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We have been informed, (says the Kentucky Gazette) that the Canadians who from a love of Liberty had joined our army at Sandwich [in Upper Canada], were as basely betrayed by [William] Hull, as was his army. Our informant saw nine of them swing on one gallows. Some naturalized citizens had been sent to Quebec for trial.
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Home welcomes new residents
We honored our residents who are veterans on Veterans Day, including Alberta Bowes, Bill Bowes, Janet Gorman, Art Laidlaw, Wally Pickhardt, Ralph Veenema and Grace Welsh. It is wonderful to have so many residents who served our country.
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It's time to work together ...
As the recent election drew near, we found ourselves restricting more and more of our Facebook friends from posting on our wall because we were simply tired of all the negative comments from both sides.
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Hauling history home
Anne and I have a trip ahead of us. We'll be trundling south in our bought-used-but-still-great Mercury Mountaineer SUV.
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Election Day thoughts
I have voted, and despite my strong feelings about who the winner should be, I intend to focus on other things the rest of the day. Let the talking heads spin themselves into rhetorical dizziness until the wee hours of the morning. The sun is shinning. There are some late fall chores to turn to. I look forward to an outside day preoccupied with sunny thoughts.
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Cure for kidney stones
Otsego war casualtie s Among the martyrs who gloriously fell on the heights of Queenston, it is with unfeigned regret that we learn were Captains Clark of Worcester, and Saunders of Unadilla, in this county. In their death their country has sustained the loss of two brave officers and worthy citizens. Hancatum est pro patria morr.
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Local voices from around the globe: One visit shows centuries of differences
We got off the river, pulling the kayaks onto an open patch of ground at the base of a narrow footpath that scaled the side of the mountain. Walking up the trail, it was apparent that the path received very little human traffic, maybe just a few bare feet a day. It led to the top of a shoulder of the mountain, making visible a thin trace of smoke that made its way slowly out of the untamed foliage. Like an apparition, a dark, naked child stood in the pathway staring at us as we made our way up, stunned, then ran back to where it was he’d come from.
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Voices from Around the Globe: The road to Rajasthan
Namasté! Kaise hai'? Life in India is ... life in India. How can I otherwise explain something so wildly different from my previous culture in a single sentence? How can I describe a country that has never, can never and will never know uniformity?
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This and that and the other...
We are pleased to note that on Friday, Nov. 16, from 4:30 until 7 p.m., there will be a Brooks barbecue chicken dinner at Christ Episcopal Church to benefit the church's Global Mission Outreach.
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DVD is an enjoyable tribute to Johnny Carson
Anyone who came of age in the 1960s, 70s or 80s will remember Johnny Carson. To say he was the king of late-night television would be, if anything, an understatement. For 30 years he wove a fabric into the American experience that will never be repeated.
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T for Thailand and P for Ptolemy
Walking on the street with my friends, I experienced one of the most violent sneezes ever. It was tremendous; I am certain that a Richter scale could have recorded it. After I recovered, both from the sneeze and the fit of laughter that followed it, I was baffled to find that no one else had noticed at all.
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Walking, across the pond
One of the best reasons to travel is to get out of one's cultural skin for a while. It is also a great way to pick up some pretty useful ideas.
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New Obama book is worth reading
David Maraniss is one of the more talented non-fiction writers in this country. His biographies of Bill Clinton and Al Gore have been widely acclaimed. His biography of pro football's legendary coach Vince Lombardi, "When Pride Still Mattered," is one of the best sports books I have ever read. When Maraniss takes on a project, he puts his heart and soul into it and leaves no stone unturned.
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Local voice from around the globe: What an adventure home on the train
Konnichiwa!
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Local Voices From Around the Globe: France has more to offer than just Paris
Let's play a little game. Here we go. I say "France." You say what? "Paris"? "The Eiffel Tower"? I find it so funny to hear what other people think of automatically when they hear the word "France." It was interesting to see how many people back home used the words "France" and "Paris" interchangeably.
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Local Voice From Around the Globe: Transition into new culture is getting better
Sziasztok Magyarországról! (Hello from Hungary!) Last month I talked about my transition into Hungarian life and other aspects of being an exchange student. This month I am pleased to report that I feel much more at ease in my host country than before.
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Human nature ... consistently inconsistent
We were pleased to hear the recent "Fall for Cooperstown" event was well-received by those who took part in the various activities.
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Local voice from around the globe: The heart of Brazil is at the dinner table
People tend to create stereotypes about countries. For Brazil, the stereotypes revolve around its gorgeous beaches, wondrous cities, soccer, nightlife and music.
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Officer promoted
