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Letter from the publisher | A very merry Christmas to you

Letter from the publisher | A very merry Christmas to you

Letter from the publisher | A very merry Christmas to you

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

Valley News & Views

Letter to the editor

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.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

letter to the editor

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

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

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.
I’m doing that now.

I’m doing that now.

Musings | Why couldn’t it just snow?…By Lyle Van Camp

When I first heard that we were going to experience a few days of above freezing temperatures my internal alarm went off and I started thinking about the possibilities of ice. I didn’t obsess about it, I didn’t lose sleep over it, and I most assuredly didn’t start complaining about it.
Letter from the publisher

Letter from the publisher

Letter from the publisher

Christmas time is here & it’s finally started to actually feel like it. With Christmas displays lit up all over the place, bells ringing at entrances and exits of stores, & Christmas tunes broadcast on the radio, the season is in full bloom.
Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives | By Saralee Hoselton

On Wednesday, Saralee Hoselton was among those who had dinner at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizen’s Center and then stayed for an afternoon of cards and socializing.
Musings | Four fine days…By Lyle Van Camp

Musings | Four fine days…By Lyle Van Camp

Musings | Four fine days…By Lyle Van Camp

Starting with Thursday itself I was able to enjoy four very nice days during Thanksgiving break.Thanksgiving day was one of the quietest holidays I have ever celebrated and truth be told it was wonderful.
Letter from the publisher

Letter from the publisher

Letter from the publisher

Although it was a very long time ago, I recall I was a pretty good student in school...unless the subject was history or geography. In those two subjects I struggled. I was very much not interested.