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The business behind opening a new business

Saturday, June 19th, 2010 by 

This is one of a series of stories on Hastings entrepreneurs that recently appeared in the Hastings Tribune. Thanks to the Tribune for allowing us to share these stories on TheHWord.com! Enjoy! The business behind opening a new business By John Huthmacher (Story & Photo Courtesy Hastings Tribune) Starting or re-inventing a business can be [...]

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Stars and Stripes

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 by 

Flag Day was this past Monday and Independence Day is in a few weeks so I’ve been reflecting on our symbolic flag. Have you ever taken the time to look around the homes and businesses that display a little patriotism, especially those in our area?

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A Heaping Helping of Variety- A Great Way to Start Your Summer Break

Monday, June 14th, 2010 by 

“I’m bored… There isn’t anything to do in Hastings!” Whoa- pull out an adage-proclaim a maximum-utter a dictum-lay down a precept – OK! Here is a an old saying that applies ‘variety is the spice of life.’ Certainly, June in Hastings offers a variety of anti-boredom ingredients to make a summer salsa of activities.

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Young Retailer Brings Upbeat Attitude to Two Downtown Stores

Saturday, June 12th, 2010 by 

Love for the retail environment has helped Jason Schreiner become successful in recent business ventures, including the purchase of Hometown Variety and the opening of Climate, a clothing store. Both are located in downtown Hastings.

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Back Alley Bakery Isn’t Loafing Around

Saturday, June 5th, 2010 by 

What began as a friendly bread baking competition between friends John Hamburger and Todd Brown in 2003 has grown into a dough-making venture for the owners of Back Alley Bakery, one of Hastings’ more unique eateries.

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Can You Get This On Me?

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 by 

I remember playing dress-up when I was a little kid. All you needed was some old high heeled shoes, a flower print dress, some jewelry, maybe a hat, and always a really big purse.

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Softball Season Has Arrived in Hastings

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 by 

It’s a glamorous life, and someone has to lead it. That’s the thought that ran through my head the other night as I scurried through a fierce wind and 40-degree weather while working at the Bill Smith Softball Complex concession stand.

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That’s Why God Invented Bleach

Monday, May 3rd, 2010 by 

“It will wash. That’s why God invented bleach!” I find myself saying that to the parents of my preschoolers more and more and to myself more and more. Kids get dirty. You can stop it. Don’t try. If it’s dirty, oily or sticky, your child will sit on it, rub up against it or roll in it.

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