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Ranger Rick: Common sense on the road not so common

February 14, 2017

I’m sure you see many things while driving that make you think about what the other driver is thinking or doing. I try to keep my eyes not only on the road, but a glance at the side of the road for approaching animals, usually deer or raccoons. The little...

Lady Wildcats coach Bill Holbrook is back next month

February 14, 2017

Start spreading the news — Bill Holbrook's back in town next month. Holbrook, Michigan's Division 2 Coach of the Year, took a leave of absence in late December to coach the NCAA Division 1 Midland (Neb.) bowling team, and its most recent result was a championship performance at the Hoosier...

Lady Wildcats conclude league bowling season with win

February 14, 2017

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team concluded its O-K Gold/Green Conference season Monday with a 23-7 victory over Byron Center. The Lady Wildcats, ranked No. 5 in the statewide Division 2 poll, finished the regular season with a 15-2-1 record overall. Both losses were to league rival Zeeland, a team...

Funeral will be Wednesday for Fran DeHaan of Moline

February 14, 2017

Fran (Ensing) DeHaan, age 94 of Moline, died Saturday, Feb. 11. She is survived by her children, Norma and Fred Rice, Marv and Ronda DeHaan, Elaine and Rick Yost; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Marilois Leep and Lorraine VanderVliet. She was preceded in death by her husband, Les, and...

Yes It Is, It’s True: We personally recall snapshots of history

February 13, 2017

Just the other day, I played the progressive rock group The Nice’s version of “Rondo a la Turk,” a variation from the Piano Sonata No. 15 by Mozart and the same title by Dave Brubeck. It came to me once again that just hearing it brought back memories of what...

Wayland school officials insist growth drives bond issues

February 13, 2017

The campaign for the Wayland Union schools’ bond issue May 2 has begun in earnest. Subcommittees have been formed, informational sessions are being planned and there is a wealth of information on line and in the schools. The Wayland Board of Education heard a lot about the two bond proposals...

Military graveside service set for Jerry Schricker, 75

February 13, 2017

Jerry Schricker, 75, died at his Salem Township home Saturday, Feb. 11. He was born Dec. 26, 1941, in Prairieville, the son of Robert and Katie (Whittemore) Schricker. Jerry graduated from Plainwell High School Class of 1961. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1964-1966, working...

Hopkins schools wins panic button systems grant

February 13, 2017

Hopkins Public Schools recently was awarded $10,215 from the 2017 Competitive School Safety Grant Program (CSSGP) through the Michigan State Police to install panic button systems at all of its school buildings. Scott Getter, director of technology for the school district, said, “The funds from this grant will provide Hopkins...

Dorr man John Dufon dies at 87 at winter home in Florida

February 12, 2017

John Dufon age 87, of Dorr, died in Bradenton Fla,, at his winter home, on Feb. 3. Born in Freesoil Mich., May 9, 1929, he his wife Renee Dufon while working on the Ludington Car Ferries. Shortly after John served his country in the Korean War. He and Renee then...

Service will be Wednesday for Jan Chapin, 50, of Dorr

February 12, 2017

Jan E. Chapin, age 50, died Friday, Feb. 10, after a nine-month battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 9, 1967, in Torrance, Calif., Jan enjoyed riding his motorcycle, driving his Camaro and fishing, as well as coaching children's sports. He could always be found Sunday afternoons cheering for his...

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