When I was a child, my parents had friends whose son Roger had been stricken by polio. Roger survived, but he would wear a
Editorials
Master Gardener: Exploring the Challenges in the Garden
By Kirstee Schutte Nebraska Extension Master Gardener A garden is not just a collection of plants. It’s an ecosystem, a dynamic community of living
Back to School—60 Years Ago
On January 4, 1965, I enrolled at the Malcolm Public Schools for the second semester of kindergarten. Malcolm is located 12 miles northwest of
Master Gardener Get to Know Your Plant Diseases
By Kirstee Schutte Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Out in your garden, you may see your plants growing and even flowering, but you may not
In The Moment
This is the time of year when youngsters are learning about the world. I have to be watchful when mowing because there are often
Neighborhood Battles
Mama barn swallow hates me. I can’t sit on the deck of an evening and watch the sunset without being screamed at and dive
Licensed to Drive
It’s fun seeing young people visit the Box Butte County Courthouse to pay for their newly obtained driver’s licenses. A quick silent prayer is
4-H Memories
Now that Heritage Days is over, it’s time to look ahead to our next big summer event, the Box Butte County Fair in Hemingford,
Spiritual Pain and Grief
By The Rev. Kari Sansgaard Avera @Home Hospice Chaplain Sioux Falls, SD After nearly twenty years of parish ministry, I entered the world of
Zero-Waste Lifestyle: How To Disappoint The Garbageman
Souvenirs take up space on a trip, then the same amount of real estate upon unpacking at home. As a couple we have been






