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One Small Voice: Give a try to downshifting Christmas

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…

Editor December 1, 2021

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Soapmaker realizes dream of owning her businesses

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.…

Editor November 30, 2021

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Ramblin’ Road: Memories of Thanksgivings past live on

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…

Editor November 29, 2021

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Grandma used shortening for oatmeal raisin cookies

by Kathy Hamman Miller I always wondered why Grandma used shortening in her baking recipes and learned that it did have a purpose. It has a higher melting point than…

Editor November 28, 2021

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Yes It’s True: Bobby Layne Curse tightens Lions grip

I confess there has been a missing piece in my continuing series about the Curse of Bobby Layne, and I can’t resist presenting another anecdote that adds to the power…

Editor November 26, 2021

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One Small Voice: Greed, U.S. firms led to supply woes

In response to Mr. Robert M. Traxler (Army Bob) in his last column, published Thursday, Nov. 25: Another area on which we agree. My husband and I have long bemoaned…

Editor November 25, 2021

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Army Bob: We depend too much on Asian supply line

by Robert M. Traxler A man ran a red light last week and hit my car, totaling it. Hats off to the American auto industry; we were hit in the…

Editor November 25, 2021

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Thanksgiving traditions make the holiday so special

Thanksgiving is by far one of my most favorite holidays. As our boys have gotten older and life looks differently than it used to, Thanksgiving day has remained mostly…

Editor November 23, 2021

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Introducing Grandfather’s Spatchcock Turkey recipe

By Kathy Hamman Miller The following is sharing a “new” Grandfather’s Thanksgiving Recipe” and welcoming my great-nephew into the family. This Spatchcock Turkey recipe is a different way to prepare…

Editor November 21, 2021

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Army Bob: Dems go too far left, leave center behind

by Robert M. Traxler The television newsmagazine 60 minutes did a report Oct. 7 on a Missouri law that tells local and state law enforcement officers not to enforce some…

Editor November 18, 2021