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Yes It’s True: Reflections on another troop withdrawal

The news about the U.S. soon withdrawing from Afghanistan prompted memories of America’s leaving South Vietnam on April 30, 1975. I know, there often are posts on Facebook that assert…

Editor July 9, 2021

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So… this lady can drive Grandpa Truck’s stick shift

by Denise Dykstra When I was young, my grandpa would take my brother and me to school. He had this odd colored green pick up. It seemed giant to me…

Editor July 8, 2021

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Army Bob: Sorry, folks, I’ve got to call out my detractors

“Only Neanderthals question science.” — CNN “The left wants us woke -- they have awoken a sleeping giant.” — Fox News. by Robert M. Traxler It is past time to…

Editor July 8, 2021

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Yes It’s True: If you want bad stuff, you can get it

While visiting my old haunt in Hastings Tuesday, I stumbled on to a memory that to this day I thought was astonishing. It was probably about 25 years ago that…

Editor July 6, 2021

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Ship Wreck Casserole much better than name suggests

Ship Wreck Casserole by Kathy Hamman Miller This heirloom casserole dating back to the 1940s is anything but what the name suggests. Some say it got its name from sailors…

Editor July 5, 2021

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American Rescue Plan funds only create confusion

The American Rescue Plan of 2021 has been getting a lot of attention lately in local board meetings in these parts. Some officials don’t want the money from the federal…

Editor July 4, 2021

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Ramblin’ Road: Should old folks get out of the way?

by Phyllis McCrossin There was a time when our plans for watching fireworks meant we headed toward town about an hour before sunset, found a spot to park as close…

Editor July 4, 2021

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Army Bob: Social justice movements out of control

“Only Neanderthals question science.” — CNN. by Robert M. Traxler A Christian ethic and one found in most religions and in law is that the sins of the father shall…

Editor July 1, 2021

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Fish Camp only brings us closer to empty nest dread

Fish Camp by Denise Dykstra Once a year in June, my brother puts together the “Boys Only” fish camp week. Planning for the week-long trip begins on the way home…

Editor June 30, 2021

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Grandma’s Tuna Patties provides versatile tasty fare

by Kathy Hamman Miller Grandma’s Tuna Patties 2 - 5 ounce cans of tuna 2 medium eggs 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs 1/4 cup Mayo Combine thoroughly all the…

Editor June 28, 2021