Opinion

Political Ponderings – Health Care Costs

As noted in a recent article in the New York Times, the average unsubsidized health insurance premiums for a family of four in the U.S. is currently a staggering $27,000.

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Centralia FFA helps celebrate Valentine’s Day with strawberries

Things have been sweet at Centralia High School.And strawberry-flavored, with hints of chocolate and vanilla.Once again the Centralia FFA Chapter was holding its annual chocolate-covered strawberry fundraiser.Centralia High School FFA advisor Scott Stone discussed the 10-plus year old event.First he addressed the benefits to the students, what they learn.“They learn about food preservation, And my…

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Friends’ Self-care fair a healthy hit

At least 30 people visited with nearly a dozen vendors and service providers the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Centralia Community Golf Course’ Club House.They were there for the Centralia Friends of the Library’s inaugural “Self-Care Fair,”One attendee was Sijie Yao who was there, among other things, coloring a handmade Valentine’s Day card…

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Sports

Lady Panthers pummel Dixon

Courtesy Richard Dickerson, Fireside Guard basketball correspondent The #2 ranked Centralia Lady Panthers headed south to Linn for the Class 3 Sectional round to face the #8 ranked Dixon Lady Bulldogs. Centralia entered at 25-3, while Dixon brought an equally respectable 22-6 record. With no common opponents to measure against, the early minutes were a…

Opinion

Political Ponderings – Health Care Costs

As noted in a recent article in the New York Times, the average unsubsidized health insurance premiums for a family of four in the U.S. is currently a staggering $27,000.