June 2019 – Page 9

Yes It’s True: Voting best way to restore power to the people

June 9, 2019

“And there ain’t nothin’ I can do about it.” — The Supremes and the Vanilla Fudge, “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” So many times in recent years I have noticed that it matters not what the people want because even when they clearly make their wishes known, their elected lawmakers...

Columns

One Small Voice: Dems prove too many cooks spoil the soup

June 9, 2019

You may be familiar with an old expression that goes “too many cooks spoil the broth.” Basically, the expression means that too many people in the kitchen kibitzing over what goes into the soup will result in so many conflicting ingredients that the soup is inedible. This goes contrary to...

Memorial open house Tuesday for Ken Long, 62, of Dorr

June 7, 2019

Ken Long, 62, died Wednesday, June 5, at Spectrum Heart Center. He exceeded all expectations after a diagnosis 18 months ago that he would only live a short time. Ken loved boating, fishing, Disney, Hawaii, Platte Lake and his dogs. He celebrated his baptism on Easter Sunday, 2018, Ken is survived by...

Columns

Army Bob: It’s time to seriously consider Space Command

June 6, 2019

by Robert M. Traxler Do we need an arguably eighth branch of military service? Space Command? It sounds like the title of an old “B” movie. We have the Army (oldest, and in my biased opinion, the best), Navy, Marines (I know they are a part of the Navy), Air...

Board of Determination may solve Big Lake flooding issue

June 6, 2019

High water level problems at Big Lake in Watson Township are persistent, but Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday night told board colleagues there are plans for the Drain Commission to have a Board of Determination in the second week of July. Travis said the office of Allegan County Drain Commissioner Denise...

Dorr Elementary Citizens of the Year winners announced

June 6, 2019

The Dorr Business Association has selected third-graders Alexa Henkel and Elijah Alonzo as Citizens of the Year for the 2018-19 academic year. The awards were presented by United Bank Dorr Branch Manager, Laree Waanders, shown here with Dorr Elementary Principal Kevin Zaschak. (Photo supplied)

WHS students visiting Europe, Normandy Beach on D-Day

June 6, 2019

Wayland High School teachers Amber Knauf and Amy Nelson are leading a student group to Europe. Students are traveling to England, France and Germany to explore historical landmarks of World War II. They visited Normandy on the 75th anniversary of D-Day! Pictured are highlights from their visit to London. (Photo...

Service set for Gun Lake woman Loretta Ausberger, 88

June 6, 2019

Mrs. Loretta C. Ausberger (Pelletier) age 88 of Gun Lake, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday, June 4. She retired from General Motors and spent her summers enjoying Gun Lake and winters in sunny Fort Myers Beach, FL. Her spirit was feisty and energetic. She loved her many friends and...

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

June 5, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 8, 1994 George A. Mosher, founder and first editor and publisher of the Wayland Globe, died 100 years ago this week. The Henika Library has received a $25,000 Michigan Equity Grant...

Service Saturday for author, library activist Peggy Otto, 62

June 5, 2019

Former Dorr Township Library Board President Peggy Otto, age 62, of Dorr died Tuesday, June 4. Peggy loved to read, and she wrote and published three books. She was a teacher and tutor of many students. She served her church and community for many years. She was well known as a...

Month: June 2019