Mother’s Day is different for me this year, altogether different from what I had known for a total of 58 years. My mom died last year on Sept. 14 at the age of 87. She faced dementia with courage late in life. She moved from Boulder Estates to Boulder Creek in 2022, then moved to the ...
When most of us think about nurses, we picture hospital hallways, clinics, and exam rooms. That image is real, and nurses working in those settings deserve enormous respect for working on the front lines of health care. But here is something many people do not realize. Some of the most ...
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 ...
Sitting at a table that includes two real estate agents during a Rotary meeting, one question is bound come up? How many homes are for sale in Marshall these days? One of the agents came up with an average figure of 15 to 20 at any given time. Returning to the office after the meeting, I did ...
Whether you’re still a decade or more away from retirement or already enjoying life after work, it’s worth asking an important question: Will your financial resources support you for as long as you need them? With people living longer and economic conditions constantly shifting, having a ...
David Elwoood Hansvick was born Feb. 19, 1951, the second of three children born to Delphine (Dottie) Frances (Penske) Hansvick and John Elwood Hansvick. Dave explained the circumstances of his birth and identified his siblings. “I think I was born in Redwood Falls, but we lived in ...