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Continuing the season — ‘Strawberry Bars Forever’

by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 375 degreesGrease an 8x8 baking dish or pie plate and set aside. Strawberry Bars:3/4 cup flour of choice1 heaping cup old fashioned rolled…

Editor June 19, 2022

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Yes It’s True: A progressive differs with originalists

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…

Editor June 17, 2022

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

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…

Editor June 16, 2022

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One Small Voice: Bisbee mules vs. hardened schools

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.…

Editor June 16, 2022

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Pony Express parade kicks off Martin’s summer season

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…

Editor June 14, 2022

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

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…

Editor June 12, 2022

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

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…

Editor June 10, 2022

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

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…

Editor June 9, 2022

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Meet Beau, newest member of chaotic Dykstra family

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…

Editor June 7, 2022

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

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…

Editor June 5, 2022