It’s Box Butte County Fair week. I’ve been attending county fairs since 1965, when my older brother began showing beef cattle. The summer of
Month: August 2021
Giving Us a New Life
By GENE NERLAND I was watching public television yesterday and it was very interesting. They talked about the rivers that went across the state
Romance Scams
What is the fastest growing scam in America? The online dating, or romance scam. A person is tricked into believing they’re in a romantic
Poetry 101
Here’s an excerpt from my book Ground Tied; copyright 2003. It’s an ode to the joys and frustrations of spring and summer on the
Proud to Be Back
I just moved back to this area after spending the last 20+ years in the “Big Cities” of Omaha and Lincoln. I was born
REFLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 26-30, 2021
Library: • Programming for Fall fundraisers, events and after-school activities. We hope to have some great computer coding options for all grade levels. •
Brushes And Bees
“Wait! Make sure they stop,” has been my standard crossing the street warning for years now. Our children still need the reminder. I do
Barber Shop and Dentist
By PATRICIA JONES The Slagle Building in Dobby’s Frontier Town holds the tools of three professions: barber, dentist, and doctor. On the front of
Choose Love Over Hate
I’m writing in response to Art Smith’s letter to the editor because I want to be sure that the beautiful, amazing humans who make
Volunteers Always Welcome
As smoke fills the air creating limited visibility, one thing is very clear: there is no off-season in agricultural communities; just less hectic times