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A GED and a give ’em Hell attitude

A GED and a give ’em Hell attitude A GED and a give ’em Hell attitude
The last few weeks, I’ve shared how I came to work at the newspaper and my education. If you wondered why I wrote about that, I’ll leave you in the dark no longer. All that has led up to me sha...
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At least you can hear me

I’ve been told, on more than one occasion, that I have a big mouth. Now, this could probably be ta...

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Always remember

It was 25 years ago, Sept. 11, 2001, that terrorists hijacked planes and turned them into missiles. First one, then another, flew into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, N.Y. America and the world, watched in horror, as the flames spread. The smoke billowed in the clear blue skies and the towers fell, trapping those inside. At the same time, another hijacked plane struck ...

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A tale of taters
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A tale of taters

Back Home By Chris Hardie Most weeks, this column focuses on a single topic, but sometimes it’s a ...

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Celebrate the workers who make America great

This coming Monday, is Labor Day. It is the traditional end to the summer season, just as Memorial Day marks its unofficial start. As with the holiday that marks the popular start of summer, there is much more to Labor Day, than picnics and truck pulls. Labor Day honors those who work throughout the year, to make American great. It is the day to celebrate the workers, not only the people wit...

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Round and round they go
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Round and round they go

Have you ever been so bored, that you just sit and watch the ceiling fan blades go around? Well, if ...

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More rules is not the answer for grooming

Grooming is defined as process where a person builds an emotional connection and trust with a vulnerable individual – most often, a child – to manipulate, control and eventually, exploit or abuse them. Grooming is an abhorrent practice. It is a vile corruption of the role of a mentor and teacher, and is inexcusable. The legislation signed into law, last spring, to make it a felony offense i...

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