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The recent tornado that stretched from Greensburg to Plevna went right through the middle of our farm, missing our house and the farm shop by about a mile. The destruction of neighbors’ homes and loss of livestock is incredibly sad, but our entire community has rejoiced that no human lives were lost. Things can be replaced, people can’t.
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Read moreForest Dean “Frosty” Johnston, 86, of Geneseo, Kan., passed away June 1, 2025, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons, Kan. He was born June 5, 1938, in Galt Township, rural Geneseo, the son of Carl Jess and Neta (Weldon) Johnston.
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When attending a high school graduation, such as Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High School’s Sunday, I almost always think of my own high school graduation.
Read moreA few weeks ago, I hit a milestone that seems silly but gave me a huge sense of accomplishment. I reached my goal of closing all three of my fitness rings on my watch for 365 days in a row.
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Spring is here, and this season always makes me think of green. Looking around in April, it was one of the most beautiful springtime views I can remember. Grass, new leaves on the trees and our Kansas redbuds popping through everywhere I looked.
Read moreThe ubiquitous image of a farm includes a red barn, which historically took that shade because iron oxide, or rust, was added to the linseed oil to prevent mold and fungus. It also added the red hue that became synonymous with barns. Despite a wide variety of pigments to choose from today, tradition still means there’s plenty of red barns across the countryside.
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