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John F. Kennedy on Thanksgiving 1963

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Wednesday, November 27. 2013

By Walter Geiger

November 1963 played out on the calendar exactly as 2013 does. In both years, Nov. 1 fell on a Friday.

In both years, Thanksgiving arrived or arrives very late in the month - on the 28th. Fifty years ago, it seemed as if America was on the upswing after a time of social and political bitterness. [Full Story »]

The day sadness came to Heard School

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Tuesday, November 19. 2013

By Walter Geiger

Virginia Lord Heard School in Savannah was a safe and happy place. When the weather was good, and it most often was, the boy walked or rode his bike to school. [Full Story »]

True to his word, Willie walked

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Wednesday, November 6. 2013

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By Walter Geiger

This time last year, I wrote about Willie Hamm. Willie is an inspiration to me.

An ever present figure on the sidelines at Lamar County football games and track meets, Willie has become a mentor for young men at the time in their lives when they need one the most. [Full Story »]