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Ranger Rick: Reflections on Wall in D.C., Memorial Day
The first time I was in Washington D.C., I visited the Vietnam Wall. I thought it would be a good thing to see since I was of age during the…
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Celebration of life will be Thursday for Matt Engle
Matthew Wayne Engle, age 41, died Saturday, May 29, at his home. Matt had many hobbies, including playing hockey, riding motorcycles, doing home renovation projects, cooking and enjoying U of…
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Celebration of life Sunday for ‘Buster’ Potter of Dorr
Adrian "Buster" Potter, age 74, of Dorr, died Friday, May 28. Buster grew up in Conklin, where he worked on a farm as a young boy. He later married his…
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The more things change, they really stay the same?
Because I don’t watch much television these days as an aging curmudgeon, I have turned to Podcasts for my entertainment and/or edification. Today I was treated to a brand spanking…
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Prayer service planned for Martin native Jim McGuire
Martin native Jim McGuire died Friday, May 28. He was 84. He was born March 14, 1937, to Bernard and Mildred (Brown) in Martin. The oldest of nine children, Jim…
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Memorial Day parades make a triumphant return
Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, was back with a vengeance in Wayland, Martin and Hopkins, as parades honoring the fallen were held in all three communities. In the cover…
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Ramblin’ Road: Don’t forget reason for Memorial Day
It is Memorial Day weekend: The kick-off for the summer season. But while we are celebrating with family gatherings, picnics and burgers on the grill, let us not forget the…
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Celebration of life June 12 for Dick Musselman, 86
Dick Musselman of Dorr died Monday, May 24, at home. He was 86. Dick was born in Kalamazoo July 18, 1934, son of Henry and Phyllis (Davis) Musselman. Following his…
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‘Save the Date’ for Gun Lake Winterfest is Feb. 19, 2022
Yet another sign that the battle against the Coronavirus seems to have turned the corner is the announcement of a "Save the Date" for Feb. 19, 2022 for the Gun…
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U.S. needs to hear it: ‘When will we ever learn history?’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was written almost two years ago, and now that we finally are pulling out of Afghanistan, I think it's timely. And never forget Georges Santayana’s famous…