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Saying Goodbye to My Fur-Brother: Gizmo “Old Man”

By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Tomorrow, I will be saying goodbye to my “Old Man”. Gizmo was my Fur-Brother for over 15 years or more. He has been with my family for his whole life, but due to moving and new landlord issues. I had to make a heart breaking decision to re-home…
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The Boy Who Has My Heart

By, Lilly Maxwell, Guest Blogger He was my only friend in 5th grade, It’s almost six years later. We are still best friends, He’s been there for me through thick and thin. He’s picked me up when I was down, I love him and I know he loves me too. I’ve always been his, Even…
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My First Kiss

By, Crystal S.Kauffman, Staff Writer Tonight I am in exotic bliss, Since, I experienced my first kiss. As you walked me to my door, My lips begged for more. As I say good night and climb in bed, A full moon is shining overhead. My heart is dancing with delight, This will be a memorable…
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Anniversary of a Dream

By, Crystal S. Kauffman Staff Writer Missing the moments we spent, Wondering where the time went. Time has passed without a glance, Sometimes, I wish I took that chance. On our anniversary of the day we met, I can’t help but wonder if I will ever forget. The love we shared so long ago, I…
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Bonnie Lynn Pasciuto Haim: Missing Since 1993

By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Recently, the Bonnie Lynn Pasciuto Haim missing person’s case took a drastic turn, when a skull was found by a construction crew. According to News4Jax.com, the police were dispatched on Dec 14, 2014, to the backyard of the home Bonnie shared with her husband Michael Haim, when the construction…
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Surprise…It’s Family Day

Today, I got to hang out with my youngest niece and nephew for several hours yesterday. I had a wonderful time with them, as we played and spent quality time together. We were missing a few kids and adults, but we made the most of the time we had together. I couldn’t believe how much…
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A Father’s Love
This is so beautiful and whenever I seen it this morning on a friend’s Facebook post. All I could say was, “Wow!” I don’t know the story behind this family or how the child died. I can’t read the date of birth or date death for Matthew Stanford Robinson. I read that his father wanted…
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Missing You Grandpa Amon
Grandpa’s Sweetheart As a young girl, I met my Grandpa on my dad’s side of the family. For those of you who don’t know Ray C. Amon adopted me and my two brothers, as his legal children when he signed our birth certificates. So, legally he is our father and I reconnected with him about…
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Oh No…My Mommy Has Cancer!
“Shh!” Molly whispered to her little brother Drake, who is four-years-old. “Don’t wake up Mommy! She just got home from the hospital.”Kevin reminded them. Molly stated “Mommy is sick and seems to sleep a lot lately.” “I know but your mother is very sick. Sleep helps her body to heal.” Kevin explained Molly…
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Night Dreams
You been gone for so long, but I always thought you were happy with your choice. So, I walked away to keep from being crushed every day, by the reminder that I will never be with you again. I lost my best friend and my lover, but you thought I was too young and too…
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Finding Discovery Park
One autumn day, after school my twin brother Thomas and I noticed that our family’s dog was not outside on his chain. Nooksack usually barks or howls at us, once we step off the school bus in the afternoon. He will continue barking; until he gets the attention that he is craving from us. I…
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Good Parenting Can Lead Teenagers to Make Positive Choices
As a mother of two teenagers, I have learned that you should never berate or speak down to your children or teenagers. Instead, I encouraged both of my teenagers to strive for anything they wanted to do. My daughter and my son lived with their father and step-mom for various reasons, one being that they…
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Park City Baptist Church
I would like to introduce you to my church Park City Baptist Church. I started going to this church when I was young until I became an adult. I began attending another church near where I live, but it never really felt like home to me. Once in awhile, I would visit and I…
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Random Acts of Kindness….Pass it On!

About Picture This year, while gathering up Christmas presents for your family and friends. Try to grab a gift or two for a neighbor that you know has no family or a family that may be under privileged. These little random acts of kindness will bring joy to those, who may be lonely or feel sad…
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My Son is Moving!!!
My son DJ has been a constant jewel in my life, but he is about to set off on an adventure with his father and step-mother. I am sad but happy that he leaving to a whole new town. He will be far away from me and I will miss him so much, yet I know that his…

