November 2015 – Page 9

New Martin Twp. Clerk will be tested with March 8 special election

The Martin Township Board Wednesday night welcomed new Clerk Rachelle Smit, who officially start full-time duties on Jan. 1 Smit will have to hit the ground running in preparation for…

Editor November 11, 2015

Articles

Library official wants to save old Martin building if Dollar General arrives

Because Dollar General is negotiating with the Village of Martin to locate a store where Boysen’s used to be, Library Board Vice President Alice Kelsey wants to find a way…

Editor November 11, 2015

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 191

25 Years Ago — Nov. 14, 1990 Martin insurance agent Ken Bleeker was pictured on the front page of the Globe with a glass of water in celebration of not…

Editor November 11, 2015

Features

Kindergartners skype WHS grad, soldier in Qatar on Veterans’ Day

For Veteran's Day, Kim Anderson's kindergarten class from Baker Elementary School held a skype session with Wayland High School graduate (Class of 2012), Lexi Hott, who is stationed in Qatar…

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Features

Martin Junior High student win Lions local peace poster contest

"Martin Junior High Art Students took part in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest this fall. Students ages 11 to 13 were eligible to enter. Dominic Speed's Share Peace…

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Editorial

If we like free market, we must accept quality people leaving us

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The recent news about the Belding Library trying to lure Natalie Bazan away from…

Editor November 10, 2015

Community Notices

Wayland Kiwanis to sponsor Gingerbread House contest Dec. 4

The Wayland Kiwanis Club will sponsor a Gingerbread House Contest during Wayland’s annual Art Hop celebration Friday, Dec. 4. A Kiwanis spokesperson said, “We are seeking registrations to enter gingerbread…

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Articles

City Plan Commission Chairman resigns; Dykstra new vice chair

John Frigmanski officially submitted his resignation from the Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday. City Manager Mike Selden said he received nofication that afternoon that Frigmanski had sold his business on…

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Community Notices

WHS grad Kyle Pitcher to join orchestra in concert Nov. 19

The Wayland Union High School Orchestras will present its first concert of the season at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Fine Arts Center. “The Genius Concert” will feature…

Editor November 10, 2015

Columns

Ranger Rick: Trumpeting ‘gun-free zones’ is just ignorance

I read something pretty revealing last week. There was a discussion about “Gun Free Zone” signs at schools, colleges and churches. Everyone knows this is a liberal chant and reverberation…

Editor November 10, 2015