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Liz Claiborne: Educated children are a true natural resource

Liz Claiborne, internationally famous fashion designer, was the guest speaker at the Salmon Prairie Elementary School graduation last Friday night. More than 50 people crowded into the one-room school building for the ceremony.

Claiborne addresses the two graduates: Tara Anderson and Owen Conley.

"People think of our country as being rich because of natural resources such as timber and gold," Claiborne said.

She pointed out, however, that we also enjoy something more important, "brains - educated kids."

"Educated children are a true...