Letter from the Publisher

I got a good start on my spring cleaning last weekend, yes, I said spring. Maybe even spring of 2024.

Letter from the Editor:

Last week my column didn’t quite squeeze into the paper. Bob, Diane and Sara had plenty to talk about and photos to share, so I figured I’d sit the week out.

Son of the bees: Part two

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia This week we finish the long-awaited interview with my dear friend, Mike Alan, who, in addition to his many talents as a broadcaster and columnist, is also a beekeeper in the Grafton area. Part one of this interview appeared in the July 25 issue of this paper.

Letter from the Publisher

And they’re off! The students - in their new clothes, carrying new backpacks with new haircuts, ready to start a new year in their education process. No matter the age, it feels like another milestone in getting these kids raised and on their way into adulthood.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Thanks for the memories, Candy!

Every family has a main trip planner, event organizer and general activities manager. In our house, this may come as a shock, but that person is me.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Not all heroes wear lederhosen

My sincere apologies to one of my loyal fans, Stanley Dick, for not getting my article done last week before leaving on vacation. I appreciate the disappointment you felt in not being able to read another exciting article about life in the not so fast lane of the Goodman household.

Letter from the Publisher:

We all have tasks that need to be done, and we dread it every time. I’m not talking about washing windows, painting the ceiling or folding four loads of laundry.

Help wanted

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia Perhaps, just like you, as I paged through this newspaper last week, I was saddened to learn that Chris Sanders announced his resignation as county coroner during a recent Cavalier County Commission meeting.

Letter from the Editor:

It’s been a crazy week here in the offices of The Borderland Press! First off, it’s obnoxious that it’s back to school season ALREADY! Then, what started as a small three page back to school section in the regular paper, turned into an *eight page* special section!

Ever notice how many towns are named after their water tower?

By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia From my upstairs west window perch of Bob Simmons World Headquarters in our company’s corporate office, I’m watching in amazement of the work being performed on one of the city’s two water towers.