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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 179
25 Years Ago — Aug. 15, 1990 EDITOR’S NOTE: Unfortunately, there are no old copies of Globe newspapers for the week of Aug. 15 and 22 at the Then &…
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Live cheetah to visit Pine Street Aug. 24 for summer ‘Funtastic’ series finale
The finale of Wayland Union Schools Summer Fun-tastic series will feature a visit at Pine Street Elementary at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, from Mary Wykstra, conservationist and animal activist…
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Hopkins FFA animal science barn
A groundbreaking ceremony for an animal science barn for the Hopkins High School FFA was held Saturday morning, and the festivities included FFA Advisor Jessica Couch (far left), project alumni…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 178
25 Years Ago — Aug. 8, 1990 The August primary election turnout was light, but Allegan County voters overwhelmingly approved implementation of an emergency 911 phone system. Republican Party primary…
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‘Get Moving’ Tuesday to highlight free summer meals week
Northern Physical Therapy will have a “Get Moving” family fitness event at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Steeby Elementary to highlight this coming week’s summer free lunch program. The fitness event,…
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Former WUS board member, teacher joins ‘teach-in’ panel
Retired Wayland High School journalism and social studies teacher and former school board member Jeff Salisbury (second from right) was invited to take part in a special teach-in, "A Conversation…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 177
Only three interested citizens showed up for a public hearing on a proposed $25 recycling surcharge for Allegan County residents, starting on Jan. 1, 1991. Hopkins voters, in the Aug.…
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Dirt starts moving for skate park in Dorr Township
Dorr Township Parks and Recreation Commission members (from left) Chris Gesink, Denice Lawrence and Al Weber turn over the ceremonial first shovelfuls in preparation for construction of the Dorr skate…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 175
25 Years Ago — July 25, 1990 Ray and Gerald Page of Middleville have announced plans for renovations at their Gun Lake resort, just south of the Yankee Springs…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 174
25 Years Ago — July 18, 1990 EDITOR’S NOTE: It is with regret that I report there were no copies of the July 18, 1990, edition of the Penasee Globe…