Mark’s Remarks
It’s been happening for quite some time; things I talk about, things I wear, ideas I have. They all seem to be going out of style. I noticed it…
Read MoreSimpler Times at School | Mark’s Remarks
My great aunts and my grandmother were all school teachers. They taught in the early part of the 20th century, when things were so simple. I’m sure they thought things…
Read MorePeople Going Nuts | Mark’s Remarks
My sweet little third graders and their mothers gave me a surprise baby shower when our first son was born. I felt ashamed of myself, because the kids were so…
Read MoreItaly, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary | Katie Albert Travelogue
By KATIE ALBERT For the Republic-Times My name is Katie Albert. I am a Waterloo High School graduate, resident of Waterloo, and full-time student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville majoring…
Read MoreMovements, Movements Everywhere | Marks’ Remarks
Like me, you may have had mixed emotions about the “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements regarding the treatment of women and sexual harassment. I won’t go into my opinions…
Read MoreHuddled Masses | Mark’s Remarks
We practiced for an intruder last week at school. The principal announced we would have a drill one day, and we spent a little time each day talking to students…
Read MoreSporting Life | Mark’s Remarks
One thing we’ve always tried to do is be enthusiastic about the interests of our children. The boys have tried soccer, karate, baseball, basketball, football, and probably something I’m forgetting.…
Read MoreWeather Freak Show | Mark’s Remarks
It wasn’t always this way. I can remember when things didn’t seem to be so crazy when it came to weather. Maybe it was because I was younger. Maybe I…
Read MoreMonroe County EMA Corner | 2/14/2018
This month’s emergency management topic is developing a plan so you are prepared in the event of a disaster. When disaster strikes, your family and loved ones need to be…
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