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Do guns make us safer?

Like many Americans, I am working hard to come to grips with the recent violence in Las Vegas.…

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Let’s get rid of DST

Daylight Saving Time will impose itself upon us again Sunday, so don’t forget to roll back your eyes…

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Special times for veterans

In spite of my efforts to become a Wallowa Gal, my Southern roots make occasional appearances. A fundraiser…

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Lifestyle choices key to preventing breast cancer

Breast cancer is the angst of every woman, and deservedly so. It is the second most common cancer…

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Take a shot at shots

We often forget the importance of vaccines in preventing disease because they do just that –– prevent disease.…

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Autos were king 50 years ago

It’s difficult to imagine today, but 50 years ago, new car advertising filled the pages of the Chieftain.…

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Keys to healthy classroom celebrations

Is it possible to have a healthy classroom party for your child and still make it fun? In…

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Golf course needs revisions

My apologies in advance to any readers who have no interest in golf. For those of you who…

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The joy of discovering ‘the system’

It was disappointing to hear last week that Lostine had opted out of the proposed library district boundary.…

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District an investment in county’s future

Libraries provide a foundation for all communities, but especially for small rural communities like Wallowa County. While many…

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