First-generation students on the big screen

Michael Carley

Note to readers — This is the fifth column in my occasional series on first generation college students. You may find some of them on The Recorder website or contact me if you’d like more information. What do a football player, a waitress... Full story

Psyllid scare has been handled very well

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Local, state and national ag officials, growers and even residents are to be commended on not only how they handled the Asian citrus psyllid finds, but for working together to keep the restrictions to the shortage time possible. The restrictions, ba... Full story

De-cluttering — too much stuff

Kristi McCracken

Whether it’s kids with too many toys, teachers with too many materials, or homes with piles and stacks of stuff, de-cluttering is a chore. Although, overcoming procrastination about cleaning does lead to tidier bedrooms, classroom and homes. &n... Full story

Building a bridge to the 19th century...

Montie Montana Jr.

(Editor’s note: Mr. Montana passed away Wednesday, but the family requested this article be run in place of his weekly column.)Montie Montana, Jr. was born into show business, literally. Delivered at a Los Angeles hospital in 1934 while his par... Full story

Setting boundaries

Kristi McCracken

As Father’s Day approaches, reflection on the lessons Dad taught me have been surfacing, along with my gratitude for his wisdom. Having raised my kids as a single parent, this often meant playing both parental roles. One aspect of parenting t... Full story

The baptism of Jesus

Paul Leavens

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan. And, just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. A voice came from heaven... Full story

Engaging in spiritual battles

Judy Lowery

I had a long conversation over the phone one morning last week with a friend who told me that she felt like she was in a spiritual battle. Things just weren’t going well at home and she told me that she needed help. Together we read Ephesians 6... Full story

Building a bridge to the 19th century...

Montie Montana Jr.

“Necktie,” is the new unofficial mascot of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. He is the world-famous bucking horse who nine-time World Champion Casey Tibbs is riding on the larger-than-life bronze statue out in front of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame ... Full story

I would love to be a storm chaser

By RICK ELKINS

The news this week that three of the best scientists to ever chase a tornado died last week when they were caught in some of the twisters hitting Oklahoma really hit home for me. I have always envied those who get up close and personal with the huge... Full story

STEM Education

Kristi McCracken

According to a study done by the Lawrence Hall of Science in the Bay Area over three-fourths of elementary educators teach less than an hour a week on science, and one-sixth don’t spend any time at all on science. Amongst the industrial countri... Full story

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