Thirty-something speaks
In sickness and in health...at school
Mike Maddock
     Young children have no warning system in place when it comes to getting sick. Adults can feel a cold coming on; the throat gets a tad bit sore, the body may ache slightly, or the sinuses may start to rev up a little. Adults have the knowledge and experience to know it may not be a good idea to get o
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It's not a criticism, it's an observation.
It's Bizarro World
Mike Cox
     I feel like we are living in a Superman comic. The planet has turned into Bizarro World. Things are upside down and have been for some time. Consider:
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You can only hide so long
     Brody is chief of police in Jefferson where he has served on the local police force for 20 years. Twice during his service Brody was cited as "Police Officer of the Year." He also served two terms on town council while he was still a slick-sleeved patrolman.
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Don't destroy the good to revive the old
By Warner M. Montgomery Warner@TheColumbiaStar.com
     There is a move afoot to change the name of W.J. Keenan High School to Booker T. Washington High School. This is an attempt to revive history, to honor one man by dishonoring another.
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