ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: “Whisked Away” Authors: Ben Jenum and Rachel Trettin Where to buy: Amazon.com. The book will soon be available to borrow at the Hutchinson Public Library.
August 2024
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Finding a way to write in tandem
For most of us, writing a book is something that’s out of our comfort zone. According to former Hutchinson resident Ben Jenum, that’s not really true.
The web of learned gender behaviors
I spend many summer days with my great-niece, Lily, while her dad works 12-hour days. Lily turns 3 at the end of February. She is a fish, so we swim and play water games. We are happy mermaids, because I love to swim. Lily also is a monkey and climbs anything and everything. I do not follow her climbing antics. I keep both of my feet solidly on the ground while encouraging Lily to be brave and climb.
Restoring markers of respect
Almost a year after conditions at Litchfield Cemetery raised concern and sparked debate among city officials, safety and aesthetics have improved. Thanks to a convergence of passionate support from a pair of City Council members and the financial commitment from the city — along with the expertise of an outside company — about 60 headstones have been repaired.
REGION 12C TOURNAMENT Double-elimination at Dassel
Friday, Aug. 2 Maple Lake (5) vs.
Blues open Region 12C play Saturday
The Litchfield Blues find themselves in a familiar position as they enter the postseason this weekend. They would like the sense of deja vu to continue through the first game of the Region 12C tournament when the Blues meet the Hutchinson Huskies at noon Saturday in Dassel.
LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES
Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (08/01/24). Friends are your true wealth, especially this year.
Let’s focus on Christ
In Matthew 14:23-33 we have the account of Jesus walking on water. As Jesus walked out to the disciples, they all became terrified, not knowing who or what was walking toward them.
75 years ago: Drum and bugle corps earns state honors
20 YEARS AGO: NEWS FROM THE ISSUE OF AUG. 5, 2004 The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office likely will continue to provide primary law enforcement services to the municipality of Grove City through 2005. The County Board agreed Tuesday to offer a contract to Grove City that sets law enforcement services at $30.75 per your for 2005 and $32 per hour for 2006 if the contract is extended to that date. The contract specifies that an increase in deputy salaries will not bring a boost in the hourly rate.
HAPPENINGS
NEXT SEVEN DAYS THURSDAY, AUG. 1 Common Cup Ministry is sponsoring a free swim night 5-8 p.m.