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Yes, it’s October and yes, October is fall not summer but it’s still not too late to grill! The cooler days make it more pleasant to stand over a hot grill than on a 98 degree day in July. Char-Broil® makes an excellent series of grills and accessories. They have been in business since 1948 so...
I am writing about the item that will be on the ballot when we all vote in the general election in November. While I appreciate the time spent by the committee, I feel that much more needs to be done before this decision can be made. The item on the ballot is: “Shall the following public measure be...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I miss full-service gas stations.
Why?
When the guy asked me if I wanted my pickup truck filled up, I’d reply, “No, I’m not the King of England.”
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I saw a news segment on television a few months ago about home sharing programs for seniors and would like to learn more. I’m 68, divorced, and am interested in renting out a room in my house to help make ends meet. What can you tell me?
Interested Boomer
Dear Boomer,
Because...
Northwood's fall clean up days begins October 13 and continues through October 15. These days are intended to be used ONLY by the residences of the City of Northwood. It is intended to be an opportunity for all of us to clean up our properties both inside and out. Please help us clean up our city...
I was well into adulthood before I realized that Betty Crocker wasn’t real! Oh, tell me it isn’t so….she’s the epitome of home and hearth, the best down-to-earth cook ever, the keeper of all knowledge regarding a kitchen. But, alas, General Mills made her up and changed her appearance as time...
Thank you to all who have called or contacted the Worth County Public health office with concerns about the change in focus of state funds in the work of our agency.
There is a yearly allocation from the state to all county health departments. It is a total of 7.6 million dollars and the money is...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
What’s new?
York, Jersey, Hampshire, England, Orleans, Mexico, Delhi, Guinea and Zealand.
Why can’t your answer ever be “nothing”?
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I was...
Dear Savvy Senior,
How much does a typical funeral and body burial cost today? My wife and I are interested in prearranging our funerals but would like to have a cost idea before going in so we can plan and budget appropriately.
Planning Ahead
Dear Planning,
It definitely pays to know what...
We used to spend a lot of time in Lanesboro, Minnesota each summer biking, canoeing, tubbing and camping. For a teeny town of fewer than 1,000 people they have so much to do and see…including a good public library. In 1994 the “Lanesboro Public Library Cookbook” (Jumbo Jack’s Cookbooks, Audubon,...