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In the drop of a hat - everything can change. Life can be tossed upside down with no regard for those it directly is affecting.
I am reminded once again just how tenuous life can be and how …
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Nancy Wallace- Kletecka - President/Publisher
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4/2/25
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Editor,
The Ford County Democrats are well aware of the recent decision of the United States Department of Agriculture to terminate its Local Food Purchase Assistance Agreement Program …
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3/26/25
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Social media has, like many things, a positive and a negative side to it.
The positive?
Having the ability to keep in touch with friends and family who you may not see or hear from very …
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By Nancy Wallace- Kletecka/President/Publisher
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3/26/25
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Hatred is such a waste of time and oxygen, and yet there are still those who perpetuate it as if they cannot survive without it.
Case in point.
A church in Lamar, Colo., that I attended …
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By Nancy Wallace- Kletecka, President/Publisher
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3/19/25
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Your voice!
Last nite after having yet another person tell me their views on the upcoming plans for Frazier Park and their own personal ideas for it, I reflected on how all of them were not at …
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By Keric Sullivan
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3/12/25
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I'm tired. Aren't you tired?
I wish it would all stop.
All of the hate speech back and forth. The accusations. The flat out lies.
Families and friends are being torn apart. The damage …
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Nancy Wallace- Kletecka/President/Publisher
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2/12/25
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Dear Editor,
The overwhelming generosity of the people of Ulysses, helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season. Across the U.S., the …
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2/5/25
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"Knocking on Heaven's Door", a song by Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton, has always been one of my favorite songs. And to be honest (and this will be brutally so) I have been knocking on that door for …
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Nancy Wallace- Kletecka / President/Publisher
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1/29/25
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Town hall Meeting
This morning after ruminating the discussion and talking points about what to do with “Frazier Park”, I had some reoccurring questions about the sustainability of …
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By Keric Sullivan
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1/22/25
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Many are familiar with the adage, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong” otherwise known as Murphy’s Law. This statement has been used throughout history, and while …
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By Amanda Wallace Murphy
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1/15/25
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Another Christmas has gone by and a New Year is on the horizon. I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas and were blessed with family and friends. Unfortunately, this year, I spent the day in bed - …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka • Managing Editor/Publisher
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12/31/24
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Donald Trump's first term as the US President marked a trans-formative moment for American agriculture, as his policies and approach to governance reshaped many aspects of the nation's agricultural …
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By Tyler Hook
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12/11/24
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I have long questioned what some refer to as "art", but this most recent piece has me thinking there are a lot of people who have lost their minds entirely.
Who, after all, in their right mind, …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka; Managing Editor/Publisher
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12/4/24
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I was walking with one of my grandchildren in a big name chain store not long ago, and she was looking around studying the decorations on the shelves.
"Hey Nana," she said. "I think they forgot …
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By Nancy Wallace- Kletecka • President/Publisher
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11/27/24
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Did you know that Grant County, like the other 104 counties in Kansas, has a go to place for improving Kansans' lives through education, resources, engagement, and leaders?
The place is the …
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By Tyler Hook
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11/27/24
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Local resident Linda Leggette spoke to both the Grant County Commission and the Ulysses City Council regarding some of her livestock which had been attacked by a local pet owner. The attack …
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Nancy Wallace- Kletecka • President/Publisher
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11/20/24
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When the world began, so did conflict. There has always been times when man did not agree with man. Woman did not agree with woman. And you all know that women did not agree with men (and vice …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka • President/Publisher
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11/13/24
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Taking pride in your community isn’t just about supporting local events or volunteering at a few functions; it’s about fostering a stronger, more resilient place to live. When people …
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By Tyler Hook
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11/6/24
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As I write this people are (or at least should be) headed to the polls. Today (Tuesday) is election day.
When I went to cast my vote, before I finished, several young people came in. I was very …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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11/6/24
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I know you will be led to dress in costumes, the culture and the world will lead you to mock death, or celebrate horror, bloody murders, witchcraft, and the dark forces in this world. In Ephesians …
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by Rev. Magdiel Fajardo • Grace Lutheran Church, Ulysses; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lakin
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10/30/24
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Make a difference.
I've always heard "if you can't make a fortune, you can still always make a difference." I know that is true when I see organizations like Grant County Gives, Bob Wilson …
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By Nancy Wallace- Kletecka • President/Publisher
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10/30/24
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In a world of constant connectivity, it's ironic how disconnected we've become. We're more likely to scroll through social media than attend a neighborhood meeting or volunteer at a local charity. …
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By Tyler Hook
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10/23/24
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Same song. Second verse.
Here we go again. I was hoping this year there wouldn't be any "bad actors" to say anything about. Unfortunately, I was wrong.
I recently attended a volleyball …
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By Nancy Wallace-Kletecka • Managing Editor/Publisher
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10/16/24
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Mistakes - oh how I hate them. But, one thing about it - I am not alone by any means. If you are human, you make mistakes. It just comes with the territory.
So what is the problem?
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Nancy Wallace-Kletecka
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10/2/24
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