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GV News columnist poll
During the month of October the Green Valley News conducted a poll of editorial page columnists.

Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:11 PM MST

Talk of the Town: I’ve got the leftover blues — I mean snooze!
If you’re eating your way through Thanksgiving leftovers, here’s some good news for you. A lot of holiday fare you thought was bad for you isn’t so bad, after all.

Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:11 PM MST

Lamb on the Run: Think about visiting Cascabel next weekend
Runway of dreams ... sort of ... Checking the plates on Interstate 19 ... “L TICIA” ... “DSNY 55” (Disney 55?) ... and from the Internet ... “O2 BE ME” (modest fellow, right?) ... “10SNE1” (tennis anyone?) ... “22 NICE” (too, too nice on an ‘87 RX-7 ... “2BORWAT” (to be or what?, a modern day Hamlet?) ... “2M80S” (tomatoes?) ... “2N2R4” “on a math teacher’s car” ... “A1 AN A2” on a musician’s car” ... “BIGTARS” (on a monster pick-up truck) ...

Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:11 PM MST

The O’Reilly Factor: Thanks for the advice, Dad
One of the things I was deeply grateful for this Thanksgiving season is that my father was a frugal guy and made a big deal out of it.

Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:11 PM MST

The Old Scout: Cutting costs in a tough economy
I have bad news. In the midst of the worldwide economic meltdown we are experiencing these days, I have taken a hard look at revenue from this column and find that I am earning but a tiny fraction of the $6.5 million I had projected for 2008, which leaves me no choice but to impose aggressive cost reductions, including a 75 percent reduction in writing time and the elimination of editing.

Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:11 PM MST

Theater Review: Gaslight Theatre warms you for the holidays
An old fashioned Christmas story has come to The Gaslight Theatre in Tucson. It’s 1961 in Smalltown, USA, and playwright Peter Van Slyke, along with musical director Linda Ackermann, have created “A Smalltown Christmas,” a holiday show, enhancing the joy of the season.

Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:11 PM MST

Annie’s Mailbox: Confront husband about text message
Dear Annie: I’m not sure how to handle a situation with my husband. Our cell phones look identical. The other night, as I went to run some errands, I grabbed his by mistake. When a text message came in from his supervisor, I read it because I thought it might be important.

Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:11 PM MST

GV Gardening: Desert broom for the holidays
There is some debate whether we are talking about a native shrub or a prolific weed. However you choose to define it, desert broom (Baccharis sarothroides) seems to be a plant that folks love to hate!

Saturday, November 29, 2008 5:11 PM MST

Previous Columns Headlines

November 3rd, 2009
Corky Simpson: Yes, you can have it all, and all can have itA lot of people have expressed concern lately about my hearing, my snoring, my spine, strengthening my abs, whitening my teeth and generally putting more razzmatazz into my life.
November 1st, 2009
TSO premieres Paulus songsThe world premiere of Stephen Paulus’ “Dylan Thomas Songs” was only one of the highlights of Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s “Strauss, Liszt and Poetry” Classics Concert last Thursday night. Richard Strauss was right up there.
October 31st, 2009
Opera Preview: TSO premieres Paulus songsThe world premiere of Stephen Paulus’ “Dylan Thomas Songs” was only one of the highlights of Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s “Strauss, Liszt and Poetry” Classics Concert last Thursday night. Richard Strauss was right up there.
Talk of the Town: Green Valley/Sahaurita Association of Realtors host a 30th bashThe Green Valley/Sahuarita Association of Realtors celebrated its 30th anniversary in style on Oct. 23 at Desert Diamond Casino. More than 200 association members, guests and association affiliates, many from Santa Cruz County, attended the party that included the installation of new officers and plenty of lively entertainment.
GV Gardeners: Gardeners need not become dormant this monthThe old saying about “frost on the pumpkin” is often heard this time of year. In the Green Valley area, the average first frost occurs in mid-November. However, this does not mean that gardeners should become inactive until spring.
Genealogy Today: European trip shows genealogical customsUsually when I travel, it’s with a family research goal in mind. In August, I took a trip to Europe solely for pleasure but couldn’t help looking for genealogical clues to how Europeans do their family history.
Annie’s Mailbox: Should she settle for what she’s got?Dear Annie: My husband and I recently separated after 20 years of marriage. I love him, but not like a husband.
October 27th, 2009
Green Thumb: Future seminarsThere will be no gardening seminar at East Center on Thursday. The Members’ Activities Committee of the Green Valley Gardeners’ has arranged a field trip “behind the scenes” at the Arizona/Sonora Desert Museum.
Singletary: Education loan debt droppingI can’t stand debt. One of my missions in life is to help keep people out of debt.
October 26th, 2009
Trustor, Trustee: The important differencesQUESTION: When I recently signed my Trust, my attorney had me sign in two different places. Once as the Trustor of the Trust and once as the Trustee. Why was I required to do this?

  
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