May 2024

LOOKING BACK

If you didn't plant a tree on Arbor Day, it's not too late to do it. The public schools held no session of school Arbor Day, the day being observed by planting trees.

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Beyond Reason

DRIVE IN When I first took possession my car, it was pre-owned but it felt brand new. Thus, in earnest, filled with pride, I declared: No one will eat in this car! And everyone laughed.

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Making history with words

Who knew when the ‘Permanently Closed’ sign went up on the Hutchinson Leader door, a new story was underway There’s nothing like a gorgeous morning in spring — birds singing, sun shining, a light breeze and a clear blue sky above. It was precisely this way when I arrived at work last Friday morning.

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Focus on hope

We all carry burdens, some heavier than others, but I can’t imagine the weight of carrying the unknown — a beloved son kidnapped at gunpoint and missing for almost 27 years. And then learning he had been assaulted, murdered and buried in an unmarked grave in a pasture near Paynesville.

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GET READY FOR SUMMER

If you’ve noticed an increase in your utility costs during the winter months, it’s the perfect time to insulate your home to protect it from the summer heat. The insulation process may appear complex due to unfamiliar terms such as “R-value” and the wide range of materials available.

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