If Labor Day is unofficially the end of summer, then I guess the season is over on Monday. This has been what I consider the summer of loss. I cannot remember in such a short span of time where we lost so many icons. From Michael, to Farrah to Walter to Teddy, my childhood appears to be farther in the distance than I can ever remember and yes, I still can remember it. Each one passed in a different way some very public and some not, but you must agree they had an impact on our lives. The world is not a better place with them not around. Let us hope the fall will bring better days.
But with loss some things reappear and on Sept 11, the Times-Herald will bring back its TV book for our subscribers. Our readers have responded, and we have listened. It will be a 12-page section that will be in your home-delivered Times-Herald each Friday. The booklet will bring back some features that you have missed these past few years.
Daytime listings will be back along with weekend TV schedules. It will be a part of each Friday’s Washington Times-Herald. We will eliminate the daily listing in the paper each day. We hope you enjoy the return of the TV book.
We will have what we think will be several positive changes coming to the newspaper in the coming months, which will include a new design that will change the appearance of the newspaper, a new Web site and a revamped classified section.
Your friends at the Times-Herald are excited about the future and are looking forward to serving the needs of our community.
Kelly Overton and I would like to thank the Bethel Mennonite Church for the great food and hospitality they provided us while we were taking pictures for their church directory.
The people could not have been nicer to us, and it was greatly appreciated.
A reminder to parents, we will once again be taking pictures this Halloween. For $10 you can get a 5 x 7 photo and your picture in the newspaper. We look forward to seeing the great costumes this year.
We would like to thank you for your support and readership of your Washington Times-Herald.
n Ron Smith is the publisher of the Times-Herald and is an authority on popular culture and trivia, which he tries to impress others on a daily basis. E-mail him at rsmith@washtimesherald.com.
Our Perspective
Related Photos
Discussion
Ask and ye shall receive: The TV book is coming back
- Our Perspective
-
-
A time to remember, a time to reflect
It’s that time of year again.
-
Christmas and people on the other side of the economic table
My late father was a professional gambler.
-
Iowa isn’t the place to winnow candidates
The first real presidential showdown will be happening in fewer than three weeks when Iowa will hold its caucus.
-
The pig that popped my Christmas
My son has been asking for one thing this Christmas — a Pop the Pig game.
-
Tangled taxation
When it comes to taxes, Americans have a lot of disagreements.
-
Playing politics with an oil pipeline
When is a pipeline not a pipeline?
-
Report supports Murtha’s claims about Haditha
The final years of John Murtha’s life were stained by a controversy over comments he made concerning actions by U.S. Marines in late 2005 in Haditha, Iraq.
-
Pets and holidays are not always a good combination.
If you’re tempted to give a pet as a gift, my advice is:
-
These dudes are anything but cool
Steve McQueen and James Dean, two of the coolest cats to ever grace the silver screen,
-
Postal fixes won't solve problems
The U.S. Postal Service’s decision to reduce its first-class delivery time from 1-3 days to 2-3 days is the latest move to stop financial losses that last year totaled $5.1 billion.
- More Our Perspective Headlines
-
A time to remember, a time to reflect
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
Raw Video: Giants Celebrate Another Super Bowl
Cab Driver Helps Wis. Family Escape House Fire
Greek Leaders Seek Deal As Bankruptcy Looms
Bernanke: Recovery Depends on Consumer Spending
Staff Removed at LA School During Abuse Probe
Eastwood in Super Bowl Ad 'Compassionate'
Stranded Fishermen Rescued From Bay of Green Bay
Analyst: Outside Troops Won't Intervene in Syria
Police: Father Planned Deadly Fire for Some Time
US, UK Pressure on Syria; More Homs Violence
Raw Video: Mass Killer Wants Medal, Freedom
Court Strips Contador of Tour De France Title
Runaway Goat Leads Police on Wild Chase
And the Winner for Best Super Bowl Ad Is...
Romney Latest Poll to Join Let-me-explain Club
