For your reading enjoyment, we continue to publish Rambling Vines by the late Marylea Vines as she recalls events and names of Corning folks from many years ago. We are currently in the year 1989 This is going to be an attempt to clear up something.
February 11, 2023 I’ve written about this problem before, but I still only average getting one Courier a month. However, I realize this is a lack of responsibility of the postal service.
“Life is either a great adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller .
Hello friends and I do think of our readers as friends. Thank you to those who have reached out over the past weeks during my absence from the Courier to tell me you missed me and wished I would come back to the newspaper. Those words have meant a great deal to me. It’s always nice to be missed. I missed you all too. I stepped away in mid-December to rest, perhaps think about a different career and to try to heal my heart after the loss of my dad in February 2022. I’ve returned now on a part-time schedule.
When we are young and fancy-free the idea of preparing for old age is the farthest thing from our minds. Lately I’ve had more than a few conversations concerning retirement, specifically in the prospect of people being financially able to retire. It’s a tricky thing for the average person to consider, whether you have enough money coming in to be able to retire. Some liken the idea to preparing for two six-month holidays. It’s a popular discussion in those of my age group.
The world of competitive gaming, known as eSports, has advanced into high schools across the state. Corning High School has joined the ranks of schools competing in the fastest- growing sport all over the country.
The Jr. Bobcats lost to Gosnell’s Jr. Pirates in the District 3A-3 Jr. High Tournament in Corning on Monday, Feb. 6. The Jr. Cats were within close range of Gosnell in the first quarter and began falling away during the 2nd quarter. The final score was 68-39.
Kenny Willis, 83, of Corning passed away January 31, 2023 at Corning Therapy and Living Center. Mr.
Ruth (Ferrell) Ferguson, of Naylor, Missouri departed this life on January 23, 2023 She had worked at Clayton Shoe Company for 20+ years before retiring. She is survived by two daughters, Norma and Pam, 5 grandchilden and their families.
In part due to the slow start to the 2023 Regular Session, SB43 has been among the bills to receive the most attention so far. The bill, which sought to classify drag performances as adult-oriented business, easily cleared the Senate Committee on City, County, and Local Affairs the second week of session and sailed out of the Senate early the following week.