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Load the cookie gun for peanut crinkles throwback treat

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by Kathy Hamman Miller I found a Cookie Gun! Let’s make Peanut Crinkles. I remembered these as being a thin, rich and tasty cookie Grandma made that had a very nice peanut butter flavor. I’m sure you could use a small scoop to make these too. Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut...
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Army Bob: For Dems this week, no bad news allowed

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by Robert M. Traxler The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has been blasting the holy crap out of Hamas in the last week. Have you seen much coverage on the “mainstream media?” Probably not, as the truth would upset the “from the river to the sea” mob, and that would not...
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Yes, It’s True: The fight over crowd sizes may not even matter

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“So many things I could have done, but crowds got in my way.” — Apologies to Joni Mitchell, It’s “clouds.” All this fuss once again about the size of crowds has graced the presidential campaign trail. Though it isn’t the first time, this issue somehow has been elevated in importance...
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Army Bob: So what about Gov. Tim Walz and ‘stolen valor’?

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by Robert M. Traxler Free speech does not include “hate speech,” free speech does not include incorrect speech, free speech does not include hurtful speech? This is holy grail among the progressives/socialists. The Constitution does not protect any speech that may make someone uncomfortable — really? Then what exactly does...
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Army Bob: Media liars figure in support of VP Kamala Harris

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by Robert M. Traxler So, what does “Reimagine Law Enforcement” even mean? Vice President Kamala Harris has called for it a number of times over the years, one of the few things she is consistent about. The theory is to replace law enforcement officers with social workers and help criminals,...
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Guest column: I really do miss real news in newspapers

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by David Britten Sometimes I’ll buy a newspaper at the store, but I don’t spend much time reading it since it’s “old news.” I just like to relive the days when a daily paper in your hands was an awesome feeling. That and the national news limited to a half...
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Army Bob: Donor class threw Biden under the bus

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by Robert M. Traxler President Joe Biden was not forced off the 2024 ballot by the donors and power brokers — end of conversation! Anyone who thinks President Biden, a reincarnation of George Washington, was stabbed in the back is a right-wing conspiracy theory theorist who is too dumb to...
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Guest column: Dementia, Alzheimer’s problems only going to get worse

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EDITOR'S NOTE: This column was submitted by Wayland High School graduate Mike Permoda. He recently retired from a career of bedside nursing in hospital and longterm care settings. He now is a part-time clinical instructor and tutor. He owns a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Long term care needs...
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Army Bob: Media looks for shooting scapegoats again

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by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump was shot while giving a speech at a campaign rally on 13 July in Butler Pa. The old saying, “Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is a bastard” is apparent here. The media, depending on its political bent, is concentrating its blame...
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Delicious and colorful beet salad is a healthy choice

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by Kathy Herman Miller Packed with nutrition, beets are known to have great health benefits. I didn’t know this as a kid, just enjoyed the surprisingly great taste. Ingredients: 3 medium beets about 1 pound 1 tablespoon olive oil Juice of 1/2 of a lemon 3/4 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp...
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