November 2020 – Page 11

Ranger Rick: Oswald did not kill President Kennedy

November 3, 2020

The recent exercise by the U.S. House of Representatives in trying to oust President Donald Trump from office was quashed by the Senate, as it should have been. This is the correct way to get the president out of office. In 1963 on Nov. 22, President John F. Kennedy was...

Hopkins, Wayland seasons end in volleyball districts

November 3, 2020

Both the Hopkins and Wayland High School volleyball seasons came to an end Monday evening in the opening round at the Division 2 district tournament at Hamilton. Hopkins, O-K Silver Conference co-champion, beat South Christian in the opening game, but then lost the next three. Wayland lost in straight sets...

Fatal shooting reported at home in Monterey Twp.

November 3, 2020

Allegan County Sheriff's deputies are reporting a man was shot fatally Monday night outside his home in Monterey Township. Authorities said they responded to a call just before midnight from Allegan Central Dispatch about a shooting incident at a residence near 130th Avenue and 30th Street. Officers were told by subjects at...

Sports

Martin’s Carsen, Elliana Young to run in state meet

November 2, 2020

Carsen Young kicks at the end of the pre-regional race. Martin senior Carsen Young and freshman Elliana Young both qualified for next Saturday’s Division 4 cross-country championships at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Carsen captured seventh place in the boys’ meet at Allendale last Saturday, checking in with a time...

Columns

One Small Voice: Can we get past Trump-fueled rift?

November 2, 2020

by Lynn Mandaville I no longer have the stomach for railing against our president. I am, after all, just one old woman with a big mouth. However… Nothing, it seems, will dissuade our president from his narcissistic approach to governing or campaigning these past few months. Nothing, not even contracting...

Satellite TV dish latest casualty of ‘McCrossin Luck’

November 2, 2020

by Phyllis McCrossin For many, many years the King and I have dealt with what we called “McCrossin Luck.” It generally centered around our vehicles and involved breaking down — often in inconvenient places with inconvenient passengers. There was one standout moment when we were moving from Paw Paw to...

Seasoned cracker recipe is tasty and surprisingly easy

November 2, 2020

by Kathy Hamman Miller Seasoned Crackers This Seasoned Cracker recipe is so incredibly easy to make and turns out to be perfect for any get together. Extra fun guaranteed when served with a cheese board and a deck of cards. Ingredients: 5 large boxes of any crackers you like. 1...

Martin now is only area playoff football team left

November 2, 2020

Martin now is the only area team that remains in the Michigan High School Athletic Association post-season football playoffs. The Clippers last Thursday evening pummeled Athens 53-13 to lift their season record to 6-1, with the loss coming as a result of a forfeit related to Covid-19. As a result,...

Covid-19 threatens Art Hop Dec. 4 celebration customs

November 2, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic appears to be causing planners for the annual Art Hop event Friday evening, Dec. 4, to scramble to keep it alive. The situation is so critical that the Wayland City Council Monday voted not to allow the traditional closing off of the streets downtown to traffic. Councilman...

Services will be private for Doris Reynolds of Hopkins

November 2, 2020

Doris Mae Reynolds, 94, of Hopkins, died Thursday, Oct. 29, at Allegan County Medical Care Community. Born July 28, 1926 in Martin, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Florence (Kelly) Germain and was the wife of the late Lloyd W. Reynolds, who preceded her in death...

Month: November 2020