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Turkey traipse
As a resident for whom Walnut Park on Carnegie Lane in Brentwood serves as an extended front yard, Marlene Ewell is accustomed to seeing kids on bikes, people walking their dogs, parents and tots ...
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Brentwood schools advance in Odyssey
Five Brentwood schools will move on to the Odyssey of the Mind state competition, held at Heritage High School on Saturday, March 27. Odyssey of the Mind is an international scholastic competition...
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Goin’ for the gold
Dud sat perched on the little board at the top of the run, sliding his super-long, super-wide skis slowly back and forth on the snow. He looked down at the people waiting at the bottom. The bottom...
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The sad-to-glad tale of a flagpole
Once upon a time there was a tall shiny flagpole that stood over the Old River Elementary School in the Knightsen Elementary School District. He was a happy flagpole. Each morning Mr. Witte, the p...
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Advice for the lobelorn
One of the problems Marvin Pincus discovered about running the Fly Tying Love Center here in the valley is that there appeared to be more fly tying than love counseling going on. This particular m...
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Special students showcased
Liberty Union High School District’s special-education students showed spirit and enthusiasm at their recent Winter Showcase held at the Community Education Center. Students from the Gateway Progr...
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Set loose in lingoland
“I can’t stand winter,” said Herb Collins, who had dropped in at the Mule Barn’s philosophy counter for a quick cup. “There’s nothing to do.” “Get out and enjoy it,” suggested Doc. “Go skiing. Go ...
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Spotlight on careers and colleges
Liberty and Heritage high schools were maelstroms of activity as recent open houses, career nights and department showcases drew crowds of students and parents to the two campuses. Parents met wit...
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City of Brentwood update
For the week ending Feb. 12 ADMINISTRATION Civic Center Update Due to the delays caused by the rain, the geopier installation is still ongoing. In an effort to make up time, crews will be work...
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Contraption conundrum
There was Steve, our resident cowboy, sitting at the round table in the Mule Barn truck stop, doodling on paper. Other members of the world dilemma think tank gravitated to Steve’s table. Steve ap...
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