IHM Sisters celebrate 175 years
By Calley Duffey
MONROE – Utilizing technology unimaginable in 1845, more than 600 sisters and associates from the three distinct branches of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary gathered virtually over two days and across the world to recognize their shared roots and celebrate the IHM s 175th anniversary.
The celebration, which was delayed a year by COVID-19, included IHMs from Monroe, Scranton, Pa. and Immaculata, Pa. and the Oblate Sisters of Providence (OSPs) of Baltimore.
The days involved both pre-recorded video, live presentations and small breakout groups, all handled with the help of Nix Conference & Meeting Management. With more than three decades of experience in the meeting planning industry, Nix handled the planning, communications and on-site detail of coordinating participants from across United States and Mexico, Puerto Rico Africa and Peru.
Love triangle blew up house in Milan in 1972
By Martha A. Churchill
It was October 30, 1972, and Laurel Williams was tired of having two boyfriends.
She apparently had her old boyfriend, Roy Curtis, living in the upstairs at 157 County Street. He was in bed trying to sleep.
Her newer boyfriend, Frank St. Clair of Tennessee, apparently followed her request by pouring gasoline on Mr. Curtis. This would have worked better if St. Clair could have gotten out of the house faster. As it turned out, St. Clair’s remains were found, fully dressed, on the back porch, after the fire was put out, right where the porch roof had fallen down on him.
It all started at Frey s Corners
By STEPHANIE HAWKINS
Many natives of Monroe County, especially those who live in the northeast part of the county, are familiar with that tricky intersection in Berlin Township where Dixie Highway takes a sharp 90-degree turn.
It’s about a mile north of St. Charles Church and it can easily fool the less knowledgeable travelers who aren’t aware that staying on that northeast route out of Monroe will land them on the U.S. Turnpike if they aren’t paying attention. That junction, marked only by a flashing yellow light, is officially known as the intersection of Dixie Highway, the U.S. Turnpike and Strong Road. But 100 years ago, the locals had a different name for it: “Frey’s Corners.”
Rebecca Regnier: A year without diet soda marks a milestone
Rebecca Regnier
I m coming up on a milestone. It s been nearly one year without pop!
I know, you thought I would say it s been a year since I ve eaten at a restaurant or sat in the bleachers or had a haircut. Because that s true, too.
A year ago, in a Lenten fervor, before COVID-19 lockdowns, I decided to give up soda pop (in case you re reading this outside the Midwest).
I believe that if you notice something or someone controls your behavior, it s a good idea to take a closer look. Was I choosing to drink diet pop? Or was I addicted? If it was that second thing, I needed to get a handle on it. The only one who controls my behavior is Joanna Gaines.