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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 2011
Page
7
George Hutchison, aging gracefully at 100, recalls a long life and sharp memory during a Wednesday visit at Village West. Friends and family celebrate the milestone as Hutchison reflects on his century.
Joyce Wasmund recalls a yearly Christmas tree cutting ritual at her Princeton family’s 700 acre farm. The tradition began in her children’s youth and included carols, prayers, and grandchildren helping with hatchets. Leroy Wasmund died in 2004 ending the practice, though grandchildren still know of it and hope to resume.
Ottawa resident George Hutchison turns 100 at Village West as family celebrates a century of vivid recollections. He recalls key moments from the Dust Bowl era, the Holland Tunnel, and early rail and theater experiences, while staying sharp through reading and radio. His daughter Georgia praises his memory amid macular degeneration as he shares tales from Monrovia to Effingham and beyond.
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