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January 4, 2010

A hero's salute - Family gives thanks for valor of WWII soldier

By Tamara Mecham, Guest Contributor
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January 4, 2010 — Growing up in the 1950s, I remember my father telling us stories that rivaled the tales of Walt Disney.

Since I had a great love for horses there were plenty of stories about wild horses and boxed canyons, but what I loved the most were the real stories - stories from my father's life, growing up during the Great Depression, being on his mission and surviving World War II. He told us how the Holy Ghost had led him so he could return home safely and marry his sweetheart, Wanda, and have four wonderful children.

There were so many experiences that my father had while serving in Company K, 3rd BN, 4th Marine Division during WWII. Once he was in a foxhole with his binoculars resting at ground level while he was looking through them. The Spirit whispered "duck down" and he instantly obeyed. Just as he did, a bullet went right through the center of the binoculars. It would have certainly killed him.

Another time he was sitting in a foxhole and an enemy grenade landed between his legs. He was blown out of the foxhole. Though he was burned badly he crawled back to find all of his companions dead.

Of all the stories, the one we loved to hear the most was how "little Jimmy Fisher saved his life."


Eugene Jens Gibbs with Jimmy Fisher in Hawaii before shipping out to Iwo Jima 1944. Contributed Photo.

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Wholesome Recreation Guide January 4-9

By Tanya Smith, Staff Writer
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January 4, 2010 — The Christmas tree and holiday decorations are all taken down (hopefully) and stored securely in the basement. New Year's resolutions have been set. Did you include spending more quality time enjoying wholesome recreation with your loved ones on the list? You might try a few of these for starters...

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Image of the Week

By Craig Howard, News Editor
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January 4, 2010 —
"One kind word can warm three winter months." --Japanese proverb
The remnants of this Spokane Valley farm, including a vintage tractor, experienced the effects of early winter last month. Photo by Craig Howard

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