Editorial – Page 21

Too bad that honest airing of differences was avoided

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. There was legitimate criticism raised by Wayland Union school officials and friends in…

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Editor March 12, 2021

Please stop turning a health crisis into a political issue

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. "The purpose of gummint is to create a healthy bidness climate." — The late…

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Editor February 26, 2021

Cautionary tips on coping with the bitter winter cold

Cautionary tips on coping with the bitter winter cold

To the editor: Being stationed in the great state of Alaska for three winters gives one a great respect for and some knowledge of dangerously cold weather. So allow me…

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Editor February 17, 2021

It’s become too easy to ‘get in the game’ of gambling

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. A recent post by Mike Salisbury on Facebook got me to thinking about one…

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Editor February 7, 2021

Are white supremacist terrorists living among us?

Are white supremacist terrorists living among us?

To the editor: According to Speaker of the House Nancy Patricia Pelosi, and the sage of the House of Representatives, Alexandra Ocasio Cortez, there is a direct threat to the…

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Editor February 1, 2021

Guest column: Homeless people living(?) among us

Guest column: Homeless people living(?) among us

EDITOR’S NOTE: Tonda Genther is owner and operator of Pet Klips, 702 West Superior St. in Wayland. To the editor: We know of a young man living out of his…

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Editor January 24, 2021

Censure of Upton really doesn’t mean anything

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It is a tale. Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying…

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Editor January 23, 2021

All municipalities should offer virtual on-line option

All municipalities should offer virtual on-line option

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced article." It is an editorial by the editor “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” — An old proverb I urge all…

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Editor January 17, 2021

Guest column: Let’s hold the enablers responsible

Guest column: Let’s hold the enablers responsible

by Mark Ludwig I've run twice for office in GOP-dominated Allegan County. It was mostly cordial, a pleasant experience. No more. I've watched my State Rep. (Mary Whiteford) and worse…

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Editor January 7, 2021

Two have the inside track on filling council vacancy

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston's insistence on an open and transparent process for filling…

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Editor January 4, 2021