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My Two CenTs | A kinder, genTler HAlloween?

My Two CenTs | A kinder, genTler HAlloween?

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My Two Cents | A kinder, gentler Halloween?

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
As a kid, Halloween was a date that we circled in red on the calendar. Well, if I was to be truthful, we didn’t actually circle it, but in our minds we did. Halloween wasn’t about being scary, causing mischief or promoting evil – it was all about candy – FREE candy!
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
If one watches the news at all, it is impossible not to know about what is playing out in Israel and Gaza at this hour. Several days ago, Hamas terrorists attacked Israeli citizens, killing hundreds and injuring, raping, and kidnapping hundreds more.
Musings... Sometimes we forget it is just a game by Lyle Van Camp

Musings... Sometimes we forget it is just a game by Lyle Van Camp

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Musings... Sometimes we forget it is just a game by Lyle Van Camp

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
We tend to think of them as men going into battle when we actually know better. For a few short days they represent, for many of us, a chance to grab glory that we missed out on when we were their age.
Letter from the Publisher

Letter from the Publisher

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Letter from the Publisher

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
I really love learning new things. I have learned a lot since I first became the publisher of our favorite newspaper. A few months ago, I was schooled by John Morgan, from Morgan Printing, that what appears to be black and white to my eye, in fact is not.
An Eclectic Editor

An Eclectic Editor

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An Eclectic Editor

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Last weekend, Phil and I had an absolute blast attending the Bomber's first round playoff game at home. I saw a post at some point this week where DPS was looking for someone to do face painting at their tailgating party.
An Eclectic Editor

An Eclectic Editor

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An Eclectic Editor

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
I sure wish I had another page or two for my column this week. So, I’m going to try something different and plan to send the runover from my writing here to a later page.
Musings...come on folks, donate by Lyle Van Camp

Musings...come on folks, donate by Lyle Van Camp

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Musings...come on folks, donate by Lyle Van Camp

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
If I have done my math correctly, I have donated nine and a half gallons of blood since I started donating back in the late 70s. Yeah me! NOT! Yes, it sounds like a lot and at first glance it would seem like I must be pretty dang special, again NOT!
my two cents | another honey season coming to an end

my two cents | another honey season coming to an end

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my two cents | another honey season coming to an end

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
As all of my readers probably know by now, one of my occupations is that of a small-scale commercial beekeeper in Walsh and Pembina County. I guess it’s been about nine years since I helped out with a handful of hives and that has grown over the years to where our business is now.
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