Mountains both large and small have stories to tell.(Neighbor)(Kids ink) From: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) | Date: May 12, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Paddock Publications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

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