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Wayland makes ‘Pillows for heroes’ a viral campaign
by Denise Dykstra My cousin Abby is a strong, confident, powerful woman with one of the biggest hearts. She loves fiercely and she protects fiercely. She is, and I mean…
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Whether Cherries in the Cloud or in Snow, it’s good
Depending on the time of the year, Grandma would call this favorite dessert either "Cherries in the Cloud" around Easter when we had warmer weather or Cherries in the Snow…
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Army Bob: The U.S. is outsourcing world pollution
by Robert M. Traxler President Joe Biden stopped the importation of Russian oil. Good for him, but think of this: We are now sending diplomats to Venezuela and Iran to…
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Mom’s trip to Shipshewana is the cure for Cabin Fever
by Denise Dykstra My mom is the best. Here is one example of many why she is amazing. Spring redecorating is in the air. It’s as if, since we cannot…
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Ramblin’ Road: We begin journey to Michigan slowly
by Phyllis McCrossin Sunday afternoon on the road isn’t really any different from Sunday afternoon living in a brick and mortar home. King is watching golf on TV, the dog…
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Colcannon: Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Colcannon is an Irish mashed potatoes recipe that has quickly become a family favorite, so I thought to share it again with you in honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s…
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The perils of preparing beer can chicken Sunday dinner
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…
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Two ‘Cat bowlers nearly met each other in the finals
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…
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Army Bob: We must deal with truth about Ukraine
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…
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Ramblin’ Road: As winter winds down; we will return
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.…