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This skillet is for ground turkey or hamburger

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by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 1 - 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey Around 3 cups frozen vegetables of choice 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup milk 1 1/3 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup flour Seasoning of choice Directions: In a large skillet over medium high heat fry the turkey burger until...
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Army Bob: The tools and strategy of war changing

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by Robert M. Traxler The war in Ukraine continues with very little movement on either side; the outcome may depend on who has the will to outlast the other. Quite frankly, I am a bit puzzled as to why the Russian Federation does not use its Airborne and/or Airmobile forces...
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Sugarless Butterscotch Cookies from old cookbook

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by Kathy Hamman Miller Did you ever see a recipe from an old community cookbook that you just had to try? Well this one has been on that list for a while, so here goes. It will be interesting to see how these turn out! Preheat oven to 375 degrees....
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Yes It’s True: I miss good old days in political arena

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Former State Rep. John Stewart (left) and former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley I miss the old days in politics when I could actually be friends with political enemies. In days gone by, I could disagree most of the time with Republicans, yet catch of glimpse of their sense of decency...
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Army Bob: Cartels, Mexican president supporting Biden

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by Robert M. Traxler El President of Mexico has come out on the side of President Biden and is degrading Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The Mexican President has also come out against all Republicans, no need to wonder why. The Mexican economy is solidly in bed with the Narco traffickers...
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Basura: Why I don’t support latest House bill about guns

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“If arming more people meant we would be safer, we would be the safest country in the world.” — Shannon Watts I’ve been considering gun control lately.  I suppose I was “triggered” by recent reporting of HR 3091. The house bill started out reasonably, I thought.   (Newsletter for Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-MI):...
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Army Bob: NAACP worried about losing core support

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by Robert M. Traxler A travel warning has been issued to people of color; black, brown and LBGTQ Plus, Plus, folks to stay out of Florida, it is a dangerous place for minorities. The real dangerous threat is not violence or unjust imprisonment, it is a threat to the National...
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I didn’t get the difference between Orwell and Huxley

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George Orwell and Aldous Huxley, who wrote two books I considered indispensable for all high school students, really did have a lot of impact in the 20th century. Orwell’s two books, “1984” and “Animal Farm,” both made tremendous impressions on me about how societies and governments can be organized, and...
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Pineapple Cheesecake will impress your taste buds

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by Kathy Hamman Miller Oldies but goodies. A hand written dessert in one of the favorite old cookbooks that’s sure to impress your taste buds! Enjoy! Ingredients and directions for crust: 2 1/2 pkgs of graham crackers rolled 1/2 cup sugar 1 stick butter softened 1 small 15.25 can crushed...
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Army Bob: Trump is better choice between 2 old guys

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by Robert M. Traxler About 86,000 folks illegally crossed our southern border in one week, or 4.9 times the population of Martin, Hopkins, Moline, Wayland, and Dorr combined, nearly half the population of Grand Rapids. 2 to 5.5 million total during the reign of our current President, the total since...
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