Editor’s note:

We hope you enjoy the first column from our newest contributor, Willie Richardson of Ridgway. Willie is a natural storyteller who has translated his ability to mesmerize audiences by a campfire into stand-up comedy and now, a newspaper column. We’re thrilled he’s decided to be a part of the Plaindealer.

In 1957, I was attending second grade in Ridgway elementary. At that time there was only one school in Ridgway. First through 12th grades were all in the same building. It is t...