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Local volunteers recognized at Tuff Home

By Lexi MooreMore than 50 volunteers gathered in the activity room at the Tuff Memorial Home in Hills Friday for lunch and entertainment.The event was planned as a way of thanking volunteers for their hard work and efforts throughout the year."We couldn’t do it without these volunteers," said Lou Kellenburger, Tuff Home Activities Director.Those in attendance ranged in age from nine to 92.Laura Scott, the youngest volunteer, said she enjoys singing and coloring with the residents during her weekly visits. The Scott family volunteers at Tuff Memorial Home every Tuesday morning.Entertainment during the event included the reading of "Caring is Always in Season," by Tuff resident and author Mary Francis.Norbert Peters and Judy Feucht sang "In the Garden" and led the group in singing "Jesus Loves Me" before the start of dinner.Verla Baker played the piano as volunteers dined on chicken, potatoes, homemade bread and lime or butterscotch cake.Volunteers registered for door prizes that included gift certificates to Glen’s Food Center in Luverne and homemade birdhouses.

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