Birding …and Snow Birding!

Dwight and Sharon Svuba have owned a house at Lake Viking since 2001. Needless to say, with eagles, herons, pelicans, and even occasional loons, the Lake has been a good place for Dwight to pursue his hobby of photographing birds. Each winter, however, the Svubas...

Holiday Safety Tips…

Holiday Safety Tips… Keep tree fresh by watering daily. Keep your tree at least three feet from heat sources such as candles, electric space heaters, or fireplaces. Inspect electrical decorations before using.  Don’t overload your home’s electrical outlets/circuits....

Death: Henry Edsel Ford [1928-2020]

Henry Edsel Ford, 92, entered peacefully into rest on Nov. 4, 2020. He was born in Kansas City, MO, on Oct. 22, 1928, to Fred James and Lenore (Beem) Ford. He grew up in Winterset, IA, and graduated from Winterset High School in 1947. He enlisted in the Air Force in...

Death: Wilton Adkins [1933-2020]

Wilton Hugh Adkins, 87, Savannah, passed away Oct. 18, 2020, surrounded by family. Wilton was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Savannah to the late Merle Columbus and Crystal Ann (Schweizer) Adkins. He graduated from Rosendale High School in 1951 and was active in FFA, State...

Death: Jimmy Jordan [1956-2020]

Jimmy Jordan, 63, Gallatin, passed away Sept. 23, 2020, at his home. Jimmy was born Sept. 28, 1956, the son of James P. and Darlene (Davis) Jordan in Kansas City, KS.  He grew up in Kansas City and made his roots there, however the family moved several times across...

Death: Billy Joe Latimer [1948-2020]

Billy Joe Latimer, 72, Cameron, passed away Nov. 2, 2020. Bill was born Jan. 21, 1948, in Niangua, MO, to Howard and Iris (Forgey) Latimer. He graduated from Penney High School, class of 1966. Bill was a Union Representative for the UAW Local 31, until his retirement....