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Yes It’s True: A progressive differs with originalists

June 17, 2022

I learned a lot about the difference between progressive and Tea Party beliefs in 2012 when I attended a small political gathering in the Grand Rapids area for a state representative candidate. After lengthy debate and discussion with these patriots, I came to understand the crucial difference between them and...

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Army Bob: Jan. 6 hearings divert from Biden’s failures

June 16, 2022

by Robert M. Traxler Inflation at 8.65 percent, gas at $5.26 a gallon, diesel at $5.75, interest rates up, a $467 reduction in purchasing power per month on every American family. However, that is not important; we must concentrate our anger on the January 6th riot in the District of Columbia. ...

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One Small Voice: Bisbee mules vs. hardened schools

June 16, 2022

by Lynn Mandaville Tonight finds me reminiscing about a recent trip my son Nick and I made to a little, old mining town in the very southeastern-most corner of AZ. The place is Bisbee, down near infamous Tombstone and a mere three miles from the border with Mexico, It’s not...

Pony Express parade kicks off Martin’s summer season

June 14, 2022

by Denise Dykstra Summer has arrived! And with it, a parade to welcome its arrival! Here at my home, we are one week into summer vacation. The boys were house sitting for my parents at the beginning of the first week, so I had three mornings of easing into the...

‘Tis the season, so get ready to Strawberry crumble!

June 12, 2022

by Kathy Hamman Miller For the Crumble Topping:1/2 cup - 1 stick -butter, room temperature2/3 cup granulated white sugar2/3 cup packed brown sugar1 cup old fashioned oats1 cup flour3/4 teaspoon cinnamonCombine the butter with the sugars, then stir in the rest of the topping ingredients. Set aside. Preheat oven to...

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Basura: Our thoughts and prayers don’t seem to work

June 10, 2022

More prayers?“It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, It is what we know that ain't so.” — Will Rogers C’mon, Louie (Rep. Gohmert). Just when vast numbers of Americans are taking the position that “Thoughts and Prayers are not enough,” we learn that Louie Gohmert (R-TX) wants...

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Army Bob: Let’s stop a new cold war before it starts

June 9, 2022

by Robert M. Traxler Gas prices hit a record high, interest rates are up and rising, there are shortages of baby formula, microchip shortages causing the auto industry to cut back, and now even Harley Davidson, an American icon, announced that the production line in Milwaukee of its motorcycles will...

Meet Beau, newest member of chaotic Dykstra family

June 7, 2022

by Denise Dykstra My husband says I have no one to blame but myself. I don’t know. I feel destiny called me and that is how I ended up with a new dog. In May. Remember May? Even the Farmer’s Almanac calendar had May’s month photo as a tornado! I...

Yes, It’s True: It’s hard to argue with Cheri Ritz’s Wildcat softball success

June 5, 2022

Cheri Ritz The significant number that came up at the end of the district tournament won Saturday by the Wayland softball was 25. Coach Cheri Ritz posted on Facebook that it was the 25th time the Wildcats have brought home that trophy, the vast majority during her tenure. Research this...

Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread a tasty and easy treat

June 5, 2022

by Kathy Hamman Miller The apple and cinnamon mixture makes this recipe very tasty and basically an easy one whip up. I also found it’s a great treat for any time of the day that everyone is sure to enjoy!Preheat oven to temperature suggested on your cinnamon roll container.Ingredients:2 containers...

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