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The SWHS football legacy: It took more than one man
I remember the first time I met Dale Anderson. It was the summer of 1993 and he had just been hired as the head football coach of brand new Southwestern High School.
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Honor Guard carries on a proud tradition
In 1924, the first charter was obtained for American Legion Post 38 in Somerset and a second charter was obtained in 1983. In the early stages of the second charter, the American Legion worked in unison with the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) to provide military honors at the funerals of deceased veterans. The American Legion eventually formed what is now the Honor Guard, and continues the tradition with participation from both men and women who have served honorably in all branches of the Armed Forces.
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Gardening Goodness
This year my Sister-in-law furnished me with some bean seed that she had saved. It was for a “greasy bean” I am using quotation marks because there seems to be some disagreement as to what exactly a greasy bean is. However, I have to say that I am delighted with the bean. I believe the seed was over a year old and I achieved about a 50% germination rate for the beans that have grown well on 6' poles.
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On the Matter of Israel
In the news of late is the prospect of the Palestinian people taking their cause for establishing a Palestinian state alongside that of Israel to the United Nations where they will apply for recognition as a sovereign state.
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You can’t legislate against stupidity
I notice that the Kentucky General Assembly is taking another run at making the purchase of pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in over the counter cold medicines and methamphetamine, a drug that requires a prescription. It is possible that the drug could require a prescription but it has been sold over the counter for years and it is a recent phenomenon that it has been used for the manufacture of methamphetamine.
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What does it maen?
/11. An instantly recognizable reference. One of those references to an event that all United States citizens of a certain age will always recognize. We will always ask, “what were you doing when you heard” and the question will be answered without a second's delay. It was an event that seared itself into our national psyche along with other societal tremors. 9/11 ushered in a new age for the United States and the decade since has brought systemic changes to our society, some for the better, some for the worse. 9/11 revealed in us a willingness to help others at great risk to our own lives and uncovered a fear that we may not be as safe as we thought we were. 9/11 has been used as both reason and excuse for a lot of things, many not very reasonable.
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The day of indelible memories
On a normal day, in my average, everyday, normal life, I would be hard pressed to tell you what I had for dinner the previous day. No, I’m not suffering from dementia or Alzheimer disease. The mind of the average person does not register routine activities as important enough to be a lasting memory. Not so on September 11, 2001. I would venture to say that the majority of the people in America have some indelible memories of what they were doing that day.
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‘Seared into Our Consciousness’
Sept. 11, 2001 will always be seared into our nation’s consciousness. The 10-year anniversary of the most brazen attack ever to occur on American soil in history is only days away, and thus our memories of that day — whether we saw the events terrifyingly close-up or through a television — are resurfacing as we honor the nearly 3,000 who died, mourn the loss of a nation’s collective world-view that would forever be altered after that day, and retell our own experiences of the day.
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Out With the Old... Unfortunately
Well, it’s that time of year again! School is once more in session for the young and the old is gathering to remember days gone by.
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Sept. 11, 2001 is seared into our nation’s consciousness
Sept. 11, 2001 will always be seared into our nation’s consciousness. The 10-year anniversary of the most brazen attack ever to occur on American soil in history is only days away, and thus our memories of that day — whether we saw the events terrifyingly close-up or through a television — are resurfacing as we honor the nearly 3,000 who died, mourn the loss of a nation’s collective world-view that would forever be altered after that day, and retell our own experiences of the day.
I was in high school when the attacks happened. We watched hours upon hours of news coverage and watched as analysts debated what had occurred, politicians reacted to the attack, and citizens feared what was to happen next. We watched as the towers crumbled, as the death toll was confirmed. As the millions who donated blood in preparation for rescue efforts were told to stop because there would be no one to rescue from the remains of the World Trade Center.
But 9/11 is only one event in a series of national tragedies that have shaped me. It is the most significant, but it’s not the only determining factor in my path to adulthood.
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