Deer nibble the Christmas pine and porch lights glow
A columnist laments deer eating the north side of a pine used for a Christmas display while joking about leavings and venison as a menu option. The piece shifts to a caller about a bottle bill and retailer costs, then honors Alice Witosky, a long-time journalist who died aged 99, noting her accuracy and impact.
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Supreme Court lets Jacksonville graduation messages stand
The Supreme Court did not review a lower ruling upholding Duval County Florida high schools policy allowing senior class to appoint chaplains to give inspirational messages at graduation. Opponents say the messages amount to school prayer.
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Graduation talks in Iowa schools largely secular
A local high school principal and area superintendents say graduation speeches have largely not included religious content. At Linn-Mar and College Community districts officials note policy changes allowing student chosen messages and class chaplains with no official review.
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100 year old architect still works after a century
Washington AP reports 100 year old Harold Fisher receives Americas Oldest Worker award. He says work he loves keeps him alive, continues designing religious buildings at his own firm in Harper Woods Michigan, six to eight hours daily mental exercise, weights and half mile walks. He began as an apprentice at 15 earning $2 a day.
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Harkin asks Iowans to contact his office by phone or e mail
Senator Tom Harkin urges Iowans to reach his office by phone or email due to the anthrax screening process. He notes mail sent around Oct 15 may not have been delivered yet and lists multiple office numbers and his web address for contact.
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