Monthly Archives: October 2015

Fair memories

Posted on October 23, 2015 by vsimmons54

In my younger days I loved the fair. Not just the food but the rides and the exhibits. Before our kids became teenagers we would make it a family event to go to the fair every year. Once they became … Continue reading →

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Tragedy exploited

Posted on October 14, 2015 by vsimmons54

Over a week after it happened, President Obama visited Roseburg, Oregon where students were asked if they were Christians and if they answered in the affirmative Chris H. Mercer shot them in the head. Soon after it happened the president … Continue reading →

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Power of the press

Posted on October 9, 2015 by vsimmons54

Next year I will celebrate my 40th year in the newspaper industry, at least as a career. I was on the high school newspaper and helped out on the university newspaper when my schedule allowed but my first paying newspaper … Continue reading →

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