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In time of national trial, the brave — or stupid — step forward

“Even though Mitt Romney has regained momentum as the front-runner in the GOP race with wins in Arizona and Michigan, many within the Republican Party are ready to pull the rip cord and find someone else.”

— news item

Mitt may have Utah locked up, but he’s looking dicey elsewhere. There are more questions about President Barack Obama’s birth. It may be time to throw my hat into the ring and save the nation from the loonies.

Or at least introduce a different loon. Whatever.

Memories flag, but they shouldn't end up in a thrift store

I had a "what can you do?" moment at Deseret Industries the other day.

The answer: Nothing.

What I found is what you see here: An American flag with the medals and insignia of an American soldier.

Unclaimed bikes in Clearfield going to charities

CLEARFIELD -- The city council has approved getting rid of unclaimed property that has been left with police department.

ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner 
Barbara Jones and her daughters Robyn Sonnenfelt and Rylee Jones, 3, check out a Chickering baby grand piano Wednesday at Deseret Industries in Harrisville. The piano, which came from the Ogden Tabernacle, is for sale for $6,800.

Historic piano for sale at Deseret Industries

HARRISVILLE -- Going shopping at Deseret Industries usually means coming home with a couch or a bookshelf -- not a baby grand piano.

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