MOST OF YOU PROBABLY didn’t know Ben Lauren. I didn’t. I never met the young man. Much of what I know about him is what I’ve gleaned from his obituary and the many other tributes dedicated to him since his tragic passing in 2020. Here is what I’ve learned … Ben grew up in Gwinn, the son of Ron and Carla ... Continue Reading
All Dressed Up…
With Plenty of Places to Go... It was nine years ago when Upfront & Company closed, and suddenly, one of our more popular event venues was no more. And for a few years, it seemed that finding that perfect spot for your event required extended lead-time and more than a little luck. Weddings and formals in particular ... Continue Reading
Foxes, the Rodeo, and the 4th of July
Foxicology We can start the conversation with squirrels and chipmunks. They’re all over. Cute, but sometimes a little bit of a nuisance. Then there are the standard issue raccoons, skunks, and deer wandering the neighborhoods. And we also hear of the occasional bear, usually more in wooded and peripheral ... Continue Reading