ROUGH YEAR FOR WHEAT

This year’s wheat harvest in Ochiltree County brought in just over a million bushels – about half of what was planted, and a severe drop from the typical year’s harvest. Pictured is an area trucker offloading wheat at the elevator in Twichell.

How golf got its start

Many people cannot think of a better place to spend an afternoon than out on the links. From prestigious and private country clubs to public courses, more than 15,000 golf courses dot the American landscape.

Getting to know the Declaration of Independence; history of document

The Declaration of Independence is a formal document that served as the signatory colonies’ statement that they were now “free and independent States.” It is a vital document in American history.

Syzygy

Everyone’s favorite Scrabble word, “syzygy,” is used by astronomers to describe the position of three bodies that are approximately in line. For example, when the moon is full, it is in syzygy with the earth and sun, because it is on the far side of the earth from the sun.

Xcel Energy provides options for paying higher summer bills

Xcel Energy is reminding customers of ways to manage summer electricity bills and to contact the company to learn about payment options if they are concerned they might fall behind on monthly billing.

wood with quilt

wood with quilt patterns, an art form that dates back hundreds of years and has recently been revived. Among the participants in the program were Payton Hill, at left, and Barbara Herz.