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Bygone Days: A look at Wayland area’s past, Part 221

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25 Years Ago — June 26, 1991 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners chose Connie Holbrook of Dorr Township to succeed the late Ralph Sytsma on the Fifth District seat. Others seeking the appointment were Kenneth Fein and Wallace Pitsch. She and at least two others now are eligible to...
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‘Bounce Party,’ free lunches a hit at Wayland City Park

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A "Bounce Party" took place Monday morning and afternoon at the Wayland City Park, as part of the Wayland Union schools' "Funtastic' free lunch series this summer. Kids were given a chance to have fun playing on large inflatables. Also featured were free frozen yogurt sundaes, and, of course, a...
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Hopkins Alumni Association President stepping down

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The 90th annual Hopkins High School alumni banquet Saturday afternoon was highlighted by throwback references to the school’s first mascot and the resignation of President June Davis Krug. Krug told the audience of about 200 people she was stepping down after serving 45 years. “This is my last time,” she...
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Fresh Food Fairy kicks off summer ‘Funtastic’ program

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Wayland's Henika District Library kicked off Tuesday morning at Steeby Elementary with the Fresh Food Fairy. Kids learned how "fresh food is fun!" They received a free meal for the Summer Fun-Tastic program and free smoothies. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Zywiczynski)
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 220

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25 Years Ago — June 19, 1991 Allegan County will have to under go the redistricting process soon in the wake of final results of the 1990 census. A special committee made up of County Clerk Joyce Watts, County Treasurer Fred Edgerton, County Prosecutor Andrew Marks, Democratic Party Chairman Ken...
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Wayland chalk artist shows talent in Port Huron festival

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Art on the River, an  art and music festival in Port Huron brought in featured artist Tess Tobolic of Wayland, made possible by the sponsorship of  the Community Foundation of St. Clair County. Patrons watched as she painted a canvas mural live during the two-day festival. The subject matter was chosen by...
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Dorr Elementary 3rd-graders visited by dogfish shark

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Jan Goodwin, science materials coordinator for the Wayland school district, conducted dogfish shark investigations with all third-graders at Dorr Elemenary this week. She connected to the lessons on animal adaptations and predator-prey relationships. Students had the opportunity to learn how to conduct an investigation properly, ask questions and observe the...
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 219

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25 Years Ago — June 12, 1991 Neighbors of the Beechwood Hills Christian Encampment complained to the Hopkins Township Board about dumping of waste in the woods in back of the camp. A spokesman for the camp said there are plans in place to install and septic system. Martin school...
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Brandon Elementary OM team places 15th at world finals

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The Odyssey of the Mind team from Brandon Elementary School in Martin finished in 15th place in its division out of 50 teams from the U.S. and foreign countries. The team members' structure held 942.5 pounds.
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 218

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25 Years Ago — June 5, 1991 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners has 30 days to appoint a temporary successor to the late Ralph Sytsma of Leighton Township to seat on the board. Elections will be held to fill the seat on Aug. 13 and Oct. 1. Meanwhile, Vernon...
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