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Harris Piano Contest

Piano competition amazes listeners

The 3rd Harris Piano Contest was held last Saturday, and, once again, I was amazed at the confidence and ability of the 26 competitors. The ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, May 3, 2015 7:01 am

autism

Autism walk a success for cause

Last Saturday was a beautiful day for a walk. Every year, as we plan the annual Stepping Out for Autism Walk, the potential weather conditions ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, April 26, 2015 7:01 am

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The importance of reading

The inspiration for our latest History Happy Hour were the following words written by George A. Hormel in his unpublished autobiography “Three Men and a ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, April 19, 2015 7:01 am

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Taking a look at Austin’s poetry

The next History Happy Hour is entitled Austin’s Early Influence on Poetry and Literacy with focus on poet Richard Eberhart and the Ladies Floral Club. ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, April 12, 2015 8:39 am

Austim

Raising awareness in the autism fight

Happy Easter.  I hope your day is filled with whatever brings you joy, peace, and love. I have been spending a great deal of time ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, April 5, 2015 7:01 am

Hormel Historic Home

Food and the HHH natural partners

Here’s one more article about food and its role in the success of the Hormel Historic Home. Hanging on one of the storyboards in the ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, March 29, 2015 7:01 am

Hormel Historic Home

Hormel couple supported church

I wrote of John Hormel’s first marriage a couple weeks ago. After only three years of marriage, John became a widower, and in honor of ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, March 22, 2015 7:41 am

foodie throwdown

Foodie Throwdown on for another year

I am interrupting my account of John Hormel’s life to tell you about another fun event coming up at the Hormel Historic Home, the fourth ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, March 15, 2015 7:10 am

Hormel Historic Home

John Hormel was a man of everything

John Godfrey Hormel was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 12, 1876. He was another of George’s brothers who contributed to the success of the George ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, March 8, 2015 3:55 pm

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A look back to the Hormel sisters

I have written about several of George Hormel’s siblings. Two of his sisters had late February birthdays, so I thought I would tell you about ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, March 1, 2015 7:01 am

autiism

Autism cause a big part of the HHH

As you know, the Hormel Historic Home has placed a great emphasis on serving young people in our area who are affected with a diagnosis ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, February 22, 2015 7:01 am

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Electrical wiring gives history lesson

Over the last couple of weeks I have had a crash course in 1900’s electrical wiring. In case you are unfamiliar, a common method for ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, February 14, 2015 6:18 pm

Hormel Historic Home

Keep the collection in viewing order

As you may know, I do not have a museum-related background. The last couple of years have actually been like the School of Hard Knocks ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Saturday, February 7, 2015 6:14 pm

Hormel Historic Home

Hormel musical talent on display

Lots of talk about weddings occurs this time of year. The Hormel Historic Home held its sixth annual Austin Wedding Showcase last weekend, and more ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, February 1, 2015 6:59 am

George A. Hormel

Walk in George’s Kansas footsteps

I recently traveled to my hometown in southeast Kansas, and it jogged my memory that George A. Hormel traveled the same area during his hide-buying ... Read more

by Holly Johnson, Sunday, January 25, 2015 7:59 am

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