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Army Bob: The tools and strategy of war changing
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…
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Sugarless Butterscotch Cookies from old cookbook
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…
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Yes It’s True: I miss good old days in political arena
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…
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Army Bob: Cartels, Mexican president supporting Biden
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…
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Basura: Why I don’t support latest House bill about guns
“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…
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Army Bob: NAACP worried about losing core support
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…
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I didn’t get the difference between Orwell and Huxley
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…
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Pineapple Cheesecake will impress your taste buds
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…
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Army Bob: Trump is better choice between 2 old guys
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…
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A friend shares her family’s rhubarb cake recipe
by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients for 8” cake: 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Red Food coloring (optional) 3 drops 2 cups finely diced rhubarb 1 package…