Smithfield residents say thanks to city with 150 + 3 birthday party
Monday, October 15th, 2012 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Smithfield residents say thanks to city with 150 + 3 birthday partyBy Katie Swain SMITHFIELD – Founded Oct. 10, 1859, Smithfield reached its sesquicentennial in 2009. However, there was no official commemoration for it that year. In the spirit of better late than never, the Smithfield Historical Society hosted a commemorative program ...
Matt’s birthday: Everybody loves him – he’s a ‘portable party’
Sunday, February 27th, 2011 Posted in Arts and Life | Comments Off on Matt’s birthday: Everybody loves him – he’s a ‘portable party’Story and photos by Stephanie Zollinger LOGAN -- “Hello, cute darling Mom!” Matt Hillyard says to his mother, either on the phone or in person. At age 36, Matt has gathered as many friends as someone much older would have. ...