American Indians have storied history in baseball
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American Indians have storied history in baseball

Between 1884 and 1947, from the year that Moses Fleetwood Walker played for the American Association’s Toledo Mud Hens until the Brooklyn Dodgers inserted Jackie Robinson into the lineup, the most prominent minority in baseball was American Indians. One of the most insightful chapters in Larry Ritter’s classic, “The Glory of Their Times,” is based…

Trump builds his cabinet and other election observations
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Trump builds his cabinet and other election observations

It is fun to watch the left go hyperbolic over Trump’s big presidential win. They bought into the echo chamber of lies fed to them by the mainstream media. I am not sure if they are mad at the leftist media for misleading them or at Trump. Either way, it is fun to watch.  Ratings…

Local organizations need support to vote in boards
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Local organizations need support to vote in boards

Hi Y’all: Things are getting busy around Lanark and not many snowbirds have returned yet. The Lanark Village Boat Club Pancake Breakfast was a great success. This is an event that you will want to put on your calendar for every third Saturday of each month. The American Legion has started DJ Hope’s Karaoke. That…

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Constitutional County Movement would protect citizens’ rights

As America faces increasing government overreach and widespread corruption, many citizens are seeking ways to restore constitutional principles and safeguard their rights. One solution gaining traction is the Constitutional County Movement, which aims to empower local communities to reclaim their constitutional freedoms.  According to advocates of the Constitutional County Movement, the most peaceful and legal…

LVA to meet on Nov. 12
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LVA to meet on Nov. 12

Hi Y’all,  Happy Halloween and Fall, and Happy Veterans’ Day!  Last Sunday, Nov. 3, the veterans from the American Legion Post 82 in Lanark attended a reception held at the Carrabelle History Museum for Bill Daniels, who was chosen as their veteran honoree. On Friday, Nov. 8 the American Legion Post 82 will be serving…

Not all lies are created equal
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Not all lies are created equal

It never ends. The press still does not know how to handle the avalanche of lies that is MAGA’s chief contribution to our national life. I understand, sort of. It’s dull and time-consuming to bird-dog every false accusation, wild assertion or factual misstatement that comes out of Trumpland. “They’re controlling the weather” is just the…

Elon and Trump, birds of a feather
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Elon and Trump, birds of a feather

Donald Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania where he was almost killed weeks ago. And you thought Tom Cruise was cool because he does his own stunts. Fox News was about the only media outlet to cover the former president’s triumphant return. Maybe they should have built a grassy knoll, a book depository, or walked him…

State EOC helps deluged residents
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State EOC helps deluged residents

Hi Y’all, we are sadly awaiting the outcome of another hurricane hurting us and our neighbors. Our part of Florida was fortunate while our neighbors further south were devastated and who would have thought that the north of us would be destroyed in some cases? My thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost…

Village spared, but massive flooding in spots
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Village spared, but massive flooding in spots

Hi Y’all, it is good to be back after evacuating to Biloxi, Mississippi on Wednesday of last week. More so, because the Lanark area was spared, this is the first hurricane in the 10 years I have lived here that I evacuated, leaving with visions of Mexico Beach in my head.  Coming home to see…