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Felder Rushing: Critter-Proofing Gardens Requires a Little Strategy

By FELDER RUSHING FELDER RUSHING
Mon,11/24/25-6:00PM, 437 Reads
Gardening has its challenges, for sure, often beyond our control. How we approach them can bring out the best innovations or worst emotions. One example involves squirrels and cats in flower beds and potted plants.
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Getting the Message: Psalm 4

By CHRIS SHELTON | GETTING THE MESSAGE CHRIS SHELTON | GETTING THE MESSAGE
Sun,11/16/25-1:00PM, 436 Reads
We see in Psalm 4 David’s God-centered mindset to how he thinks and responds to the distress he is experiencing. The Psalm opens with him appealing to the righteousness of God: “Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness” (verse 1).
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By RICKY NOBILE RICKY NOBILE - Editorial Cartoonist
Sat,11/22/25-3:00PM, 436 Reads

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5-1 A Tournament Champs

The Sebastopol Lady Bobcats celebrate winning the 5-1A District Tournament Championship after defeating McAdams 67-25.

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Sebastopol Basketball: Lady Bobcats Whip McAdams to Win District Championship

By ROBBIE ROBERTSON ROBBIE ROBERTSON - Sports Editor
Wed,02/18/26-2:00PM, 436 Reads
After two close games with McAdams, the Sebastopol Lady Bobcats left no doubt against the Lady Bulldogs in the District 5-1A Tournament.
The Lady Bobcats dominated McAdams, hammering them 67-25 to take the 5-1A tournament title.
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