Month: May 2020

GOP orchestrating cynical opposition to mail-in voting

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Kudos to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today for announcing that her office will make absentee mail-in ballot applications available to every registered voter in Michigan. Benson’s move is smart and common sense for...
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Private family service set for Kenneth Powers, 87

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Kenneth Lyle Powers, age 87, of Wayland, died Monday, May 18. He was preceded in death by his wife Eunice and daughter Beverly. He is survived by his sons, Elwyne (Ruth) Powers and Rodney (Jeannie) Powers; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A private family service and burial will be...
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Community Notices

Two arrested, jailed in area burglaries of storage units

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Terri Vantuinen Eric Morgan Two Wayland people have been arrested in connection with reports of breaking into storage units in Allegan, Barry and Calhoun counties over the past several months. Michigan State Police said Terri Lorene Vantuinen, 36, and Eric James Morgan, 38, were caught breaking into storage units April 19 in...
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Plentiful rain prompts flood warnings in W. Michigan

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The rains from late last week, the weekend and Monday and Tuesday have prompted flood warnings all over West Michigan. Tanya Chachulski Salinas, a Wayland High School grad, snapped this photo while traveling off 16th Street near Holland on the west end of Allegan County.
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Ranger Rick: Basement Joe practices identity politics

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It is interesting to watch the Democrats and how they are trying to stay relevant.  Joe Biden has a video from his house basement intending to spark his supporters.  The only problem, every question that is posed to him he doesn't seem to realize what the answer is and if...
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Community garden slated again at East Superior site

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St. Therese Parish is coordinating another community garden this year on East Superior Street, at the site of the former nuns' residence. Linda Shoemaker-Johnston said, "It’s in the works of getting ready for gardeners, plants and then the fruit of your work!" Those interested in having a portion of the garden...
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Wayland Class of 2020 grad ceremony to be on July 30?

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The Wayland Board of Education has set a target date for Thursday evening, July 30, for a belated commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020. Graduation exercises customarily would have been held later this month, but the pandemic has caused their cancellations nationwide. However, the Senior Class Grad Bash Parents...
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Wayland Supt. 5 finalists to be interviewed June 6

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Norman Taylor The Wayland Board of Education plans to interview five finalist candidates for new superintendent Saturday, June 6, beginning at 10 a.m. Board members are shooting for having the interviews face to face, but if health restrictions are still in place by then, they will have the sessions in...
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Burial service will be June 19 for Craig Velting Jr., 25

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Craig Christopher Velting Jr., age 25, died Friday, May 15. Born on May 3, 1995, Craig grew up in Dorr and had his dad's sense of humor and an enormous heart. He enjoyed camping at Sandy Pines, disc golf, golfing, basketball, spending time with all his family, and Mexican food! A...
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Tell your grandchildren that it’s ‘trees with cheese’

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by Kathy Hamman Miller For this oldie but a goodie, you can tell the grandchildren that it’s trees in cheese so you might have a chance of getting them to try the broccoli, or you can use frozen vegetables of your choice thawed and drained. One Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice...
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