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2-19 Obituaries

by | Feb 18, 2016 | Obituaries

Sylvia “Jeanne” Hartzog Mrs. Sylvia “Jeanne” Hartzog of Auburn, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at her home in Auburn. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Grace United Methodist Church in Auburn, Reverend Libba Stinson officiated and...

Genetically modified mosquitoes

by | Feb 18, 2016 | Column

The so-called yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti, is capable of transmitting yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya, West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis, and Zika. Of late, public health officials are particularly concerned about Zika, because if it contracted...

Face everything and rise (FEAR)

by | Feb 18, 2016 | Column

There aren’t many things in this world I fear but the short list does include old ladies with pig tails, clowns, and kids. There’s just something about old ladies with pig tails. I don’t know what it is, and if they’re in their pajamas, forget about it. My grandmother...