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American Rescue Plan funds only create confusion

July 4, 2021

The American Rescue Plan of 2021 has been getting a lot of attention lately in local board meetings in these parts. Some officials don’t want the money from the federal government, some are worried whether the local municipality will get any of the funds, and some are still puzzled about...

Ramblin’ Road: Should old folks get out of the way?

July 4, 2021

by Phyllis McCrossin There was a time when our plans for watching fireworks meant we headed toward town about an hour before sunset, found a spot to park as close as as possible and walked 15 blocks to the beach where South Haven held its annual display. As we age,...

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Army Bob: Social justice movements out of control

July 1, 2021

“Only Neanderthals question science.” — CNN. by Robert M. Traxler A Christian ethic and one found in most religions and in law is that the sins of the father shall not be visited upon the son. Well, the sins of a Dutch Colony in what would become the United States...

Fish Camp only brings us closer to empty nest dread

June 30, 2021

Fish Camp by Denise Dykstra Once a year in June, my brother puts together the “Boys Only” fish camp week. Planning for the week-long trip begins on the way home from the Fish Camp. My brother puts it all together and then he and his sons, my dad, my dad’s...

Grandma’s Tuna Patties provides versatile tasty fare

June 28, 2021

by Kathy Hamman Miller Grandma’s Tuna Patties 2 - 5 ounce cans of tuna 2 medium eggs 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs 1/4 cup Mayo Combine thoroughly all the above ingredients. Shape into Patties placing into a well oiled frying pan. Crisp fry until nice and toasty brown on...

Ramblin’ Road: My delight to learn about Quinceanera

June 27, 2021

by Phyllis McCrossin Learning new things never gets old and often, if we take the time to observe, it is the everyday things that we take for granted that can teach us the most. Or, more aptly, we are never too old to learn something new. A new employee has...

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One Small Voice: Good-bye to the schoolyard bully

June 27, 2021

by Lynn Mandaville It seems fitting, somehow, to say some words when something of significance comes to pass. And I believe that the passing of Ranger Rick from the pages of Townbroadcast is a significant event. As I understand it, the founder and editor of Townbroadcast, David T. Young, solicited...

Do-nothing politicians are worse than worthless to us

June 26, 2021

“The best way for evil to triumph is for all good men to do nothing.” — Sir Edmund Burke Judy Rabideau, one of the earliest friends of Townbroadcast when it was launched more than nine years ago, is the latest example of what presidential candidate Ross Perot 30 years ago...

Back to school: Masks optional, classes 5 days a week

June 25, 2021

by Dr. Christina Hinds Corona virus alert sign symbol. Covid-19, Corona virus infection emblem flat vector illustration. We are so happy to see our local COVID-19 numbers decline and restrictions greatly reduced. We are looking forward to the upcoming school year! I have received many questions about what school will...

I overcome challenges to my rose colored glasses

June 23, 2021

by Denise Dykstra When I walked into the kitchen, it was snow white. The giggles had led me there, and here I was staring at my two nearly naked boys tossing powdered sugar into the air. It was as if it had snowed but better than snow as it was...

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