The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda My background is HVAC. Doing, and teaching.  I get calls from folks puzzled about what they should do with their heating situations. I say puzzled because, while payback on money you invest in very expensive heating equipment can somewhat be calculated, what is not so readily predictable is the money that will… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: Every once in a while, I notice some vehicles stop in the road at the railroad tracks when nothing is coming. Can I pass them when they do this?   Answer: Some vehicles, such as passenger vans, buses, and larger trucks, are required to stop at all railroad tracks, whether or… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School The second of our three books featured by author Tim Green is entitled “Football Genius.”  The back cover of this books reads:  An ordinary boy with an extraordinary talent Troy White can predict any football play before it happens and when his single mom gets a job with the Atlanta Falcons, Troy… Read More

Master Gardener Bev Johnson Stop mowing the lawn as soon as the temperatures drop below 50 and stay there. By then you should have cut it to about 2 ½ inches tall at the last 2 mowings. This will reduce the amount of leaf tissue over winter and can reduce the amount of snow mold… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School Author Tim Green studied writing while attending Syracuse University. He also played football there and was an All American player. During the first round of the NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons picked him up and for eight years he played as a top defensive player for them. While playing for the… Read More

To the Editor, To the citizens of Henning. After a lot of consideration and thoughts with all of the people that are asking me if I would take on the mayor position again if I was to be wrote-in. I have decided I will not accept a write-in. But I do want to say thank you… Read More

To the Editor, Thank you so much for your sponsorship within the Adopt-A-Classroom program at the Henning Public School. With my whole heart, I am appreciative of the time, energy, and financial support that you have given to reach out and be a part of this. Having been a teacher for nine years, seven of those… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Henning Landmark Center is working with the Andria Theater to bring a production of the play “On the Verge” to the Trinity Center next Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m.  What do three lady explorers, egg beaters, umbrellas, a troll and a rock and roll singer have in common? They are all… Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda We, the USA, are rapidly turning into a service economy.  We’re all selling insurance, cooking hamburgers, and trying to keep the products running that we import from overseas. There’ll still be lawyers, because sometimes we don’t do those things well. There’ll still be teachers, because someone has to teach lawyers. There’ll still… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: My vehicle is equipped with airbags. Do I need to wear my seat belt?   Answer: Yes, seat belt use is required. An airbag is a supplemental restraint system. Airbags work with seat belts to prevent injuries but are not designed to keep occupants from being ejected. For safety reasons, children… Read More