Letter from the Publisher

The signs are all there. My light jacket is within reach at all times now. Harvest equipment is showing up and looking field ready. The back-toschool supply lists have been sent out and reminders from the school say it’s time to register for another school year, AKA, winter.

My Two Cents | The good old fair

By Mike Alan Steinfeldt On Thursday, August 11, my mother, Annie Ruth Steinfeldt, turned 86 years old. On a bit of a whim, I decided at the last minute to drive the six plus hours to Windom, Minnesota to see her and my sister.

An Eclectic Editor

I didn’t have any real plans to write a column while I was recovering, but I’ve found it to be quite the comfort honestly. It’s kind of like journaling with a deadline and it's coming easier to me than reporting at the moment.

LETTER TO EDITOR

Dear Editor, My left foot: part two. Compared to the situation Christy Brown, author of MY LEFT FOOT found himself in, my problems with mine are very,, very minor. Due to cerebral palsy, his left foot was the only body part he could control. It seems to be the body part over which I have no control.

Letter from the Publisher

We are what we eat, so they say. The stores are full of ready-to-go items and of course, all the rest can be confusing if you don’t know what to do with it. Learning how to cook is a life skill that every person should learn. I’ve been teaching my oldest kiddo.

An Eclectic Editor

I didn’t plan to start writing my column again for at least a few weeks or so, but luckily I’m able to type again. It’s slow, but it’s better than nothing! I can’t write with a pen and paper yet which is a bummer because I’m the ‘journaling type’ and boy, have I had a lot of thoughts to process.

LETTER TO EDITOR

Dear Editor, I am angry that Kelly Armstrong voted NO on HR 3967, the 'Honoring our PACT Act.' It would be a no-brainer for me to provide this type of support to our veterans . . . but for Kelly Armstrong, it was a step too far. This act expands VA healthcare benefits to 3.

Pastor Leroy’s Column

Who is Jesus? John gives us a glimpse as to who He is in the first chapter of his book. First, He is God revealed to the world in human flesh. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” How do we know this is a reference to Jesus?

Wrap up this app at your next cocktail party

Cocktail parties can be prominent on social schedules. Such get-togethers are convenient because the foods and beverages served are designed to be small and portable. That can save any holiday host time in the kitchen.

Polish Cucumber Salad {Mizeria}

Ingredients 1 English cucumber (or 6-8 small pickling cucumbers) 1/4 tsp salt 2/3 cup sour cream 1 tbs of fresh dill Squeeze of a lemon Pinch of pepper Instructions Wash and peel the cucumber. Slice thin. Add salt and let sit for 10 minutes.