Editorial

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...

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...

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