Opinion
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The benefits of a grace whippingJan 30, 2011 10:00 pm - While a physical whipping can hurt for a little while, a grace whipping can hurt much longer and, as you will soon see, have a positive, cleansing and redeeming effe...
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Fina common ground on gun lawsJan 30, 2011 10:00 pm - A seemingly unbridgeable gap exists between gun-control supporters, who see a proliferation of firearms spreading death and destruction, and gun-rights advocates, wh...
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I have been writing to the editor for 16 yearsJan 23, 2011 10:00 pm - I have been writing to the editor for 16 years! 192 anointed letters that will make your eyes roll, soap box stomped and funny bone funny midnight specials. Th...
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Pet Peeves, Politics, & Potpourri 1-24-11Jan 23, 2011 10:00 pm - We are bracing for the snow storm tonight, January 19. Made my weekly trip to the library and went to the store for the obligatory milk and bread. Come into our h...
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Plight of the elderlyJan 18, 2011 10:00 pm - Once again I will try to draw attention to the plight of the elderly and disabled living in the high rise. Several people have bad congested lungs from second ha...
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Pet Peeves, Politics, & Potpourri 1-19-11Jan 18, 2011 10:00 pm - Another school official suspended with pay and benefits. I would love to read some of their contracts. Some of you may remember another school official leaving her ...
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It's a shame people have no thought of othersJan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - Friends! We have in our town a wonderful store: Friends Helping Friends. But to ones amazement what a shame! It's not called Friends Helping Selfly! These people...
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NAMI Southwestern Illinois starts support groupJan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southwestern Illinois is starting a new monthly support group for individuals with mental illnesses, family member...
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Pet Peeves, Politics, & Potpourri 1-12-10Jan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - Micki and I had a great Christmas with our daughter & son-in-law, the grandsons and their wives and our great-grandson Riley. Everyone got everything they asked for ...
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Resolve to get involved in 2011Jan 09, 2011 10:00 pm - 2. Get to know your school. You're never too old to get an education, and a visit to your community's school will provide a good one. The taxes you pay to your schoo...