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Cold times — warm memories

The temps they were falling, but the feelings were getting warmer. There were a number of happenings that were about to coincide. You know the feelings. It’s holiday season, and there always seems to be a bunch of differing celebrations. Some of them are unexpected and some of them you can ...

Do artists make mistakes? It depends on who you ask

Art is not an exact science, usually not something that can be rigidly defined or quantified. Instead there’s the freedom to create, to try new things and see if they turn out. They might or might not go down in history as mistakes. It’s simply up to the artist. I became acquainted ...

How to get the most out of passive income in your portfolio

Passive income is broadly defined as money that comes from investments rather than employment wages. Examples include dividend income generated by stock investments or rental income derived from property you own. Passive income can play an important role in helping to meet day-to-day expenses ...

On the Porch

In the Dec. 7, 1917, edition of the News Messenger of Lyon County, a few letters from men serving in the armed forces were published. The letter below was written by A.L. “Louis” Robinson to the Red Cross Organization in Marshall: U.S.S. South Carolina, co N.Y.P.M, N.Y., N.Y. 9th ...

The Vietnam War – Sharon (Johnson) McCully – Joining the Air Force

We have been learning about Sharon McCully, who grew up on the family farm near Verdi before moving with her family to Sycamore, Illinois, and then back to another farm near Russell, . Sharon graduated from Russell High School in 1957 and trained as a registered nurse in Sioux Falls, South ...

Most wonderful

So many late season memories in the field are tied to the holidays and all the things that wrap around them. The cold air, the white landscape, and the connection with friends and family on a winter walk for pheasants has always been a hallmark of the season for me, and I’m sure many other ...