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The Timely Adventures of Rachel Evans: Chill and Share the Trees, Man

“How much ale did you give her, Will?” Robin nodded at her cup.

"Oh, please. This is nothing." Rachel made a stern face and then hiccupped. "This is nice, but nothing to worry about." She took a sip and smiled pleasantly at Robin Hood, who was real and standing right in front of her like it was completely normal. For him, she supposed it was.

"Very well then, Rachel-on-a-quest." Robin folded his arms against his chest. "Perhaps you would be so good as to tell me what you’re doing in my forest."

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The 2013 Truman Heritage Festival Barbecue Champions

Although Mother Nature threw a monkey wrench into the planned Truman Heritage Festival, barbecuers are not easily deterred by snow, rain, wind, and cold. They valiantly soldiered on, despite the wonderful "spring" weather, to produce the very best in smoked meat cuisine. Here are your 2013 Truman Heritage Festival Barbecue Champions:

Grand Champion: MOKAN MEATHEADS

Reserve Champion: BURNT FINGER BBQ 

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The Timely Adventures of Rachel Evans: A Gathering Around the Old Oak Tree

Rachel mulled everything over as they walked along a little ways behind Alan.

"So how long have you been part of Robin’s gang?" She wanted to gain as much information as she could, still processing the concept of Robin Hood being real.

Rachel liked to believe in things. She wanted to believe that Batman guarded Gotham City, that magic could be real, and that Arthur would return. Sometimes history said one thing and she had to accept it, but a lot of time, there was room for leeway. Regardless of facts, she still liked to hope.

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The Grandview Branch

The Grandview Branch

The current Grandview Branch opened in 1988. The original branch opened in Grandview High School in 1947. Last year 201,134 patrons visited the library.

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Summer Reading Program Table at the Grandview Branch

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The Grandview Branch Staff

The Grandview Branch Staff

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