Letter from the Publisher

I’m completing my 43rd trip around the sun this weekend. I have had a good year! I became the publisher of our favorite newspaper and have met many new friends as a result.

Musings...I miss my magazines…. by Lyle

A few weeks ago my digital copy of PC MAGAZINE was supposed to be in my inbox. Instead I received an email announcing that the company had decided to cease publication of the magazine.

An Eclectic Editor:

I’ve definitely added some points to my Nodak card recently! I tackled ice skating in my first open air arena on freshly sharpened figure skates in Drayton last week. Then, a few days ago, I finally got out on the ice with my grandpa Ole and uncle Bill to do some ice fishing.

Ask Rusty – Will my work earnings affect my Social Security benefits?

Dear Rusty: I am presently 67 years of age and am still working full time. I am receiving Medicare coverage, but I have not yet applied for monthly Social Security payments. I have been told that I can take SS payments even if I am still working. Is that correct?

Letter to Editor

Dear Editor, Who are you? What are you? The who is easy—your name and maybe some relatives’ names will pinpoint your identity. The what is more complicated. I asked myself that question and the first thing that popped into my head was “reader.

Letter to editor

Dear Editor, As “the walker” I am by definition a pedestrian. As an adjective, being a pedestrian person isn’t necessarily a good thing—dull, boring, predictable. Not how I want to think of myself. Remember, “the pedestrian has the right of way.

My Two Cents | Why didn’t I do that sooner?

If you’re like me. You’ve got stuff, not necessarily junk, but stuff, plenty of stuff. I’ve been a collector for as long as I remember. It probably started with baseball cards when I was about 10 years old. In addition to that, it’s always been difficult to just “get rid” of things.

Musings...Someone left for Arizona Saturday…

I’m alright, everything is fine, no problems here folks. At least not anything worth mentioning. But let’s be honest here, I’ve only been on my own for about 31 hours as I write this on Sunday evening. And, to be perfectly honest, there has been one little hiccup so far.

Letter from the Publisher

A blast from the past can bring the best feels! Have you ever accidentally run into an old feeling? One you think back on and cherish, but just don’t get the chance to experience anymore? This happened to me the other night.

An Eclectic Editor:

Today, dear readers, I’m writing to you from the passenger seat once again. Only difference is Jackie Dorvak is driving the “Maverick-Mobile” (the name I’ve given the flame adorned Jeep with Maverick 105.1 plastered on it owned by Simmons Multimedia).