March 2021 – Page 2

Former Porks grocery co-owner Evelyn Crismon dies

March 30, 2021

Evelyn Crismon, 93, died Saturday, March 27. She was born in England on Oct. 1, 1927, to George and Mabel Fowler. She is survived by her children Shelley (Dave) Holmgren, Georgina "Gigi" (Kevin) Meyer, and Ron (Sharon) Crismon; brother, Edward Fowler; sister, Stella Musspratt; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many...

Martin, Wildcat girls punch tickets to regional finals

March 29, 2021

Both the Martin and Wayland girls’ varsity basketball teams will play in the regional finals Wednesday evening. Wayland pulled away from a 12-1 Plainwell squad in the second half and registered a 54-41 triumph. The Lady Wildcats, now 11-2 on the season overall, will play Division 2 regional tourney host...

WHS clinic e-mail snafu actually was oversharing link

March 29, 2021

Though some 2,500 people were reported to have been vaccinated at the Wayland site last weekend, there also were reports that hundreds were turned away because of fraudulent or mistaken e-mails. Three Allegan County Health Department clinics were held at Wayland Union High School, which has been the site of...

Hopkins Village officials seek ID of tree dumpers

March 29, 2021

Hopkins Village officials are asking for the public's help in identifying the vehicles pictured and circled here. They say that over the weekend, someone from outside of the village illegally dumped trees in multiple loads (15+ loads) in the brush pile that is meant for just Hopkins Village residents. "They...

Christian Neighbors director to retire after 15 years

March 29, 2021

Delores DeHamer Aimee VanTuinen Delores Homan DeHamer, Wayland Christian Neighbors director for more than 15 years aince it became a non-profit, is retiring. She will be succeeded by Aimee Parker VanTuinen, a longtime volunteer. Christian Neighbors, a local food pantry located at 122 Church St., provides food weekly for needy...

Pasta Shrimp Salad a great addition to Easter dinner

March 29, 2021

by Kathy Hamman Miller Pasta Shrimp Salad Thaw and drain well a 24-ounce bag of extra small, cooked, peeled and deveined, tail off shrimp. In a large pot cook one 16-ounce box of small shelled pasta according to directions al dente, rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process...

Yes It’s True: Health care based on greed, not need

March 28, 2021

Grace Miller This may be blasphemy, but these days I get depressed rather than uplifted by stories of community rallying around someone in need. The most recent involves old friend Tom Miller’s granddaughter Grace getting unexpected financial support from pals and colleagues at Wayland Middle School after her serious injury...

Mysterious Little Caesar’s closure has town buzzing

March 28, 2021

Facebook and the Wayland area community is abuzz and puzzled about the sudden closure of the Little Caesar's pizza businesss on West Superior Street. There was a sign near the entrance that indicated all the employees had quit, but no reason was given. Some residents appeared at the eatery, but...

Lady Wildcat bowlers end in ‘sweet 16’ of state tourney

March 28, 2021

Kadence Bottrall and Isabella Harnsih Both of the Wayland High School qualifiers in the state Division 2 bowling tournament Saturday made it to the Round of 16 match play at Century Lanes in Waterford. However, both were eliminated in their first matches. Sophomore Kadence Bottrall entered match play seeded second...

Ramblin’ Road: Our return to Michigan is approaching

March 28, 2021

by Phyllis McCrossin In less than two weeks we will be leaving for Michigan. The winter has flown by. Last week I wrote about the “check engine” light going on in the truck. After I sent my column out to Dave and King and I were in bed for the...

Month: March 2021