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Working hands and a giving heart

Scanson donates hundreds of woodworking projects to area youth

When John Scanson retired, he knew that he wouldn't enjoy sitting around "doing nothing." He knew he was going to have to keep busy just to keep those aches and pains away. Not to mention the fact that he prefers to stay busy.

After serving as Midkota School's janitor for 14 years, he had developed a strong bond with the kids and the school where he worked. When Scanson combined his desire to keep...