Opinion

I have read many different dog stories in my community. I also have a shepherd lab cross who is very friendly.

Hello, I'm living in a rural area north of town and have five acres outside of city limits. About three weeks ago my wife had a visit from an officer of the SPCA about our dog being on a chain.

"Families first." The motto of our new premier. This government is going to be about putting "families first". Great news - if it is true. But it is a lot harder in politics to live up to ideals than it is to spout platitudes.

I feel very sorry for Bob Mooney if he has gone through life with so little positive experience with performing arts that he sees it as just an elitist preoccupation (letters, Saturday, March 12).

There are some really stupid things on YouTube as well as some really funny items, but a TV ad I saw a while ago reminded me of my drive this week.

"Whatever you have in your hand today, can create your future" I used to own an automotive business. Every year we closed for a couple of days to go through the shop and take inventory.

This week's column is written by chef Tony Rechsteiner, who has been a chef for 39 years. Originally from Australia, he is a Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) and instructor in CNC's professional cook program.

I am always on the lookout for a good wine that is reasonably priced for everyone to enjoy. This week, I think I have hit the jackpot and have found three. The first wine featured is a full-bodied red from the heart of Valpolicella country in Italy.

Marichel Vineyard - Raisin d'Etre - Viognier - 2009 With this week's recipe, chef Tony Rechsteiner has given us a unique ingredient - radicchio, to use in a saut that gives us a little bit of every taste: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, to make a delicio

Sometimes learning a bit about the history of a wine makes it even more interesting and adds a new dimension to it.