Editor – Page 1349

Yes It Is, It’s True: Let’s raise a glass to martyr Gerry Crane

June 26, 2015

EDITOR’S NOTE: Much of what follows is reprinted from a column I wrote more than two years ago. While the nation buzzes today about the Supreme Court’s historic decision on gay marriage, I recall my own personal journey 20 years ago when I became a big supporter of gay rights....

Three Lady Wildcats selected to play in softball all-star game

June 25, 2015

Three members of the Wayland Union Division 2 softball championship team have been selected to play in the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association 2015 Senior All-Star game. They are seniors first sacker Morgan Teunissen, pitcher Mallory Teunissen and second sacker CJ Miller. The Wayland Athletic Boosters are sponsoring these young ladies...

Columns

Army Bob: So now what can be done about Dorr Twp. roads?

June 25, 2015

Dorr Township last month voted down the millage to maintain and improve roads. Dorr voted the millage down by 64% to 36%, a very clear and sound defeat for the people who want to improve and maintain the road system. The people have spoken — now what? Will the roads...

Open house honors retiring city public services director

June 25, 2015

Pierre and Jackie Brazeau show a gag gift photo of Pierre lounging on a beach while on vacation some time ago. Pierre was honored Thursday afternoon at City Hall Council Chambers with an open house for his retirement. He had been director of public services for the city and first...

I suspect we’re being manipulated on Confederate flag issue

June 24, 2015

ACHTUNG: The following is a not “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The furor over the Confederate flag flying at the capital of South Carolina is approaching frenzy, yet it isn’t really necessary. I suspect someone is helping ratchet up the anger and emotions for...

Service will be Friday for 20-day-old child James Nathan Winter

June 24, 2015

James Nathan Winter, only 20 days old, died in his mother's arms Saturday, June 20, at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids. He will be lovingly missed by his parents, Dick and Deborah; his sisters, Jessica, Jana and Joy; and brothers Jacob, Jonas and Jeremiah. He will also be...

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 171

June 24, 2015

25 Years Ago — June 27, 1990 An expanded recycling program for Allegan County could be in lace by the first of 1991, applying a $25 tax per household, according to Coordinator Mary Jones. Wayland Township’s suggestion of reducing frontage requirements for agricultural properties was met by hostility from some...

Democracy Tree: Twitter pulls plug on political transparency

June 24, 2015

by Amy Kerr Hardin “A member of Congress does not and should not have the same expectation of privacy as a private citizen. Power can only be accountable with a generous application of transparency.” — Christopher Gates, Sunlight Foundation President, speaking on Twitter’s new policy exclusively protecting U.S. politicians. A...

Former Wayland state trooper Darrell Vander Ark dies at 72

June 23, 2015

Former Michigan State Police Trooper Darrell D. Vander Ark, 72, of Byron Center, died Saturday, June 20 after a year struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Darrell retired from the Michigan State Police Wayland post after 25 years of service, then owned and operated D'Arks Pizza for 10 years. Later, he traveled...

Potential buyer no longer interested in North Main property

June 23, 2015

Denny Meyers of Tool & Die Inc., potential buyer of property in the 600 block of North Main Street if it could be rezoned from business to light industrial, has decided against pursuing the property any longer. Meyers was identified by Rita Martin and Dave Hager as being interested in...

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