The Eagle’s guide to healthy living is here!
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W EDNESDAY , J ANUARY 28, 2015
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Educators, reps talk equity for rural schools
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Four state legislators
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Lilly Walczyk
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Word on the Street
Are you pumped up about next Sunday’s Super Bowl?
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“Yes, because the
Seahawks are going
to win it two years in a
row.”
Brenda Percy
Canyon City
“Yes, because my
favorite team is the
Seattle Seahawks, and
I’m hoping they beat
the Patriots – and the
Patriots use balls that
are correctly inflated.”
Tyler Moodenbaugh
Long Creek
“No, I haven’t watched
the Super Bowl in
years.”
Shannon Springer
Prairie City
“Yes, I think Tom Brady
is going to pull out the
W for the Patriots.”
Tanner Walczyk
Dayville
“I’m pretty excited about
it because I don’t have to
work that day, and I plan
to go to a Super Bowl
party with lots of great
food. Go Seahawks!”
Stevie Porter
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