On Sept. 5, 1975, CBS aired a documentary titled “The Guns of Autumn.” It was a controversial anti-hunting program. A few weeks later, CBS aired Echoes of the Guns of Autumn, a more even-handed follow-up to the subject. As autumn approaches 44 years later, let’s revisit the subject.

WOODSTOCK – Some area wedding businesses want to make planning the wedding menu as tasty, stress-free and special as possible.

Area jewelry businesses have been offering their expertise for decades to grooms and brides with selections to meet most any style.

WINCHESTER – Cook, a 6-year-old hound mix, is available for adoption.

One of my first childhood memories is getting ready for a bath and finding a 2-inch long “thousand-legger” in the tub. My reaction was to catch it and put it in a jar, but mom always grabbed some tissue paper, squished it, and flushed it down the toilet.

FRONT ROYAL -- Esmeralda, a 1-year-old domestic short hair, is up for adoption.

Now that summer is winding down and temperatures have begun to moderate, it’s a joy to sleep with a cool, gentle breeze wafting through open windows. The sounds of nature make a perfect lullaby.

EDINBURG – Tabitha, a 1-year-old domestic short hair, is available for adoption.

Ice cream is often seen as a way to beat the summer heat and local ice cream establishments have had their share of customers this summer.

As summer winds down, we expect cooler, drier air to make life a little more comfortable. But nature is far from predictable.

WINCHESTER – Smokey, an 8-year-old Labradoodle, is available for adoption.

A sizzling steak is a surefire sound of summer, and the flavors achieved from one that’s perfectly grilled are hard to match.

Burgers and brats have earned a spot in the backyard barbecue hall of fame, no doubt, but if you’re looking for a different type of barbecue, add some finesse to your menu with flatbreads.

Burgers, brats, steak, chicken, pork chops and all the flavors of fresh meat get all the love on the grill, but a well-rounded meal calls for sides and veggies.

Since my wife brought home that spectacular eastern Hercules beetle I described a few weeks ago, I’ve embraced beetlemania. Given the sheer number of beetles that inhabit the planet, it’s understandable.

Middletown is holding its ninth annual Car & Truck & Tractor Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

WINCHESTER — Kamyah, a 3-year-old medium mixed breed, is available for adoption.

If you feed hummingbirds, you should be seeing lots of activity right now. Ruby-throated hummingbird numbers peak in August. Young of the year have left the nest (fledged) so late summer populations easily double. Whether you see two or three hummers visiting a single feeder or can brag abou…

FRONT ROYAL – Fair season means rides, games and fair food, but it also means it’s time to show some farm animals.

Jenna Kennedy, a 23-year-old from Front Royal, was named Miss Warren County Fair during the Warren County Fair on Monday.

FRONT ROYAL – Olive, a 4-year-old pitbull mix, is available for adoption.

A filling yet nutritious breakfast is a productive way to start any day, especially one loaded with flavor.

Building out a full menu to please your brunch guests with simple, tasty recipes can help create a fun, flavorful atmosphere when it’s time for a morning bite.

Expect lines at farmer’s markets and roadside produce stands for the next month or so. Fresh sweet corn arrives every day. And there is no finer addition to the dinner table or backyard barbecue than a pot of freshly cooked and salted sweet corn slathered in butter. My mouth waters just writ…

Snakes love warm summer days. As reptiles, their body temperature mirrors air temperature. That’s why snakes are most active this time of year. It’s also why snake complaints peak in July and August.

EDINBURG – Sunset, a 2-year-old tortoiseshell, is up for adoption.

WINCHESTER – Bebe, a 3-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix, is up for adoption.

Most Americans who remember President Richard Nixon probably associate his name with the Watergate break-in and his abbreviated presidency. Despite Nixon’s self-inflicted problems, I remember him as the greatest environmental president of my lifetime.

This summer, if you’d like to save some money (and blood, sweat, and tears), convert a portion of your grassy backyard to native vegetation. Maintaining turf is expensive, unhealthy, and to many people, boring.

With summer underway, home gardeners have started to look forward to finishing the planting season and harvesting in the fall.

WINCHESTER – Chief, a 3-year-old bengal and domestic short hair mix, is up for adoption.

Relief from the dog days of summer is as close as the nearest spring-fed stream. With just a facemask, a snorkel, and an old pair of sneakers, you can observe aquatic life on its own terms — underwater. Snorkeling is a great way to introduce children to the cool side of nature.

FRONT ROYAL -- Thor, a 2-year-domestic short hair, is up for adoption.

EDINBURG – These hot, humid and sunny summer days can cause pets to overheat.

EDINBURG -- Clue, a 3-year-old domestic medium hair and torbie mix, is available for adoption.

Kids love dinosaurs. I did more than 55 years ago, and so did many of my friends. We collected and played with hard plastic toy models with long, hard-to-pronounce and spell names imprinted on them. Names like Tyrannosaurus, Stegosaurus, and Plesiosaurus.

Linda and our grandson, Garek, burst into the apartment a few weeks ago excitedly out of breath. “We’ve got a nest with two white eggs to identify,” she said.