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DO JUST ONE THING

DO JUST ONE THING

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
Did you know that just because packaging or a container has the three-arrow recyclable symbol on it doesn't necessarily mean it's actually recyclable? Depending on what your trash hauler's recycling program accepts, many items -- particularly different grades of plastic -- are not accepted.
Reader blames self for adopted sister’s estrangement

Reader blames self for adopted sister’s estrangement

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Reader blames self for adopted sister’s estrangement

Thursday, September 29, 2022
DEAR HARRIETTE: I feel awful about the way I treated my adopted sibling when I was younger. I am now an adult, but I was 5 years old when my mother adopted my foster sister. She was 11. I have memories of poking fun at her for being adopted and for looking different than I did.
Lady Reds volleyball sweeps Altus, snaps losing streak

Lady Reds volleyball sweeps Altus, snaps losing streak

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Lady Reds volleyball sweeps Altus, snaps losing streak

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
ALTUS — Clinton volleyball picked up a much-needed win Monday evening and defeated Altus 3-0.“I was glad the girls could feel the success, and that their hard work these last few weeks paid off,” coach Emma Seiter said.“We were disciplined in the small things and were intentional on offense.
In England: Long live the clown

In England: Long live the clown

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In England: Long live the clown

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
As a person whose eight great-grandparents were born in Ireland, my enthusiasm for British royalty is rather limited.
Parents’ arguments demoralize recent college grad

Parents’ arguments demoralize recent college grad

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Parents’ arguments demoralize recent college grad

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
DEAR HARRIETTE: My parents are feuding and have been for quite some time. I usually duck out of the room when they start in on each other, but things have escalated of late. I am living at home this year because I haven't found a job yet after graduating from college during the pandemic.
Vigilance is required to avoid e. Coli infection

Vigilance is required to avoid e. Coli infection

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Vigilance is required to avoid e. Coli infection

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Dear Doctors: It seems like there's a new E. coli outbreak every week. We never worried because we're careful about washing our produce, but our son-in-law got pretty sick with it after eating a fast-food hamburger. How dangerous is E. coli? Where does it come from? Is there any way to avoid it?
I am apparently a bad news expert

I am apparently a bad news expert

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I am apparently a bad news expert

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
It's not always easy living with me. But my husband, Peter, has to.I know it is not easy, because I live with myself every day, and I feel the bits of anxiety and nervousness and occasional emotional overload escape out of me and flood the house that Peter has to live in.
College-age son needs lesson in fiscal responsibility

College-age son needs lesson in fiscal responsibility

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College-age son needs lesson in fiscal responsibility

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
DEAR HARRIETTE: I never taught my son how to manage money. Now he is away at college, and it seems like he is always asking me to add money into his bank account. I see that he is not buying anything extravagant — mainly he buys snacks and things for school — but I cannot afford to be his ATM.
Notice: Not all Latinos are liberal

Notice: Not all Latinos are liberal

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Notice: Not all Latinos are liberal

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
The New York Times put it starkly. A recent poll with Siena College shows Democrats “faring far worse than they have in the past with Hispanic voters.” Only 56% say they’ll back Democratic candidates this fall, with Republicans getting 32%.
CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 50 YEARS AGO

Saturday, September 24, 2022
30 YEARS AGOYard of the Week honors went to Harvey and Marge Fransen for the impressive floral display in Rolling Hills. Mrs. Fransen indicated that her stunning bed of marigolds across the entire back yard were possible because she saved her seed each year to replant.