Over the Back Fence Growing Up in Dixon by Vicki L Bishop One of the reasons that I wanted to re-boot “Over the Back Fence” was to share stories about my hometown; and so those stories could be remembered for future generations. As we get older, we really see the importance of sharing stories and experiences so that such things are not lost to TIME. As I am out and about town, I have run into a few people who have brought up a common topic: How great it was to grow up in Dixon. Today, I would like to share some of my stories about that topic with you. Dixon may seem like it hasn’t changed in years; but there really have been changes. For instance, once upon a time there was no Wal-Mart in Pulaski County. Before it was Wal-Mart, it was known as Ben Franklin—a kind of dime store meets department store. Yes, that is right—dime store—not dollar store. I don’t remember anyone driving all the way to St. Robert to go ...
