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Army Bob: People on the left misidentify opponents

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…

Editor November 11, 2021

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

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…

Editor November 9, 2021

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This long-distance runner will never forget journey

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…

Editor November 9, 2021

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Busy Day Crock Pot Beef Tip Stew is as advertised

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…

Editor November 7, 2021

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

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…

Editor November 4, 2021

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

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…

Editor November 2, 2021

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

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…

Editor October 31, 2021

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Army Bob: Biden’s energy policies fueling inflation

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…

Editor October 28, 2021

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Family dinner at home is back on menu in busy lives

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…

Editor October 26, 2021

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Grandma’s Recipe Box writer in triumphant return

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…

Editor October 24, 2021