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One Small Voice: Sinema’s critics crossed decency line
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,…
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Tensions are high, causing elevated behavior incidents
by Superintendent 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…
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Army Bob: What happens if we stop trade with China?
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…
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Our date night a change of pace from athletic events
by Denise Dykstra This past week, the weekly high school football game was canceled. My husband was a sad, I cannot even find the words to describe. During the week,…
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Yes It’s True: We have zero power in redistricting game
"Hey ho, don't worry. You know you can't win. No matter who you vote for, the government always gets in." — The Bonzo Dog Band I hear tell there’s been…
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Army Bob: Ranger Rick is a casualty of woke culture
by Robert M. Traxler Part of the fallout from my friend Ranger Rick’s resigning under pressure from penning his Townbroadcast column is that he was a foil, a shield from…
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A friend gives good advice to navigate sports seasons
by Denise Dykstra We are smack dab in the middle of sports season here at our home. I am regularly reminding my boys to write their schedule or plans on…
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Ramblin’ Road: Suddenly active campground buzzing
by Phyllis McCrossin It’s Saturday. I think. Now that I’m two weeks into my second retirement the days are, once again, beginning to blend together. To be honest, I truly…
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One Small Voice: Yes, Army Bob gets under my skin
by Lynn Mandaville I don’t like to admit it, but Robert Traxler ("Army Bob") knows how to get under my skin. And I bet he likes it. I sometimes think…
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Army Bob: Did Gen. Mark Milley commit treason?
In response to the last Army Bob column, a commenter asked about my thoughts on the accusation that General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, committed treason,…