Oscar Mooney, right, makes a point to sheriff's Major Ben Wolfinger, left, while Don Gary talks to Joy Seward in the background at the recent candidates' forum at the Mica Flats Grange. Wolfinger is a candidate for sheriff. Gary is a candidate for county prosecutor. (Photo from Phantom Photographer)

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