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We all have the power to help someone feel better

August 28, 2008

It isn’t just nurses or doctors who have a healing touch. We all have the power to make someone feel better, and I was able to witness that firsthand on Wednesday at Indian Valley Middle School. It was the first day of school and one that was filled with a myriad of emotions for students. Thankfully, the staff members at IVMS — like at all schools throughout the Juniata Valley — were prepared to offer a little TLC of their own to help kick off the 2008-2009 school year. The staff there certainly knows how to put out the welcome mat. My daughter, Angelea, is starting sixth grade at IVMS. As I walked Angelea and her friend, Destiny, to the school’s front doors, the girls were greeted by a very tall, smiling staff member. This teacher, dressed in a polished white polo shirt, seemed to know what he had to do — encourage two young, nervous girls through the doors.

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Give us less smoke, mirrors

August 27, 2008

“D-----!” A Democratic Party leader slams his fist on the table. “Obama’s the right candidate for this party!”

Another party leader, shakes his head and chews on his cigar. “Not enough experience.

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Not all Open Line gets printed

August 23, 2008

What is the one feature of the paper readers either can’t live with or can’t live without?

If you guessed the Open Line, then I would say you are correct.

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Clinton supporters: Quit sulking

August 22, 2008

So what do you do when the country’s perfect presidential candidate narrowly misses the nomination? Do you throw in the towel? No. The time to sulk is over.

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Tackle school like a champion

August 20, 2008

The winner of eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps, of the U.S. swim team, has demonstrated what it takes to be a champion.

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School bell soon will toll

August 16, 2008

I remember those long, lazy days of summer when I spent most afternoons playing outside and most evenings just waiting until it was dark enough to catch a lightning bug or two.

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