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The Observer rolled out on October 25, 1962, as a newcommunity newspaper. “Extra, extra read all about it” wasfinally here. A place to learn and voice your opinion; a placeto recognize good things, good work, and good people.

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same: To keep our readers on the same page.You will notice in this issue, some of our long-time

advertisers. Some have advertised since the beginning,some for 30 years or more, a whole bunch over 20 years andnew advertisers every month. I want to publicly thank them.Because of you, our readers have a voice and remain “in theknow”.

Jim LuskVice President

(L-R) DianeEmeott (seated),

Jim Canavan,Rachel Galvin,

Patrick McBride,MaryElizabeth

Viccione,Jim Lusk, SariPelkey, DavidEller (seated).Not pictured:

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