Month: December 2020

Columns

One Small Voice: End of Trump is end of chaos

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by Lynn Mandaville I find I don’t write much any more, at least not for this publication. I’ve had to think hard about why that is, and I find that I’m tired of being (mostly) the lone, regular voice of the liberal point of view, other than Basura and the...
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Private memorial mass set for Mary Harig Hyde, 81

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Mary Jane (Harig) Hyde, age 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, in Byron Center. Mary Jane “Janie” was born in North Dorr on July 13, 1939. She was the youngest of six children born to Martin (Mike) and Laura (Bieber) Harig. She attended Byron Center Public Schools and lived all her...
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Hopes continue for WHS reopening Thursday, Dec. 10

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Posted Friday, Dec. 4: Instructional plan reviewed As our November 2020 Extended Continuity of Learning (ECOL) plan has been approved, this newsletter is designed to provide an update on our current plan and our plan moving forward. Wayland Union Schools, grades K-8, continues the Enhanced Hybrid Schedule: Group A Mondays/Thursdays;...
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Former local bartender Chuck Robart dies at 68

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Former Wayland man Charles Antonio Robart died of cancer Dec. 1 at the age of 68. Born Aug. 18, 1952, he was known as either Chuck or Charlie and sometimes Willie, because of his resemblance to Willie Nelson. He attended West Junior High in Lansing, but left high school early...
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No service set for former local man Scott Klukowski

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Former Wayland resident Scott Klukowski died Nov. 30. Husband, son, father, grandfather (papa), brother, uncle and friend are some of the most important words that describe Scott. Though he was a man of few words, it was his actions that were heard. From watching sunsets with his wife of 30...
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County Covid vaccination clinic volunteers sought

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Allegan County Public Health and Allegan County Emergency Management are seeking clinical and non-clinical volunteers to help with COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the county once a vaccine has received emergency use authorization. COVID-19 vaccination clinics are being planned for the next several months. The volunteers are those who are authorized...
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Family graveside service for Ann Nausieda-Snyder

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Ann Nausieda-Snyder, age 81, died Wednesday, Dec. 2. Ann enjoyed participating in church activities, watching older TV shows, and visiting with her many friends. She is survived by her son, John DeLeeuw; grandchildren John (Beth) DeLeeuw lll, Dale (Amy) DeLeeuw, Michael (Heather) Garland, Michael (Tina Joy) Matison, Steven Matison, Jennifer...
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Rep. Whiteford and GOP lawmakers wrong on Covid

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. State Rep. Mary Whiteford State Rep. Mary Whiteford, who represents all of Allegan County except the City of Wayland and Dorr, Leighton and Wayland townships, is dead wrong in her perception of what needs...
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Martin may resume grid playoffs as early as Dec. 16

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If the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services lifts its suspension of athletics and shuttering of high schools because of Covid-19, Martin will play playoff football at Adrian Lenawee Christian at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16. The Clippers have an 8-1 record overall, with its only loss a forfeit...
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Reno Agency marking 101 years of serving Wayland

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A local insurance business is supposed to be observing its 100th year in downtown Wayland, but it’s actually 101 years old. The discrepancy was caused by a Wayland Globe report in 1970 that claimed the Reno Insurance Co. was marking its 50th year in business in Wayland. L.P. Reno was...
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