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One Small Voice: Mending old books is a labor of love
by Lynn Mandaville Aside from any day which I can spend with my grandboys, Tuesdays and Fridays are the most satisfying of my days. They are the days I spend…
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Army Bob: We follow ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’
by Robert M. Traxler “The emperor has no clothes.” We are all familiar with the parable of the “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Two con artists came into town, telling everyone…
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Yes It’s True: Two local stories about student loans
There’s been some wailing and gnashing of teeth this past week about President Joe Biden’s decision to forgive a sizable portion of student debt. People have been posting that they…
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Recovery Soup from getting beat at farkle cards at camp
Ingredients: 2 small firm zucchini cleaned and diced 2 cups rutabaga peeled and diced 1 sweet onion diced 2 pounds ground beef 1 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes Using the…
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Army Bob: Why do we ignore nuclear, hydro power
Jennifer Granholm, our former governor and current Energy Secretary, said on Aug. 19, "If we want to be energy secure and energy independent, that means we've got to produce our…
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Lasagna Spaghetti Squash can make a hearty meal
by Kathy Hamman Miller Rinse the outsides of 2 medium or one large spaghetti squash cutting in 1/2 and scooping out the seeds. Lightly oil the raw cut edges of the…
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Army Bob: We are colluding with China against Earth
by Robert M. Traxler OK — China, the world’s number one source of greenhouse gases and growing every day, will not abide by the environmental treaties with the world. This…
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Confessions of an accused snobby coffee aficionado
by Denise Dykstra Son Eli and I enjoying a cup together. It was recently brought to my attention that you, dear reader, may not know my love of coffee. Once…
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Now for something completely different: Oatmeal pancakes
by Kathy Hamman Miller Oatmeal pancakesIngredients:2 cups oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon pure vanilla Blueberry’s - around 3 cups Grind the oats to a course…
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Worker shortage may be result of a ‘silent revolt’
I hear tell school systems are facing shortages of bus drivers. I saw a report on the CBS Evening News and closer to home, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg has been forced…