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NO JUNK MAIL

James R. von Feldtwww.buzzsprout.com
Grampa Jim tells about what's going on in town this week. It's small-town drama with a bit of humor here and there. Sometimes re-telling the stories of when he was a boy in Washington state during World War 2. Check out Books on AMAZON: THE TRADING POST and KIDNAPPED, by James R. von Feldt.
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Episodes

THE 4TH OF JULY SALUTE TO OUR SOLDIERS

Send us a text 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 bless our soldiers.

Jul 04, 202517 min

THE LGBT 4TH OF JULY

Send us a text 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 for.

Jun 27, 202518 minSeason 2Ep. 12

THE 55 DISPUTE

Send us a text 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.

Jun 20, 202511 minSeason 1Ep. 5

THE BIG DIG

Send us a text 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.

Jun 13, 202510 min

SHOOTERS, SHOOTERS...STUDENTS DOWN

Send us a text 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.

Jun 06, 202510 minSeason 2Ep. 4

BIG IDEAS

Send us a text 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 comes BIG IDEAS. A letter to Brett reveals some hometown news and the latest Big Idea.

May 30, 20259 min

WONDERFUL WORLD

Send us a text A song of love, a song of wonder brought to you by grampa jim.

May 23, 20252 min

WHO SHOT THE SHERIFF

Send us a text In Davis County, the Barber Shop is the hub of stories, news, and gossip. Everyone gets their two bits in. Everyone knows a version of the story and cant wait to tell it.

May 16, 202510 min

SPRING TIME CLEANUP

Send us a text 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 to get rid of. We kick off the process with a meeting at the Gas & Grill. You're invited to listen in.

May 09, 20258 min

THE DOCTOR VISIT

Send us a text 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.

May 02, 202510 min

FIGHT NIGHT

Send us a text Where do young men get the courage required to stand up to adversity? Fred Meeks, our barber in Bloomfield tells us his story.

Apr 25, 202511 min

THE SAGA OF EMMIE LOY PART 2

Send us a text Outrage of outrages: McCallisters picked a fine time to get even with Frenchie but they may have underestimated Emmie-Loy.

Apr 11, 20258 min

THE SAGA OF EMMIE LOY PART 1

Send us a text Adventure, Politics, Fight to the Death, and Love Story; where can you find such a tale but in Harry Nation?

Apr 04, 202511 min

4th of JULY SALUTE

Send us a text 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 to describe our lives lived in peace because of the selfless dedication of those who serve in the services. God Bless our soldiers.

Apr 03, 202515 minSeason 1Ep. 11

HARRY NATION

Send us a text 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.

Mar 28, 202515 min

THE TRIP TO KANSAS CITY

Send us a text Panic, light sabers, Messiah Concert. Kansas City is a great place to visit. At least it is normally. It can be a place you'll never forget.

Mar 21, 202510 min

THE GREAT CAT TRIAL

Send us a text 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.

Mar 14, 202522 min

CONSPIRACY

Send us a text Conspiracy, conspiracy, conspiracy, they're all around us. And, they're driving us to distraction at the Gas&Grill. Listen in as the discussion jumps from one to another.

Mar 07, 202518 min

THE LOST GOLD MINE

Send us a text Every year the men of our county have a get-together at Southfork. This year's no different. The snow was deep, the temperature below zero, and the stories were flying. JB Efferin, the storyteller from Harry Nation is coming. Don't miss it!

Feb 28, 202515 min

THE NEW YEAR'S EVE MYSTERY - ARCHIVE

Send us a text It's New Year's Eve at the Gas & Grill. A terrible snowstorm is bearing down on the area. The lights go out all over town. A desperate man stumbles in the door ...

Jan 03, 202514 min

THE TALE OF A CHRISTMAS DUCK

Send us a text " The Tale of a Christmas Duck," is a charming and nostalgic holiday tale filled with small-town warmth, youthful determination, and community spirit.

Dec 20, 202429 min

FLAMING TURKEY WINGS

Send us a text After Thanksgiving blues.....NO WAY! There's lots going on in our town. In fact, it's one of the busiest times of the year: fights at the town hall, construction rush before the snow falls, Christmas lists to make, etc., etc., etc. Oh, and some shady goings on too.

Dec 06, 20249 min

TIME FOR FALL CHORES

Send us a text 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.

Nov 29, 20249 min

EMMIE-LOY, PART 3

Send us a text Big Joe isn't Emmie's only problem. Blood is about to flow.

Nov 15, 20247 min

EMMIE-LOY, PART 2

Send us a text Outrage of outrages: McCallisters picked a fine time to get even with Frenchie but they may have underestimated Emmie-Loy.

Nov 01, 20248 min

EMMIE-LOY PART 1

Send us a text Adventure, Politics, Fight to the Death, and Love Story; where can you find such a tale but in Harry Nation?

Oct 25, 202411 min

WHO SHOT THE SHERIFF

Send us a text n Davis County, the Barber Shop is the hub of stories, news, and gossip. Everyone gets their two bits in, and cant wait to tell their version.

Oct 11, 202410 min

THE BIG DIG

Send us a text 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.

Sep 13, 202410 min
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