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

[email protected]

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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