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Support schools, buy brick

John McCain, back when he was a presidential candidate in the 2000 election, said he wanted to inspire a generation of American to a cause greater than their own self-interest.

 

Get into the giving spirit

A little more than a week ago, we had a story about some residents in Union, Wallowa and Baker counties who run a unique program to help spread some holiday cheer throughout the world.

 

Coal shipping raises concerns

It’s unfortunate when local environmentalists have to pile into a car in La Grande and drive 97 miles to Boardman, over the sometimes treacherous Blue Mountains, to get to a DEQ hearing on a proposal to ship coal through the Northwest.

 

Helistop improves health care

One of the great joys of the Grande Ronde Valley is that it is a long way from Boise and Portland. It’s also one of the great pains.

 

Turning darkness into light

December is a magical month in Northeast Oregon. As darkness descends and we near the Winter Solstice, Dec. 21, and the shortest day of the year, the region lights up for the holidays.

 

Park shows value of service

About 30 percent of Oregonians donate 50 or more hours to community service each year.

 

Buildings celebrate major milestone

Rule of thumb: One in 20,000 men live to the ripe old age of 100, and one in 2,500 women.
 

Catch bomb bully

Here’s hoping the person or persons responsible for Monday’s wave of bomb threats across Oregon are caught and given all the punishment the law allows. Here’s wishing the punishment included tarring and feathering, then a long term in stir. 
 

Best coach no one’s heard of

Age is just a number. John Gagliardi proved that over and over again. The winningest coach in college football history announced his retirement Monday from Division III St. John’s University in Minnesota. He is 86.

 

Coffey shines at EOU / Duck caller shows grit

Coffey shines at EOU / Duck caller shows grit 
 
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