Minden’s St. Jude Auction tops all previous years’ totals

Another chapter in a story of hope is in the record books. Minden’s St. Jude Auction topped all records this weekend with a grand total of $881,885, an increase of more than $5,600 over 2009.

Melissa Brown, who co-chaired the auction with Christie Ruple, said neither the economy nor loss of viewers during the Super Bowl kept them from surpassing last year’s total.

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It’s hard to believe something so small can cause so much trouble.

For those who found themselves without power for a brief time Friday, you can blame Sammy Squirrel, who has gone to meet his Maker.

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Joint state House and Senate Retirement committees have met several times over the past few months to try and solve a problem that has been many years in the making.

Under House Speaker Jim Tucker’s recommendation, a new system of paying retired state workers – teachers, employees and State Police – would change from “defined benefit” plans (DB) to “defined contribution” plans (DC).

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After nearly a year-long process into the shooting death of 73-year-old Homer resident Bernard Monroe, two Homer police officers will not be indicted.

Officer Tim Cox shot and killed Monroe Feb. 20, 2009. He and Officer Joey Henry, who was with Cox at the time of the shooting resigned in July 2009.

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