March 2021 – Page 6

Yes It’s True: Politics really is just a popularity contest

Yes It’s True: Politics really is just a popularity contest

When I was just a young lad, perhaps my favorite periodical was the monthly “Sport” Magazine. I enjoyed its terrific photographs and interesting stories about the sporting world, and I…

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Editor March 21, 2021

Ramblin’ Road: On taking a week off from civilization

by Phyllis McCrossin It is Sunday, March 14, as I write this. We are at one of our favorite campgrounds – Cibbets Flats. It is located deep in the Cleveland…

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Editor March 21, 2021

Monterey Twp. native Jerry Garlock to have no funeral

Monterey Township native Jerry Garlock passed away Friday, March 19, at his home in Otsego. He was 93. He was born April 5, 1927 in Monterey Township, the son of…

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Editor March 21, 2021

Mass of Christian Burial is Monday for Lisa Rewa, 65

Lisa A. Rewa, age 65, died Friday March 19. She is survived by her husband of nearly 45 years, Ed Rewa; children Nolan (Marie) Rewa and Morgan (Andy) Coon; grandchildren…

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Editor March 20, 2021

Girls miss state; Kadence is regional bowling champion

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team finished third in the Division 2 regional tournament Saturday, but the "Continental Curse" and Covid-19 are keeping them from entry in the state competition.…

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Editor March 20, 2021

Service will be Tuesday at CRC for Paul Marvin, 73

Paul Ronald Marvin was born June 17, 1947, to Harvey and Nellie (Puite) Marvin and grew up near Kent City. His formal education began in a one-room schoolhouse until sixth…

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Editor March 20, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid stats revealing disturbing trends

No deaths from the Coronavirus have been reported in Allegan County for at least three weeks, but there are some disturbing trends that have surfaced recently. The number of Covid-19…

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Editor March 19, 2021

Wildcat boys’ bowlers place 8th in regional tournament

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team placed eighth among 16 teams competing Friday at the Division 2 regional tournament at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo. Coach Sherry Miklusicak said, "Our boys…

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Editor March 19, 2021

Copart decision avoids unnecessary project delays

Copart decision avoids unnecessary project delays

To the editor: I am a bit puzzled by the criticism of the rezoning for the Copart project. Here is a perfect example of good local government. The board trying…

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Editor March 19, 2021

Raymond Brand’s funeral will be Monday in Hopkins

Raymond Andrew Brand, 62, of Allegan, died Wednesday, March 17, at his home. He was 62. Born May 10, 1958, in Wayne, MI, he was the son of the late…

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Editor March 19, 2021