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Fourth Of July Reflections 2009

	By Bob Smiley Moapa Valley Progress Once again it is time to commemorate the enduring significance of the Fourth of July. This year we highlight the lives of four more towering patriots, all signers of the Declaration of Independence, and all from what became the State of Pennsylvania: Benjamin Rush, George Ross, James Smith, and James Wilson. They, along with the other 52 signers, put their country ahead of their own interests and fortunes, and often their own personal safety. Now is the time, perhaps more than ever before, to profoundly consider the incredible treasure we have had in the nation our Founding Fathers struggled for and fought to establish for us. Far too many of us collectively have grown exponentially ignorant, thoughtless, and uncaring when it comes to the unique freedom with which we were... See full story	Dylan Mortensen, Braden Geary, and Brandon Johnson do the “Pee Wee Herman” dance during the Symphonic Band’s performance of ‘Tequila’ at the W. Mack Lyon Annual Spring Pop Band Concert on Tuesday, May 20.


The Local Shopper
More Than Just Signs And Banners

	Roxanne LaBeau is the owner and operator of Graph-X in downtown Overton.	By Vernon Robison Moapa Valley Progress The little Graph-X store in downtown Overton is much more than meets the eye. It is certainly more than the average commercial graphics shop. The store offers a veritable cornucopia of products and services, some that aren't available anywhere else in town. Store owner and operator, Roxanne LaBeau is dedicated to providing essential and valuable service to... See full story