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Guest column: Dementia, Alzheimer’s problems only going to get worse

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EDITOR'S NOTE: This column was submitted by Wayland High School graduate Mike Permoda. He recently retired from a career of bedside nursing in hospital and longterm care settings. He now is a part-time clinical instructor and tutor. He owns a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Long term care needs...
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Army Bob: Media looks for shooting scapegoats again

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by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump was shot while giving a speech at a campaign rally on 13 July in Butler Pa. The old saying, “Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is a bastard” is apparent here. The media, depending on its political bent, is concentrating its blame...
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Delicious and colorful beet salad is a healthy choice

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by Kathy Herman Miller Packed with nutrition, beets are known to have great health benefits. I didn’t know this as a kid, just enjoyed the surprisingly great taste. Ingredients: 3 medium beets about 1 pound 1 tablespoon olive oil Juice of 1/2 of a lemon 3/4 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp...
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Yes It’s True: Primary has only a few GOP races

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Myrene Koch Mike Villar In the vast majority of cases, the Aug. 6 primary election ballot next month will show incumbents running unopposed. However, there are a few exceptions, but all races involve only Republicans. Townbroadcast already has examined the three-way for the new 48th Circuit judgeship, with the top...
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Yes It’s True: ‘Corky’ Doxey’s passing was more than tragic

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Corky Doxey Like so many others in this community, I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Harold “Corky” Doxey Jr. last weekend. Though I wasn’t as close a friend as former Wayland teacher and coach Clif Sage, I had a couple of periods knowing him up close...
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Tasty bean salad a welcome addition to summer meals

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This easy and colorful bean salad adds just the perfect touch to summer picnics and potlucks. Drain and rinse the cans of beans in a colander. Chop the veggies, and mix the dressing together. Stir the beans occasionally, making sure the beans are well drained. When this is accomplished, mix...
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Army Bob: Are progressives morphing into fascists?

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by Robert M. Traxler As our friends in the liberal party morph into progressives (a bait and switch term for socialist), we need to ask a few questions, a few “what if” questions: • What if the progressive movement decides it is in their best interests to embrace the military?...
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It’s the best, but it’s not Mama’s banana pudding

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By far the best `banana pudding you will ever make! I had forgotten just how good it tasted, an instant favorite again. The 13 x 9 inch pan makes it big enough to bring for family gatherings, and the cookies make it easy to cut into serving sizes. Ingredients: Line...
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Yes It’s True: Fireworks law causes us to be scofflaws

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“And there ain’t nothin’ I can do about it.” — The Supremes and the Vanilla Fudge, 1967 singing “You Keep Me Hangin’On.” Scofflaw: “A person who flouts the law, especially by failing to comply with a law that is difficult to enforce effectively.” I read and heard with great interest...
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Yes It’s True: New judge race has 3 female newcomers

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Emily Jipp Alice Bernal If there’s one statement all the new Circuit Court judge candidates would agree on, it would be that there are just not enough media outlets for them to make their cases before voters. The new 48th Circuit judgeship was granted by the State of Michigan, increasing...
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