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Yes It’s True: We want our judges to ‘hang ’em high’

November 13, 2021

Bruce Schroeder Richard M. Shuster While watching the conduct of the judge in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial in Kenosha, Wisc., my memories of a similar judge in Hastings resurfaced. Bruce Schroeder’s stern lecture to prosecutors and his gruff and unpredictable demeanor reminds me of days gone by with Barry...

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Army Bob: People on the left misidentify opponents

November 11, 2021

by Robert M. Traxler If you’re a Republican you are a white supremacist, a white nationalist, a bigot, racist, sexist, homophobe, Islamophobe, anti… fill in the blank, so and so probably even a Ku Klux Klan (KKK) member. And the socialist/progressive/liberal folks call us judgmental? Folks, you can’t make this...

Not long ago, not far away, there was a GOP good guy

November 9, 2021

I’ve been reading some posts lately about Michigan’s Bottle Bill, which, for better or worse, was passed by a state-wide ballot proposal in 1978. To this day, some praise our collective bottle deposit requirements, yet some still oppose them. One proponent was the late Congressman Paul Henry of Grand Rapids,...

This long-distance runner will never forget journey

November 9, 2021

by Denise Dykstra It was the honking I found odd. After a full and busy weekend, I was cleaning up the last off the mess in the kitchen and people were driving by our home honking. I peeked from the curtained window to see what was going on after my...

Busy Day Crock Pot Beef Tip Stew is as advertised

November 7, 2021

by Kathy Hamman Miller This recipe takes eight hours to make and is perfect for when you’re busy, but still want that healthy meal to serve up for your family at the end of the day. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix 1 onion...

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Army Bob: Does free speech only apply to Left protests?

November 4, 2021

by Robert M. Traxler “Hate speech” is not protected by the First Amendment, and the government must protect us from “hurtful speech,” right? The government and social media must protect us from “triggers,” “code words” and “insensitive words and gestures,” even “dog whistles” right? All “stereotypical references” are hateful and...

Halloween actually is all about community, not just getting candy for the kids

November 2, 2021

by Denise Dykstra It’s been quite the journey, me and Halloween. When I was young, I did not give one thought to Halloween. My parents always hosted a very large hayride and my best friends were always there. We would go on long hayrides down old paths and giggle and...

Don’t let the ‘burnt’ in burnt sugar cake scare you away

October 31, 2021

by Kathy Hamman Miller This recipe came from my 91-year-old mother’s grandmother. We all remember it from family reunions, but had never made it because her daughter had carried on with the tradition of bringing it. A cousin recently found the ingredients that were used to make this and I...

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Army Bob: Biden’s energy policies fueling inflation

October 28, 2021

by Robert M. Traxler Increase oil cost, increase inflation. Thank you, President Biden. Inflation is a tax on all Americans; it is the most destructive thing that can happen to a nation’s economy, and it can destroy a nation. History tells us that paper money printed by a government is...

Family dinner at home is back on menu in busy lives

October 26, 2021

by Denise Dykstra “Hey, Mama, when are you going to make some new recipes again?” Eli, our 17-year-old asked me. He asked me as I was making one of my most favorite meals, one that I had not made in forever, but that Eli was not such a fan of....

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