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Calendar of Events

Cartoon
New Ester Lottery
by Hans Mölders

Editorial
A Rookie Player and the EFL Turkey Bowl

Firebreak
column by J.D. Ragan

Murder at the Malemute Saloon
The Purloined Fish
a mystery of many rumors
by
Hu Dun Niht

poetry
"Carolyn's mom"
by Mark Schubauer

The Postal News
Locally Rarified Light
public announcement

Stamps and Hours
public announcement

Ray's View from the Lump

Victuals & Drink
The Bluenote Grill: the Other Restaurant Out Ester Way
by D. Helfferich

Web Feet
www.arhoolie.com
www.whistleblowers.org
www.switchboard.com
www.google.com
www.motherjones.com
website reviews by C.B. and Gromit

"Those who cast the votes decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything." --Joseph Stalin

FEATURES

The 2000 Election from a Foreign Perspective
unknown

If a third world country did these things, the election would be considered a fraud.

Cold Turkey in Paris
by Hans Mölders

Cross-cultural communication between France, Germany, and America: ice, ice cream, and a frozen bird.

A Fine Mess: A Canadian Viewpoint
by Chuck Davis

You folks never disappoint--we all thought OJ was pretty good, and Monica of course was just fantastic..Elian was beyond stupid on every level, but this Chad is over the top.

Fireplug Sled Dog Race 2001
public announcement

Dogs, mushers, and lots of yummy food on Feb. 23, 24, & 25.

New Releases!
public announcement

New releases at the Ester Library: Where the Echo Began, Into the Wild, The Endurance, and, last but not least, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

Peace--Someplace
by Carla Helfferich

A nonviolent solution to a violent Mideast situation may not be as far-fetched as it may seem at first glance.

Take Me To Your Leader
by Lynn Basham

Leaders and followers, and Mrs. Roberts from my eighth grade civics class.

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