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Letter from the Publisher

Letter from the Publisher

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Letter from the Publisher

Andrea Johnston Publisher Publisher
Thursday, July 18, 2024
It’s on the top of everyone’s mind: the history making event of last Saturday. I am not going to tout my opinion of who is wrong or right. My main concern was what I witnessed in my kids when I told them that former President Trump had been shot at and wounded.
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Musings | Something Has To Change…by Lyle Van Camp
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Even though one of my bosses is convinced that I am a huge Donald Trump supporter I can honestly tell you that I am no fan of the man. Since the news media first started paying attention to him decades ago I have found him to be disagreeable and, at times, disgusting.
Bowesmont Lives | by Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont Lives | by Saralee Hoselton

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Bowesmont Lives | by Saralee Hoselton

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
On June 30, Saralee Hoselton took Ken and Liz Linster out for brunch at Granny’s in Grafton in a belated celebration of Liz’s birthday.
Musings | Remember when...By Lyle Van Camp

Musings | Remember when...By Lyle Van Camp

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Musings | Remember when...By Lyle Van Camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
One day a few weeks ago a few of us did ourselves in a discussion about Green Stamps and how many homes in our communities had lots of items that were “purchased” using these stamps which were given out with grocery purchases decades ago.
The Jensen’s with their new-to-them VW Super Bugger. Submitted photo.

The Jensen’s with their new-to-them VW Super Bugger. Submitted photo.

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Letter from the Publisher | A dog and his zoomies

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Our multipoo (maltese poodle mix) has reached one year old and we can be happy that he has learned many signs and signals for behavior and communication. The little nine pound guy certainly loves his ‘zoomies’ around our living room with his various toys and treats.
Musings | I almost got lost in my own home…By Lyle Van Camp

Musings | I almost got lost in my own home…By Lyle Van Camp

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Musings | I almost got lost in my own home…By Lyle Van Camp

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
It is only about 5-10 steps from my side of the bed to the bathroom door in our new, to us, home here in Drayton. Even given that short of a distance to travel I still almost got lost at 3:40 a.m. on this past Sunday morning.
My Two Cents | Did we witness history?...by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

My Two Cents | Did we witness history?...by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

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My Two Cents | Did we witness history?...by Mike Alan Steinfeldt

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
It’s not everyday that we witness something that may go down as one of the most significant events in U.S. history, but one has to wonder, was last Thursday’s presidential debate between President Joe Biden and contender Donald Trump one of them?There have been plenty of debates in the annals of U.
Bowesmont Lives | by Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont Lives | by Saralee Hoselton

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Bowesmont Lives | by Saralee Hoselton

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
On June 12, Saralee Hoselton went to Grafton with the PCMT van where she visited Linda Hoselton and Rosemary Glann at their Sunset Leisure Estates apartments.On that day, Jude Stellon held a get together for the Christian Youth Ministries group at the Drayton City Park.
Reflecting on Men’s Health Awareness Month with Dr. Joel J. Johnson

Reflecting on Men’s Health Awareness Month with Dr. Joel J. Johnson

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Reflecting on Men’s Health Awareness Month with Dr. Joel J. Johnson

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Coronary Artery Calcium ScoringIt’s summertime which is one of my favorite seasons. You will see me biking to First Care Health Center during these summer months, and it won’t be long until I will see parades of kids making their way to area parks.
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