Monthly Archives: May 2004

On Memorial Day we remember those who died in battle – but it is also a good time to assess the status of the freedoms for which they fought. Religious freedom in particular, has taken its blows in recent years, … Continue reading →

It was a simple question, but it remains with me to this day. The Alaskan visitor to our study group had mentioned long winter nights without television. An incredulous suburbanite stared open mouthed at her, “No TV? What do you … Continue reading →

Phew! The graduation section is done. With new stories and pictures added up deadline – and after – the graduation section on all of Union County’s students has fattened yourpaper. Preparing it was a monstrous job for everyone involved. The … Continue reading →

Is there anything more irritating than a successful dieter? You know the kind of person I mean … the dude who for years plowed into food with a shovel in one hand and a bulldozer in the other. Out of … Continue reading →

Welcome to May, the glorious month of graduation, recitals, academic award programs, athletic competitions and Mother’s Day. Again this year, the El Dorado News-Times has collected and selected elementary students’ thoughts about their mothers. The first were published April 29; … Continue reading →