Month: August 2021

New Martin Elementary Principal is Rebecca Owen

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Rebecca Owen (far right in cover photo) Monday evening was officially approved as new elementary principal by the Martin Board of Education and she wasted no time in gathering faculty members for an informal coffee at. the school Tuesday. Owen last. year has served as reading specialist and literary coach...
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Funeral Thursday for Judy Nieuwenhuis of Plainwell

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Judy Nieuwenhuis died Sunday, Aug. 15, at her home in Plainwell. She was 74. She was born Jan. 19, 1947 in Sturgis, the daughter of Leonard and Blanch (Geyer) Meert. For many years, Judy worked in customer services at Parker Hannifin until her retirement in 2008. She was an active...
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Private family service held for James E. Kerber of Dorr

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James Edward Kerber, age 80 of Dorr, died Saturday, Aug. 14. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Kerber; their children Kim (Pat) Fein, Kathy (Ray) Wiersma, Kay (Mark) Teska, and Jeff (Sarah Dodgson) Kerber; nine grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; nine great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; sister, Ann (Fred) Gaukel;...
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Martin Schools masks optional indoors, not on buses 

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The Martin Board of Education voted Monday night to follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) mandate that masks be worn on public transportation, including school buses, but  they will be optional in the classroom. The CDC issued a federal order mandating facial coverings on public transportation in response to...
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Ramblin’ Road: I’m getting itch to get on the road again

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by Phyllis McCrossin Ahhhh. A day off. Yes, I get them every week, but this week it was a day off with no obligations (OK, there was that laundry thing… and getting groceries. But I had no commitments and no place that I had to be). It was heavenly. Sometime...
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Evie Mathis matches best pole vault effort at 10-6

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Wayland Middle School eighth-grader Evie Mathis, daughter of Rick and Cindy Mathis, last weekend matched her best performance in the pole vault by clearing 10 feet, 6 inches at a special field events meet last weekend at Dexter, Mich. Mathis hasn't entered high school yet, but has bettered the school...
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City crews begin removing streetside brush and debris

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Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston Monday night told the City Council he expects cleanup and removal of brush will take at least another week in the wake of the fierce summer storm Wednesday night and Thursday morning. High winds caused considerable damage with felled trees and branches, which now grace...
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Last week’s storm heavily damaged Hooker Cemetery

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The ferocious summer wind and rain storm last Wednesday night and early Thursday played havoc with a lot of trees in this area and perhaps the most devastating property damage occurred at the Hooker Cemetery in Leighton Township. Local officials since have been trying to clean up the mess. Thankfully...
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Whiskey Sticks can make a terrific and tasty snack

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by Kathy Hamman Miller Whiskey Sticks are unlike any other pretzel you’ve ever tasted before. It's perfect for family and friend gatherings, or just plain snacking. Be prepared to get asked right away to make more. Whiskey Sticks Preheat oven to 250 degrees Place 15 ounces of pretzel sticks on...
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Yes It’s True: Memories of Croton come flooding back

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“I took a little trip to my home town, I only stopped just to look around.” — Paul Anka, 1960 The mighty and majestic Croton Dam The sad and shocking recent death of Peggy Feist Wells prompted a series of events that have led me to pen a nostalgic column...
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