The next generation of Gazette-Journal readers is taking inspiration from the paper to create new beauty in their own lives.
Eight-year-old Luci Wittenbrook of Hayes enjoys perusing the Gazette-Journal after her brother, 10-year-old Charlie, finishes reading it each week.
“My brother likes reading the newspaper,” said Luci.
This past spring, Luci became enamored by the Gazette-Journal’s Community News page, which has featured a variety of flower and nature scenes for over four years. The vast array of life and color made Luci think, “maybe I could plant my own garden.”
This led to Luci and her mom, Natalie, on a mission to find the right flower for Luci to grow.
“I really wanted to plant roses,” said Luci.
While out to buy roses, she discovered morning glories, which produce many vibrant colors that Luci thought would look great next to the house.
“I love rainbows and color,” she said.
She planted her morning glory seed packet in the spring and watched as the plant slowly started to gr...