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Hurry up & wait!

Hurry up & wait!

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Hurry up & wait!

Bob Simmons, Ceo, Simmons Multimedia
Thursday, May 7, 2026
In case you missed last week’s ex- citing missive, here’s a quick recap: Two days after returning from vacation in Florida, Bourbon Bob slipped and fell on black ice at the gas station, resulting in a burst fracture of his T12 vertebrae. He is now known as Broke Back Bob.
Musings from Munich: The bonfire circle

Musings from Munich: The bonfire circle

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Musings from Munich: The bonfire circle

Matt Mitzel
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Sitting around the first bonfire of the year, I realized how much I’ve missed not just hanging out in nature with friends but also the good conversations that go along with it.
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: It’s okay to say no

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: It’s okay to say no

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: It’s okay to say no

Sara Goodman
Thursday, April 30, 2026
If you’re not following the Langdon- Munich Cardinal Track and Field Facebook page, then you’ll have to settle for getting less exciting updates from me. Last Saturday, the track team trekked down to Hillsboro.
Down goes Simmons, down goes Simmons, down goes Simmons

Down goes Simmons, down goes Simmons, down goes Simmons

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Down goes Simmons, down goes Simmons, down goes Simmons

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia Following our Florida vacation, I was back in the office at Bob Simmons World Headquarters where I spent the day getting caught up on paperwork.
Letter from the Editor: Algorithms for everyone

Letter from the Editor: Algorithms for everyone

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Letter from the Editor: Algorithms for everyone

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
I was recently rummaging through a box of items my mom saved from my high school days. As much as I used to roll my eyes at her for keeping “too much stuff,” I have to admit — I loved it.
Letter from the Publisher:

Letter from the Publisher:

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Letter from the Publisher:

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
“I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it’s cold outside, I’ve got the month of May.” — Smokey Robinson Did you sing that in your head? If not, please go back and redo it — and put a little shimmy into it.
I’ve got a tip for you

I’ve got a tip for you

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I’ve got a tip for you

Bob Simmons, Ceo, Simmons
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Multimedia I left you last week as the Simmons family was enjoying an afternoon outing on a private tour boat charter in the local waters near Anna Maria Island on the Gulf side of the Florida coast. Our boat captain and tour guide, all rolled into one, was the af- interest.
The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Track meets can’t be beat!

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Track meets can’t be beat!

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Track meets can’t be beat!

Sara Goodman
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Out of desperation to get the kids outside, the track team attended back-to-back track meets last week. On Wednesday, we left at 7 a.m., bound for Fessenden with its sunny, warm weather and dry track. It was a small meet with only six teams, which made the day go fast.
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