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Army Bob: Liberals too often are zip code elitists
Let’s discuss the preconceived notions folks generate in their minds. I have a friend who, every time he speaks about the good folks in Dorr Township, does it in a…
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Ranger Rick: Response to Ms. Mandaville’s comments
As the esteemed contributor Lynn Mandaville responded to the recent column by Robert Traxler (Army Bob), a response to her statements and questions is needed to get to the root…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: ‘War on Christmas’ is war on truth
“No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot…
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Basura: The story of Jasper and his ivory collection
“Because it happened to you doesn’t mean it’s interesting.” — Anonymous (yeah, but it doesn’t mean it isn’t, either) Years ago I had reason to visit an elderly man living…
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One Small Voice: Buy Christmas presents? Bah Humbug!
Fifty-two years ago, Lucy VanPelt, of Peanuts fame, confided to Charlie Brown that Christmas is run by a big eastern syndicate. Before Charles Schultz, writer of Peanuts, put those words…
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Army Bob: If there’s an Internet link, it must be true
In comments about a recent Army Bob column, three people who regularly write in this esteemed publication attacked me for not citing references. One can assume that since one of…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: My list of truly thoughtful old songs
It seems like for the longest time I’ve believed that if a piece of music has words, they’d better be meaningful. I’ve been a huge fan of instrumental music, even…
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The Subterranean: Coco and Your Name. both worthwhile
A review of Coco — **** out of five stars Currently in theaters PLUS a gift review of Your Name. — **** out of five stars Available on video by Walter G. Tarrow…
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Ranger Rick: Will taking a knee be the undoing of the NFL?
As the old saying goes, NFL (Not For Long) was spoken to rookie officials and players if they didn’t measure up to the coach’s standards. The league didn’t coddle mediocrity.…
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Lauren McCulligh signs to play softball at Adrian College
Wayland Union High School softball standout Lauren McCulligh has signed to continue her softball career at Adrian College. Lauren is pictured with her parents (seated) Timothy and Tami McCulligh, Wayland…