Things to Do to Conquer Winter Boredom
Written by Eloise Best with contributions by Kurt J. Kolka lt’s freezing cold outside.You feel like you’ve been stuck inside the house...
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Kurt J. Kolka
Oct 224 min read
LIVING OFF THE LAND: Two families’ perspectives
Katrina Jones Laura Lawrence In the aftermath of COVID, many people have started rethinking life. We discovered too much time online...
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Guest Writer
Oct 221 min read
NATURE: Raccoons
In Michigan raccoons can be found everywhere. They prefer hardwood forests near streams, rivers, swamps, or ponds. However raccoons are...
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Guest Writer
Oct 221 min read
NATURE: North American Black Bear
Species : Ursus americanus – The black bear is the only species of bear in Michigan. Life Span: 10 years – on average in the wild. Home...
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Kurt J. Kolka
Oct 224 min read
Farmer D: Leaving a Legacy
Sandy and Denny Freeman Hey, my friend, what will your family and friends remember you for? What will be your legacy? Have you ever...
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Kurt J. Kolka
Oct 221 min read
Tied to the Old AuSable
You will probably find them in the spring on the AuSable right now, testing out some equipment they worked on back in January and...
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Kurt J. Kolka
Oct 222 min read
Quilting for Tradition, Relief
Since 1966, the Northern Michigan Relief Sale has beenraising funds on the first Saurday in August each year to support missionary work...
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Guest Writer
Oct 222 min read
WHY WE STAY: Why Gloria loves their small town
By Gloria Gaither © Gloria Gaither. All rights reserved. We recently attended the life-celebration of a long-term friend, our neighbor...
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Guest Writer
Oct 223 min read
Simply Unplugging
By John Eldredge © John Eldredge. All rights reserved I‘m sitting at my desk this morning, writing. My phone, lying facedown next to...
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Guest Writer
Oct 211 min read
Roscommon Historical Model Train Museum
Known as the hidden gem in Roscommon, you will not regret stopping by; even if you are not a train enthusiast you will enjoy the sounds...
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Kurt J. Kolka
Oct 211 min read
BOOKSHELF: Area Bookstores
Plot Bound Books 131 West Main Street Gaylord, MI 49735-7343 (989) 448-5454 Sun: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon - Tue: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Wed:...
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Kurt J. Kolka
Oct 212 min read
BOOKSHELF: From Farm Boy to Prize Boxer
The new novel “A Brotherhood of Broken Noses” takes a look at a farm boy’s rise in the world of professional boxing in the late ‘70s to...
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Guest Writer
Oct 212 min read
BOOKSHELF: Applying the knowledge of Laura Ingalls Wilder in today’s world
By Clarissa Faustin In Little House Life Hacks, authors Angie Bailey, a humor writer, and Susie Shubert, a life coach, have gathered...
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Guest Writer
Oct 211 min read
Logging Camps: An Overview
North of an imaginary line from Muskegon and Saginaw, the pines grew: white, jack and Norway, as well as other conifers. It was the white...
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Guest Writer
Oct 204 min read
HELPING KIDS UPNORTH: Keeping Them Busy and Warm
By Alison Neihard Winter can be cold and long here in Northern Michigan. It can be hard and lonely to say the least. We get used to it...
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Kurt J. Kolka
Oct 201 min read
FaithWalk: Sobering Thoughts on Faith
By Kurt J. Kolka Editor/Publisher Some loving but also sobering thoughts for this holiday season -- directly from the Reason. 16 For God...
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Guest Writer
Oct 203 min read
Enterprising Way to Get What You Need That Doesn’t Cost a Dime
by Nicole Dow Senior Writer The PENNY HOARDER The pandemic inspired many people to think creatively about getting the goods and...
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Guest Writer
Oct 202 min read
SimplifyingYour Life
1. Take a step back and think. First, consider what your priorities are. How much time do you spend on daily tasks? It it too much?...
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