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Thomas Fuller, an African slave and mathematician, said, “Memory is the treasure house of the mind wherein the monuments thereof are kept and preserved.”

If you were unable to attend Sunday’s history lesson about Ewing, with Butch Rotherham, you missed an opportunity to hear abundant treasures about Ewing, it’s people and places.

Let me tell you, Butch’s memories are well preserved. And funny. Often times poignant. Extremely educational.

Sunday’s event, held at St. Dominic’s Hall, came about after Randy and Jill Switzer approached me about a question and answer session with t...