Today's Features

Think of summer food, and garden goodies might be the first thing to come to mind. But dishes served cold are among the season’s favorites, too. At the end of the day, when I’m driving a steaming stretch of asphalt that leads to my home, the last thing I want to think about is firing up the oven. Putting something fresh and cold on the table is a much more appetizing idea.

I am 53 years old, love my wife, love my children and grandchildren, but it wasn’t until I heard the voice, that I was reminded that there are plenty of things that I want to do before I, well, you know, am not here any longer.

It came while I was sweating to the oldies a few times last summer, while mowing the grass and listening to some of the best music these ears have ever heard: from the 1970s and a few country hits sprinkled in, of course.

Driving around his family’s Cecilia farm in a golf cart with his dog, Dakota, at his side, Jon Taul talked about his family, rural influences and country music.

Fields, barns and antique Oliver tractors he helped his grandfather refurbish all contribute to the roots of Taul’s music.

Home educated, Taul spent a lot of his spare time on the farm. His first job, at age 17, was with the family business, Taul Equipment.

When Lori Jarboe was in kindergarten she received the Spirit Award for her school.

That award seemed to recognize the spirit Jarboe would carry with her throughout life, whether performing a gymnastics/dance routine down the streets of London, dining with the likes of the Dalai Lama and Maya Angelou or caring for physical therapy patients.

“I think some of us are predisposed to a certain personality, and I’m very outgoing,” the Rineyville resident said.