January 2022 – Page 3

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

January 26, 2022

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 27, 1997 The continuing debate over privatizing Wayland Union Schools’ transportation services moved into the next phase when a panel began seeking bids. A bungled bank robbery at the Gun Lake...

Four middle school spelling bee winners announced

January 26, 2022

The four winners of the Wayland Middle School spelling bee, Sophia Miller, Adysen Pierce, Brayden Tomson, and Spencer Miller, were announced today. They competed with 25 other WUMS students who were class finalists. These top four finalists now advance to the Allegan County Spelling Bee later this year.

Viking girls make it 4 wins in a row at Comstock Park

January 25, 2022

The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team pulled out a tight 36-34 triumph Tuesday night at Comstock Park to claim its fourth straight win. The Lady Vikings, in so doing, evened their overall season record at 5-5 and they now are 4-2 in league play. The Hopkins boys, however, lost an...

Visitation is Saturday for Nathan Valentine, only 24

January 25, 2022

Nathan Lee Valentine, age 24, of Wayland, died unexpectedly at home Monday Jan. 24. Nate enjoyed spending time in conversation with those he loved. He also loved almost anyone he met and had a way of carrying on a conversation with a stranger like he knew them for a lifetime,...

Hopkins teacher Robert Wiersema decides to retire

January 25, 2022

Hopkins High School social studies teacher Robert Wiersema, a former president of the Wayland Board of Education, has submitted notice of his retirement and will no longer be employed by the district. Wiersema’s decision comes in the wake of an investigation by the school district and Michigan State Police about...

My adventures in and falling in love with knitting

January 25, 2022

"You could knit a sweater by the fireside... Sunday mornings go for a ride." — The Beatles, "When I'm Sixty-Four." by Denise Dykstra I began knitting by accident. My friend Naomi knitted. She can uncannily be having a conversation with you, looking you fully in your eyes, and her fingers...

Wildcat boys, girls sweep Ottawa Hills on the lanes

January 25, 2022

The Wayland boys' and girls' varsity bowling squads Monday afternoon both defeated Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills, 26-4, and 30-0, respectively. Ottawa Hills didn't have any lady bowlers, so that was an easy win by default for the Lady Wildcats, who have lost only one dual match, to Zeeland, and remain...

Former Wayland School Board member dies at 75

January 25, 2022

Francis G. Lindgren, age 75 of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Jan. 20, after a long illness. Francis retired, after 30 years, from Spartan Stores, Inc. in Grand Rapids and went on after retirement to work for Nextel Corp. and G.O.D.C. in Wayland. A 1965 graduate of Wayland High School, he was...

Funeral mass slated for Monday for Gertie Taylor

January 25, 2022

Gertrude Catherine Taylor, age 94, died Saturday, Jan. 22, while surrounded by her family. Gertie lived through the depression. She walked three to four miles to school. She worked in a factory making plane parts during World War II. Gertie enjoyed playing guitar with her brother and sister on the...

Articles

Three candidates to be interviewed for board seat

January 24, 2022

Norm Taylor Jeff Koon Cinnamon Mellema Three candidates seeking to fill a vacancy on the Wayland Board of Education will be interviewed in a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at Baker Elementary. The three, former Board President Cinnamon Mellema, former Superintendent Norm Taylor and Jeff Coon, have...

Month: January 2022