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‘Flake’ it ’til you make it with easy crescent roll bread

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One of my favorite forums or “sub-reddits” on the social media site Reddit is called “Breadit.” Anyone who has read this column for any length of time probably assumes I like it for the pun (and, yeah, I totally do), but I also adore seeing all the amazing baked goods people create and share with the group. Breadit has made me really want to try making a loaf of challah, a beautiful braided loaf from the Jewish tradition, at some point.
‘Flake’ it ’til you make it with easy crescent roll bread

More lessons learned from surgery recovery

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From the Editor’s Files It has now been two weeks since my rotator cuff surgery and I am continuing to learn some pretty profound lessons. Last week, I learned that time was moving really, really slow.
A Fukien Tea bonsai that publisher Paul Rhodes has been training for a while now needed pruning this week – with a little help from a friend. Paul Rhodes/TSnews

What causes dizziness and how to fix it

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Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, What can cause dizziness in older adults? I have dizzy spells from time to time but I’m not sure what causes it or what I should do about it. Dizzy Donna Dear Donna, Whether it’s a moment of lightheadedness or the room-whirling sensation of vertigo, dizziness can be very unsettling.
What causes dizziness and how to fix it

Top senior scams and how to avoid them

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Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? –Almost 80 Dear Almost, Your kids’ concerns are well founded.
Top senior scams and how to avoid them

Richard Maurice Harding

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Richard Maurice Harding, 87, peacefully went home to be with his heavenly father on March 13, 2026.

Born on the family farm in Cheney on Nov. 27, 1938, to Maurice and Goldie Harding, he was the only son with four sisters. Richard had an abundant life that included working the family farm, firefighting, construction, meat packing, gardening, hunting, water-skiing, and flying small aircraft. After 27 years of service, he retired from Cheney Door Company in 2005.

Richard Maurice Harding

Letters from Grandma

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Insight My family recently celebrated the life of my husband’s grandmother. We were incredibly lucky to have Grandma Irene in our lives for so many years.

A dream delayed, but not denied

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Random Thoughts The Argonia Raiders girls basketball team is headed to State. Six teams in the TSnews coverage area played in substate championships last weekend, three on Friday and three on Saturday.
Travis Mounts | Managing Editor
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