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Here to 'Help'

Politicians promise they'll "help" us. President Donald Trump says he'll "create the jobs and future you deserve." President Joe Biden liked to say, "Help is on the way." I prefer President Ronald Reagan's: "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the ...

Mike Pence's Important New Book About the USA

Former Vice President Mike Pence is now promoting his new book, "What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the American Conscience." Distinct from most stuff appearing now for the nation's 250th birthday, Pence's book is targeted not at the nation as whole, but at the Republican Party in ...

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Thankful for donation To to the editor: Martin County People First would like to thank you, the Knights of Columbus, for the generous donation from April's Silent/Live Auction. This donation helps people with disabilities in Martin County lead fulfilling and active lives. It is much appreciated. With regards, Pat Kietzer Martin County People First Ally

Loneliness: People Do Need People

Ashley, North Dakota, is a small farming town where the local diet leans hard on sausage, deep-fried chicken and strudel. It has something of a medical center, but the nearest trauma hospital able to handle the most serious injuries is almost four hours away in Fargo. Yet the elders in ...

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Grateful for Fairmont KC To the editor: The Fairmont Knights of Columbus sponsored a fundraiser breakfast last Sunday with the proceeds of the event going to benefit the Martin County Historical Society.  I would like to compliment that organization on the effort they put forth, the pleasant, friendly, and professional manner of all involved from those collecting payment for the breakfast to the cooks, servers, and the individuals cleaning tables.  It was a very pleasant and enjoyable time with a very good breakfast and the opportunity to visit with the many that attended.  The ...

The coming revival of America

I detest him and everything he does or says. Ditto his despicable aides and Cabinet members, his unprincipled sycophants and suck-ups. But it's possible that someday we'll look back on this horrendous era and say we needed Trump. We needed to see how horrible it could get before America was ...