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I hope you had a good Christmas.

I hope you had a good Christmas.

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Letter from the publisher |

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Monday, December 23, 2024
Next up, 2025! Wowza!Be sure to stop by the fireworks stand the Drayton PTO has set up as a fundraiser. Ring in the new year with fireworks! I’ve never set off fire works in the middle of winter, but I am certain it’s a fun time to be had.
Stephen Hawking was a self avowed atheist, which is unfortunate as it means he failed to see what scores of other scientists have come to understand in recent years.

Stephen Hawking was a self avowed atheist, which is unfortunate as it means he failed to see what scores of other scientists have come to understand in recent years.

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Musings | Big Bang proves God?? By Lyle Van Camp

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Monday, December 23, 2024
In a 2014 interview, he said, “Before we understand science, it is natural to believe that God created the universe. But now science offers a more convincing explanation”.
Every once in a while I like to pull out the old history book and reflect on what has happened in the past and how it relates to the present.

Every once in a while I like to pull out the old history book and reflect on what has happened in the past and how it relates to the present.

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My two cents | Donald, Grover and trivia...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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Monday, December 23, 2024
It’s ironic that almost always happens when I can’t think of what subject to write my column about for a given week.Please bear with me, as I’ll do my best to make this interesting.In only a matter of weeks, Jan. 20, 2025, Donald J.
My two cents | How much for Christmas? By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My two cents | How much for Christmas? By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My two cents | How much for Christmas? By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
I was shocked the other day when I saw an online survey that calculated how much money parents are planning on spending per-child this Christmas.The survey, by Coupon Birds, says that, on average, parents will spend $461 on each child’s wish list this Christmas.
Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

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Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
On Wednesday, Saralee Heselton, Merv and Phyllis Holter had dinner at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizen’s Center. Saralee stayed for an afternoon of cards and socializing.Friday the 13th was the anniversary of Richard McConnell’s birthday.
Letter from the publisher | A very merry Christmas to you

Letter from the publisher | A very merry Christmas to you

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Letter from the publisher | A very merry Christmas to you

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Maybe, on this day of writing, I am particularly sappy and sentimental about the Christmas holiday. Maybe...You see, lately I’ve been bombarded with Christmas cheer and sentiment.
Valley News & Views

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Letter to the editor

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Last week it came to my attention that a letter to the editor was submitted by a former candidate for D10 Senate Charlie Hart (D). The letter had false information so I think it is necessary to respond. Mr.
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letter to the editor

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
District 19’s seasoned state senator recently voted against a republican led ethics commission recommendation dealing with personal conflicts on senate votes.Sen.
My Two Cents | Remembering Rudolf...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My Two Cents | Remembering Rudolf...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My Two Cents | Remembering Rudolf...By Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Many of my readers are of a certain age that they remember when certain television programs, usually seasonal specials, were only broadcast once a year on network television. Those were the days roughly prior to 1980 or so, before cable TV was widespread.
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