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Au Gratin Hash Brown Casserole creates memories

by Kathy Hamman Miller Good memories with this one! Mom’s tasty side dish that goes with anything makes this comforting side dish a casserole everyone loves. To try something new…

Editor April 27, 2022

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My son and I make front porch the priority project

by Denise Dykstra I have a thing about front porches. I can’t help but notice as I drive by them. I have been known to send people a note saying,…

Editor April 26, 2022

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Ramblin’ Road: Camping is a lifestyle that we chose

by Phyllis McCrossin It’s been an uneventful week. King and I hibernated in the trailer on Monday as the snow swirled around us. We did venture out once for a…

Editor April 24, 2022

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Army Bob: Give Ukraine the tools to finish its mission

by Robert M. Traxler We are being told by the Russians in Ukraine that they are fighting the Nazis and fascists in Ukraine; the Ukrainians tell us that they are…

Editor April 21, 2022

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Yes It’s True: Just how do I want to be remembered?

"Sometimes I wonder, just for awhile… will you ever remember me?” — Tim Buckley, 1967 When I wrote a feature story for the Kalamazoo Gazette about then-Lt. Gov. Brian Calley,…

Editor April 19, 2022

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Easter time for beginnings and new kitchen towels

by Denise Dykstra Has this ever happened to you? I don’t think I could be the only one who has found oneself in this situation. I washed my hands at…

Editor April 19, 2022

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Ramblin’ Road: Homeless folks live in campgrounds

by Phyllis McCrossin It’s Easter Sunday. If you don’t think there is a homeless problem in rural Michigan, then you are not paying attention. Check out the parking lots of…

Editor April 18, 2022

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Enjoy Chicken Parmigiana with cauliflower beds

by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 375 degrees.1 head of raw cauliflower 6 chicken cutletsOlive oil cooking spray24 ounce jar of marinara (I used RAO’S)6 Provolone cheese slices 1 cup seasoned…

Editor April 17, 2022

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Yes It’s True: We’re still pot crazy after all these years

Even after all these years, there still are people in our midst who believe that marijuana is an evil substance, a gateway drug. I noticed this continuing phenomenon, which has…

Editor April 15, 2022

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Army Bob: Why are we still dependent on our enemies?

by Robert M. Traxler The Covid-19 “pandemic,” coupled with the “supply chain crisis,” shine a light on the dirty little secret that we are at the mercy of our enemies…

Editor April 14, 2022