Month: December 2021

Covid still dominated the news in now departed 2021

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We said good-bye to Dick's Market after 65 years in Dorr. Because of its omnipresence, the pesky Coronavirus easily wins the title as the most important story in these parts for the now departed year 2021. It’s the virus to which I would guess everyone would tell, “How can we...
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Basura: An open letter to those still unvaccinated

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“When people show you who they are, believe them.” — Maya Angelou Dear unvaccinated people: Of course, I am referring to those who could be vaccinated against Covid-19 and its variants, but are not. Most of us have been vaccinated, at one point or another, in our lives. Vaccination against...
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WHS grad had role in Webb space telescope project

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David Kouchnerkavich (second from right) and family. Wayland High School graduate David Kouchnerkavich (Class of 1997) has had a role in the recent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, which scientists hope brings views of the earliest period of the universe. The son of Keith and Vicki Kouchnerkavich of...
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Funeral will be Saturday for Hopkins’ Thomas Tuinstra

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Thomas Lee Tuinstra, 81, of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, at his home. Born Sept. 17, 1940, in Hopkins, he was the son of the late Wiebe and Clazina (VanDussen) Tuinstra. Tuinstra was retired from General Motors following more than 33 years of employment. His long career helped to finance...
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Army Bob: Don’t blame capitalism for our troubles

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by Robert M. Traxler When did we lose our free will? The health problems of Americans, diet-related obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, even according to some, some cancers, coronary heart disease, joint problems and others are blamed on the availability of fast unhealthy foods. It goes without...
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Service will be Tuesday, Jan. 4, for Darlene Dykstra

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Darlene Dykstra, age 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 28. Darlene was known as "Cookie Grandma" to her grandchildren, as she frequently enjoyed delivering cookies made with love. She is survived by her children Laura (Rick) Miller, Dan (Ellen) Dykstra, Loren (Julie) Dykstra, Kevin (Ronda) Dykstra, Todd (Melissa) Dykstra; 21 grandchildren; 14...
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Memorial service is Jan. 10 for Patricia Ann Genther

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Patricia Ann Genther, age 74, died Sunday, Dec. 26. Patricia enjoyed gardening, baking, socializing and dancing, but she especially enjoyed her family She is survived by her children Mike (Tina) Bessey, Sheldon (Kelly) Bessey, Brent Genther, Brian (Tonda) Genther; grandchildren Kristin, Luke, Nick, Brandon, Ryan, Zachary, Hunter, Zane, Amber, Kimberly,...
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Funeral plans announced for Iraq wounded warrior

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Information about services for ex-Marine Joshua Hoffman, a 2001 Wayland High School graduate seriously wounded in Iraq 15 years ago, has been announced. First visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Lauer Funeral Home, 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings. Second visitation will be from 10 to...
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LaValley family matriarch Irene Petelle dies at age 96

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Irene Linck LaValley-Petelle, age 96 died Dec. 2. She was the matriarch of the longtime and influential family in Wayland, the LaValleys. Irene, a woman ahead of her time, graduated from Michigan State College with a degree in home economics in 1947.  She was a proud member of the Alpha...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 30, 1996 The Globe published a special holiday edition between Christmas and New Year’s in which it lauded and focused “ordinary people” who are heroes in the community. The Then &...
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