LESNIOWICE, Poland (Reuters) - When Wieslaw Radzieciak took office as the mayor of Lesniowice in the gently-rolling farmland of southeastern Poland 26 years ago, the Soviet garrisons that dotted the county were a stark reminder of which superpower was in control.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee THRU FEB. 12 - Anoka County Ramsey Community College will present 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" for five performances Feb. 3-12. Sunday, Feb. 12 matinee is at 2 p.m. All other showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. Alumni Night is Feb. 4. Tickets are $8. They are available at the college's bookstore or at the door one hour before the performance ...

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