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Grandma’s Recipe Box writer in triumphant return

October 24, 2021

EDITOR’S NOTE Columnist Kathy Hamman Miller has been on a sabbatical for a spell to enable her to heal from two surgeries. Her triumphant return follows: by Kathy Hamman Miller Chicken and Rice Crockpot In a 6 quart crock pot add the following: 2 to 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken...

Yes It’s True; How can you stop Wildcats, Lions losses?

October 23, 2021

Tim Gibson Some friends of mine (yes, I have friends) not long ago speculated about who would finally win first this fall — the Detroit Lions or the Wayland Wildcats. The ‘Cats, after finishing their season at 0-9 Friday night, had to b0w out of this manufactured competition, but the...

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Army Bob: Policing school board meetings overreach

October 21, 2021

by Robert M. Traxler “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” —...

A friendship is renewed, strengthened in Covid era

October 19, 2021

by Denise Dykstra This past week it was one of my dear friend’s birthday. We have been planning to celebrate together since about August when I had realized our football team was playing in her hometown, and she reminded me it was her birthday on the same exact day as...

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One Small Voice: Vandals ‘trump’ my free speech

October 16, 2021

by Lynn Mandaville A week ago something happened to my car. A violation of some sort. A violation for which I am at a loss for an accurate word to describe. For almost two years there has been a bumper sticker on my vehicle that read “Stop Trump.” It’s a...

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Army Bob: Marine Lt. Col. Schuller must be punished

October 14, 2021

by Robert M. Traxler Love of country, patriotism, duty, honor, fidelity to the flag are neither cuss words nor evil concepts. Let’s talk about Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, a field grade officer who was apparently on the fast track for advancement; selection for command is a step toward the...

Notorious walker takes me on tour of the Basilica in GR

October 12, 2021

by Denise Dykstra My friend Kim Schaafsma and I recently toured the Basilica of Saint Adalbert and Saint Andrew in downtown Grand Rapids. Kim asked me to tag along. She knows I am not Catholic and all I know of the Catholic faith comes primarily from her, but she thought...

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One Small Voice: Sinema’s critics crossed decency line

October 10, 2021

by Lynn Mandaville Kyrsten Sinema is one of my United States senators. She has been in the news far too often in the last few months because, as a Democrat, she has stood in the way of smooth passage of legislation that some Democrats believe should have had smooth sailing...

Tensions are high, causing elevated behavior incidents

October 7, 2021

by Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds Dr. Christina Hinds We have been experiencing elevated behaviors this year. Our students have not experienced a "normal" school year in two years. Learning expectations and facing school pressures again is not an easy task for our students. In my last update I shared the...

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Army Bob: What happens if we stop trade with China?

October 7, 2021

by Robert M. Traxler What will happen if the government of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) embargoes trade with the United States? Or China invades Taiwan? Even the folks who worship at the altar of climate change, those who demand the United States stops mining the evil coal, are...

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