July 2022 – Page 8

Columns

Army Bob: Can media stop coming election bloodbath?

July 7, 2022

by Robert M. Traxler Will the midterms be a “blood bath” for the Democrats? Many in the conservative media are predicting it. I hope so, but the media has not geared up its propaganda machine yet. Most Americans are not paying attention to the midterms and will not until the...

Disc golf enthusiast Jeff Glupker of Dorr dies at 53

July 6, 2022

Jeffrey Craig Jerome Glupker of Dorr died Sunday, July 3. He was 53. Born April 11, 1969, to Geri and Robert Glupker, he was a graduate of Wayland High School. He formerly worked in the flooring and carpeting business and later was self-employed in disc golf. He enjoyed disc golf...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

July 6, 2022

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Gurney's Market in downtown Wayland 90 years ago. 25 Years Ago — July 7, 1997 The Cuddy Drain, which serves farmers in Allegan County and boaters in Barry County, needs repairs, but the work appears to...

I’m taking a break (sort of) from the social media zoo

July 6, 2022

by Denise Dykstra Last week, I met up with a handful of friends and forgot to take a photo of us all. This is so unlike me! I usually love getting photos of us all because I, primarily, want to remember the moment and I am determined to take photos...

Yes It’s True: Is this Sunny Side of the Business Street?

July 5, 2022

Helen Jane Helmey, wife of Wayland Globe Editor-Publisher Irvin P. Helmey a little more than 50 years ago wrote an occasional column of pseudo advertising she called “The Sunny Side of the Business Street.” “H,” as she was fondly called by friends and community members, would come up with a...

Funeral for lifelong Martin booster Jerry Curry slated

July 5, 2022

Jerry L. Curry Sr., 87, of Martin, died Friday, July 1, at his home in Martin. He was born March 26, 1935, in Martin, the son of Russell and Florence (Knight) Curry. In 1950 Jerry joined the Watson Bible Church where he remained a member until his passing. On August...

City Council has 1st reading of marijuana ordinance

July 5, 2022

The Wayland City Council Tuesday evening had the first readings of two proposed ordinances dealing with the licensing and regulation of marijuana businesses. The next step is the second readings and vote to adopt or not adopt the ordinances, which earned the recommendation from the City Planning Commission a couple...

Gun-free zone designation as feckless as smoke free

July 4, 2022

ACHTUNG: The following is a not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The news of the shootings and killings of six people this weekend near Chicago and the astonishing shootings in Denmark have prompted assertions again that areas designated as gun free still get...

At the parades: It was hot and dry for the 4th of July

July 4, 2022

The Fourth of July festivities in this area were marked by hot and dry weather, with drought conditions and temperatures reaching up to 90 degrees on Monday. No matter, parades went off as planned in Dorr, Hopkins, Green Lake and a variety of celebrations took place at Gun Lake as...

Camp sausage muffins are quick and easy to prepare

July 4, 2022

by Kathy Hamman Miller Easy Peasy Camp Sausage Muffin Preheat oven to 350 degrees Ingredients:1 pound breakfast sausage fried up toasty brown4 beaten eggs1 cup yellow or white shredded cheese 1 cup bisquick baking mix1/4 cup fresh chopped greens your choice, I like to use arugula or spinachSplash of hot sauce...

Month: July 2022