August 2022 – Page 7

2nd annual Hot Air Balloon festival returns Sept. 9-10

The second annual Wayland Hot Air Balloonfest will be held over two days, Sept. 9 and 10, at Calkins Field, just north of Wayland on Division Avenue in Leighton Township.…

Editor August 14, 2022

Columns

Now for something completely different: Oatmeal pancakes

by Kathy Hamman Miller Oatmeal pancakesIngredients:2 cups oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon pure vanilla Blueberry’s - around 3 cups Grind the oats to a course…

Editor August 14, 2022

Community Notices

Record rainfall? So just how much did this area get?

Northeast Allegan County reported varying amounts of precipitation in an all-day rain Saturday. Some, like Joan Miller, wife of the retired Wayland Fire Chief, said her gauge showed 2.5 inches…

Editor August 14, 2022

Columns

Worker shortage may be result of a ‘silent revolt’

I hear tell school systems are facing shortages of bus drivers. I saw a report on the CBS Evening News and closer to home, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg has been forced…

Editor August 13, 2022

Features

WHS grad is giving away print by WHS grad artist

Patricia Wisniewski, a 1967 Wayland High School graduate, is giving away a limited edition print of "It Is Finished" by artist Steve Clack, a 1965 WHS grad,. It is double…

Editor August 13, 2022

Features

Moline plans to celebrate its 150th birthday Sept. 17

Downtown Moline in the late 19th century The community of Moline will celebrate its sesquicentennial all day Saturday, Sept. 17, near what was formerly regarded as its downtown. Moline’s business…

Editor August 13, 2022

Community Notices

Health Dept. urges updates for Covid BA.5 vaccinations

Covid-19 Omicron BA.5 cases have been rising across the country and throughout Michigan. As the Omicron BA.5 variant seems to infect vaccinated individuals more than previous strains, it is important…

Editor August 13, 2022

Community Notices

Allegan County has no monkeypox cases — so far

Monkey Pox has been identified in Michigan, yet no cases have been confirmed yet in the Allegan County area.Officials from the Allegan County Health Department have said as vaccine availability continues…

Editor August 13, 2022

Sports

WHS senior wins bowling sportsmanship award

Kadence Bottrall Kadence Bottrall of Dorr received the David Dahms Sportsmanship Award for the U-18 ladies. in the Junior Gold bowling competition this summer. The Dahms Award is presented to…

Editor August 12, 2022

Obituaries

Services planned Tuesday for Margaret Powers, 93

Margaret Powers, 93, died Wednesday, Aug. 10. Margaret was not only a loving mom, but a best friend to her son. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was…

Editor August 12, 2022