It's distasteful to read about maltreatment charges against drill sergeants.
Drill sergeants are generally seasoned veterans and have no interest in hurting anyone. There is always that sour apple, but for the most part, the sergeants are tough veterans and they know that if they don't drill some sense into raw recruits, then those ill-trained soldiers are liable to get their heads blown off for a foolish mistake.
The best way to judge whether the drill sergeant is good, is to look at the ribbons on his uniform. If he lived through gunfire and hell, then podner, as a survivor, he makes a mighty fine teacher in my book.
We've been enjoying the movies at the Pioneer lately. "The Agony and Ecstasy" was a favorite because I haven't been to Europe in the past couple of weeks and besides the film told me more about Michelangelo in an hour and a half than I could have learned in two weeks over there.
Sid has "Follow Me Boys" starting Friday. It's a Walt Disney show which in my book makes it a good family show. Really, I think the Moms and Dads enjoy Disney more than the children.
Under chairmanship of Marv Eaton, the Nebraska City Lions club has one of the most unusual and yet satisfying projects in its glasses for the needy program.
Marv says the eye glasses — all "old" glasses from anyone who wants to give — are shipped to a firm in New Jersey which matches the prescription with the needs of men, women and children the world over.
This is the third year for the Lions and it has been the biggest year. "We shipped 2,100 pairs of glasses," he said.
So if you want to give in a different way, dig out those old glasses from the dresser drawer and mail them to Marv at Rowe Clothiers. The Lions club says "thanks" and they will do the rest.
Read the other day that a woman supported the daylight saving time for the extra hour of sunlight on lawns and crops.
Betcha for a little fun we could form an organization supporting DST, call it "More Light for Lettuce" and sell memberships. We could make a fortune.
Best wishes and much support to the Nebraska City Concert Association which will kick off its drive next week.
It's a worthwhile organization that will provide a series of programs in the coming months well worth the money.