55–PLUS SENIOR ACTIVITES
The following Hutchinson Senior Center schedule is for Feb. 21-27.
February 2025
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LOOKING BACK
was caused by a burning chimney at W.F. Krienke’s residence and the fire department was given a brisk run in the zero atmosphere. Nothing more.
We should ‘rejoice in the Lord, always’
The famous Christain missionary, George Mueller, was quoted as saying, “The first great and primary business to which I ought to attend every day is to have my soul happy in the Lord,” (www. goodreads.com/author/ quotes/5825213.George_M_ ller). I wonder what motivated Mueller to say that? Could it possibly be that we are not people that always wake up in the morning ready to sing?
The fragile line between democracy and dictatorship
In 1964, a dictatorship was established in Brazil. I arrived in Brazil as a Peace Corps volunteer just as that dictatorship began. It wasn’t until 21 years later, in 1985, when Brazil would again be transitioning towards democracy.
The absolute power of the orange cone
“The only measure that he knows is desire — desire for power.” — Gandalf I’ve been thinking a lot about power lately. I suppose all men think about power — the definition of power, the relative sense of power, the powerless and, of course, absolute power.
Constitution clear on ‘power of the purse’
Dear neighbors, When I was in high school I received a small booklet from the National Rifle Association that contained the United States Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence. I carried that little booklet in my backpack throughout high school, college, and even seminary. Like a Bible, I found it useful to read a bit of it now and then and even found many occasions to use it as a source in papers I was writing.
Senior meals one of many affected by attack on federal programs
This month my husband and I and other church volunteers are doing what we do periodically: delivering meals to elders in our community.
ROBERT R. DUNNING
Robert R. Dunning, 89, of Le Sueur passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Benedictine Living Center in St. Peter. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Le
MARLYS J. ANDERSON
Marlys J. Anderson, 90, of Hutchinson passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson. Memorial Service will be Friday, February 21, 2025, 1 p.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery, Hutchinson. Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Online guestbook is available at www.hantge.com.
ETHEL P. KLEPEL
Ethel P. Klepel, 85, of Brownton passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Essentia Health in Fargo, N.D.