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Opinion

Problem solvers or makers?

Editorials and columns

It was September of 1796. George Washington was coming to the end of his second presidential term and had already decided he would not run for a third term. On Sept. 19, 1796, he released his now famous farewell address. He began, “Friends and Fellow Citizens” and then went on to explain ...

Super Bowl – Fans don’t let fans drive drunk

Editorials and columns

Are you prepared for Super Bowl LIX? Whether you’re cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs or Philadelphia Eagles, every Super Bowl party must kickoff with a game plan that prevents drunk driving. Remember, Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. On Super Bowl Sunday, and every day, play it smart ...

Steps to a transformed life

Editorials and columns

As most of you may already know, I’m an artist and paint with acrylics, mostly on canvas. There is a juried art show I’ve competed in every fall for the last seven years. There’s always a theme, and last year it was food. I’ve always tried taking things up a notch from what I created ...

‘The tug is the drug’

Editorials and columns

The first time I heard, “the tug is the drug,” was not that long ago. I had been telling someone for probably the fifth time that I love to fish and that was his response. I had never heard that before, which seems odd to me because of how much I enjoy fishing. It’s true though, that ...

Swami has seen roundball change

Editorials and columns

High school basketball players were not even born when Swami first became a keeper of the scoreboard and before the game had been streamlined. Back then, the All-Knowing-One had to get accustomed to not having a possession arrow, so a jump ball would occur at the closest circle. It was only ...