February 2023 – Page 8

Ex-Hopkins school board member John Myers dies

February 13, 2023

Former Hopkins Board of Education President and member John Paul Myers of Dorr died of cancer Saturday, Feb. 11. He was 53. John was the youngest of eight children, and as the baby of a large family, he was only left behind at church once. John graduated from Hopkins High...

Kadence Bottrall almost wins regional bowl tuneup

February 12, 2023

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team took part in the Brunswick Regional Tune-up at Spectrum Lanes. "This group worked hard and each one of them had some good moments and games today," said coach Eric Bottrall. "I hope this experience shows them that they can bowl on this pattern and...

Editorial

Leighton Township faces massive challenges ahead

February 12, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “I moved out here to get away from the city.” “It can’t happen here. It can’t happen here. I’m telling you my dear, that it can’t happen here.” — Frank Zappa and the Mothers...

Valentine’s Day Cake is a fun surprise for the kids

February 12, 2023

by Kathy Hamman Miller Just for fun! Get the kids together and tell them you're going to make a surprise cake and need their help. Wait until they see what shape they will be able to decorate when you're finished! Have lots of sprinkles and frosting to bring out at...

Martin area couple to mark 76th anniversary Feb. 24

February 12, 2023

Loreto and Simona Martinez will celebrate their 76th wedding anniversary Feb. 24. The Martin area couple has nine children, Dora, Stella, Mary, Aaron, Esther, Sara, Raquel, Norma, and Martha. Many are Martin High School graduates. The two were married in 1947 in Texas and soon after came to Michigan, spending...

Funeral Wednesday in Dorr for Elizabeth Packer, 84

February 12, 2023

Elizabeth Packer, age 84, Dorr, died Friday, Feb. 10. She is survived by her children Bert (Arlene) Packer lll, Cindy (Marvin) Miller, Sarah Dolegowski (Maurice Daigneault Sr.); grandchildren Bert Packer IV, Melody Green, Clarissa Packer, Paula Packer, Sarah, Marvin, and Alexander Miller, Julie Dolegowski (Brian Powers), Heather Dolegowski (Kent Simpson),...

Hopkins, Wayland again in same hoops tourney district

February 11, 2023

Though MHSAA girls’ basketball district tournament pairings won’t be known until after the regular season is concluded Feb. 24, listings of teams competing have been announced. The Michigan High School Athletic Association is delaying announcements of pairings until seedings are determined. It is likely that Wayland (15-3) will be the...

‘Coaches vs. Cancer’ fund-raiser realizes $20,000

February 11, 2023

The Wayland-Kenowa Hills girls' and boys' varsity basketball games Friday evening were highlighted by the annual "Coaches vs. Cancer" fund-raiser, sponsored by the Student Council. Local efforts raised about $20,000 for the cause.

Services slated Tuesday for Jamie Chiaramonte, age 48

February 10, 2023

James Joseph Chiaramonte, aka James Joseph, James, Amo, Jamie, died Wednesday, Feb. 8. He was 48 years old. He was a collector of knives, deer antlers, the perfect hunting spots, and fishing holes. There was never a dull moment around Jamie - especially when he watched his football and baseball...

Martin girls stay unbeaten in SAC Central Division

February 10, 2023

The Martin girls were able to stay unbeaten in the Central Division of the Southwest Athletic Conference Friday night by beating Saugatuck 43-36. The visiting Lady Clippers won by foiling Saugatuck’s box-in-one strategy to stop top scorer Makala Goddard. Her teammates accepted challenge nicely by scoring between seven and nine...

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