The Ester Republic

the national rag of the people's republic of ester independent

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Columns & Sections

Calendar of Events

Editorial
An Unkindness

An Ester Poster Dog
Alex

How I See It
column by Jean Lester

Judie's Gems
blue zircon and turquoise
by Judie Gumm

a note on translation
Italian

Obituary
Molly McDawg

poetry
"Winter night"
by Vetch Malice

The Postal News
Ester Phone Book
E.C.A. Lecture Series
Birthday Party for the Ester Republic!
Fireplug Warmup
public announcements

Cleo Visits Ester
by D. Helfferich

TEOTWAWKI
Politico-Financial Musings
by Mark Simpson

Victuals & Drink
Mash Those Potatoes and Satisfy Yer Soul
by Lisa Kljaich Indigo

Web Feet
www.drsky.com
www.topbeaches.com
wwww.wunderground.com
darwinawrds.com
www.fastweb.com
reviews by C.B. & Gromit

Not the End of the Millennium Issue
FEATURES

British Traditions: Bells and Bellringing
by Janice Densham

A primer on bellringing: tough luck for those suffering with New Millennium hangovers!

EFL Turkey Bowl
photographs by Nancy Sefers

Ester Wilderness Woman Wins Again!
photos by Frank Therrell

A Letter from Lynn Smith, Ester Miner
researched by Matthew Reckard

Lynn Smith, a jeweler and watch repairman from Indiana, joined the 1898 stampede over Chilkoot Pass and lived in Alaska for the rest of his life. Here's a letter to his family in 1905.

A Note on Power Tools
by Hans Mölders

Those funny little trigger locks can lead to power tools getting away from you.

Ravens
by Scott Allen

These birds made an impression on the author from the first time he saw them.

Toothy Terms for a Better Smile
by Barbara O'Donnell, R.D.H.

Technical terms explained.

Time
by
Jeffrey A. Rogers

One of the fringe benefits of being a geologist is having a unique perspective of time.

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