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Guest column: Don’t be intimidated, vote by mail

by 'Couchman' A when Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced her office was going to mail absentee ballot requests, it caused quite a stir from commenters to this online…

Editor August 11, 2020

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Ramblin’ Road: Reflections on aging dog, satellite TV

by Phyllis McCrossin It’s Sunday morning and the campground is a beehive of activity. People are sitting around their campfires for one last cup of coffee, joggers are getting one…

Editor August 10, 2020

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Zucchini bread makes a really nice sweet treat

by Kathy Hamman Miller Zucchini Bread This was a sweet treat recipe that Grandma would make for her Canasta card party day. Always served with a cup of hot coffee…

Editor August 10, 2020

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One Small Voice: On lifting the lid of that scary pipe

by Lynn Mandaville Riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? Answer: To prove to the ‘possum that it IS possible. It was recently suggested to me by a friend…

Editor August 8, 2020

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Army Bob: How old is too old for the U.S. presidency?

by Robert M. Traxler How old is too old to be President of the United States? Former Vice President Joe Biden is 78 years old pushing 79, born on Nov.…

Editor August 6, 2020

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Ranger Rick: So what is the election of 2020 all about?

When you boil it all down, what is this election about? On one hand, liberty and freedom. On the other, more government, more taxes, more regulation and socialism on steroids.…

Editor August 4, 2020

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Ramblin’ Road: What a drag it is getting old and injured

by Phyllis McCrossin I arrived in Michigan from our winter in California with an ankle that sometimes ballooned to three times its normal size. Friends and family were convinced I…

Editor August 2, 2020

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Army Bob: The pitfalls of socialists’ cancel culture

“I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free,” — Lee Greenwood, “God Bless the USA.” by Robert M. Traxler According to the urban dictionary, cancel culture…

Editor July 30, 2020

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Ranger Rick: These are criminals, not protesters

The professional agitators are in force in Seattle and Portland. Folks, these are not people upset about George Floyd's death, this is an opportunity to cause unrest because they don't…

Editor July 28, 2020

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There is aways plenty of time for cinnamon tea

by Kathy Hamman Miller There is a difference of opinions on the proper strength of this tea, but the following proportions should make enough for 16 - 3/4 cup servings.…

Editor July 27, 2020