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To Spray or Not to Spray?

A Few Minutes With: Director Kelly Smith of the Newaygo County Road Commission 
...We have been spraying for 3 years now, the first year was in small targeted areas to see how it performed on the woody/brush,  and what impacts it had on the vegetation we were not trying to address and what if any regrowth we saw the following year.   The results were promising, virtually zero regrowth of brush, non targeted vegetation seemed unaffected, and it was cost effective. We then moved forward with...

Roads, Drains, & Disasters

A call to our County Departments that deal with these situations would be a place to start. Looping back to that March event Ms. Abby Watkins Director of Emergency Services, Mr. Dale Twing our Drain Commissioner and Mr. Kelly Smith our Road Commission Manager agreed to give us their thoughts on their departments and the past spring flood. Also, provide a few recommendations from their perspective as to how we could prepare for a future event or maybe a New Weather Normal. ​

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Random Bits… Big Ideas

In the good old days when black & white TV ruled the airwaves, I sat entranced by the entertainers of the day on The Ted Mack Amateur Hour and The Ed Sullivan Show. The man playing a weird, whiny version of The Yellow Rose of Texas on a handsaw, or the one guy who could actually make songs using a bicycle pump by sticking the hose end in his mouth while operating the pump with his other hand. It sounded like a more sophisticated version of the armpit farts we all thought were the height of  hilarity. But, the ones that really got me were the ventriloquists. They could do something to make goofy looking dummies or puppets seem to come alive...

Newaygo Athletes Speed Through Summer

 Athletes from every sport at Newaygo and all grades at the high school, with some brave middle school students jumping in too, were represented the very first week. Participation only grew after the first session when those present spread the word about what they had done.
Each session Truss and Johnson would follow an outline beginning with warm-ups, move to mobility and dynamics, followed by a speed warmup, speed and agility workout, followed by plyometrics and then deep stretching to finish. Every workout varied in activities, keeping the days fresh and exciting for the athletes.

The Song of Achilles Book Review

The story is of Achilles, one of the greatest warriors in Greek mythology. Born of a human father and Goddess mother, the traditional tales are of his part in the Trojan war and his warrior strength that is unequaled. 
Miller’s tale holds true to the traditional aspects of his story, but weaves intricate details of imagination and intrigue to his life not found elsewhere.
Many Greek characters appear in the story, all fitting perfectly into Miller’s dream of what Achilles would have been while remaining loyal to...

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Yellowstone Valley Campground. Near North Now mug, Julie Reyburn’s Timbertown Coffee, and an epic morning view. Photo by Alexis Mercer

​Hands In The Dirt: Showing Off The Scarlet

 Figuring that sunflowers were probably doomed and not a reliable showpiece in the face of these predatory hungry mammals, I decided this summer to plant something almost equally showy and eye-catching.  I chose Scarlet Runner Bean. By August it had overgrown its bamboo stakes and was flashing showy red pea-like flowers. Other gardeners were commenting and admiring its beauty...

Occidental Gypsy at the Dogwood Center 

Hailing from New England, Occidental Gypsy plays a dynamic, multi-genre mix of original vocal and instrumental pieces. Well known as capable heirs and nouveau pioneers of the music of Django Reinhardt, Occidental Gypsy was featured at the 2015 DjangoFest in Mill Valley, California.  The band has sold out legendary venues such as Nighttown in Cleveland, as well as offering...

Concerned About Climate Change?

Guest speakers from the National and State perspectives will join local leaders and community stakeholders in a robust discussion on Climate Change; its impacts on our home, actions residents can take to make a difference, and the value of Youth activism. The event, Democracy Is the Solution to Climate Change – 2019 Newaygo County Environmental Forum, will be held at Loomis Lodge in Newaygo on Saturday, August 17th from 11:30am – 3:30pm. 

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