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Gratif Y ing career: Klumper calls it quits after 37 years with YMCA 
WORTHINGTON — As Wayne Klumper sits in his office, the sounds of pounding feet and bouncing basketballs overhead reverberate clearly through the ceiling. But Wayne isn’t fazed or even distracted by the noise.
“I don’t even hear it,” he said, looking upward. “If there was a real game going on up there, it’d be really loud.”
By Beth Rickers , August 15, 2009
Topless on two-lanes: Jeep treks west to Colorado, Black Hills
Where to go, where to go? In the past, hubby Bryan and I have planned our annual summer Jeep vacation based on distance (how far can we go in a topless vehicle?), on terrain (we tend to like hilly landscapes with winding roads) and desire to see a certain part of the country.
By Beth Rickers , August 01, 2009
Sisters In Law: Five women joined local legal community over the past two years
WORTHINGTON – When a new attorney begins practicing in Worthington, it’s usually notable, as many local lawyers have been here for decades.
By Jane Turpin Moore , July 25, 2009
Pilgrimage to Rwanda: Journey inspirational & educational for Lesnar
WORTHINGTON — When Kathy Lesnar read Immaculée Ilibagiza’s book about her experiences during the Rwanda genocide, she was moved enough by the story to seek out an opportunity to hear Immaculée speak. But she never dreamed that she would get a phone call — out of the blue — from the author.
By Beth Rickers , July 18, 2009
Friends forever: Worthington women are last two survivors of the Class of 1928
WORTHINGTON — The two diminutive white-haired women sit on a sofa in a room at Sunset Hospice Cottage, holding hands and smiling. They don’t talk much — both women have some hearing difficulty, so it’s easier to just sit and remember.
By Beth Rickers , July 11, 2009
A life in law: Hedeen marks six decades of distinguished law career
WORTHINGTON — Ageless and intelligent are two of the first words people mention when asked about local attorney Bill Hedeen, but his unparalleled work ethic, loyalty and commanding presence aren’t far behind.
By Jane Turpin Moore , June 27, 2009
Green thumbs: Local garden club hosts tour of horticultural havens
WORTHINGTON — How many different shades of green are there?
Visitors to the backyard “urban garden” of David and Ellen Copperud in Worthington on Thursday encountered the entire spectrum of green — from the palest chartreuse to deep evergreen and every hue in between.
By Beth Rickers , June 20, 2009
Man about town: Albert Mathiesen sports one of the most familiar faces in Worthington
WORTHINGTON — Do you know Albert?
If you live in Worthington or have attended an event in Worthington, odds are you’ve probably encountered Albert Mathiesen.
He’s at just about every sporting event, concert, celebration or festival. Albert knows everybody, and everybody knows Albert.
“Hi, friend,” he calls out in greeting with a toothy grin, or “How’s my buddy?”
By Beth Rickers , June 13, 2009
Experiments in art: Kelly Henkels has her first solo show at Nobles County Art Center
WORTHINGTON — When Kelly Henkels began to consider a title for her upcoming art show, she turned to an online dictionary/thesaurus.
By Beth Rickers , June 06, 2009
Rockin' around the clock: Windom teen shares stage with musical legends
WINDOM — While other teens are plugged into iPods, listening to pop, punk, rap or hip hop songs, Sean Benz is more apt to be strumming his guitar to the tunes of Johnny Cash or classic rock ’n’ roll artists.
“I’ve been listening to a bunch of ’50s and ’60s since I was a little kid,” Sean said.
By Beth Rickers , May 30, 2009
Class of 2009: Andy Hoffman heads into the ‘wild blue yonder’ with Air Force
WORTHINGTON — When Andy Hoffman began to ponder life after high school, he wasn’t sure which direction to take. He has no desire to take over the family farm near Wilmont, and college just didn’t appeal.
What Andy really wants to do is travel the world, so he finally decided to embark on a career that offered that opportunity — the Air Force.
By Beth Rickers , May 23, 2009
Honored to serve: Fulda man among first in region to participate in D.C. trip for veterans
FULDA — Two weeks ago, Raymond “Fritz” Heger stood in front of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, located adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington, D.C. The memorial re-creates one of the most significant and recognizable images from World War II — the raising of the flag on top of Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima — but Heger didn’t need a statue or a photograph to remember the scene. He witnessed the flag-raising in person, on Feb. 23, 1945, from the deck of the USS Southampton (AKA 66).
By Beth Rickers , May 16, 2009
Class of 2009: Career in business on the horizon for Yuricza Arauz
WORTHINGTON — When Yuricza Arauz moved with her family to Worthington nine years ago, she experienced both culture and climate shock. She was used to a metropolitan city and much warmer temperatures.
By Beth Rickers , May 09, 2009
70 years for BT: Charter member Dorothy Kirk recalls early days of local PEO chapter
WORTHINGTON — In today’s world, where communication is instant and change is constant, few things seem relevant for more than seven minutes, much less 70 years.
But PEO Chapter BT of Worthington marked its 70th anniversary on April 10, proving it has stood the test of time. Chapter BT has more than 60 current “sisters,” as PEO members are known — one of whom is a charter member of the group.
By Jane Turpin Moore , May 02, 2009
Class of 2009: Brittany Berger exchanges life abroad for senior year at WHS
WORTHINGTON — Biology and German.
Those are the fields of study Brittany Berger plans to pursue when she heads to Augustana College in the fall. She’s not sure what career she’ll forge with a degree in two such diverse fields, but they’re a natural fit for the Worthington High School senior.
By Beth Rickers , April 25, 2009
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