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by Phyllis McCrossin Two weeks ago I wrote about learning different cultures from a young co-worker. Since then, the young co-worker left (without notice) and a replacement was hired. Also…

by Kathy Hamman Miller Lemon Lime Sunshine Salad Empty 1 pint of small curd cottage cheese into a large salad bowl of your choice. Mix 1 dry 3 ounce package…

by Denise Dykstra When I was young, my grandpa would take my brother and me to school.  He had this odd colored green pick up.  It seemed giant to me…

While visiting my old haunt in Hastings Tuesday, I stumbled on to a memory that to this day I thought was astonishing. It was probably about 25 years ago that…

Ship Wreck Casserole by Kathy Hamman Miller This heirloom casserole dating back to the 1940s is anything but what the name suggests. Some say it got its name from sailors…

The American Rescue Plan of 2021 has been getting a lot of attention lately in local board meetings in these parts. Some officials don’t want the money from the federal…

by Phyllis McCrossin There was a time when our plans for watching fireworks meant we headed toward town about an hour before sunset, found a spot to park as close…