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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread a tasty and easy treat
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…