March 2020 – Page 5

Private family service planned for Beverly Fisher

March 20, 2020

Beverly Fisher, age 86,died Thursday, March 19. She is survived by daughters Donna (Robert) Priestap-Fisher and Diann Fisher (Shari VanHartesvelt); grandchildren Janel (Jack) Hott, Ned (Amy) Timmermann, Ben (Miranda) Fisher, and Ted (Laura) Fisher; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death...

Wayland police urge cyber safety while school is out

March 19, 2020

The Wayland City Police Department is warning area parents and caregivers to be watchful of on-line predators' attempts to lure bored and vacationing young people into trouble. Police Chief Mark Garnsey said, "The Wayland officers and I would like to send out a message, to talk about on-line internet use,...

Road paving, uncertainty dominate new Dorr budget

March 19, 2020

Myrna Marr has been hired as deputy treasurer for Dorr Township. She has expressed interest in running for the position in the August primary to succeed the retiring Jim Martin. The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening adopted a $1.3 million budget for fiscal year 2020-21 that included using $54,470 from...

Area fire departments issue precautions for residents

March 19, 2020

Area fire department personnel are asking residents to follow these precautions during the COVID-19 outbreak: Please practice social distancing and continue proper hygiene. If you are quarantined (mandatory or self imposed) in your home due to possible or confirmed COVID-19 exposure, please notify 911 when you call and advise the...

Columns

Army Bob: An ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure

March 19, 2020

The “Spanish flu,” the world’s most deadly pandemic, infected some 40% of the world’s population and killed 20 to 50 million, 50 to 125 million today as a percentage. Spanish flu originated in China, per the most recent studies, not Spain(?). I have a theory that World War I ended...

County partially activates emergency operations center

March 19, 2020

Allegan County Monday partially activated the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the request of Health Officer Angelique Joynes to help Public Health in directing resources and personnel related to the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, there are no confirmed cases in Allegan County, but health officials, public safety and the...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

March 18, 2020

EDITOR'S NOTE: The material from the 100 Years Ago section was not available because of a technical error. It will resume next week (Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 22, 1995 Flash back to the northwest corner...

Service for Bruce Balfoort, 54, will be at a later date

March 18, 2020

Bruce “Buford” Balfoort, age 54, died Tuesday, March 17. Bruce enjoyed NASCAR, being outside, and spending time with his friends and family. He is survived by his children Ashley (Eric Smith) Balfoort; grandson, Renn Smith; sister, Mary (Dawn) Balfoort-Outwin; mother, Ethel Visser; and many extended relatives and friends. He was...

Ranger Rick: Is closing bars, restaurants bad idea?

March 17, 2020

I understand the need to stop the spread of this virus, but closing bars and restaurants? How will people make a living in those service industries? It isn't like those businesses have a large excess of cash in the bank to tide them over, and the employees depend more on...

Articles

Dorr Plan Commission reviews master plan survey

March 17, 2020

Though the community meeting on the proposed master plan had to be called off Tuesday evening, the Dorr Township Planning Commission had a discussion about responses to a survey of residents. Commissioner Terri Rios reported a whopping 349 people replied to the survey, both written and on-line. Consultant Nathan Mehmed...

Month: March 2020