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-Messenger photo by Elijah Decious Ash, the miniature Australian shepherd, watches Nash Terry, 10, play with fresh, powdery snow on New Yearâs Day at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area. -Messenger photo by Elijah Decious A red-headed woodpecker breaks the soothing silence of a brisk winter day on Friday at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area with persistent taps. -Messenger photo by Elijah Decious Rossi, a white Samoyed on her second New Yearâs Day hike in the woods, excitedly pulls owner Pete Wilcox, of Webster City, through Brushy Creek State Recreation Area. -Messe...