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Slices of Life by Jill Pertler-When time slows down

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As of this writing, at least 251 million people in at least 30 states, 81 counties, 15 cities and one US territory are living the reality of a stay at home directive. A month ago, hardly any of us had contemplated the concept of a stay at home directive. I’d never even heard the term. Now ...

Looking Back

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30 years ago April 6, 1990 The Wm. M. Saunders Post #71 of the Garwin American Legion has selected Greg Cooling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Cooling of Garwin as their Boys State Representative. Saturday, March 17, Gail Sheridan and Gene Lucht were wed in the Garwin United Methodist Church. ...

Slices of Life-When time slows down

Local Columns

As of this writing, at least 251 million people in at least 30 states, 81 counties, 15 cities and one US territory are living the reality of a stay at home directive. A month ago, hardly any of us had contemplated the concept of a stay at home directive. I’d never even heard the term. Now ...

Slices of Life By Jill Pertler-More ways to be a hero

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My dad left school after the eighth grade to help out on the family farm. I don’t know for sure but I’m guessing all of his five brothers did the same. His seven sisters as well. Graduating from high school wasn’t a given in those days – especially if your dad needed help on the farm. ...

Slices of Life By Jill Pertler-Pure cuteness

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My husband and I have the privilege of taking care of our grand daughter during the week when my daughter and son-in-law are at work. Of course I think she is the cutest baby in the whole wide world, but I usually keep those thoughts to myself. Scandinavians (like me) dislike both ...