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Co-workers of Tommy Martin, who has greeted diners at Five Crowns in Corona del Mar for more than 50 years, are seeking donations to help with his long-term care as he battles Alzheimer's.

Barbara Ann Featherstone, 71, of Red Wing, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in in Minneapolis. She was born on

Bank manager grows ‘very fine’ potatoes A VERY fine sample of potatoes has been brought under “The Standard’s” notice by Mr A. E. Lasslett. These potatoes, grown merely as a hobby for private use by Mr Lasslett at the State Savings Bank, Frankston, were of the Carmen variety, and two weighed about 2½ lbs each, whilst the whole plot is likewise good. The seed was not prepared or inoculated in any way, which is further proof of what the soil is really capable of in this district. *** M...

Bank manager grows ‘very fine’ potatoes A VERY fine sample of potatoes has been brought under “The Standard’s” notice by Mr A. E. Lasslett. These potatoes, grown merely as a hobby for private use by Mr Lasslett at the State Savings Bank, Frankston, were of the Carmen variety, and two weighed about 2½ lbs each, whilst the whole plot is likewise good. The seed was not prepared or inoculated in any way, which is further proof of what the soil is really capable of in this district. *** M...

Sally Jo (Zellar) Hoey December 23, 1943 – January 3, 2021 Our beloved wife and mother, Sally Jo Hoey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, William Edward (Ted) Hoey and her daughter and sons, Julie Hoey (Bill) Miller, Doug (Laura) Hoey and Jay (Alicia) Hoey. Sally is also survived by her “daughters at heart” Marianne (Serge) Benoit and Isabel Sapriza, exchange students who remain close to Sally and the family still today...