Editorial

A real example at Christmas

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G etting to know people who are persecuted for their religious faith is lifechanging. To meet people whose everyday life involves the real possibility that they might be kidnapped, tortured or killed simply because they are Christian, Yazidi or Uyghur Muslim gives you a whole new perspective.

Hope is all we have

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I’ m filled with a renewed sense of hope all of the sudden.

New study indicates tomatoes help with gut health

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TODAY IN HISTORY

- The 18th Amendment to the US Constitution, authorizing prohibition of alcohol, is approved by the US congress and sent to the states for ratification

US ecological footprint confronts the border crisis

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A sk the millions of migrants who have either entered the United States or are lined up at the border what motivated their journeys, and all will answer that they’re in pursuit of the proverbial better life.

Don’t let your tree kill you this year

As you deck the halls this holiday season, it is important to be fire smart. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a small fire spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly.

Christmas lights: A judgmental guide

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O ne of my fondest childhood memories of Christmas in the 1970’s was riding around in the family station wagon, “Bessie,” to look at Christmas lights while I whined to my parents about needing a snack – again. There was something magical about a familiar evening landscape transformed to a radiant wonderland at the expense of someone’s lumbar spine.

Will this be your best Christmas ever?

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W hen writing advertising copy, I sometimes find myself desperately searching for a zinger of a tag line — and settling for trite admonitions such as “Make this the best hunting season ever” or “Make this the best summer vacation ever.”

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Calendar Guidelines

Keep safety in mind while driving during severe weather

With the recent issuance of severe weather warnings, a refresher course on how to drive in inclement weather is a must.