Publisher’s Letter The Value of Things Dear Reader, What constitutes value? How is it assigned? In some ways, value is culturally determined. The price of art is shaped by what someone is willing to pay based on its socially agreed upon worth. Imagine the cost of a first edition of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” a literary composition that was once rejected

Heroes Of The Holyland About “Heroes Of The Holyland” By Tom Koenigs This title was what I used for the journal which I started after joining the American Legion, a veterans organization, in 2016. I was amazed to find out about men I had known, while growing up, who had extensive military experiences in WWII. I was also astonished to see others who were veterans that I never realized.

Publisher’s Letter Adapting To The New Normal Dear Reader, Our governmental leaders seem to be confused. Some are emphasizing that we should take precautions against infection with the coronavirus — stay home, keep businesses closed, observe social distancing, use personal protective equipment, etc. Others are emphasizing that nothing is more important than our civil liberties, and the right

A Plea For Help In Controlling The Spread Of Garlic Mustard Dear Hikers, Mushroom hunters, Picnickers, Birders and other outdoor enthusiasts, Never has the time been better for all of us to help control this very invasive plant in our community. With more people spending time outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is a great opportunity to look for garlic mustard along our trails, roadsides