Blocking Out the Noise
By ohtadmin | on May 22, 2024
“Of all the varieties of modern pollution, noise is the most insidious.” —Robert Lacey There’s a saying that goes, “If it’s too loud, then you’re too old.” You can count me in the “old” crowd, then, because I get much more satisfaction from moments of peace and quiet versus noisy events. This observation leads me to ponder whether I’m the […]
Seen ‘N’ Heard
By ohtadmin | on May 22, 2024
A big “thank you” to Dennis Kochenash, who brought the Rocket-Courier crew a plate full of his delicious potato pancakes Wednesday. Yum! * * * If you have a few extra bucks and nothing to spend it on, you might be able to add a jersey from one of the most iconic moments in Major League Baseball history to your […]
JUST ASK ALICE
By ohtadmin | on May 22, 2024
DEAR ALICE: My wife and I are really fed up with your conservative, right wing politics. Why don’t you just keep your opinions to yourself.? —DUSHORE DEM DEAR DU: I’m sorry that I offended you. I’ll try not to be right so often. —ALICE ********** DEAR ALICE: How was the fishing on that recent trip you and your husband took […]
The Way We Were…
A look back at the people and places of the Wyalusing area over the last 20 years or more.
By ohtadmin | on May 22, 2024
Aerial View of Wyalusing Shows Changes One of the most striking differences in Wyalusing today and when this aerial photo was taken is that the towering four-story Middendorf Hotel at the center of the photo is gone. We weren’t able to determine exactly when this photo was snapped, but it was likely in the late 1970s or early 80s The […]
The Good Old Days
By ohtadmin | on May 22, 2024
Compiled from old issues of The Wyalusing Rocket
News items gathered from an old copy of the Rocket-Courier, reprinted as they were in the May 27, 1999 edition. * * * On the front page of this edition was a photograph and write up of the check presentation between Jim Mullendore and Al Curtin. Mullendore is a French Azilum board member who headed the task force to buy […]
Jester Hill
By ohtadmin | on May 22, 2024
Rural Peace Officer Danny Sanders was called to Arbach’s General Store Thursday at the request of owner Arthur Arbach. It seems Mike Jenkins was filling up his pickup at the gas pumps while smoking a cigarette and talking on his cell phone, in violation of every safety warning posted at the pump. *** Lester Boyett’s Aunt Gillian passed away last […]
Reflections of Nature
By ohtadmin | on May 22, 2024
Perhaps when looking at the hillsides now, you will see a stand of trees off in the distance that appear to be covered with white blossoms. However, they are not blossoms—you are looking at a stand of female aspen trees unfurling their leaves. During the middle of April, the catkins on the male aspen trees seemed to appear overnight. After […]
Tips to Revitalize a Garden
By ohtadmin | on May 22, 2024
Gardening is a rewarding hobby that pays a host of significant dividends. Many people love gardening because it allows them to spend time outdoors, and that simple pleasure is indeed a notable benefit of working in a garden. But the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture notes that gardening provides a host of additional benefits, including helping people get sufficient levels […]
Picking the Right Trees for Your Property
By ohtadmin | on May 22, 2024
Trees benefit a landscape by serving both aesthetic and utilitarian functions. A home surrounded by healthy green trees can be a sight to behold, and those same trees can benefit surrounding plants and wildlife at the same time. As appealing as trees are, not all trees and landscapes make for the perfect match. The Arbor Day Foundation notes the importance […]
Be Good to Your Trees
By ohtadmin | on May 15, 2024
This time of year always reminds me of the countless sweaty days I spent installing and maintaining landscapes. Through the years, I encountered every bad practice imaginable in tree care. One of the more common detrimental practices I observed was over-mulching. Some mulch beds around trees were up to 16 inches thick, accumulations of years of repetitive, heavy applications. These […]
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