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KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1735 “I fled Him, down the nights and down the days; I fled Him, down the arches of the years; I fled Him, down the labyrinthine ways Of my own mind; and in the midst of tears I hid from Him, and under running laughter.

Magical Moments

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” - Roald Dahl In the serenity of temperance comes the gratitude of non-resistance.

About Working While Collecting Social Security

Dear Rusty: In 2019 I was out of work for an extended period. I was eligible to begin receiving retirement benefits (at age 63) and started to do so in August.

Bowesmont Lives

On Monday Phyllis Holter and Jolene Maggert attended the bridal shower for Megan Nyegaard held at the Gazebo in Lancaster. The next day Jolene Maggert and girls returned to Fergus Falls. Saralee Hoselton took a walk and visited Marlys Boll on Wednesday.

Tidbits from AMAC

Relief for the littlest entrepreneurs Efforts to support America’s entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 crisis have increased to include the nation’s littlest tycoons, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Looking Back in Time

July 26,1894 Drayton Echo Owing to the desire to “get away with” a large quantity of wheat this season, the Victoria Elevator Co., lessees of the N.P. Co’s houses, have decided to put three Hoggs in their elevators. D.A. Hogg will have charge of the Cashel house; John R.

Virtual CHI Summit to Explore COVID’s Impact on Domestic Violence

Bismarck, ND - Catholic Health Initiatives’ (CHI) North Dakota Violence Prevention Program is hosting its fifth annual Spotlight on Prevention Summit & Training August 25, 2020 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm.

What Would Happen if we Unplugged….

Today’s society is technology driven. What would happen if put down our devices, walked away from our electronics, and turned off the television? This is a question that some people ponder from time to time. Some families even have a no electronics day or weekend. This may not be a bad idea.

It Seems Like a Lot….

In the past 10 months Lyle and I have weathered a few storms. Together we have navigated through two open heart surgeries, gall bladder attacks, a stroke, gall bladder surgery, and finally a surgery to plug the PFO (hole) in his heart.