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For Andy Brink, farming was never just a job. Growing up as one of 13 children in a family that raised gladiolus bulbs, he learned early that everyone had a role to play. Summers were spent working in the fields, pulling weeds and helping wherever he was needed. …

Gordon and Jean Poest’s reindeer adventure began with a rescued fawn. When one of their daughters found an orphaned deer, Gordon’s interest in deer led the family to raise reindeer. Drawing on his dairy farm and 4-H background, Gordon became a respected source of reindeer knowledge and later wrote a book on reindeer care after retiring from teaching. …

Grace has become a familiar face at Royal Park Place, often greeting residents and visitors from her spot near the entrance. Her warmth and kindness have made her the community’s unofficial greeter. …

In winter, four men at Park Place claim a sunny spot near the front door. When warm weather arrives, they move outside, but the conversation never stops. …