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Retirees Fear Becoming a Burden

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
It’s human nature to want to make things easier for our loved ones – and to have great concern about adding any stress to their lives.
Ruth Moats, Craver Middle School teacher, with her family. Courtesy Photo

Ruth Moats, Craver Middle School teacher, with her family. Courtesy Photo

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Moats is Devoted to Craver and Community

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Ruth Moats is not a new teacher at Craver Middle School, this is actually her second year there. But she has taken on a different role recently. Formerly the Craver English and music teacher, this year she is teaching 7th Grade English Language Arts, 7th Grade Reading, and Yearbook/Journalism.

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Rye High FFA Learning Skills and Winning Awards

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Lacie Laca has been named Rye High School Future Farmers of America’s (FFA) Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) of the month for November; and Katelynn Frick was October’s SAE of the month.
The Kitchen

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The Kitchen

News Staff
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Mini Southern Pecan Pies Ingredients 1 ½ cups pecan halves 1 cup white sugar 3 eggs, beaten ½ cup light corn syrup ½ cup light corn syrup ½ cup dark corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt 18 (3 inch) ready-to-bake pie shells Directions Preheat...
Last Meeting for Outgoing Board of Education Members

Last Meeting for Outgoing Board of Education Members

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Last Meeting for Outgoing Board of Education Members

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
The November 16, District 70 Board of Education (BOE) meeting was unusual in many ways. The last regularly scheduled meeting for all five outgoing board members was led by an emotional and rem iniscing current President, Mark Emery.
The Fifth Annual Maggie Drew Peters Polar Plunge took place Saturday at Lake Beckwith to raise scholarship funds for Rye High School students, and as a memorial to Maggie Peters. Photo by Emily Colton

The Fifth Annual Maggie Drew Peters Polar Plunge took place Saturday at Lake Beckwith to raise scholarship funds for Rye High School students, and as a memorial to Maggie Peters. Photo by Emily Colton

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Chilly Polar Plunge Offers Fun for a Cause

Shirley Pigg
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Saturday, November 20, was mostly cloudy and the thermometer had barely topped 50 degrees when approximately fifty brave and caring people took the plunge into Lake Beckwith.
The McKinley family (L-R) Parker, Kayla, Tyler, and Paislee take some time away from the hustle and bustle of work and home school. Courtesy Photo

The McKinley family (L-R) Parker, Kayla, Tyler, and Paislee take some time away from the hustle and bustle of work and home school. Courtesy Photo

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Two P’s in a Pod will Help You Store Your Stuff

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
“I never in my life thought I would own a storage place, let alone two,” shared Kayla McKinley. “My dad (Jim Klipfel) brought up the idea to me at the end of 2019. I told him that I had two kids, was teaching and coaching and had plenty to do.
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