Month: August 2022

Farmers Market in Martin is Jake’s dream come true

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Jake Dykstra and his wares at Martin's first Farmers Market. by Denise Dykstra My husband was able to see one of his dreams come true this past weekend. Jake Dykstra has grown up in produce. Almost literally. Since he was a very little boy, Jake’s dad and then Jake’s dad...
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Sam Ball to succeed Supt. Ballee-Stone at Martin

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Samantha Ball Brooke Ballee-Stone Brooke Ballee-Stone, superintendent of Martin Public Schools for the past three years, will step down effective Sept. 1 and Samantha Ball, current chief financial officer, will succeed her as superintendent. Ballee-Stone has been at the helm during the difficult two years of Covid-19 pandemic challenges. She...
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Service Thursday for plane crash victim David Peahl

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David Tyson Peahl, 70, of Wayland, died in a plane crash near South Haven Tuesday, Aug. 2. He spent his childhood surrounded by his close-knit family on Lake Minnetonka; a place that held fond memories of lake activities, skiing, and water sports. His family moved to Wheaton, IL and he...
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Funeral will be Thursday for Clayton Meyer of Dorr

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Clayton Dewey Meyer, 75, of Dorr, died late Saturday morning, Aug. 6, at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Clayton served in the U.S. Army. He could be simply described as, "a good dude." He had an infectious gruff, dry sense of humor paired with a mechanical aptitude that he...
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Wayland Schools to ask for bond OK again next May

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The Wayland Board of Education plans to seek voters’ approval for a bond proposal in May 2023 in the wake of the ballot defeat Aug. 2. Supt. Tim Reeves and board members held a discussion of the issue Monday night and decided it was best to wait until next spring....
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Wayland administrator Jeff Schilthroat’s wife, 60, dies

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Michele Lynn Schilthroat, 60, of Middleville, wife of former Wayland Union Schools Transportation Supervisor Jeff Schilthroat, died Thursday, Aug. 4. Michele dearly loved her family and enjoyed a special bond with her grandchildren. Michele is survived by her husband, Jeff Schilthroat; her children and grandchildren, Josh and Elizabeth Cisler (Claire...
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Services set Saturday in Moline for Ruth Jager

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Ruth Jager, age 94, of Moline died Saturday, Aug. 6. Ruth worked for more than 35 years at Pitney Bowes, where she was known as the go to person, always hearing "Hey Ruth." She is survived by her sister, Susie Coleman; sisters-in-law, Beverly De Vries, Bonnie (John) Tolsma, Barbara Jager...
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Steve Crimmins’ funeral arrangements done in Dorr

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Steve Crimmins died Friday, Aug. 5. He was 68. Steve was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved helping others create memories through videography. When not using his multimedia skills on the computer, he loved to spend time with family and travel. He is survived by his...
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Funeral is Thursday for animal lover Justine Stora

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Justine R. Stora, age 89, died Saturday, Aug. 6. Though Justine lived more years in Wayland than in Grand Rapids, a part of her heart will always be across the river on the west side of town. She always wanted to be everyone’s guardian angel. Justine was a quiet and...
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Wayland man was 1 of 2 victims in fatal plane crash

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A 70-year-old Wayland man was one of two killed in a plane crash near South Haven last Tuesday. The South Haven Police Department reported the victims were 70-year-old David Peahl of Wayland and 70-year-old Douglas Golike of Lawton. Officials withy the Federal Aviation Administration said the Piper Aerostar 600 had...
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