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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGO• Clinton’s eighth grade Whirlwinds downed Hobart 37-16 at the Tornado Bowl. Shawn Barron carried the ball scoring three touchdowns. Also shown were Whirlwinds Daniel Nash, Chris Allee, Michael Ford and Kenneth Lambert.

Mormon faith pushes ahead with global temple building

(AP) — A historic building boom of big, bright Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples — beacons to the faithful with steeples pointing heavenward around the world — is meeting resistance in some parts of the U.S., including one place not really known for moderation.
Always remember to bless the press

Always remember to bless the press

Always remember to bless the press

It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions.It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday and graduation. We salute veterans, toast friends, host neighbors, praise children and glorify grandchildren.
Numbers show how GOP went wrong

Numbers show how GOP went wrong

Numbers show how GOP went wrong

The Republican Party had something of a nervous breakdown after the 2012 election, when GOP challenger Mitt Romney lost to incumbent President Barack Obama. Some Republicans had convinced themselves that the multitude of polls showing Obama ahead were “skewed.
Umbilical hernia requires surgical removal

Umbilical hernia requires surgical removal

Umbilical hernia requires surgical removal

ASK THE DOCTORSDear Doctors: I am an adult woman, and I have an umbilical hernia. I want to decrease the amount of belly fat that I have. What kinds of exercises are safe to do when you have an umbilical hernia?
Newlywed questions husband’s love

Newlywed questions husband’s love

Newlywed questions husband’s love

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a 45-yearold man, and I thought I had finally married the love of my life just six months ago. My husband and I share many of the same values, dreams and goals, and I was overjoyed to have found someone I could build a future with.
Abusive men: Can’t live with them

Abusive men: Can’t live with them

Abusive men: Can’t live with them

Of two appalling sex crimes currently in the news, one strikes me as entirely predictable, the other so bizarre as to make one question how it could possibly have happened in a civilized country.
DO JUST ONE THING

DO JUST ONE THING

DO JUST ONE THING

• It may still be warm outside, but here’s a plan-ahead tip for the cold winter months: Invest in an electric snowblower. New electric snowblowers utilize rechargeable batteries, so there’s no gas tank to fill, and there are no greenhouse emissions released when it’s in use.
Shopper seeks help to curb spending

Shopper seeks help to curb spending

Shopper seeks help to curb spending

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m having a hard time controlling my shopping habits. I often find myself buying things on impulse, which leads to regret afterwards. I want to take better care of my money, but breaking the habit of spontaneous spending seems really challenging.