Editorial: Aging Pollyanna people
Column By Melissa Martin Pollyanna oldsters, please stop telling everyone how aging is akin to a scrumptious cupcake with icing and sprinkles. What a crock of nonsense. Discontinue the discussion …
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Editorial: World Listening Day
Column By Melissa Martin Shhh . . . do you hear that? Close your mouth and eyes. Open your ears and pay attention. It’s the sound of World Listening Day; …
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Editorial: Who do we see in the mirror on our walls?
Column By Melissa Martin Water was probably the substance for the first mirrors; reflecting images back to humans. The earliest mirrors were from polished stone and black volcanic glass obsidian. …
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Editorial: ERA ratification signifies a vote for family
Column By Sue Marceau Speak up for women in the crusade for amends to people whom society has exploited and neglected. If anyone or any group deserves compensation for evils …
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Editorial: Grieving the sudden death of a parent
Column By Melissa Martin When unexpected death enters our world, we are caught off-guard and unprepared for the intense loss and agonizing pain. We did not get to say good-bye …
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Editorial: Respect the oceans 365 days a year
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Column By Melissa Martin My favorite vacation spot is any place with an ocean and a beach — God’s natural playground created for fun in …
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Editorial: Cellular phone abuser-users
Column By Melissa Martin “Smartphone Zombies, Look Up!” is the title of a recent newspaper article in the Straits Times in Singapore. In a nutshell, Smartphone zombies are people that …
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Editorial: Parents, please talk about suicide prevention
Column By Melissa Martin Suicide is the second leading cause of death between children ages 10 to18 in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. A …
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Letter to the Editor: Woodbury Fire team thanks public
As we leave the Woodbury Fire, the members of the Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team 2 would like to extend our sincere thanks to the people who provided …
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Editorial: Save and support local newspapers
Column By Melissa Martin “For the times they are a-changin’” sang Bob Dylan. And the digital age has changed the way information is eaten, swallowed, and digested. We can’t stop …
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