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It seems we’ve been to a lot of funerals lately. There was a time in our lives when we had constant invitations to weddings, but the span of years have changed the dynamics of what we feel we are required to attend.
While weddings are a lot more fun, funerals are a very important part of our social...
January 30, 1974
Folmer Carlsen, Publisher
Mantorville Cub Scouts Hold Pinewood Derby
Mantorville Cub Pack 230 held its fourth annual Pinewood Derby race on Monday, January28 at the Mantorville Opera Hall.
Participation ribbons were awarded to all contestants. Ribbons for first place in the semi-...
January 30, 1974
Folmer Carlsen, Publisher
Mantorville Cub Scouts Hold Pinewood Derby
Mantorville Cub Pack 230 held its fourth annual Pinewood Derby race on Monday, January28 at the Mantorville Opera Hall.
Participation ribbons were awarded to all contestants. Ribbons for first place in the semi-...
Dodge County residents contributed more than $30,000 during the local Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign this past Christmas season.
A total of $30,902.52 was contributed, said local Salvation Army coordinator Tanya Young. That figure is $3,000 more than was raised during the 2022 holiday season....
Spelling took center stage at Triton Middle School earlier this month as students in grades six, seven, and eight competed in the annual spelling bee.
Fifteen of the best spellers in the school faced off in the school library. Through seven rounds they competed using the official study booklet...
Ashley (Hendricks) Kaplan grew up in Dundee, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Ill. with two sisters and her parents. The majority of her father’s career was spent as a school district business manager while her mom stayed at home. Their family would take vacations each year to locations such as...
Lion Frank Moon, a charter member of the Hayfield Lions organization and a dedicated member of the Lions Club and the Hayfield community was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship award on Wednesday, January 17. This fellowship award is the Lion foundation’s highest honor and represents humanitarian...
Usually, I espouse the idea of relaxing and appreciating the small things in life. I’ve talked about watching clouds, appreciating sunsets, and embracing the simple things. But there also comes a time to realize that you don’t have all the time in the world, and you had better hurry up.
With each...
Dear Savvy Senior,
My siblings and I don’t know much about our elderly parent’s financial situation or their wishes if and when something happens to them. They are both in their mid-eighties. What’s the best way to handle this and what all should we know?
Apprehensive Daughter
Dear Apprehensive,...