it s very reminiscent of what the communists did in the late 1940s. that kind of stuff you re going to see as the russians try to take over towns. this is going to be one of the next big things that happen in the south, odessa, the big port area. that is probably where the russians are going to go next. they could also ignore odessa temporarily and go to the north this way and try to link up in other areas that way. so that in essence is what it looks like right now from a tactical military standpoint. the pentagon is warning that russia is broadening their attacks in western ukraine, just miles from the polish border. are you concerned that this could spill snover? i mean, it s really close, and you know poland is part of nato. absolutely, don, one of the key areas here, this town right here, where you re seeing the pictures right now. that town is about 11 miles from the polish border. poland, of course, as you
Thumb-Area bakeries preparing the paczkis
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Some of the paczkis on display at Murphy s Bakery in Bad Axe on Monday morning. Murphy s is one of a few places providing paczkis for Fat Tuesday celebrations. (Robert Creenan/Huron Daily Tribune)
With the Christian season of Lent beginning Wednesday, bakeries are preparing and selling paczkis for residents to celebrate Fat Tuesday.
Paczkis are traditionally eaten on the Tuesday before Lent, originating from Poland as a way for the household to use up all the shortening, eggs, and preserves before the 40-day long Lenten season begins. While they are filled with crème or fruit, paczkis are different from jelly donuts due to their shape and the richer dough used.