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The perils of preparing beer can chicken Sunday dinner

March 9, 2022

by Denise Dykstra My husband and I have been watching a barbecue challenge show on Netflix. I am in a slump where nothing sounds good to make for dinner, nor does any food at all even sound especially good. Or very summery. The Master Chef I was mostly interested in...

Two ‘Cat bowlers nearly met each other in the finals

March 7, 2022

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following column was written by Wayland High School senior Mark Musgrave III, a boys' bowling team member, who wrote a personal account of what he saw Saturday at the state championship meet. by Mark Musgrave III Writer-bowler Mark Musgrave III My Wayland High School bowling teammates, junior...

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Army Bob: We must deal with truth about Ukraine

March 7, 2022

by Robert M. Traxler Russia has been my enemy since birth. One of my first memories is packing my “bug-out bag” as a 4- to 7-year-old Army dependent child in Germany (1953 to 1956), my father stationed there with the 9th Infantry Division (The Old Reliables). A memory of my...

Ramblin’ Road: As winter winds down; we will return

March 6, 2022

by Phyllis McCrossin Random thoughts on a Sunday afternoon: It’s Sunday, March 6, 2022. In 19 days we will be packing up one last time and heading back to Michigan. Michigan in April is a tease. There is the promise of spring with the threat of one last snowstorm. I’m...

Serve old favorite carrot cake with coconut topping

March 6, 2022

by Kathy Hamman Miller Serve this carrot cake recipe with the delicious coconut topping, either for a breakfast or as a casual dessert. Puts a new twist on frosting for sure. Not overly sweet tasting, this satisfying treat is great to start your day or to end a meal. Makes...

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Army Bob: Let’s pray for peace, but prepare for war

March 3, 2022

by Robert M. Traxler This column has maintained for weeks now that the Red Army is a blunt force object; I hope I am wrong, and they continue to use mostly targeted strikes on Ukrainian forces and cities. The question will end up being, will the civilian leadership of Russia...

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Yes It’s True: Another tale, but this isn’t cautionary

March 3, 2022

Not long ago, I wrote an opinion piece that I called a “cautionary tale” about the Maple Valley school board and Superintendent and WHS grad Ozzie Parks. The following is another similar tale, but it is not cautionary: It was the fall of 1979 and I was just starting as...

When the other side of the world feels like next door

March 1, 2022

by Denise Dykstra “How is writing about war going to have anything to do with joy, Mama?” my 17-year-old son asked me as I tried to type out this post. There is joy here. But it took me quite a few days and some soul searching to find it. Oftentimes,...

Ramblin’ Road: How long can we travel in old trailer?

February 28, 2022

Phyllis McCrossin One of the things that one has to consider when living a nomadic lifestyle is finding a place to stay long-term. We have our summer months covered thanks to Kal Haven Outpost campground – as we can stay for the entire season. But I have to wonder, if...

Sheet pan steak & potatoes is quick and tastes great

February 27, 2022

by Kathy Hamman Miller When you need a easy to put together, great tasting dinner, this is sure to be your new go to recipe. Toss it all together in the marinade before you head out the door. Then toss it in the oven when you get home. Ingredients: 2...

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