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Cremation has taken place already for Clara Reurink

Clara Reurink, age 84, died Thursday, July 29. Clara had many hobbies, including puzzles, crafting, cross-stitching and quilting. She also enjoyed dinner dates with Evert at Russ’ Restaurant. She loved…

Editor July 30, 2021

Community Notices

Local students, employees build pavilion at City Park

Employees and students at the Michigan Carpentry and Millwright Institutei in Wayland performed a little community service this week by constructing a new pavilion in the City Park to replace…

Editor July 29, 2021

Columns

Army Bob: Was Dr. Martin Luther King called racist?

by Robert M. Traxler The world will end in 2030. It is settled science, undeniable and unquestionable science, says 120 million socialist wonks. How is the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther…

Editor July 29, 2021

Columns

The joy of perpetual/(pure) magic of blueberry picking

by Denise Dykstra I love the way the blueberries look when they still have dew hanging from them out in the field. I love the way the sun moves over…

Editor July 27, 2021

Obituaries

Funeral is Saturday for Al Kornoelje, 69, of Shelbyville

Albert “Al” Michael Kornoelje, age 69 of Shelbyville, died Saturday, July 24, Al graduated from Rogers High School in Wyoming. He loved driving and drove anything with a steering wheel…

Editor July 26, 2021

Obituaries

Services Wednesday for Vietnam vet Richard Peake

Richard Earl Peake, 73, died Friday, July 23, at his home in Wayland after a long battle with cancer. Richard served his country in the United States Army during the…

Editor July 26, 2021

Columns

Serve Corn Bread Skillet Pie best served with chili sauce

by Kathy Hamman Miller This Corn Bread Skillet Pie is best served hot with the tomato sauce, or my family always liked the chili sauce. Corn Bread Skillet Pie Mix…

Editor July 26, 2021

Columns

One Small Voice: Will space change Branson and Bezos?

“There will always be poor in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.” — Deuteronomy 15:11…

Editor July 25, 2021

Columns

Many realize advantages of working from their homes

"I understand the drudgery of what you do (at home), but don't you think... the office is the same for me , I hit my head upon the sink." —…

Editor July 24, 2021

Obituaries

Graveside service held for Joanne Graczyk of Dorr

JoAnn Graczyk, age 91, died Wednesday, July 21. She was born on Aug. 30, 1929. She is survived by her children, James (Janet) Graczyk; granddaughter, Pamela (Stephen) Martinez of Dorr;…

Editor July 24, 2021