Smith Creek Friends Run

By Dave Ellis With these nice warm days and the temptation to start the garden, it might be a mistake. The ideal day to plant is May 15. The area has been known to have a frost or freeze before that date. Last year, there was a frost on May...

By Dave Ellis One year ago this week, starting on April 18, was the fire that got out of control for several days. Starting in Hidden Valley, the fire spread to Entry Mountain and to U.S. Route 33 west of Franklin. Many nights the firefighters were out with emergency medical...

By Dave Ellis It’s that time of year to get out the mowing equipment to make sure it’s working. The grass is starting to grow and is getting greener. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of the Brethren: shut-ins - Mary Mitchell, Bucky Moyers, Pam Riner, Anna Tesi, Alice Johnson,...

By Dave Ellis Another month has started. Each day the area is getting more daylight in the morning and evening. March lived up to its nickname by being windy. Of course, the wind didn’t help with the wildfires the area has been having. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of...

By Dave Ellis Have a great day on Good Friday and Easter! The last day of March is also on Easter Sunday. Then everyone gets fooled the next day on April Fool’s Day. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of the Brethren: shut-ins - Mary Mitchell, Bucky Moyers, Pam Riner,...

By Dave Ellis Good-bye winter, hello spring. Winter wasn’t that bad. There were a few days of snow, more than the area received last winter, and a few cold temperatures that were under 10°. Be careful out there as several outdoor fires have happened in the county. Plus, the wind...

By Dave Ellis Make sure to wear green on Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day, or a person might get pinched. Two days later is the first day of spring. Don’t get one’s hopes up as Mother Nature can still wreak havoc of cold temperatures. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of...

By Dave Ellis Get ready to lose an hour of sleep as the clocks are moved up one hour Sunday morning. That will mean less daylight in the morning and the sunset will be later than usual. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of the Brethren: shut-ins - Mary Mitchell,...

By Dave Ellis Another month has gone by as March arrives on Friday. The winds will be picking up. There will be more daylight each day as spring will be here in a few weeks. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of the Brethren: shut-ins - Mary Mitchell, Bucky Moyers,...

By Dave Ellis Spring is getting closer as the robins have been spotted. Plus, the Easter flowers are starting to come up through the ground. The burning law expires the last day of February. Just be careful as the winds are picking up. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of...