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Ratskin’s Rumblings

By BRIAN RATHJEN I’m a kid at heart when it comes to LEGOs. Somehow, the interlocking building toy that you can use to build houses, bridges, trains, airplanes and so much more never has left my fancy. Even today, an adult of 40 years old, I still enjoy picking up sets at the local store [...]

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By BRIAN RATHJEN As you all know by now, legendary Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno has died, just two months after being fired in the wake of the sordid sex abuse scandal involving his ex-assistant coach. I am truly sorry to hear this news, and it is truly a tragedy to think that [...]

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RATSKIN’S RUMBLINGS: Reflecting on loss

October 25, 2011 Amana Colonies news

By BRIAN RATHJEN Without a doubt, it has been an emotional week for the Clear Creek Amana community. Just over a week ago, one of the school’s brightest and best students, Mackenzie Lown, lost her life in a tragic two-car accident that happened on a sharp curve just outside of Tiffin. I’ve only talked with [...]

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