Editorial

Patricia Velie deserved a better sendoff from schools

June 27, 2023

“Is that all there is? Is that all there is?” — Peggy Lee, 1969 ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Patricia Velie I am sorry to express my disappointment with the way the Wayland Board of Education Monday night handled...

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Political assassins still taking aim at Bob Wagner

June 22, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Bob Wagner The strange and perhaps personal war against Bob Wagner continues in Dorr Township. Believed to be the longest serving planning commissioner in Michigan, since 1968, he still seems to command consistent contempt...

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Stop outsourcing public ed funding to profiteers!

June 17, 2023

To the editor: “I have the strong suspicion that the adults serving for Wayland Board of Education and administration lack awareness and comprehension of the implications of outsourcing its responsibilities and earmarked public funding to parasitic education profiteers. The adults running WUS act like outsourcing is normal and good. It’s...

Kudos due state legislators for cell phone safety law

June 9, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” — Benjamin Franklin It had to happen. A new state law was signed this week to...

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Tree huggers of Wayland must unite for a local board

June 7, 2023

To the editor: I confess, I’m a tree hugger and have been since I was a kid. When they pull down the Hometree in the movie Avatar, I cry. I’m passionate about the trees on my property, in my community and the world. I’m not saying trees should never be...

MSU-Penn State takeover of Ford Field is shameful

May 26, 2023

“The love of money is the root of all evil.” — The Apostle Paul “Money doesn’t talk, it swears.” — Bob Dylan “Now y’see… That’s what’s wrong with this country…" — Ross Perot “Pay attention… connect the dots… follow the money.” — Me ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and...

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Covid, ‘Bowling Alone’ have ruined community service

May 21, 2023

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Dorr Township Board’s interesting debate last week about insisting applicants for board and commission seats submit resumes and be interviewed actually is a good example of what’s playing out in these modern...

Politicians won’t, nor are they able to solve problems

May 13, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. "But there's nothing you and I can do You and I are only two What's right and wrong is hard to say Forget about it for today We'll stick our heads into the sand...

Passage of Wayland school bond truly a turnaround

May 5, 2023

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The accomplishment of passing a $49.7 million bond proposal for a new pool and a variety of improvements and repairs at all school district buildings was nothing short of astonishing. Not only was...

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I support Wayland Schools bond issue. I live here, too

April 28, 2023

Dear Wayland Union Schools Community: Most of you know me in my official capacity with the school system, but I am also a community resident (since 1985 with a small East coast break due to my husband’s job relocation) and a parent of past WUS students. I am speaking to...

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