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Observations from the archives, 2003: About 700 students graduated from ATC

1913, 100 years ago: Col. E.D. Luce, president of the proposed electric railroad company, was in Alexandria and explained the proposition to a large number of men.

By Rachel Barduson, Columnist , May 22, 2013

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I'm Just Sayin' - More things that make me scratch my head in wonderment

Since my last column, I have come across many more things that make we want to say “What?!” that I will continue on and share more of them with you. You can’t make this stuff up!

By DuWayne Paul, Echo Press columnist , May 22, 2013

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Column - Mr. President, don't let bloodhounds salivate

This is my open letter to President Barack Obama: Dear Mr. President, Why are you playing right into the hands of your enemies?

By Dennis Dalman , May 17, 2013

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Observations from the archives, 1988: More than 400 trees planted

1963, 50 years ago: Douglas County 4-H Talent Contest winners were named at the Central Junior High School in Alexandria.

By Rachel Barduson, Columnist , May 15, 2013

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Column - U.S. history is riddled with school shootings

Ever since the slaughter of innocents at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I cringe every time there is a breaking news bulletin on TV, fearing it might be news of another school shooting.

By Dennis Dalman , May 10, 2013

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It's Our Turn: Are you ready for ice fishing ... in May?

That wonderful time is here. The time when we anglers don our hats and sunglasses, stockpile bait and fishing tackle, break out the rods and reels, and get the boat all ready for…ice fishing? Wait. Did I miss something here?

By Jessica Sly , May 10, 2013

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I'm Just Sayin' - Things that make me want to say - What?

When the president, senators, and House of representatives take their oath of office, they swear to support, defend, and uphold the U.S. Constitution. What? - Based on that, we could impeach most of them.

By DuWayne Paul, Echo Press columnist , May 08, 2013

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Column - the great George Jones sang what he lived

George Jones, the greatest country singer of all time, was a cat with nine lives; at least.

By Dennis Dalman , May 03, 2013

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Observations from the archives, 1988: Subway opens in Alexandria

1963, 50 years ago: Jim Bormann, director of news and public affairs for Radio Station WCCO, addressed a joint luncheon of the Alexandria Kiwanis Club and the Alexandria Resort Association.

By Rachel Barduson, Columnist , May 01, 2013

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Column - Boston wins; terrorists lose - again

What does Chechnya have to do with runners and spectators in the Boston Marathon? For that matter, what does Chechnya have to do with the United States or anything else other than Russia? The Boston bombings typify, once again, the insanely twisted thinking of terrorists.

By Dennis Dalman , April 26, 2013

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I'm Just Sayin' - What's to become of the medical profession?

West Virginia Senator Jay Rockefeller (Democrat) recently was quoted by the Washington Examiner saying Obamacare is “so complicated and if it isn’t done right the first time, it will just simply get worse.” Montana Senator Max Baucus (Democrat) has been quoted as saying Obamacare is heading “toward a train wreck.”

By DuWayne Paul, Echo Press columnist , April 24, 2013

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Column - Franson isn't Santa; she's Chicken Little

Why is it that legislators like Rep. Mary Franson never squawk about the massive wage raises of white-collar workers, CEOs and Wall Street gamblers/thieves and how those massive wages help create a lopsided, unhealthy economic system?

By Dennis Dalman , April 19, 2013

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It's Our Turn: Looooong winter plants fruitful frustration for gardeners like me

If you think it’s been a loooooong winter, try being a gardener. With snowflakes falling well into April, it’s hard to believe spring will ever arrive and this latest blast of snow on Thursday is just insulting. Actually, it’s painful.

By Amy Chaffins , April 19, 2013

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Observations from the archives: 1913, All mail at depot destroyed by fire

1963, 50 years ago: A 13-year-old eighth grader from Evansville walked off with the Douglas County Spelling Championship.

By Rachel Barduson, Columnist , April 17, 2013

Column - Two thumbs up for Roger Ebert

News of Ebert’s death last Thursday left me sad but launched a wave of good memories. For so many years, one of my weekly-ritual popcorn pleasures was to watch Siskel and Ebert at the Movies with hosts Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. Many times, I actually made a big bowl of popcorn to enjoy while watching that show.

By Dennis Dalman , April 12, 2013

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