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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…

Local food review: JV’s chimichanga brisket

by Natalie Schweiger Jambalaya, smoky fried chicken, and barbecue pork pie. Besides making me hungry, what do these have in common? They all are evening specials at JV’s Bar and…

Local Food Review: Gallagher’s burgers & chops

by Natalie Schweiger To describe this meal as “tasty” would be an understatement. Once again I’m pleased to reveal to you the exceptional dining at Gallagher’s restaurant. Visiting on a…

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Grandma’s Recipes | Mark’s Remarks

My grandmother was a fantastic cook. Good cooks ran in her family, and I sorta think they may all have tried to outdo one another at times. One great-aunt (her…

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Linda | Mark’s Remarks

When I was hired as a teacher 25 years ago, I was in my early 20s. I knew very little and I moved to a strange town two hours away…

Religion of peace? Not so much | Planet Ryan

In the wake of the tragic terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 10 employees of French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, plus two police officers who tried to stop them,…