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Food service provides Steeby 4th-graders tasty math lessons

December 17, 2015

Students from Christina Johnson’s fourth grade classroom at Steeby Elementary had a tasty math lesson Thursday from Food Service Director Sarah Hawkins. Students were taught how to divide up a recipe using fractions by making no bake oatmeal raisin cookie dough bites. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Zywiczynski)

Wayland Union schools’ M-STEP testing results announced

December 17, 2015

Wayland Union Schools this week received aggregate results for its students on the 2014-15 statewide assessment, known as M-STEP. “As we anticipated, our students’ scores were lower than they were on Michigan’s previous MEAP test,” said Superintendent Norm Taylor. “We are pleased with our scores in some areas. There are...

Funeral for Marie VanderVeen, 94, will be in Moline Monday

December 17, 2015

Marie (Nagel) VanderVeen, age 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 16. Surviving are her daughters, Doris and Dave McGarvey, Mary and Ron Breuker, Carol and Ken Breuker, Ruth and Denny Bentley, 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bern (Jean) VanderVeen, Kenneth (Marge) VanderVeen, Marian Kraima; many nieces and...

Driver of pickup truck killed in traffic crash in Hopkins Township

December 16, 2015

A traffic crash near the 130th Avenue and 22nd Street intersection in Hopkins Township killed the male driver of a pickup truck Wednesday evening. Allegan County Sheriff's authorities said John Jerome Dolegowski, 58, of Watson Township, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from his truck and died...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Cheering sections have improved over the years

December 16, 2015

“Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear…” — Opening monologue by unknown announcer in 1950s TV series, “The Lone Ranger Rides Again.” When I attended high school football and basketball games in my teen-age years, I didn’t want to join in the chants from the stands, led...

Democracy Tree: Are big box stores ripping off communities?

December 16, 2015

by Amy Kerr Hardin After a decade of contentious litigation, the small community of Acme, Michigan — “Gateway to Traverse City” — now has a new Meijer store, just in time for the holidays. With its 24-7 operation, more than 600 varieties of produce, and 30 checkout lanes, the 195,000-square...

Forgive the pun — Lady Wildcats, guys still ‘on a roll’ with victories

December 16, 2015

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team remained undefeated in match play this season Wednesday afternoon with a 27-3 victory over Wyoming at Airport Lanes. The boys' team was almost as impressive in a 23-7 triumph. The Lady Wildcats' experience and depth led to them winning going away. They came out...

Basura: The adventures of a man wearing a seasonal red suit

December 16, 2015

It was about this time of the year, for a few years in a row, when I was asked to put on the red suit. A volunteer was needed. I have a big belly, a hearty laugh, wire rimmed glasses, and I’ve always enjoyed kids. Playing that particular role seemed...

Wildcat volleyball star Sydney Ritz to play the sport at Spring Arbor

December 16, 2015

Wayland High School volleyball standout Sydney Ritz today signed a letter of intent to play the sport next as a student at Spring Arbor University. Ritz, shown here getting a hug from her mother, Pam, also is the daughter of Kenny Ritz and she is a starting co-captain of the...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 196

December 16, 2015

25 Years Ago — Dec. 19, 1990 The Allegan County Solid Waste Recycling Committee met to discuss the legality of placing a surcharge proposal on the ballot for recycling. County Treasurer Fred Edgerton said the money cannot by law be included in property tax bills. Chairman Dennis Reno and members...

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