Monthly Archives: July 2009

Picture of the Week – July 23, 2009

Posted on July 23, 2009 by dlstrom

History is all around us in Riley County. Before barbed wire was available or affordable, fences in this area were made of stone. Looking down this fence row, you can see both the old stone fence, and the modern (although … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Week – July 16, 2009

Posted on July 16, 2009 by dlstrom

Nothing says Rural better than a lone windmill. This one in Riley County is still used to pump water to a stock tank at the base. With alternative energy sources, we need to remember that wind energy is nothing new … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Week – July 9, 2009

Posted on July 9, 2009 by dlstrom

Alice Cooper used to sing that “school’s out for summer”. In this case, school is out for good… The Grandview School in Riley County was home to grades 1-8. Sometime in the 1950′s it was closed down. (At least that’s … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Week – July 2, 2009

Posted on July 2, 2009 by dlstrom

Country Roads, Take me home, To the place…. I belong! Nope. John Denver wasn’t singing about the roads in Riley County, but the sentiment is the same. This shot is looking west down Fairview Church road south of Randolph. On … Continue reading →

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