Through An Old Timer's Eyes
BY HOWARD 'MAC' MCDONALD
      Have you ever noticed how your dog gives you the cold shoulder when you return from being away a few days? Sarge is still being stand-offish but I think he'll get over us leaving him alone. If you've ever watched the Indy 500, you've probably heard Jim Nabors sing, "Back Home Again in Indiana." He does a real fine job but I could have put him to shame this week.
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A DAY IN BAGHDAD
By Capt. Cory Angell
      (Captain Cory Angell is public affairs officer with the Pa. National Guard 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, currently deployed in Iraq. Dozens of the soldiers are from northcentral Pennsylvania.) The day begins around a briefing board mounted on a wall.
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Don't Let Government Run Health Care
      To the editor: After listening to President Obama last week, I had to ask myself, "Do I really want the government in charge of my health care?" The answer was an emphatic no!
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Appreciate What You Have: It Could Be Your Salvation
      To the editor: Jim Zoschg's report, "Appreciating What We Have," was a charming diary about a cool summer morning on a beautiful stretch of the First Fork. It was the title of his story that drew my attention. I sometimes wonder if full-time residents of the area recognize the priceless value of their natural resources.
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