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Ramblin’ Road: The perils of being ‘marshmallow mom’
by Phyllis McCrossin It’s Monday and another day of Zoom learning for the twins. I’m home alone with the boys, as our daughter is working and King has decided to…
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Making ‘Monster cookies’ in time for holiday season
by Kathy Hamman Miller This is my most requested recipe and it might surprise you that even though I have made these for more than 50 years, it does not…
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Yes It’s True: Covid burns Martin athletic teams again
The Martin High School athletic calendar on the district’s web site indicates an MHSAA semifinals football contest Tuesday at Adrian Lenawee Christian. Prospects for such a game appear to be…
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Army Bob: What sway over Biden for AOC and the left?
by Robert M. Traxler If he becomes president, Joe Biden has a real problem: the far left, the Alexandria Ocasio Cortezes (AOCs) of the world are going to be able to…
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Ranger Rick: Accept the risks and open businesses
Imagine being a young entrepreneur finally opening your dream, a leased building housing your cafe offering breakfast, lunch and specialty coffee offerings. You open up in early 2019 and your…
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Aunt Anne’s Corn Casserole joins Grandma’s recipes
by Kathy Hamman Miller Aunt Ann has brought this favorite recipe to all of the seasonal family functions over the years. However with this being the first year that she…
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Ramblin’ Road: Coronavirus complicates California stay
by Phyllis McCrossin It’s Sunday morning and we’ve been settled into our new campsite for a week. Up until yesterday, the rhythm of this campground was much like the Kal…
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One Small Voice: End of Trump is end of chaos
by Lynn Mandaville I find I don’t write much any more, at least not for this publication. I’ve had to think hard about why that is, and I find that…
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Hopes continue for WHS reopening Thursday, Dec. 10
Posted Friday, Dec. 4: Instructional plan reviewed As our November 2020 Extended Continuity of Learning (ECOL) plan has been approved, this newsletter is designed to provide an update on our…
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Army Bob: Don’t overlook general health in Covid war
by Robert M. Traxler COVID-19 and exercise; ever listen to the health experts tell us to do what amounts to sit in our basements and binge watch Netflix? Is something…