In the early months of 1970, I was struggling to become a U. S. Marine at Parris Island, S.C. The war in Vietnam would drag on for five more years and I had enlisted rather than wait for the draft.

Coach's downfall likely the most important lesson he ever teaches
By MONROE ROARK
mroark@thecitizennews.com

George O'Leary influenced more young people in the past week than in his entire coaching career of 20-plus years.

Christmas Past: Remembering the day my dad saved Santa Claus
By Rick Ryckeley
Fayette County Fire & Emergency Services

"Dad, what do you want for Christmas?" is the question kids across this country are asking. Thirty-eight years ago, I asked my Dad that same question.

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