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Army Bob: Don’t blame capitalism for our troubles

by Robert M. Traxler When did we lose our free will? The health problems of Americans, diet-related obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, even according to some, some…

Editor December 30, 2021

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This is my end of the year ‘Card of Thanks’ column

by Denise Dykstra The End of the Year It’s here, the last week of 2021. I am a sucker for “Best Of” lists and end of the year rememberings. When…

Editor December 28, 2021

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Ramblin’ Road: My book is a memoir of joys, sorrows

by Phyllis McCrossin December has been a busy month for me. I finally published the book I’ve been working on since April 2015. Yes. I wrote a book. Yes, it’s…

Editor December 27, 2021

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For the cold winter nights, give Easy Goulash a chance

Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 large sweet onion, chopped 2 cups beef broth, (I used low sodium) 1 - 29 ounce can of tomato sauce 2 - 15…

Editor December 26, 2021

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Army Bob: It’s time to show Dr. Anthony Fauci the door

I suggest we replace Dr. Anthony Fauci with a brutally frank, totally truthful medical professional. When will the COVID-19 emergency end? We have been promised by Dr. Fauci several times…

Editor December 23, 2021

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Yes It’s True: OK, Denise, here’s my 1968 gift story

This week’s installment of Denise Dykstra’s perky and positive “Everyday Joys” column has inspired me to respond. As is her custom, she ends her communication with an offer to readers…

Editor December 21, 2021

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There have been Christmas gifts worth remembering

by Denise Dykstra With Christmas just around the corner, I was reflecting on some memorable gifts over the years. Every year we always try to find those perfect gifts for…

Editor December 21, 2021

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Grandma’s Pin Wheel Cookies include center jam

by Kathy Hamman Miller These cookies are made of a flakey, cream cheese dough and are stuffed with your favorite jam in the center. It’s a great holiday cookie that’s…

Editor December 19, 2021

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Ramblin’ Road: Christmas traditions seem to change

by Phyllis McCrossin Phyllis McCrossin It’s Saturday, a week before Christmas. The King and I are waiting for our grandsons to come for another overnight visit. This is their father’s…

Editor December 19, 2021

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One Small Voice: Dana and I share long love of Beatles

by Lynn Mandaville Because my husband Dave walks every morning, something he’s been doing without fail for the past four years, he has become friends with several of our neighbors…

Editor December 16, 2021