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Talk of the Town: Let’s all be Santa’s helpers this year!
The season is under way with loads of parties and lots of good will toward men...and women,... and children! Let’s give a big round of applause to the Country Fair White Elephant which gave away $1.3 million Thursday. The area’s biggest resale shop takes donated goods, sells them and donates the proceeds to worthy organizations. That’s the best kind of Santa Claus in my opinion!

Saturday, December 20, 2008 8:47 PM MST

The O’Reilly Factor: Why Christmas matters
In 1870, President Grant signed a law making Christmas Day a federal holiday, a national day of celebration. Congress overwhelmingly voted to make that happen and Grant understood that this was not a trivial gesture.

Saturday, December 20, 2008 8:47 PM MST

Compassionate Conservatism: The death of compasionate conservatism
For most liberals, the advent of Barack Obama is enough to make their holiday joy complete, even as he seems to embrace a number of Bush-era approaches on the economy and national defense.

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Hildreth on Health: Significance of physical, mental activity and degenerative diseases
All cellular metabolism depends upon physical movement and gravity to maintain proper organ function.

Saturday, December 20, 2008 8:47 PM MST

Annie’s Mailbox: Watch for warning signs of depression
Dear Annie: Today I mourn the loss of a dear friend.

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Lamb on the Run: Share a little happiness and joy, but more is better
Less than a week to Christmas and the assignment sheet said “write a Christmas story that will surpass all the previous ones.

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GV Gardening: Christmas cactus adds to holiday memories
Although a jungle native, not a desert plant, the winter-flowering houseplant commonly called Christmas cactus remains popular here.

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Previous Columns Headlines

November 17th, 2009
Green Thumb: With planning, enjoy citrus from your yardGreen Valley is not necessarily the easiest place to grow citrus. Knowing a few facts about our area and about citrus trees, however, can yield a tasty reward.
November 16th, 2009
Today in the Kitchen: The 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau is comingThe third Thursday of November marks the release of the first wines of the vintage year in France - Beaujolais Nouveau. The event has become a national obsession in France, with trucks ready at midnight to deliver to establishments in Paris and to shippers around the world.
Gardening: Cactus can provide that winter colorLast week, the topic was winter color from leafy plants and succulents. Cactus also can add a spark of brightness to the cool season, either by their flowers, skin, or spicy colored thorns.
Singletary: First-time homeowner credits became law Nov. 6It’s official, we have a new tax break for people who don’t need it, with money our government doesn’t have.
November 9th, 2009
Today in the Kitchn: Fall is a time for pears, pomegranates and persimmonsIt’s a little confusing in the market right now — we are seeing both summer and fall vegetables and fruit. The melons and basil sing of summer, but things like pears and pomegranates are definitely autumnal.
Genealogy: Sometimes a DNA test can pay offIn August, I shared about my venture into the world of DNA testing as an assist in genealogical problem-solving. I’m excited to report the findings have more than fulfilled my expectations.
Hidreth: The Unity of the Inner Man: digestion and assimilationThis whole series has been based upon the importance of the glandular mechanism of the body and the autonomic nervous system of the body. I hope to show that without a balanced glandular and internal nervous system we will die within hours, days, weeks, or maybe even a few short years.

  
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