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Monday, September 3, 2012

Fire up the grill

Posted by Max Brantley on Mon, Sep 3, 2012 at 4:12 PM

It is Labor Day isn't it? Start your charcoal. And While you're working, fire up this open line. I'm flagging from the travel time change.

UPDATE: Twitter buzzing with report that Catholic High offering $2500 reward for catching those responsible for vandalizing the school's new football field over the weekend. No accusations being made about who might be responsible and students warned against both retaliation and unfounded accusations by Principal Steve Straessle.

        
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