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By Lowman S. Henry
      (Lowman S. Henry is chairman and CEO of The Lincoln Institute of Public Opinion Research, a politically conservative “think tank” that attempts to influence policymakers. He also hosts a radio program.)
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Through An Old Timer’s Eye s
BY HOWARD ‘MAC’ MCDONALD
      Spring is nearing. I saw two robins in my yard and noticed some flowers poking their heads up through. I still haven’t gotten spring fever yet but I am looking with anticipation to the day that it hits me. Our creeks are high and I hope that level stays high enough for the Canoe and Kayak Classic.
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Teachers Block Reform
      To the editor: Tactics and rhetoric that teachers unions employ to block any meaningful reform is remarkable. Their motivation is simple: maintain the status quo and earn more money.
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Gas Boom Concerns Me
      To the editor: (Editor’s Note: The author asked that we withhold his full name because he’s concerned this his viewpoints will negatively affect his relatives here).
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