December 25, 2009  / Opinion/Crime

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Forty Something

An elf in the house

By Mike Maddock

I’ve had a lot of living things in the various houses that I’ve inhabited over the years. More...

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Let’s take a hard look at what can be done about our homeless children

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As 2009 comes to a close, Family Shelter is wrapping up its 30th year providing emergency food and shelter, transitional housing, and counseling to Columbia’s homeless families with children. More...

It’s not a criticism; It’s an observation

Estelle knew best

By Mike Cox

My maternal grandmother forbade the use of that word in her presence. She was known to her children’s children by her given name, Estelle. My siblings and I thought she was the coolest person we’d ever met. More...

Thanks, Superman

Nick Harris is not exactly what most folks would describe as a super hero. But according to Nick’s neighbors in Ottawa, Kansas, a hero is what this 5–feet–7–inches tall, 185–pounder truly is. More...