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Don’t be too busy for what’s really important

THE REV. MORT MEYENBURGHealing Waters Lutheran Parish“ Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” – Matthew 25:13I’ve been busy lately. Really busy. And I…

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Christmas tree growers work year-round for holiday tradition

A Christmas tree farm growing trees for the holiday season. Photo produced by AI. BY JASON VANCECherryRoad MediaFor most people, thoughts of Christmas trees begin sometime after Thanksgiving. For Christmas tree growers, however, the work begins long before the holiday season arrives.By the time families begin shopping for a fresh tree, growers such as Washington…

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Local Lights, Holiday Nights set for Nov. 30

Cottonwood Area Community Foundation announced that the lineup for the 2026 Local Lights, Holiday Nights event has been finalized.According to the foundation, local businesses and organizations are participating in this year’s festivities, which are planned for 5-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30.The announcement highlighted returning favorites as well as new additions to the event, with plans…

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Don’t be too busy for what’s really important

THE REV. MORT MEYENBURGHealing Waters Lutheran Parish“ Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” – Matthew 25:13I’ve been busy lately. Really busy. And I know I’m not the only…