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Wellness Visits and Mileage | Mark’s Remarks

Never did I think I’d be comparing myself to an automobile. I’ve been sitting here thinking about car repairs and my own health; the correlation continues to intrigue me. So…

Job tips for college grads | Career Specialist

Congratulations! You have earned your degree and are looking to put your education to use. Here are some tips motivated graduates can use to increase their chances of finding a…

Farewell | Planet Ryan

For a little over a year, I’ve been lucky enough to be at the helm of the award-winning Republic-Times website. Though I’ve worked as a columnist for the Republic-Times since…

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Sick Day Time Machine | Mark’s Remarks

I walk around bragging quite a bit. Blowhards like me can always find something to talk about or brag about. It’s true. One of the things I have bragged about…

Tips for Teens Looking for Work | Career Specialist

Investing in your education is still the best way to set yourself up for career success. Summer and part-time jobs can begin to give your resume experience clout. Be prepared…

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It Takes a Village | Mark’s Remarks

You’ve heard the phrase. It used to be, long ago, that the entire village helped raise children. Everyone watched out for the kids. There were people who would help in…

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2a | Mark’s Remarks

I did my student teaching in a small rural community northwest of my own hometown. Every day, I would get in my little Pontiac Phoenix and drive the 22 miles…

Local food review: Baja Krab Shrimp Enchiladas

by Natalie Schweiger When a restaurant is packed at 6:30 p.m. on a Thursday, you know there’s either a party or the food is just that good. At Casa Romero…

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Walk it off | Mark’s Remarks

Kinetic energy is something we learned about in science class. Remember? When you walk across the floor, that’s what you get. I was amazed when I saw a report last…

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Virginia’s trip | Mark’s Remarks

We often hear how something as simple as clean water is so important in many areas of our world. It’s hard for us to realize how lucky we are. We…