Month: June 2022

Meet Beau, newest member of chaotic Dykstra family

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by Denise Dykstra My husband says I have no one to blame but myself. I don’t know. I feel destiny called me and that is how I ended up with a new dog. In May. Remember May? Even the Farmer’s Almanac calendar had May’s month photo as a tornado! I...
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Motorcyclist killed in crash Friday was from Hastings

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Thomas Robert Sheridan of Hastings was the motorcyclist who was killed in a collision with an SUV on Patterson Road near 136th Avenue and Yankee Springs Meadows mobile home park last Friday. Tom’s greatest love was riding his Harley and spending time with his family, Cara and his many friends....
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Funeral will be Thursday in Wayland for Jean Bruin, 86

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Jean Bruin, age 86, died Thursday, June 2. Jean deeply loved her family, including her cat, Samantha. She loved gardening and golf. She enjoyed spending time on the beautiful Englewood, Fla., beach. She is survived by sons Boyd (Jennifer) Bruin and Michael (Nancy) Bruin; son-in-law, Jerald (Lori) Smith; grandchildren John...
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Only we collectively can prevent fatal traffic crashes

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Not long ago and not far away, I attended a seminar on traffic safety put together by the Michigan State Police. After his interesting speech, I had the chance to ask the trooper for...
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‘Uninvited wildlife’ causes council meeting relocation

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The Wayland City Council had a change of venue Monday night, meeting at the fire barn instead of the customary council chambers in the back of City Hall. City Manager Josh Eggleston blamed the situation on “uninvited wildlife,” including a dead bat that invaded the upper portions of the more...
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Four Vikings find way into school softball record book

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Hopkins varsity softball coach Amy Bishop Funk, in assessing the season just concluded, noted that four current players found a way to sneak into the school record books. Lyla Reynolds, Peyton Roxbury, Sierra Smith and Hannah Brinks now have planted their names onto the list of Vikings with great deeds...
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‘Pony Express’ will ride through Martin Saturday

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The Allegan County Search and Rescue group will present the Michigan Sheriff's Mounted Association Pony Express Saturday, June 11. Before the police escorted parade through downtown Martin at 1 p.m. will be the Pony Express ride - carrying mail as they did in bygone days by horse. Shortly after the...
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Yes, It’s True: It’s hard to argue with Cheri Ritz’s Wildcat softball success

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Cheri Ritz The significant number that came up at the end of the district tournament won Saturday by the Wayland softball was 25. Coach Cheri Ritz posted on Facebook that it was the 25th time the Wildcats have brought home that trophy, the vast majority during her tenure. Research this...
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Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread a tasty and easy treat

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by Kathy Hamman Miller The apple and cinnamon mixture makes this recipe very tasty and basically an easy one whip up. I also found it’s a great treat for any time of the day that everyone is sure to enjoy!Preheat oven to temperature suggested on your cinnamon roll container.Ingredients:2 containers...
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Thompson scores 14 of 15 ‘Cats’ points at state meet

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Four Wayland High School athletes and two from Hopkins qualified for the Division 2 state track meet Saturday at Forest Hills Eastern High School. Among them, only Wildcat senior Ian Thompson and senior Carson Noyes and Grace Brenner of Hopkins broke into the scoring column. The Wayland boys finished with...
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