NO JUNK MAIL
Episodes
112 episodes
TIME FOR FALL CHORES
In our town, there is always something to do. Fall is no exception. It's the little things that add up to a lot if you don't do it now before the snow flies.
ELMER AND HIS MULE
A midnight ride, a surprise, then disaster; all told at the famous Gas & Grill.
HARRY NATION
Harry Nation? It's a place. Old-timey clothes, beards, mustaches, and more. We celebrate the discovery of Harry Nation, a close-held secret just south of our town.
SHOOTERS, SHOOTERS...STUDENTS DOWN
SHOOTERS, SHOOTERS, STUDENTS DOWN!!!! The remark struck Gene as if he had been smashed by a ball bat. His stomach churned, his head spun, and he staggered to the wall just barely keeping himself from falling.
BIG IDEAS
Out in the country and in the farmland, good-paying jobs are scarce. We've had our ups and downs with the economy like everybody else but we want to do something about it. This is America, the land of opportunity, and with that com...
JEFFERSON BARRACKS
Going to war is serious business. The line between youngster and man is sometimes not clear and then there are surprising circumstances to deal with. In a different era, a different time, Max lays it on the line.
THE HARVEST BEGINS
The weather is changing. Harvest is in the air. Our expectations are high and energy is flowing. Brett gets a letter from home.
THE FAIR OF 32
The County Fair. We go every year - never miss. This year we asked Ol Ed which Fair was the best in his experience.
COUNTRY HOME
Joe and Ellen are leaving for better jobs. It leaves a hole in the family and community that we all feel.
THE SEA MONSTER
Story Time at the park is a regular event. We read stories, the children make up plays based on the story, then present them on the stage. Today's story was interrupted by Alafair, a visitor in town. He has a story to tell.
THE VISITOR FROM CHICAGO
The Corn Show is over. There's nothing left to see but the clean-up crew doing their job, however, there is some news, especially about the visitor from Chicago.
THE COUNTRY DOG SHOW
Summer Doldrums is a short time between planting and harvest. What time would be better than for a Country Dog Show? Who's dog would get the first prize? Everyone got involved - even Sid.
I'M OLD
I'm visiting my sister, see, and this guy just wheels up ..... A personal revelation.
THE 4TH OF JULY SALUTE TO OUR SOLDIERS
The 4th of July is a special time in our town. Grampa Jim's letter to Brett in Afghanistan brings back memories from generations ago. It describes our lives in peace because of the selfless dedication of those who serve in the services. God ble...
THE LGBT 4TH OF JULY
The 4th of July. Summer is peaking out. Commerce is blooming and the kids are making the most of every minute. It's also a time of serious thought. A time to contemplate, to remember, to reflect on what our nation stands...
THE GREAT CAT TRIAL
Cats were brutally killed. People screaming. National news and TV go wild. Others scratching their heads -- what's the big deal? The GREAT CAT TRIAL happened right here.
THE 55 DISPUTE
What on heaven's earth would cause grown-ups in our town to fight? The transition from a one-room schoolhouse to a modern school was not smooth and still rankles neighbors. Grampa Jim digs up the story for us.
THE BIG DIG
Not much going on this week till the Department of Transportation showed up to do a project on Main street. We were on TV waving and shouting encouragement. We're OK. The firemen have left.
BIG IDEAS
Out in the country and in the farmland, good-paying jobs are scarce. We've had our ups and downs with the economy like everybody else but we want to do something about it. This is America, the land of opportunity, and with that com...
SPRING TIME CLEANUP
It's springtime once again in our town. We clean up all the debris that has been accumulating on the roads through the winter and even have a "Cleanup Day" where volunteers help dispose of old appliances or anything else people want...
THE DOCTOR VISIT
Gangs, shoot-outs, Ray in jail: it's all too outlandish to believe, or is it? Vickie told us the story at the Gas & Grill after Ray went home to rest.