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Water plant work coming The city of Fairmont’s water plant clearly has seen better days. It was built in the 1920s and has fundamental problems, such as old wiring, and outmoded and outdated equipment. New drinking water standards and complaints about odor and taste likewise beg questions about upgrading the facility. But where, when and for how much? A planning team is examining these questions and more, such as the city’s future water needs. We appreciate the careful study. We hope citizens are aware of the pending construction. Why not keep working? We learned this week that many Americans are continuing to work right on past their retirement age. And it isn’t necessarily for financial reasons. While many of us may dream of idle days on tropical beaches, the truth is that that can become a dull existence. People who retire after having honed their skills over an entire career can find themselves bored, depressed and unwanted.
» Full StoryLocal voters will do right thing on Tuesday
The third time’s the charm. We expect that to be the case Tuesday when voters go to the polls to decide the fate of an $8.8 million bond referendum proposed by Fairmont Area Schools.
» Full StoryOne wonders how long praise for Bush will last
Conservatives often are accused of being determined to “rape” the environment. Never mind the fact that some of the most important contributors to environmental protection have been conservative presidents.
» Full StoryYoung pitcher ‘too good,’ so he’s not allowed to play
Youngsters in New Haven, Conn., are getting the wrong messages from their city’s Youth Baseball League. They are being taught that excelling is a bad thing.
» Full StoryWhile GOP takes break, protesters cluck onward
While John McCain and his fellow Republicans put their national convention into slow motion on Monday out of respect for the people dealing with Hurricane Gustav, protesters in St.
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The Sentinel recently offered a look at what it takes to be a school board member.


