Posted on July 18, 2021August 8, 2021Tags 4 Comments on St. Louis Street Renaissance Brings New Life to the Old Business Core of the City

St. Louis Street Renaissance Brings New Life to the Old Business Core of the City

Crisp paint patterns on 1870s’ brick facades, lady barbers, a patio in the street and tuck pointing crews in bucket lifts are giving a new look to Pacific’s former Main Street. These elements represent a true revival or renewal of the old business core of the city. St. Louis Street, formerly called Main Street or Front Street, was the life blood of Pacific’s economy, starting in the railroad boom years. Thanks to the traveling salesmen that rode the Pacific and … Continue reading “St. Louis Street Renaissance Brings New Life to the Old Business Core of the City”

Posted on July 18, 2021July 24, 2021Tags 1 Comment on Welcome to My New Blog

Welcome to My New Blog

I want to introduce readers to my new blog, which I’m calling Hometown Matters. My previous blog, ihaveotellyou.com started in August 1919, was based on my former Missourian Newspaper column of the same name. I chose that name because I thought readers familiar with my column might take a peek at my blog. After two years, and much advice from seasoned blog hosts, I decided to take a more serious and more universal approach to blogging. My topics and writing … Continue reading “Welcome to My New Blog”

Posted on July 18, 2021July 22, 2021Tags

Dancing Seniors Have Fun and Stay Fit

On a recent Tuesday evening, ninety year old Juel Williams whirled Bonnie Schulte around the dance floor at the Tri County Senior Center’s first dance since COVID closed the center fourteen months ago. Williams said dancing is something that just feels good when you’re doing it. The couple, Washington residents, were among 28 individuals who attended the July 13 tune fest. Veteran line dance instructor Charlie Ash took to the floor to lead half a dozen dancers to the infectious … Continue reading “Dancing Seniors Have Fun and Stay Fit”