Years in the life of Lindsborg
Jay Alan Richardson never wanted to leave Lindsborg, the place he grew up. He never even owned a car.
January 2025
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The Ballad of Sam Wood
Sam Wood was born in Ohio In eighteen twenty-five And grew into a pioneer Who fought on freedom's side. A hundred thirty pounds he was With a boyish happy grin, But tell him of a fight for right, And he would jump right in.
Clarification
On page 2 of the Jan. 23 News-Record, the website name of the Smoky Valley Historical Association was typeset over two lines, which introduced a hyphen. There is only one hyphen: www.smokyvalley-history.org.
Free tax help is available
Some people can receive free help with their taxes. The McPherson County Community Foundation is making appointments for its first year of participation in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program of the IRS.
Property tax cap carries unfair cost
My local public library has perhaps the best marketing of a tax-provided service ever. Patrons who check out items there receive a receipt that details the savings achieved by using the library.
SVHS girls 5th, boys 6th in Sterling tournament
At the Sterling Invitational tournament last week, the Smoky Valley girls went 2-1 to finish fifth, while the boys went 1-2 to finish sixth.
The simple life
A wise man once said, "The way of God is deep, yet simple; the way of the world is shallow and difficult." I was recently reminded of those words and pondered the truth of their meaning. The way of the world is that the earth is billions of years old, and that it originated with a big bang.
Bethany music schedule
The Bethany College Music Department announced its spring performances schedule. Jan.
Ron Michael is artist of the year
Ron Michael, ceramist and director of the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, is the Lindsborg Arts Council’s 2025 artist of the year.