New hobbies for the new year
New courses at Midlands Techical College
Contributed by Midlands Technical College
      Midlands Technical College Continuing Education is offering several brand- new personal interest courses this spring. New course topics include painting with oil, watercolors and acrylic; mixed media collage; and ballroom dancing. Returning for spring are many popular courses including book writin...
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Sandhill students feel good about KKOOM
Contributed by Sandhills School
      The students of Sandhills School participated in a demonstration of international friendship and charitable giving this past holiday season. The students, families, and faculty of Sandhills School raised over $1,200 dollars and sent 25 care packages to children at Samsungwon orphanage in South Kor...
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Leslie Michael speaks from Swakopmund
By Leslie Michael
      Editor's note: Leslie Michael is a 58- year- old who taught in Richland School District One. She left for Namibia, Africa in October for a 27- month assignment in the Peace Corp.
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Charley's Backyard Stars
A Day In My Backyard
      When I sit in my backyard, I can see tall pine trees. Way up in the branches, the crows make their nest. I can hear a loud noise, caw, caw, caw, as they fly from branch to branch. Rainbow butterflies fly through the air, looking for a flower to taste its sweet nectar. As I sit, I observe an army o...
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