Sunbarn Farm

A Little bit Of Heaven In Hugo

Story and photos taken by Deb Barnes

HUGO - For some Hugo residents, a little bit of heaven is almost exactly 10 acres in size.

Troy and Nikki Walters certainly think so.

The couple resides just east of Irish Avenue with their 3 kids on a 10-acre parcel that, for them, is everything they ever wanted.

Troy Walters has his hands full with a full-time job, three kids, and farming on his 10 acres in eastern Hugo— and he loves it. Here, he minds young Ty, almost 1, while Nathan, 5, shows his dad a caterpillar he just found.

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To Swim Or Not To Swim?

That Is Their Question

By Doni-Mae B. Rauch, Outdoor Features Editor

So, why is The Citizen doing a story on swimming on October 1? Because we think that it’s never too late—or too early—to ask a good question.

Savvy Internet users can find a plethora of information in everexpanding cyberspace.

So when Chris and Kris Taylor of Centerville had concerns about their neighborhood lakes, they did some investigating and shortly thereafter contacted The Citizen.

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