They took one on the chin. They had it coming.
First, a Post Script to last week’s column regarding the passing of Ted Ellis.
CHANGED OR JUST CHARMED?
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It was an appropriate send-off. A life to celebrate.
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We had this special relationship. It hurts.
Dave Schultz
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