It's not a criticism, it's an observation.
Aunt Dana
Mike Cox
     When my brother and I were still in single digits, we spent a weekend at our aunt and uncle's farm. During that 48 hour period, I was exposed to two future guiding forces in my life.
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Thirty-something speaks
Tubing isn't what it used to be...and that's a good thing!
Mike Maddock
     I can remember when tubing was tubing. I don't claim to be any kind of expert or anything, but I remember the thrill and terror of being pulled behind a boat on the actual tube of a tire; gripping the ski rope, trying to avoid the air nozzle sticking out of the tube, praying the boat driver wasn't t
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Weird looking crooks have few rights
     There's much talk these days about "political correctness." There are so many things you shouldn't say because it might offend some people. Do you suppose "those people" already have lawyers waiting? You'd better believe it.
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opinion
City Council makes hasty decision on digital billboards
     On June 21, Columbia City Council approved the installation of digital billboards in the city with a 300 foot restricted distance from neighborhoods. The main point of deliberation among councilmembers was the brightness of the signs. The brightness of the billboards plus the novelty of watching mes
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Sanford is not an advocate for children
     I am disappointed at Governor Sanford's response to child safety issues. On June 3, the governor voted a "Child Safety Restraints" bill, followed by his June 13 veto of "Chandler's Law," an ATV safety bill for children ages 16 and under. In his misguided response he says these issues are a "parent's
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