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BLOOD DRIVE REPORT Photo provided by Kaywyn Beswick
Cathie Downs gives blood May 14 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Morrison. Her grandson, William Hires, gives blood on the lounger behind her. It was Hires’ first time giving blood. See story on page 3.
WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past.................. 9 Business Directory....................10 Churches................................16-17 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
Property Transfers ......................7 Puzzles....................................... 22 Classifieds............................ 18-21
DEATHS Linda D. Van Zuiden, Brian J. Brackemyer, Martha K. Peterson, Tyler R. Engelkins / 4-5