By Me One of the most life-changing moments, the phenomenon that occurs in almost every child’s life, is the death of parent. It is a time when we not only feel a major shift in the remainder …

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, June 27, 1952 The local Legion named Janet Perso as president at the monthly meeting held Wednesday. The next three games for the Cashton Warriors will be on …

My daughter recently returned from a study abroad trip in the Netherlands. She enjoyed some great foods native to the Netherlands and researched how to make one of them to share with the family. It …

Hello friends, Before I write this week's column, I must tell you something so that you understand what is likely going to happen until early August. Tragedy has struck in a horrible way, my …

Well, I have hit rock bottom! I was on You Tube watching the best scenes from one of my favorite movies. One of the stars, who happens to be a heart throb, is one of my favorite actors. I could not …

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, June 20, 1952 Wisconsin livestock producers face a serious outbreak of anthrax this summer. “The Milkman” a hilarious comedy with Donald O’Connor and …

This week’s recipe was found in the June/July 2022 “allrecipes” magazine. Strawberry-Lemonade Poke Cake 1 (15.25 oz.) package lemon cake mix 2-1/4 cups cold water 3 large …

By Selina Walters Our family is dealing with an unexpected tragic event at the time. On that note, Selina will be taking the role as author for the week and updating you all on her life! …

By Me There are some sounds, like a hard rain hammering a metal roof with boisterous claps of thunder accompanying blinding lightening, that can be deafeningly uninvited in certain situations. …

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, June 13, 1952 Senator Richard M. Nixon (R-Cal), will be the keynote speaker at this years Republican convention to be held at Milwaukee June 13, 14. This …

Lemon Pound Cake 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 3 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour Dash of salt 1/4 …

Hello friends, This week's column is a wild ride in what is a never-ending world of crazy times, I hope you enjoy! Sunday, June 5 High 73, low 46 I am driving on interstate 39 near …

By Me I remember the summer I discovered rhubarb growing in our yard, in the back corner near the alley (which seemed to be the preferred location for many people, making it easy pickings for a …

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, June 6, 1952 “Saturday Night in Melody-Land” is the name of Orion Samuelson’s new radio show which will be heard on station WKLJ, Sparta. Showing at …

I made my first Hickory Nut Pie (a.k.a. pecan pie) for a friend. Sounds like it was a big hit. Enjoy! Hickory Nut Pie 3 eggs 1 cup light Karo syrup 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons melted …

Hello friends, Late last December I took part in a camping, canoeing, and hunting trip with my daughter Selina in the Delta National Forest which is in west central Mississippi. One morning I was …

Hello friends, Thirty-three years ago this week, I was living in the Canadian bush and was the camp manager at Chimo Lodge and Outposts which is a fly in fishing camp. It was my second season and …

By Me “You coming grandpa?” Those were the first words I heard as I lay in bed at 6:43 a.m. on a Saturday morning. Arti was at the bedroom door ready for an adventure. When Arti’s …

70 Years Ago Week of Friday, May 30, 1952 Betty Leuck in the class of 1952 Valedictorian. Alma Garthwaite in Salutatorian. “Flying Leatherheads” a TECHNICOLOR smash hit staring John …

This week’s recipe was found in the April/May 2022 “allrecipes” magazine. Ham and Swiss Sliders 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large red onion, sliced (2 cups) 3/4 cup honey mustard …