Editorial – Page 7

We must set in motion a chain reaction for schools

April 25, 2023

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. We must set in motion the chain reaction that starts with approval of a new high school swimming pool. A “yes” vote for the May 2 bond proposal also will cause needed renovations...

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There are good reasons for voting ‘yes’ on bond issue

April 21, 2023

To the editor: For some time now Mr. John Wilkens has been bad-mouthing Wayland Schools administration. I don’t know why he is so angry, but he is wrong! In his last diatribe, he proclaimed that “a pool is not needed.” OK, taking that logic forward, why do we need a...

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Watson Twp. seems to be guilty of ‘crony government’

April 8, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. "Pay attention. Connect the dots. Follow the money." — Me in following political developments for more than 50 years. The New Oxford American Dictionary defines a crony simply as “a close friend or companion.”...

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School bond proposal will help local senior citizens

April 5, 2023

To the editor: It’s important to take care of our aging community and create local opportunities for them to congregate and enjoy each other’s company learn something new and share laughs and camaraderie. As coordinators of the Wayland Leisure Life program, the local grassroots senior citizens’ organization, we ask our...

Govt. rubber stamping customary, but not always

April 2, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Some folks aren’t familiar with what a planning commission does as opposed to a township board, village council or city council. The most common function for a planning commission is to field requests from...

Let’s use technology tool to help teens who need help

March 29, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I urge resolutely the Wayland Board of Education to proceed with contracting with the student mental health service provided by the Clayful firm. I recommend it despite acknowledging the program’s shortcomings, as suggested by...

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We must confront the sad reality of teen suicide

March 17, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I was keenly and painfully aware this morning that my decision to post news about a teen suicide would generate a lot of angry responses. I decided to do it anyway. I have had...

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Does Allegan County Clerk speak with forked tongue?

March 3, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they’ve been fooled.” — Often attributed to Mark Twain “All of your children are poor unfortunate victims of lies you believe. A plague upon your...

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Local control issue actually reveals a 2-edged sword

February 26, 2023

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The persistent and ancient issue of local control is a two-edged sword. Local control on one hand can be an essential policy because people who live here know best what’s needed and prudent....

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Leighton Township faces massive challenges ahead

February 12, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “I moved out here to get away from the city.” “It can’t happen here. It can’t happen here. I’m telling you my dear, that it can’t happen here.” — Frank Zappa and the Mothers...

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