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Marinated venison bamboo skewers are seasonal treat

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Ingredients: 2 pounds ground venison 1 lb. regular jimmy deans pork sausage1/3 cup soy sauce less sodium 1/4 cup white sugar1/3 cup chopped green onion1/2 cup drained dry crushed pineapple 2 eggs3/4 cup breadcrumbs1/4 cup dried minced garlic2 tablespoons sesame seeds2 tablespoons sesame oil1 teaspoon ground black pepperBamboo kabob skewers for grilling Directions:...
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Army Bob: Let’s not elect either Trump or Biden

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by Robert M. Traxler It is very early in the Presidential election cycle, but folks are already jockeying for the nomination in the 2024 election. Two folks I hope do not run for the Presidency of the United States of America are Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden; a good...
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‘Tis the season of waiting, prompting my reflections

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A few years ago, a friend asked me if I wanted to be on a podcast with her to do a four-part series on Advent. I jumped at the chance to be on a podcast with my friend, I just didn’t happen to know anything about Advent. There are those...
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Ramblin’ Road: The joys of Grandparenting 2.0 in Calif.

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By Phyllis McCrossin It’s Sunday evening and the trailer is quiet. Too quiet -- or, maybe not. It’s been a busy 10 days. There is a reason people don’t generally have children after 40. They are quite exhausting. OK. That’s exhausting in a good way, but still exhausting. King and...
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Mom’s Pecan Pie is perfect end to any holiday meal

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We all look forward to Mom’s Pecan Pie, it’s the perfect dessert for a holiday meal. There are cookbooks from Texas that are dated in the late 1800s that suggest that this is where the recipe first came from. My parents were stationed in Corpus Christi and this is where...
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Wayland, schools all over state, dealing with threats

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Dr. Christina Hinds I wrote to parents about the horrendous incident at Oxford High School Monday and today I would like to share additional information and resources with you. Schools across Michigan have been experiencing threats since the OHS incident occurred. We, too, have received threats. Each is being actively...
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Army Bob: Media wrong to trash Kyle Rittenhouse

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by Robert M. Traxler Facts are pesky things because they get in the way of feelings. “For people who identify strongly with one side of the political spectrum or the other, it can feel like their opponents are willfully ignoring the facts. But right or left, both sides believe their...
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One Small Voice: Give a try to downshifting Christmas

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By Lynn Mandaville Army Bob (Mr. Robert Traxler) recently posted an opinion piece about the supply chain problems currently plaguing the United States. It was a thoughtful column, and I shared some thoughts of my own in the comment section, which the editor of Townbroadcast, Dave Young, reposted as a...
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Soapmaker realizes dream of owning her businesses

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HD Soaps by Hilltop Designs carries unique gifts and products at its Dorr and Tanger Outlet locations. Christine and me Owner–proprietor Christine Weber of Martin started her business with $20. Today you can shop at one of her two store locations or browse her online inventory. Back when I worked...
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Ramblin’ Road: Memories of Thanksgivings past live on

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by Phyllis McCrossin I trust everyone had a happy Thanksgiving.  Ours was fairly quiet, it was just King, our daughter, her twin sons and me. I cooked. We ate buffet style, serving ourselves straight from the pans on the stove. Cleanup took 15 minutes. It was great. My mother is...
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