2017 – Page 78

Yes It Is, It’s True: An inspiring, tragic story of Allen Armintrout

The story of Allen Armintrout is both an inspiration and a tragedy. Allen was born profoundly deaf, but overcame his handicap to live a remarkably normal and meaningful life, marked…

Editor June 23, 2017

Columns

One Small Voice: Have we lost the ability to communicate?

by Lynn Mandaville My parents fostered a deep love of language in my sisters and me from our earliest years. There was always a dictionary at the dinner table where…

Editor June 23, 2017

Columns

Army Bob: Gun control about as successful as War on Drugs

Let’s talk gun control. A man wishes to attack his political enemies in Alexandria Va.; he uses two firearms. The over-the-top hate we find in the media is not blamed,…

Editor June 22, 2017

Obituaries

Funeral Friday for Salem Twp. woman Bonnie Kalkofen

Bonnie Lou Kalkofen, 78, of Salem Township, died Monday, June 19, at the Rehobeth Oaks Assisted Living Center in Dorr. She was born on May 11, 1939. She is survived…

Editor June 22, 2017

Community Notices

Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow slated at Jijak July 8, 9

Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians will sponsor a Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 8, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at…

Editor June 22, 2017

Community Notices

Hopkins Public Schools recognizes retiring staff members

Celebrating retirement at the end of this academic year and years of service to Hopkins Public Schools are (from left) Judy Pitsch, SRC coordinator 12 years; Vince Koperski, maintenance 26…

Editor June 22, 2017

Community Notices

Hopkins names Outstanding People for Education winners

The Hopkins Public Schools' 2017 Outstanding People for Education Award recipients are (from left) high school teacher Russell VanDommelen, SRC coordinator Judy Pitsch and secretary Jennifer Frank. (Photo supplied)

Editor June 22, 2017

Community Notices

Don Black to retire from County Board after serving 20 years

Don Black, 74, Allegan County Commissioner for the past 19 years, has announced he will not seek re-election next year. Black, former Wayland Township Supervisor, has served in the County…

Editor June 22, 2017

Features

A brief history of the ‘little stone house on Hopkins Road’

To the editor: More history of Knobloch Brothers Mobil Gas Station: A wooden outbuilding owned by the predecessor of the Basil Teed farm located about ½ mile west of the…

Editor June 22, 2017

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr). 25 Years Ago — June 24, 1992 Leighton and Dorr Township officials are exploring the possibility of…

Editor June 21, 2017