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Borchard, Kolpin and Olhausen feted for years of volunteerism
Efforts of three longtime Hartley residents were celebrated Sunday during a special event at the community center.
Howard Borchard, Duane Kolpin and Connie Olhausen were the toast of the town during the omelet brunch, which served as fundraiser for the Hartley Community Foundation (HFC). All three individuals either served on the HCF's board of directors following its creation in 2007 or were instrumental in guiding projects that benefited from it.
"The best part of it is that it preserves the history of Hartley," said Olhausen, who played a vital role in creating the Patch-Eeten House Museum....