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Plan ahead when traveling during the holidays

The Thanksgiving holiday is traditionally one of the busiest travel times of the year. During the 2021 Thanksgiving…

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Ice cream for dolls & the mystery of the lost keys

I couldn’t find my car keys. With no time for the extensive search, I grabbed the extra set…

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I’m ‘party line’ years old

  How old am I? If you measured my age according to telephone history, I’m ‘party line’ years…

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Keller: Maturing as a Christian

I was always a religious person, but didn’t have a relationship with Jesus. I attended church weekly with…

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Michel: ‘After Thanksgiving’ vs. ‘Christmas Now’

My sister Ann arrived early to a family event bearing sweet gifts – Christmas nougats – three bags.…

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L’OBSERVATEUR Holiday Cookbook returns with a twist

Q: When do bakers share their secret recipes? A: On a knead to dough basis.   As child…

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Avoid becoming ‘burden’ on grown children

Here’s an interesting statistic: Some 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden…

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God loaned Kay to us

Over the years, I’ve known many parents who have lost children. I never thought Jeanne and I would…

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Letter to the Editor

There are many reasons to be concerned about this School Board election. The elections are important in every…

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The King and I

“The King and I.” Any reference to that play brings me back to the summer Mr. Jack Snowdy…