December 2013

Dennis Brown, 73

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 7:22pm admin

Dennis Dean Brown, 73, Atlantic, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2013, at the Atlantic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Atlantic.

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Maelie Rieken

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 7:19pm admin

Marty and Kristy Rieken of Oakland announce the birth of their daughter, Maelie Faith Marie.

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Rosalee Kinnison

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 7:18pm admin

Rosalee Kinnison is celebrating her 72nd birthday Dec. 6. Her family is honoring her by hosting a card shower. In addition, they are creating a collage of memories for her.

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Blanche Sederburg

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 7:17pm admin

Blanche L. Sederburg will celebrate her 90th birthday Dec. 9. Her daughters, son, 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren are honoring her with a card shower.

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Sports Calendar: December 3

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 10:56am admin

The winter sports season is finally here. Several area basketball teams will be in action for Tuesday night.

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Turkey Trot

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 10:27am admin

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Miner Queries: Do we understand what gratitude requires?

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 10:19am admin

Just over a year ago, I was writing about The Hunger Games and how this futuristic morality tale reflects our own cruel and unequal society. At the time, presidential candidate Mitt Romney had j

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The Time Capsule: Column writing: To quit or not to quit?

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 10:18am admin

Every now and then I think about giving up this column, then put the thought aside and do something else. This morning I took an additional step, drawing a line dividing a page in half.

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What's Going On: Why Thanksgiving will survive, despite stores and their sales

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 10:17am admin

It was capitalism out of control.

TVs, toys, even blenders were sold.

Employees worked on a sacred day,

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Winter League Tennis set for the Montgomery County YMCA

Tue, 12/03/2013 - 7:00am admin

Registration is underway for the Montgomery County Family YMCA’s Winter Tennis Leagues. Leagues are available for Men’s & Women’s Singles play and Men’s Doubles play.

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