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No, this column is not sponsored by the LEGO Group

No, this column is not sponsored by the LEGO Group
BY NATHANIEL U NDERWOOD REPORTER
No, this column is not sponsored by the LEGO Group
BY NATHANIEL U NDERWOOD REPORTER

This weekend, Mikaela decided to break out the Lego set of an orchid she had bought for herself. The thought was that the Lego version should be much harder to kill, but I’m still not holding my ...

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Abby to consider charging groups for using PLC at city hall

With the city currently giving up about $10,000 per year in potential rental revenue, Abbotsford may start charging certain groups that now use the Public Learning Center at city hall for free.City administrator Josh Soyk brought the idea to the city council at its latest meeting on Nov. 19, and council members seemed generally supportive of the proposal, though they that had some questions about ...

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Central Fire offers to insure Abby fire hall

Breaking with past practice, the Central Fire and EMS board has voted to insure Abbotsford’s Public Safety Building next year after the district found a significantly lower rate than what the city has been paying.Under a motion passed 6-0 – with Abbotsford Mayor Jim Weix absent – the district will pay a total of $4,882 to insure the entire building, which includes both the fire hall and Colb...

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Take some time to reflect and give thanks

The story is an old one. Like many old stories, it is one that gains value with its retelling.It is the story of settlers yearning to live free and coming to a new land. It is a story of overcoming adversity, hardship and hostility. It is the story of friendship and sharing knowledge and support. It is the story of a bountiful harvest and of setting aside differences in clothing and customs and co...

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To the Editor: The Declaration of Independence is more than a document written on parchment with a quill pen. It’s our beginning reminding us what the Founders hoped we would become.Listing twenty-seven grievances against King George III, they weren’t only scolding him; they were rallying fellow colonists and signaling new democratic principles to the world.Many of those complaints sound strik...

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BY KEN ANDERSON “THE MAYBERRY GURU”
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Remember when?

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Marshfield Area Retired Educators monthly meeting

The Marshfield Area Retired Educators (MAREA) had their regular gathering on November 17. President Sally Lucas called the meeting to order and introduced the guest speaker Zach Zarnke.Kathleen H., Health Issues Committee, presented an overview of food storage and safety guidelines. With Thanksgiving approaching, members were reminded of best practices for storing leftovers to ensure they remain s...

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