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January 18, 2010 Local family uniquely impacted by Haiti earthquake
By McKay Allen, Guest ContributorShare:  
January 18, 2010 — There are few words that can describe the suffering in Haiti. It is a country that has nearly nothing. Most people live on less than a dollar a day. It's the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, one of the five poorest in the world.
Before last week's earthquake, this was a typical scene on the streets of Port Au Prince, Haiti. Contributed Photo.
Port Au Prince as it appeared when the Halpin family travelled to Haiti for one of their adoptions, before last week's earthquake. Contributed Photo.
And that was before the 7.0 earthquake that struck last week.
The Halpin family in the Green Bluff Ward of the Spokane North Stake has seen the streets of Port au Prince, Haiti, first-hand, several times. After all, three members of the Halpin family grew up in Haiti.
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A change of heart - Lessons learned through a second chance
By Nathan Howard, Guest ContributorShare:
January 18, 2010 — Gazing down at my hospital bed, seeing myself connected to tubes and monitors, I had a perfect understanding that Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers.
He does so, I was reminded starkly, in His own way and in His own time, never leaving us alone to our own resolve, even though we sometimes give up on Him, impatiently waiting for a quick solution.
Cardiologists go to great effort and implement all the technology available to circumvent the last chance for survival of a dying patient by means of a heart transplant. There are risks involved in such remedial treatments, even the possible death of the patient as I found out for a brief moment that day.
For several years I had agreed to try whatever prescription miracle available or even experimental, to prolong life and support my failing heart. I also tried lots of alternative supplements, but none of these remedies provided a permanent solution and soon I was faced with considering "a change of heart."
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Wholesome Recreation Guide
Jan. 18-23
By Tanya Smith, Staff WriterShare:
January 18, 2010 — The couch is looking pretty warm and comfy these days and the television calls our names, but why not get out and actually do something with the family? Can't think of anything to do? Here are a few suggestions...
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REMINDER: Sawtooth Grill Coupon expires soon!
By Dennis West, PublisherShare:
January 18, 2010 — For those of you who haven't taken advantage of the discounted night on the town, brought to you exclusively by the Latter-day Sentinel, this is a reminder that the coupons for current subscribers expire at the end of January!
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