Down But Not Out
I don’t get sick too often, so when I do, it’s really hard for me to sit around the house and do nothing. Last Thursday I began feeling congested. By Friday I had a headache, body aches, fever, chills and naus...
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Letters To The Editor
What are democrats? They are good citizens that understand the constitution of the United States, and have respect for all. What are Dumocrats? They are people who riot, destroy property fight with the police, c...
Keep Family Close
I’m grateful for my family. Though my nine brothers and sisters and I lost our parents over the last 15 years, we still remain close. Over Christmas, we held a family gathering that included sons and daughter...
To The Editor
What are democrats? They are good citizens that understand the constitution of the United States, and have respect for all. What are Dumocrats? They are people who riot, destroy property fight with the police, c...
Celebrate Becker A Worthy Adventure
Over the past 20 or so years, Becker has been respected as having one the best business expos in the area. The BHS Fieldhouse has been a perfect venue for the exposition, which in past years drew as many as 10...
To The Editor
The Becker Community Holiday Fund would like to communicate our deepest “Thank You” to everyone! We appreciate the time spent and the financial support provided from all Becker Residents, Volunteers and Local ...
Yakety Yak. Don’t Talk Back
I talk to myself. A lot. Not just in my head but out loud, and not just in the privacy of my home. Although I’ve known I do it for years, I didn’t realize how bad it was until one day a while back a coworker...
Auld Lang Syne Remembering Days Gone By
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne. The countdown to the new year has begun. Most of us know the words to the above song,...
Giving Is Its Own Reward
I don’t know how old I was, or what year it was, or exactly what it was that changed my mind, but somewhere in my teens I realized it was better to give than receive. It’s an old saying that everyone has heard...
A Present From The Past That Helped My Future
Christmas seemed simpler as a child. When mom and dad would ask us kids what we wanted for Christmas, we’d usually said something like, “a bike, or a game or some cool tennis shoes.” Today, when I’m asked wha...
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