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FIELD NOTES

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THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, marks the 27th year since my father, Ben R. Ezzell, died after nearly 50 years as editor and publisher of The Canadian Record. It also marks
Field Notes

The arc of our politics

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DO YOU RECALL the great fight between Tiberius Gracchus and the Senate? The Revolt of the Ciompi? The Iberian Union? The Sepoy Rebellion? No? Not surprising. These events, while critical

Our articles of faith

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AT THE BEGINNING of every year for the past 71 years since this newspaper has been under the independent ownership of the Ezzell family, we have published a statement of

A Big Christmas Thank-you

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The Record’s Christmas special section would not be possible every year without the support of the businesses and individuals whose greetings grace these pages. They provide the anchor for the
Pictured in the above photo are the happy elves of “Pictures with Santa:” (back row) Sam Fry, Joshua Monty, and Annie Messner; (front) Victor Meraz Jr., Santa with Atticus Weeks, Brandon Russell, and Ray Weeks; and (reclining) Victor Meraz as The Grinch.

This just in ... newspaper wreaths

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The unusual wreath made from newspaper pictured above hangs on The Record’s front door. The concept for the wreath came from Record Sales Manager Jaquita Adcock. She wanted something for
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A symbol of neglect

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THE CANADIAN APARTMENTS are so much more than a public hazard and an eyesore. They are a symbol of neglect and resignation, and of the inevitable toll the passage of
A Symbol of Neglect

A MERRY CHRISTMAS

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This past year has been a difficult one for this community—one that has challenged our knowledge and belief in ourselves and each other, and one that has seen too many

Letter to the Editor

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To the citizens of Canadian I HAVE JUST READ “When the Well Goes Dry” from today’s Canadian Record. It is sad to read about yet another publication ceasing operation, as

When the well goes dry

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THE COMMERCE JOURNAL has covered the news of its community for over 130 years — or at least it did until Oct. 31, 2019, when the last edition of “The
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