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New Mormon president to oversee many south Bellevue congregations

Robert Johnson had heard the words spoken so vividly that he looked up because he thought somebody was in the room. He has heard smaller voices before. They have told him to do something, or go to someone’s house because they were in trouble - but nothing as distinct as the time he was called to be bishop for the Newport Ward of more than 350 people.

Bellevue teenager sheds 'Jewish-style afro' for Locks of Love

Wherever 15-year-old Robby Weltman goes, the bushy brown ball of hair nested on the top of his head has raised eyebrows. While in London with his family last summer, a tour bus pulled up alongside Robby and stopped. Tourists stared. “The tour guide said, ‘If you look to the left, you’ll see an example of London hair,” recalled Robby, an Interlake High School junior. “I’m the example of local flavor - no matter where I go.” Besides evoking curiosity, the curly 12-inch mass that Robby refers to as a “Jewish-style afro” also has been a source of annoyance.

There ought to be a law - or maybe lots of them There ought to be a law - or maybe lots of them

The other day, I thought of a new law that ought to be enacted.

Don’t burn extra electrons on that new TV

Thinking of buying a new television? Well, apparently you are not alone if a new jumbo-tronic video monster is calling your name. According to a consumer survey taken this May, more Americans than ever are thinking of getting a new TV.

Wildlife on display at Bellevue Sympony of Gardens tour | Photo

A wagging tail beats good looks every time | Pat Cashman

Among the sights I have yet to see is that of a protester marching in front of the corporate headquarters of Raid, carrying a placard that says, “End the killing of spiders, fleas, houseflies, chiggers, mealworms and cockroaches!” As far as I know, there is no PETA-like group that speaks out in defense of stinkbugs, snout beetles and termites. It’s not only insects that receive a lack of support. Everybody loves a baby bunny; fewer love baby nematodes. Ugly creatures don’t have a lobby. So it’s no surprise that plenty of folks in Texas – especially ranchers – have little regard for buzzards.