Will My Social Security Be Reduced in the Future?

Dear Rusty: I started Social Security about 2 years ago and I thought that the monthly benefit amount stated to me by Social Security in their letter was guaranteed. That written amount was what I based my decision on to retire.

The Shepherd

Jesus described himself as the Good Shepherd (John Ch. 10). Shepherding is a humble position. It was one of the lowest positions in society during Biblical times. This low position came with humble responsibilities. What makes a Good Shepherd?

Medicare open enrollment scams

While Medicare-related fraud is a year-round concern, Medicare recipients should be especially alert for fraudsters during open enrollment between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7. Medicare scams spike during this time.

Bowesmont Lives

Tuesday Sept. 21st Merv and Phyllis Holter treated Dwight Westman of Cavalier to lunch at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizen’s Center That day Sara lee Haselton took John and John Styles out for lunch at Hastings Landing and then they visited at her Tisdale Manor Apartment.

Dakota Datebook

Bicycles and Bloomers by Merry Helm October 4, 2021 — In 1895, the New York Tribune reported the bicycle was “of more importance to mankind than all the victories and defeats of Napoleon, with the First and Second Punic Wars...thrown in.

Letters to the Editor

“Why doesn’t everyone just get the vaccine?” This is a common question we hear almost on a daily basis. The use of fetal cell lines in the design, production, and/or testing of any vaccine is at the center of an informed choice of the religiously formed conscience.

Journalists just keep on working...

Many people rely on social media for their news in current society. This is nothing new or surprising. Here is the flip side of that.

Donuts, Ice Cream, and KFC...

Donuts, Ice Cream, and KFC may sound like they have nothing in common. To me, however, they are all connected. Yes, it may seem like a strange combination that should not be lumped together, but for me they will always be part of a group. A group of what you may ask. They are a group of memories.

Prevention Would Reduce Demand for Abortion

It is true that this column has discussed the abortion issue on several occasions in the past few years. Nevertheless, the issue transforms and we can’t let the rare opportunity to agree with Forum Columnist Bob Port slip away.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1796 Announcer: “Here’s Troman Harper, the Rumor Detective, with the truth about rumors, presented by Groves Bromo Quinine Cold Tablets.” Troman: “Good evening. If you believe rumors, you’re a sucker; if you repeat rumors, you’re one of Hitler’s best soldiers.