Bradford, Ark., has some big and important shoes to fill. According to The Associated Press, the town’s mayor, police chief and school librarian will soon depart for a tour of military duty that in all likelihood will have them in Iraq by the end of the year. A 78-year-old retired teacher will fill in for Mayor Paul Bunn. For more information, visit

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