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Ranger Rick: Interpretation by editor terribly ignorant

I try, I really try. It is hard to be quiet when someone of influence says something totally ignorant. The esteemed editor of this publication wrote in a recent article…

Editor March 16, 2021

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Colcannon presents Irish St. Patrick’s Day favorite

by Kathy Hamman Miller 2 lbs. of red potatoes peeled and quartered 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 3 cloves Pinch of salt 8 slices of bacon 1/4 medium green cabbage…

Editor March 15, 2021

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Army Bob: Hell freezes over when the left bans books

by Robert M. Traxler What do the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the American Cancel Culture have in common? They both banned George Orwell’s "Animal Farm." It must be…

Editor March 11, 2021

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Ranger Rick: Is it culture change or common sense?

A recent post on Facebook I saw said: "Can we still order black coffee? Are brownies being taken off the shelf? Is White Castle changing its name?... I'm sure Cracker…

Editor March 9, 2021

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The ‘Swiss’ in swiss steak is not from Switzerland

by Kathy Miller Hamman You might think that Swiss steak gets its name from Switzerland, but the term “Swiss” in the recipe actually comes from a swissing technique used to…

Editor March 8, 2021

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Ramblin Road: recalling my own history of tea partying

by Phyllis McCrossin I have a tiny kitchen in our travel trailer. It consists of two feet of counter space, probably three square feet of cupboard space, a four-burner stove…

Editor March 8, 2021

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Yes It’s True: Canceling Dr. Seuss a business decision

The news this week of the death of Michigan’s “Eternal General” Frank Kelley prompted me to remember his visit to Wayland High School as guest speaker for the annual Junior-Senior…

Editor March 7, 2021

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One Small Voice: Censoring Dr. Seuss just goes too far

by Lynn Mandaville Any librarian worth her salt knows that March 2 is the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel. This year was the 97th anniversary of his birth. To the world…

Editor March 5, 2021

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Army Bob: Progressives trashing U.S. Constitution?

by Robert M. Traxler Is gun control about defeating the American Constitution, or is it truly about the government controlling firearms to protect the people from themselves? The Second Amendment…

Editor March 4, 2021

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Basura: Michigan has got it right with death penalty

“It’s pointless to teach someone a lesson by killing them.” — Mokokoma Mokonana The first death penalty carried out on these shores was in 1692. Thomas Grander was convicted of sodomy…

Editor March 4, 2021