Editorial
BARBWIRE: End-of-year ‘best-laid plans’ often go astray
By BARB LUMLEY guest columnist There is a saying, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray”. And so it has been for so many of us as we attempted to make our plans for ending December 2021 and beginning Jan. 1, 2022. There was the need to take down Christmas decorations…
Read MoreSLICE OF LIFE: Growing up too fast for ‘firsts’
By JACQUI L. HERSHBERGER DGKN correspondent Our family is finishing up a busy season. Soccer, cross country, marching band, fall play, choralation, church activities—practices, rehearsals, meets, games, get-togethers. Since none of my kids can drive on their own (although we are on our way with one having a permit!), that means my husband and I…
Read MorePost Easter reflections: Thankful for the resurrection story
By OREN STEINER Local guest columnist Recently it was rewarding to hear several newscasts mention that Christian communities globally celebrated the Easter event surrounding the Holy week with various activities. So, friend how did you prepare yourself for this yearly extraordinary occasion? What kind of opportunities did you embrace by engaging yourself in the lives…
Read MoreSLICE OF LIFE: Dalton Greenhouse serves as a help and a haven
If you didn’t get to go to Florida for spring break and the snowfall earlier this month made you wish you had, you really need to get yourself to a greenhouse. Within some simple steps, you are transported from 40 degrees to 70-plus degrees. The scents of fresh soil, growing plants, and blooming flowers transport…
Read MoreSLICE OF LIFE: New hobbies, accomplishments continue to inspire in New Year
Thinking back on 2020, I realize it was a difficult year. A “new normal” had to be made and many issues in our country came up. But, I was inspired in January when the story of Myah Lehman unicycling 1,000 miles in 2020 was submitted to the paper. “What an accomplishment!” I thought, which was…
Read MoreSLICE OF LIFE: Relating to others poses unique challenges – and opportunities – during ongoing pandemic
This past week, the high schoolers had their band and choir concerts. Two people from each household were allowed to attend. Spread out in the gym or on the stage of the auditorium, with masks on, the kids sang as well as can be expected under the circumstances. Perhaps even better considering the circumstances. In…
Read MoreCOLUMN: In with the new and some of the old in 2021
Happy 2020! Again. To our faithful loyal readers of The Dalton Gazette & Kidron News who noticed a mistake in our Jan. 6 edition, I applaud you. I hope you had a chuckle over the error and I thank you for reading our paper so closely. Actually, it was a pretty good setup for a…
Read MoreSLICE OF LIFE: Counseling, reaching out to loved ones can help ease distress
First of all, thank you to many in the community who have said you appreciate my articles in the Gazette. I enjoy writing them, so I’m glad that you enjoy reading them! Have you ever lost something and you thought you had lost your mind? Today is Thursday and I lost my set of keys…
Read MoreCOLUMN: What was it like? Giving thanks for tumultuous 2020
Do you remember what you did on Feb. 29? My memory consistently fails me day-to-day. But, surprisingly, I recall clearly Leap Day of this year. I remember what it was like. It was before the health crisis really hit home. It was before social-distancing, mask-wearing and Zoom calls. At that time, I had no idea…
Read MoreLOCAL OPINION: 10 good things about wearing a mask
SUBMITTED BY JACQUI L. HERSHBERGER 10. Is the bottom half of your face not your best feature? Let your eyes shine! 9. Cover up blemishes and that zit that magically appeared on your nose. Save money on makeup! No need to check if you have anything stuck in your teeth after lunch! 8. Built-in scarf…
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