For this column, I often share social news or the gossip columns from the old newspapers. The social news is always fascinating to read and a lot can be learned of local people and events from the communities in Lyon County. For this article, I’m going to share the classifieds from one of the ...
As we gear up for the fall and the 2024-25 school year, several summer projects are underway, taking advantage of the time when school is not in session. One major project you’ll notice completed this fall is the renovation of the Middle School theater. Funded by Long-Term Facilities ...
One of Glen Campbell’s famous songs celebrates an American icon and an ideal way of life from the 20th century. The “Dreams of an Everyday Housewife” is not his greatest hit of all time. That honor should probably go to “Rhinestone Cowboy.” Honorable mentions should definitely be ...
I go to church. That put me in a solid majority of Americans when I was young. Now I’m in a mnority. The trend toward that significant shift began a few decades ago. It got a jolt during COVID when staying home became a preferred pastime for many. A lot of people blame a lot of things ...
Do you have some free time on your hands to give back to your community? Maybe consider running for city council or mayor in your community. Volunteering to make your community a better place to live should be the main reason for running for a city council position or mayor in small ...
“The Four Winds” by Kristin Hannah was discussed by members attending the Cottonwood Book Club the evening of July 1. It’s a 448-page book. Much of the book takes place during the depression in the 1930s. I shared with the group that the first few years of my parents’ marriage took ...