Zoom Zoom Zoom
Wally Gallian
      Learning to ride a bicycle, attaining a drivers license, falling in love with my wife, becoming a newspaper publisher, the birth of our son. I find joy in sometimes looking back on the rewards of a blessed life. The events listed above are a few of the many highlights of my life up to now.
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Barb's Bookshelf: Twiss & Martin
Barb Moore
      I had the great pleasure a few weeks ago to meet Shirley Proctor Twiss, author of "Cotton in Augusta" who presented a book reading and signing at Franklin Memorial Library. Her discussion was so interesting that I purchased her book, and began reading that very evening.
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Pine Tree Breeze
by DWIGHT WATT
      I rode today in the Pine Tree Breeze in Swainsboro. My Bicycle did fine for the distance, just the rider wore out after doing 70 miles, thats me. The day started with a light sprinkle but ideal temperatures. The route took me across NE Emanuel County and into Jenkins County.
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How lucky can Republicans be?
by BILL SHIPP
      Tuesday's presidential primary results produced another stark indicator of the disaster facing Democrats this fall. At the beginning of this election season, it looked like the 2008 campaign would represent salvation at last for the beleaguered Democratic Party.
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Savvy Senior
Walking: The perfect exercise
      Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on starting a walking program? I was recently diagnosed with prediabetes and need to take better care of myself but I hate to exercise. Any suggestions?
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Salvation through Christ
by REV. DOUGLAS HUTCHINSON
      We tend to go through life doing things that at the time seems to be okay believing that we are not doing anything wrong. The Bible says in Proverbs 14:12, "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; but the end thereof are the ways of death." Even if we live all our life doing the best we can...
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