Month: June 2022

Editorial

Save crockodile tears for American GIs in Ukraine

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To the editor: I just heard that the White House is "appalled" at the possibility that Russia may execute two Americans who were captured in the Ukraine. As I understand it, these two men went to the Ukraine specifically to kill Russian soldiers. Not to protect the free world but...
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Dorr Plan Commission OKs recommending master plan

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About a year after winning approval from Dorr Township, Copart now is moving dirt at the site of a combination auto salvage yard and on-line sales business just east of the U.S.-131 expressway on 142nd Avenue next to the township's water tower. The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night adopted a...
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We 3: Let’s do something completely different, new

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by Denise Dykstra “We always do the same things. We need to try something new,” my sister-in-law declared. She was correct, and I knew it. But also, my brain could not think of one new thing to try. So my sister-in-law came up with a plan. I have long admired...
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Service Friday for Hopkins graduate Mason Shehorn

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Mason Alexander Shehorn, age 23, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 18. Mason had many hobbies, those of which included playing kickball, video games, and hanging out with his friends and family. His friends often described him as the “life of the party” and “the light in their dark days.” He graduated...
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Evie Mathis wins national middle school pole vault competition championship

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Wayland has another interscholastic national champion. Evie Mathis, who will be a freshman at Wayland High School this fall, won the Adidas national middle school title in the pole vault at the competition Saturday at Greensboro, N.C. She cleared 3.63 meters, which translates into 11 feet, 11 inches, one inch...
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Mayor Tim Bala decides not to seek re-election Nov. 8

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Mayor Tim Bala Jennifer Antel Wayland Mayor Tim Bala has decided against seeking another two-year term in the non-partisan city election next November. Bala, who has been mayor since being first elected in 2008, said, “It’s time” in his decision to step down. He added that he plans to continue...
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Another example of toxic health care system surfaces

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. "The love of money is the root of all evil." — The Apostle Paul Darlene Lohroff It’s been said as a joke for some time now that the United States of America’s version of...
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No funeral for 1961 Martin grad Mary VanderVere

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Mary Lee VanderVere, 79 of Allegan, died Tuesday, June 14. Born May 4, 1943, in Otsego, she was the daughter of the late George and Marian (VanHouten) Spencer. Mary graduated from Martin High School in 1961. She married Stewart VanderVere in 1964. Mary worked as a secretary for TruHeat for...
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Voters in this area will split between 2 state districts

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Aric Nesbitt Kaleb Hudson Northeast Allegan County County voters will find themselves split between two districts for the Aug. 2 primary election for state representative and state senator. The election for state senator from the 20th District will be familiar because it will include incumbent Republican Aric Nesbitt of Lawton....
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Continuing the season — ‘Strawberry Bars Forever’

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by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 375 degreesGrease an 8x8 baking dish or pie plate and set aside. Strawberry Bars:3/4 cup flour of choice1 heaping cup old fashioned rolled oats1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon gingerPinch of cinnamon 6 tablespoons butter2 cups small diced fresh strawberries 1 teaspoon cornstarch1 tablespoon lemon juice1...
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