The recent November 13 tragic terrorist attacks in Paris, France highlight both the difficulty in defending against a well-organized enemy intent on killing and maiming, as well as the need for stren…
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Speak Out December 5
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Speak Out November 28
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HOLT: Holtville at City Hall
Thanks to the staff of the City of Milton, this year a portion of our Holtville Christmas village is set up at City Hall. For the past 15 years or so, the Holt family has a tradition of setting up th…
Butterball hotline operator shares odd, poignant turkey tales
When you answer a Thanksgiving Day turkey hotline, you’ve pretty much heard it all — and Marge Klindera has the stories to prove it.
She recently recounted a call from a mother who discovered that …
How to be prepared for Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping
For many people, holiday shopping begins on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday, which falls after the Thanksgiving weekend is a great way to order gifts online. Many retailers wi…
UWSR volunteering fuels community impact
Hello Santa Rosa. The programs and good works provided by United Way of Santa Rosa (UWSR) are managed and produced by a staff of three full and one part-time employees; but the secret ingredient of g…
Speak Out November 21
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HOLT: Prepping for giving thanks
The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday brings about memories of holidays past, traditions and being in the company of family you don’t see often. It also brings a smile to my face when considering what th…
Joe Don and Chaucer
Reminiscing is always a joy for me, especially with someone who knows about my hometown and understanding silly references no one in Milton would understand, unless they know about Hueytown, Alabama.…