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First Sergeant, Everett Nelson Takes Readers through Basic Training
Nelson entered the United States Army on June 2, 1972. He was seventeen when he enlisted; therefore, he needed his parents to sign for him. “I graduated from high school on Friday, and I left that next Tuesday. I was looking for a way to pay for college, and I heard about the GI Bill.…
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Hang onto your hats, recycling is back
It seems like everyone’s garages were ready to spill out into the backyards and then it happened … The recycling center reopened to save the day. And recycling has been simplified. You can now combine your clear & brown glass in Bins #1&2; combine your tin & aluminum cans in Bins #3&4; combine your #1,…
Read MoreEruptions continue on 15th Street
Sometimes things work well and sometimes they do not. Specifically, the spring “eruptions” on 15th Street, has forced the city to close the road again. That is what the Hawley City Council was discussing during their Monday, May 4, Hawley City Council meeting. “Part of me wishes that someone would have said it wouldn’t work,…
Read MoreAnxiety: How to deal with unknowns
“We are all realizing that this is an unprecedented time for everyone and people are trying to cope” Dr. Brian said. “It’s not like a snowstorm or hurricane. In those situations we can prepare and when know when it’s coming and when it should be ending. In this situation, we have situations of uncertainness and…
Read MoreStarting a Garden with the FFA
Two important things a parent can teach a child: how to catch a fish and how to plant a garden. “It provides them a sense of accomplishment and self-sufficiency,” Ag teacher and FFA Leader, Dave Swanson stated. He went on to say, “They can see a final outcome (good or bad) and grow something for…
Read MoreHawley Lutheran Church Welcomes Pastor Andrea Paulson
“Obedience is our job. The outcome is God’s job,” Pastor Andrea Paulson stated. While reading in Isaiah, she came across the verse, “Yes, Lord walking the ways of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts.” The verse stuck with her, and as she continued to seek…
Read MoreHawley Science Olympiad Team Finished 2nd in the Small Schools Division at the State Science Olympiad Competitio
It takes a lot to save a life
Last week, members of HERT and Barnesville Ambulance (BA) visited a man who was last seen by many, being loaded up onto a chopper. “It was amazing,” BA Paramedic Scott Nelson said. “Everyone was helping and doing their part in the job of saving Mr. Ekre.” On February 9, 2019, Steve Ekre had what is…
Read MoreHERT thanks Mrs. Langerud’s Class
All of the members at the Hawley Emergency Response Team (HERT) would like to thank Mrs. Langerud’s class for making up these sweet bags. The students did this for Hometown Heros Week and it really made our day. As volunteers, we really love it when people thank us!
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