R-T Columns
Compassion for the bug | Mark’s Remarks
As the school year begins, I find myself spending every waking moment at school. I often go in early in the mornings on weekends or after the kids have gone…
Read MoreThe secret to lower grocery bills | Planet Ryan
Did you know that back in 1913, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, a loaf of bread would set you back nearly six cents? Or that a gallon…
Read MoreNo boys allowed | Mark’s Remarks
When I first started teaching almost 25 years ago, there were only a few men on the staff. In my own particular grade level, there were no men. When you…
Read MoreThe secret to lower grocery bills | Planet Ryan
By RYAN LEDENDECKER Columnist Did you know that back in 1913, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, a loaf of bread would set you back nearly six cents?…
Read MoreSummertime memories | Planet Ryan
What an absolutely awesome past few weeks of weather we’ve had. Am I right? I recall a column I wrote last year at about this same time, with a desperate…
Read MoreListen to the words | Mark’s Remarks
Go figure. I like to listen to the oldies station. If you’ve read any of my columns about my love of history, that will come as no surprise. However, it…
Read MoreThe magic of an ordinary birthday | Mark’s Remarks
Bless Andrea Degenhart’s heart. Every year she wishes me a happy birthday in her column. You would think that all of us at the Republic-Times are one big happy family…
Read MoreThe airwaves | Mark’s Remarks
In my hometown, we have a little radio station that started broadcasting in the 1950’s. I grew up listening. In the mornings, there would be commentary from the announcer, a…
Read MoreLeave no crop behind | Planet Ryan
Back in mid-May, I told you about my near-insatiable urge to plant a garden. Perhaps it’s just one of those things you feel you have to do as you get…
Read MoreWaiting for Rosie | Mark’s Remarks
I know most of you remember watching “The Jetsons” when you were a kid. Or maybe when your kids were kids, or whatever. The stuff on that show seemed centuries…
Read MoreThe night the lights went out | Mark’s Remarks
Recently, we had a power outage that was, I thought, wonderful. It seemed everything halted for a time. We lit candles and sat around in the quiet, really enjoying each…
Read MoreHow hard is it to smile? | Mark’s Remarks
I went to a local business office not too long ago. A lot of you must go there from time to time. I will try to be as vague as…
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