A Drop of Ink Our World Can Make One's Head Spin…       I will never forget Bill Bennett's answer. Bennett was a guest on one of those late afternoon talk shows in the late 80's. At the time, he was serving the first President Bush as the Nation's Drug Czar. The question came from a frustrated mother who couldn't understand why it was that we could pla... More ... Living With Children Living with Children John K. Rosemond Copyright 2006       Q: A number of years ago IQ testing determined that our daughter had average ability but a better than average view of herself. She's in high school now and her self-esteem is getting in the way of her performance. She cannot seem to accept that anything she does is wrong or that she is capable of... More ... SOME LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER       Nearly every American is very familiar with at least one important aspect of Social Security - his or her Social Security number. Most of us know that number by heart, but otherwise never give it much thought. There is a lot of history and trivia behind the Social Security number and card. More ... FRIENDS AND FANCIES BY BOB MORELAND       Arliss and I signed up to go to Deadwood with Security First and met a bus at Chadron about noon on April 1st. The bus started at Sidney. By the time the Chadron, Hay Springs, Gordon, Merriman and Martin people joined the 28 who came from Sidney the bus was full with about 50 fortune seekers. I do... More ... The Lay of The Land Second Guessing God By Lyn Messersmith       Predictions have become big business, and one has only to turn on a news broadcast or pick up a publication to be apprised of the latest trends in anything from economic growth to climate change. More ... HEART OF THE HILLS 4H CLUB by Sierra Bixby, Newsreporter       The Heart of the Hills 4-H Club met on March 16th at the Pleasant Point Community Church. Vice President Dakota Schmit- Bixby called the meeting to order. Cole Davis led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge. Secretary Anna Scherbarth took roll call, with 13 members answering. Micah Scher... More ... Hospital Report Continued from last week       The report will automatically calculate everything else needed for daily reconciliations. The manager will add other data for the monthlies. Adele Huls is the new dietitian. She replaces Karolyn Christopher. Adele lives in Chadron, giving us the advantage of that closeness. She has a PhD in dieta... More ... NOTES FROM A SINGING HILL BY RLG       Water standing in the cat dish gave proof of some real moisture from snow and rain showers early last week. The robot voice on the weather radio encourages hope for precipitation this week as well. In fact, it's April snowshowering right now on this Monday morning . . . More ... ECHOES OF THE PAST Taken from the Journal files       100 years ago - 1908 Harrison has gone dry! Hay Springs went dry two to one; Rushville has a 17 majority for pure water and Gordon, well everybody knows where Gordon is. She is always right - 66 dry and 1 wet. Sam Joice is putting out some fruit trees in his yard. Sam thinks he may as well co... More ... A Leaf Turned Back Rushville and Hay Springs Revisited       100 years ago - 1908 The result of last Tuesday's election is to leave Rushville in the no saloon category. While some people express their surprise at the result, we see nothing to be surprised over. It has been a "streneous" contest and the fight put up brought out a full vote, there being 115... More ... CAPITAL VIEW By Ed Howard Statehouse Correspondent The Nebraska Press Association       This column does not endorse, let alone suggest, that particular pieces of legislation should be enacted or that a constitutional amendment be offered and adopted by voters. This column is making an exception. More ...