The other morning a couple of talking heads on a television program were discussing the current state of affairs in the country, and one of them said that she still believed America was an exceptional country. The other, a bit like a professional wrestler, retorted that America was definitely not exceptional and started listing all Read More…
I have a high tolerance for pain. Separate a shoulder, strain my Achille’s tendon, chronic back pain, etc. I’ve done it and had it, but none of those compare to the pain created by a dentist drilling on your teeth.Last week was my time to face the pain mongers. I had been convinced to spend Read More…
By G.C. Stoppel “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” are Declaration of Independence keystones.Life is good, but no if it means I spend the last months or years in great pain, immobilized and mind away with the fairies. Liberty is another good idea, provided we also understand our responsibilities and the social contract.Happiness is the Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorKnow BodyNo Nordic day’s complete without a dip ringed by icebergs, glaciers, stone faces … dash inside for a sauna with thawing mermaids. I was a hemisphere away, joining Ron and Maggie Conklin imagining conquering the South Pole, seal pups, penguins, except they were there.The Tierra del Fuego Tigress did not like swimming. Read More…
Brian Perry passed from this world on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. He was surrounded by love. Brian valued his family more than anything. He cherished his nieces and nephews and was loved deeply by each of them. Brian was dedicated to his parents, simply being together and helping in any and every way with humor, patience Read More…
George Richard Corsiglia, age 87, of the Saugatuck-Douglas area, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 at the Clark Home in Grand Rapids, after a two-year period of failing health.He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandra “Sandy,” his sister, Irene English of Grand Rapids, and several nieces, nephews and grand and great-grand Read More…
By Scott SullivanEditorDavid Barker’s proposed 90-unit Forest Gate Condominiums on 16 acres at 485 Ferry St. north of Northern Lights Condominiums will be up for a Douglas Planning Commission public hearing Thursday, Feb. 9, starting in city hall at 7 p.m.Williams & Works planner/zoning administrator Tricia Anderson advised city manager Rich LaBombard that Barker’s plan, Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports Editor SAUGATUCK—It’s been a while since the Saugatuck boys basketball team secured a win over archrival Fennville.Nearly six years, to be exact.But that changed on Monday, Feb. 6, as the Trailblazers hosted the Blackhawks and came away with the 54-41 victory.“We got the monkey off our back,” Saugatuck coach Brian Ward said.Saugatuck Read More…
Not too long ago on the occasion of my birthday, I was presented with a balloon, as well as other gifts. Unfortunately, the balloon did not last long. It escaped out the door wall and headed to the skies. My son pulled out his bb gun and shot it down.It was that simple. Over the Read More…
By Jason WesseldykSports EditorHARTFORD—The winning ways continued for the Saugatuck boys basketball team when they traveled to Hartford for a non-conference clash on Tuesday, Jan. 24.The Trailblazers built a nine-point halftime lead and extended that in the second half en route to upending Hartford 46-30 for their fourth straight victory.Saugatuck improved to 8-3 overall.Sophomore Carter Read More…