February 2016 – Page 12

Celebration of life service for Donald Pardee, 65, will be Feb. 19

February 12, 2016

Donald Ray Pardee, 65, of Wayland died Thursday, Feb. 11. Donald retired after 25 years from Möller North America Inc. in 2014. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his garden and cars. He thoughtof his animals as his "babies." Don was with his wife Margaret for 23 years. He was...

Walking wounded Wildcat ladies no match for Catholic Central

February 12, 2016

Wayland’s walking wounded warriors on the varsity girls’ basketball team were no match Friday night for Grand Rapids Catholic Central, one of the top 10 Class B teams in the state. The Lady Wildcats were down to just seven players at the end of a 70-44 defeat. Senior guard Ali...

Wildcats turn back valiant upset bid by Catholic Central, 65-59

February 12, 2016

Catholic Central came to town Friday night with upset on its mind. The visiting Cougars made a pretty strong bid to pull off the feat against the No. 4 Class B team in the state, but Wayland made 20 of 26 free throw attempts in the fourth quarter and finally...

Visitation Sunday, funeral Monday for Michael Rizkalla, 51, of Dorr

February 12, 2016

Michael Rizkalla, age 51, of Dorr, died from cancer complications Thursday morning, Feb. 11. Michael was born in 1964 to Elias (Louie) and Judy Rizkalla. He graduated from East Kentwood High School and Ferris State University. He worked in the automotive field for 30 years. He is survived by his...

Former Hopkins Supt. Chris Stephens takes interim AAESA post

February 12, 2016

Former Hopkins Public Schools Superintendent Chris Stephens and former Hillside Principal Robin Lavender will be interim administrators for Allegan Area Educational Services in the wake of Jonathan Garcia’s resignation. Stephens and Lavender will share administrative duties until Garcia’s position can be filled. Garcia resigned this week after being charged with...

At least 3 candidates have announced intentions to succeed Yonker

February 12, 2016

There are at least three candidates already for the 72nd District State Representative’s seat being vacated by Ken Yonker at the end of the year. Ryan Gallogly appeared before the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening to introduce himself. He is the third Republican Party candidate to announce thus far. The...

Despite slight cost of living bump, Leighton officials nix pay raise

February 11, 2016

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night voted not to take a pay raise for the next fiscal year. Supervisor Steve Deer told his colleagues his research turned up the fact that the estimated cost of living increased by 0.7 percent in the first 11 months of 2015. So it’s possible...

Bryan Franck, Nicholas Couturier lead ‘Cats bowling comeback win

February 11, 2016

At first it appeared Catholic Central would pull off another upset over the Wayland boy's varsity bowling team Thursday, but Bryan Franck and Nicholas Couturier led the charge for a come-from-behind 19-11 victory. Down 10-0 after after losing the first two Baker games (158-169 and 170-184), the Wildcats weren't ready...

Proposed Leighton Township air park continues to attract attention

February 11, 2016

A proposed air park forLeighton Township continues to get a lot of attention, even when the issue isn’t on the agenda for public meetings. Developer Clark Galloway and partner Steve Deer, who also is Leighton Township Supervisor, have plans to install an air strip for planes on the former Brian...

Lady Wildcats break 1,000 in 1 game for 8th highest score in the state

February 11, 2016

Wayland girls' varsity bowling coach Bill Holbrook called it a historic night. Indeed it was. How many girls' bowling teams have combined to roll a 1,000 score in a single game? The Lady Wildcats rolled an amazing 1,052 Thursday afternoon while defeating Grand Rapids Catholic Central, notching the eighth highest...

Month: February 2016