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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…

These boys have all grown up together. Their stories are going to be epic for all their lives.  by Denise Dykstra We had three graduation open Houses to attend on…

by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients:2 cups finely crushed Graham cracker crumbs (about 10 sheets) any flavor1/4 cup sugar1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of salted butter softened2 cups confectioners sugar8 ounces…

“One pill makes you largerAnd one pill makes you smallAnd the ones that mother gives youDon't do anything at allGo ask Alice. When she's ten feet tall…” — Jefferson Airplane,…

by Denise Dykstra “We always do the same things. We need to try something new,” my sister-in-law declared. She was correct, and I knew it. But also, my brain could…

by Kathy Hamman Miller Preheat oven to 375 degreesGrease an 8x8 baking dish or pie plate and set aside. Strawberry Bars:3/4 cup flour of choice1 heaping cup old fashioned rolled…

I learned a lot about the difference between progressive and Tea Party beliefs in 2012 when I attended a small political gathering in the Grand Rapids area for a state…