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Second annual Martin Hometown Day tons of fun
by Denise Dykstra Our hometown feels empty today. Over the weekend, Martin held its second annual Hometown Day. Our town was bustling with people all day long. The great thing…
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Army Bob: Is science undeniable or a suggestion?
by Robert M. Traxler We must believe the science, all the science, or be a damned science denier and then (according to some of the progressives who scribble in the…
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How I got a homemade pool pond from youngest son
by Denise Dykstra A (sort of) guest post from my youngest son, Abe “This is your pool pond. I just dug it. And put plastic in it. And filled it.…
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Combine both wet and dry ingredients for blueberry zucchini cake dessert
by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 350 degrees For Cake: Combine wet ingredients: 2 cups finely shredded lightly drained zucchini 3 large eggs1 cup Vegetables oil1 tablespoon vanilla 2 tablespoons frozen orange…
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One Small Voice: A cardinal act of mercy saves kidney
by Lynn Mandaville I’m really not one who does things to attract attention to myself. Sure, on the written page, I can be a big mouth. I bristle at all…
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Army Bob: Can media stop coming election bloodbath?
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…
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I’m taking a break (sort of) from the social media zoo
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…
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Yes It’s True: Is this Sunny Side of the Business Street?
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…
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Camp sausage muffins are quick and easy to prepare
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…
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There must be sometimes a tax increase is a good idea
I once asked former Barry County Sheriff and Wayland State Police Commander Steve DeBoer what a surefire way to lose an election would be. His immediate answer was “propose raising…