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Library plans a summer of fun, with reading program and more

The school days are done, the sun is out, and it is time for the Summer Reading Program here at the library! The library offers tons of great presentations, activities and challenges for any kid who wants to participate. This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is Read, Renew, Repeat! Maybe you have the same question that I had when I initially read this theme: What does that mean? If your mind went to the age-old saying “reduce, reuse, recycle,” you are not alone.

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LHS STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Litchfield High School teachers chose Gabriel Howard and Sophie Brekke as the school’s last Students of the Week for the 2023-2024 school year. Howard, a sophomore, was nominated by robotics teacher Mark Mavencamp.

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Ridgewater dean’s list for spring semester

To be included on Ridgewater College’s spring dean’s list, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled in at least nine credits and meet certain other criteria. The following area students earned this recognition: Dassel: Nathan Clark, Greta Colleoni, Jordan Danielson, Grant Hansen, John Jurgenson, Jacob Koelln, Miles Koski, Julie Manninen, Hayley Massingham, Elias Schimmel, Erika Thomas and Kate Tolkkinen; Darwin: Joseph Bock, Marlee Cates, Charlee Holtz, Cecelia Lhotka, Cody Niece, Elizabeth Niece, Lee Paech and Andrew Soderlund; Grove City: Brody Anderson, Sean Barnes, Dean Foley, Takoda Mucciacciaro and Haven Weseman; Litchfield: Benjamin Almazan, Jenna Alonso, Laila Asfeld, Abigail Barus, Jamie Boyer,Aizik Cantu, Cassandra Capes, Stefany Groskreutz, Lance Hendrickson, Dylan Isakson, Spencer Jensrud, Tynisa Lara, Adeline Lundin, Emily Newman, Danielle Nygaard, Manuel Ramirez, Bryn Schweim, Sandy Shubat, Eva Sohl, Kaylee Sundve, Justin Thoma, Alexis Voigt, Taylor Welch and Amber Youngblom; Watkins: Carter Grunewald, Keegan Kramer, Isaak Sackett, Austin Schlangen and Emily Walz; .

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Council reauthorizes facade grant program

By AMY WILDE For the Litchfield Rail Delays in the process of obtaining a $2 million federal grant for renovating historic downtown buildings caused the Litchfield City Council to take the bull by the horns Monday evening and reauthorize a much smaller, city-funded facade renovation grant that has been in place since 2016. Council members indicated a desire not to halt progress being made downtown for the year or two it might take the larger federal grant to materialize.

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A mystery with history

Two Litchfield residents are asking for the public’s help in finding a piece of city history. Scott Rech and Lou Ann Rech were walking in Central Park about a month ago when Scott Rech noticed the aged appearance of the fountain in the southwest corner of the park.

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Power of music in park

Thriving Thursdays return to Central Park with music, special events and treats to enjoy By KAY JOHNSON kajohnson@cherryroad.com Music is powerful. It has the ability to comfort the soul, bring joy to the heart, heal emotional wounds, boost our spirits and even transport us to another time and place.

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IF YOU GO

What: Music in Central Park When: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6 Rain location: Litchfield Opera House and it is announced at 3 pm on KLFD.

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HAPPENINGS

NEXT SEVEN DAYS UPCOMING EVENTS Welcome to the new Litchfield Rail calendar. It features arts and entertainment events throughout the region. To include your event, email information to Kay Johnson at kajohnson@cherryroad. com.

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