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Community fetes Korean War Vet Jack P. Tolbert
Updated 10/27/2009 at 11:45 a.m. 0 comments
One of the most touching moments in a more than four-hour tribute to the valor and heroism of Korean War Veteran Jack P. Tolbert came midway through the ceremony held Saturday, Oct. 24, as two adorable Korean-American children, Gina Kim, ...
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Poverty has some real advantages
Published 10/20/2009 at 9:13 a.m. 0 comments
Most people would say there is nothing good about being poor. In my experience, there are a few perks that are beneficial, although they are not always that obvious.
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Lower your electric bill and save Kilarc
Published 10/20/2009 at 8:53 a.m. 0 comments
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is in town, but it's not just about fish, fishing or a picnic spot at tiny Kilarc Reservoir above Whitmore.
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Come, enjoy our great outdoors
Published 10/20/2009 at 8:48 a.m. 0 comments
What doesn't our beautiful northern California have to offer if you enjoy spending time outside your home other than in the heat of summer?
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Letter to the Editor: October 21, 2009
Published 10/20/2009 at 8:35 a.m. 1 comment
Dear Editor:On 10-7-09, I received my copy of the Anderson Valley Post.When I read the article on the Sierra Cascade Logging moving to Redding - I am very unhappy about this move. Redding has several money making events throughout the ...
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Salmon festival is a learning experience
Updated 10/20/2009 at 5:05 p.m. 0 comments
For 19 years now, Coleman National Fish Hatchery personnel have invited members of the public out to see what a working hatchery does during the production season.
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Memories of my life up in the sky
Published 10/13/2009 at 9:56 a.m. 0 comments
The recent Redding Air Show 2009 at Redding Municipal Airport brought back lots of memories for me. Watching those Blue Angels reminded me of my cousin, a "Cracker Jack" pilot who did his share of heroics in Vietnam. I think ...
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Kudoes to city's Recreation Dept.
Published 10/13/2009 at 9:55 a.m. 0 comments
My hat is off to Ken Hartman, director, and others at the City of Anderson's Parks and Recreation Department.What a terrific job they do each summer keeping a full slate of programs going for the community's youths, some of whom ...
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Beating poverty requires planning
Published 10/13/2009 at 9:53 a.m. 0 comments
Being poor is a condition no one wants, but it's common because people have little or no control over events.Proverbs says, "God must love the poor because he made so many of them."
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Letters to the Editor: October 14, 2009
Published 10/13/2009 at 9:48 a.m. 0 comments
[<B>Editor's note:</B> AB 962 (De Leon) was signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday, Oct. 12. Here is the bill author's rebuttal to a recent column by Winnie Maker urging defeat of that same bill.]
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Health care needs common sense
Published 10/6/2009 at 8:22 a.m. 0 comments
I can't remember how many trips I've made to a hospital emergency room during my life, but I will tell you this, my recent experiences sure don't compare to the old days when I was guaranteed of seeing a doctor ...
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Fall weather sure to prompt repair chores, clean-up
Published 10/6/2009 at 8:21 a.m. 0 comments
Fall is here. That glorious time of harvest and celebration when the pungent aromas of freshly-squeezed apple cider and burning leaves mix unexpectedly in the air. Boxes of ripening fruit sit on countertops awaiting canning jars or pie shells as ...
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Economics of health insurance
Published 10/6/2009 at 8:19 a.m. 0 comments
The status of health care reform, since Congress went on recess, has captured every columnists, pundits, and even economist's rants and raves. Now that Congress has reconvened, the speculation of what will and will not be in the bill is ...
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Ammo controls violate our rights
Published 10/6/2009 at 8:18 a.m. 1 comment
The Anti-gun nuts are at it again both nationally and locally.By hook or by crook, they are determined to restrict or to do away with gun ownership as guaranteed in the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.
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We've gotta give government credit
Published 9/29/2009 at 8:34 a.m. 0 comments
Credit.It seems like such a boon to some people, so they live beyond their means.Instead of saving and getting ahead, they find themselves "behind the 8-ball" - in trouble financially. Unhappily, the situation is not confined to just misguided individuals. ...
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Oct 20th 2009
Return of the Salmon Festival
Bikers deliver toys to Salvation Army
AUHS Centennial Reunion
South County Showdown 2009












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