Fifty years ago on Labor Day weekend, my husband, Stan, and I exchanged marriage vows in front of family and friends. Those vows have been the basis of our marriage and very important to each of us. We exchanged the traditional wedding vows and in many ways had a very traditional wedding, common in those […]
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Our grandson stopped in to see my husband and myself a couple times this week. That may not seem like something to write about but is very unique to us. For all of his life he has lived 2-3 hours away so these brief stops to chat are amazing. Through him we are also learning
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The filing period for local school board, mayor and city council positions ended on August 16. Some of the local races will be contested this year while others have incumbents running unopposed. In the City of Morris, Mayor Sheldon Giese will not be running for re-election. Filing for the position of Mayor are Kim Gullickson,
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This could be a difficult time of year for many parents and maybe even a lot of students. Parents are not just sending their children back to school but for some they are sending them off into a whole new world. A life of either further education or taking on the responsibilities of adulthood. I
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It was not unanimous but the Morris City Council had enough votes to pass a resolution approving a contract with Stevens County for Law Enforcement services. Once the same contract is approved by the Stevens County Commissioners, the City of Morris will officially no longer have a police department. Four of the five council members
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It may be the kaleidoscope music that draws you in or even the twinkling lights that glow both day and night. But most likely it is the thrill of spinning round and round or up and down that makes people fall in love with the carnival. Music, lights and thrills are all part of the
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The fair is over and for most of us, this winds up our yearly fair experience. Some may attend the state fair and get just a little more of their favorite foods, rides and shows. But for most of us we can just relax and wait for next year. However, for the people running those
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It appears that the Hancock Daycare group will have to wait longer for a decision from the Stevens County Commissioners in regard to their application for funding for a daycare center in Hancock. The group applied for a portion of the funds that the county had received from the American Rescue Plan Act and set
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