Ann Bailey reflects on the work of Make-A-Wish in the lives of children with devastating diagnoses, including her daughter, Ellen, who received a canine companion as a child battling cancer.| Mitchell Republic
Hot May weather almost fooled Ann Bailey into planting warm-season plants early. But she knew from her own experience and the experience of those before her that it’s safer to wait for Memorial Day.| Mitchell Republic
Having pets spayed or neutered, getting them vaccinated against diseases and giving them food and shelter is the minimum requirement that their owners should expect to do, Ann Bailey says.| Mitchell Republic
Despite plenty of recent snow, Ann Bailey is finding signs of spring in her yard, including tulips shooting up as fast as rabbits can eat them, lilies emerging and willows changing color.| Mitchell Republic
Ann is a journalism veteran with nearly 40 years of reporting and editing experiences on a variety of topics including agriculture and business. Story ideas or questions can be sent to Ann by email at: abailey@agweek.com or phone at: 218-779-8093.| Mitchell Republic
The latest opinion columns for the Mitchell area and throughout South Dakota| Mitchell Republic
