Smith Creek Friends Run

By Dave Ellis The writer wishes everyone “A Happy Thanksgiving!” Mr. Winter came early this past week with cold temperatures in the morning, but warm weather is returning this week. Luckily the area didn’t get five feet of snow, which would have put a hurting on deer season. Smith Creek...

By Dave Ellis It’s that time of the year when the area finds friends and family members coming together as deer (buck) season arrives. Then Thanksgiving is a few days later and the count down to Christmas begins. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of the Brethren: shut-ins - Mary...

By Dave Ellis It sure makes a difference when moving the clocks one hour. It is getting darker earlier. With daylight earlier, the kids can see to get on the school bus. This Friday is Veterans Day. This day is dedicated to those who sacrificed their time for one’s freedom....

By Dave Ellis Another month is starting as October leaves the area in a dry condition with very little rain at the end of the month. Remember to change the clocks on Sunday morning; however, most folks change their clocks prior to going to bed Saturday night. Smith Creek and...

By Dave Ellis   It’s that time of the year when residents watch out for children marching around in costumes for Halloween. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of the Brethren: shut-ins - Mary Mitchell, Shelda Warner, Vestyl Bible, Bucky Moyers, Pam Riner, Anna Tessi, Ruby Propst, Alice Johnson, Arlin...

By Dave Ellis The weather feels like spring. It’s cold in the morning and at nightime, but it’s short-sleeve weather during the daylight. The only difference is the raking of leaves in the fall. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of the Brethren: shut-ins - Mary Mitchell, Shelda Warner, Vestyl...

By Dave Ellis The whole area got its first frost of the fall season. Soon, all the leaves will be falling and then it will be time to get out the rakes and blowers. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of the Brethren: shut-ins - Mary Mitchell, Shelda Warner, Vestyl...

By Dave Ellis The area lucked out this time as the hurricane downgraded to rainfall. Less than 2 inches of a slow, drizzle rain was received. The rain was needed as the ground was hard. Smith Creek and Friends Run Churches of the Brethren: shut-ins - Mary Mitchell, Shelda Warner,...

By Dave Ellis Another month, September, is gone, and October begins Saturday. The daylight is getting shorter and there is more darkness than daylight. The leaves are starting to turn colors, and the touch of cold weather is approaching. Get ready for cold weather this winter. Smith Creek and Friends...

By Dave Ellis Good-bye summer, hello fall. There will be less daylight. The leaves are turning their colors before falling from the trees, which will add another task to do, plus cutting the grass. Good luck to the archers as the season opens this Saturday and goes until the end...