Monthly Archives: October 2024

Candy For Free

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Caryn

Halloween in the United States traces its origins to the customs of European immigrants, especially those from Ireland and Scotland. The term “Halloween” is derived from “All Hallow’s Eve,” which is the night before the Christian sacred observances of All Hallow’s Day Continue reading →

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Brave…Or Crazy

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Caryn

My nephew, Matt Miller Has been with my niece, Michelle Miller since they were in 8th grade. Theirs was to be a lifelong friendship that blossomed into love. Now they have been married for a little over three years and things keep getting better and better for them. Continue reading →

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Queen City Of The Plains

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Caryn

Have you ever wondered how a city got its start and its name? For one small frontier town in Kansas Territory, United States, it all began on October 29, 1858, when the first store opened. The store was probably situated near the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek, Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Dad

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Caryn

In this family, I think we all feel like we will always love Chris Kirk, because he was the guy who game my grandniece, Siara Kirk her smile back, after a very rough year. Since that fateful day, when Siara made the first move, Continue reading →

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In Loving Memory of Alec Todd Olsen

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Caryn
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Crazy, Busy Life

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Caryn

My niece, Dustie Masterson has had a very busy year. She is the assistant manager of Walgreen’s in Casper, and she has been taking college classes to better herself for her job and future positions within Walgreen’s. My nephew, Rob Masterson Continue reading →

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A Year Of Miracles

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Caryn

My aunt, Sandy Pattan has had what many people would call…an awful year, but because of her faith and the faith of many people praying diligently for her, she has come out of it with a year of miracles. Aunt Sandy’s “year of miracles” began with a bleeding ulcer. Continue reading →

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Tucker Tuff

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Caryn

My nephew, Tucker Schulenberg has had a year beyond belief. The year started off good. Tucker was in school and had a girlfriend. He was a happy uncle his nieces and nephews. Life was getting better every day. Things had been really hard for Tucker since his mom, Continue reading →

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Epic Fail

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Caryn

On October 24, 1945, the United Nations Charter, adopted and signed on June 26, 1945, came into effect. The United Nations (UN) emerged from a “perceived” need for a mechanism superior to the League of Nations in arbitrating international conflicts and negotiating peace. Continue reading →

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Phillips 66 Chemical Complex Explosion

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Caryn

There is really no good reason to ever compromise on the safety procedures in a plant. People often think that it’s not that important to follow every safety procedure, every time…until something goes wrong. Then, they know the purpose of the safety procedures. Continue reading →

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