April 4, 2026

The New Citizens Press

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The Story Behind The World’s Largest Collection of Hebron Glass Now Displayed at Saper Galleries

Rina Risper035 mins

  Roy Saper stands with second and third generations to the elder Hamzeh Natsheh, all involved in the family glassblowing business just as were the many generations of the Natsheh family before them over more than 700 years.

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PARENT POST: Why Parent Involvement In School Is Important and What You Can Do To Help Your Child

Rina Risper03 mins

  By Rosa Killips, Eastern High School Family & Community Liaison

 
When the parent is involved, students do better, regardless of economic status, ethnic/racial background or the parents’ education level. When parents are involved, students have higher grades, better test scores, and good attendance.  Here is what happens when parents are involved:

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Milk Means More Recipe: Lighter Loaded Potato Soup

Rina Risper03 mins

 

Ingredients:
• 2 1/2 lbs. baking potatoes (OR 3 cups coarsely mashed potatoes, about 4 russets, or 8 Yukon gold—see recipe notes for a timesaving tip)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 

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Movie Review: The Hateful Eight

Rina Risper05 mins

 

Studio: The Weinstein Company (2hrs. 47min.)
Plot: Bounty hunters try to find shelter during a blizzard, but get involved in a plot of betrayal and deception.

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Be Car Care Aware: Hanging onto Current Vehicle vs. Buying New a No Brainer

Rina Risper03 mins

 

Buying a new car might sound cool and exciting, but keeping your current vehicle, and continually maintaining it at recommended intervals, makes more economic sense than purchasing a new one, says the non-profit Car Care Council.

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    Excuse me, are you listening? 14-25

    Rina Risper08 mins

    Dear Readers,

     
    Tis’ the season, right? Well, indeed it is the season of giving. I often wonder if we showed the gift of gratitude more during the year, if so many people would be grumpy.

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