Features – Page 130

Steeby students introduced to the mystery part of language arts

January 26, 2015

Student teacher Dawn Wedeven, from Lori Howell’s third grade classroom at Steeby Elementary, got a little creative Monday, disguising herself as a detective and searching for clues in the room in order to introduce students to the "mystery" unit in their language arts program. The kids had to “solve the...

Jim Shuster selected 2015 Wayland Athletic Booster of the Year

January 24, 2015

Jim Shuster was honored Friday evening as 2015 Wayland High School Athletic Booster of the Year.Shuster has been a member of Boosters for many years in various roles, including vice president and sergeant -at-arms. ""As a parent of an athlete, a community member, and Booster member he has put countless...

Baker Elementary honors 2 instructors for retirement

January 23, 2015

Physical education teacher Jim Orlowski, also known as "Mr. O," and Deb Brenner, kindergarten teacher, were honored this week at Baker Elementary by Wayland Union Schools staff, administrators, and former employees. The two long-time educators are retiring this month in the middle of the academic year. (Photo supplied)

Bygone Days: The brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 150

January 21, 2015

25 Years Ago — Jan. 24, 1990 The Allegan County Fair Board of Directors has decided to drop local affiliation with the Miss Michigan pageant and return to the traditional Harvest Queen contests, like the ones held before 1987 Wayland Area Emergency Services had a surprise mock disaster drill for...

Current Allegan County stray dogs:

January 19, 2015

All stray pets at the Allegan County Shelter have a short “stray hold,” waiting for their family to reclaim them. If you see your pet in this photo gallery it is important you call the shelter ASAP. Please leave a message with your name and number if you are calling...

City Council Chambers entrance project completed

January 17, 2015

Anyone who wants to go to a Wayland City Council meeting at the rear entrance of City Hall now has a much more user-friendly entrance into Council Chambers. A project reconstructing the entrance was completed in November. The work made the entrance compliant with the American Disabilities Act and solved...

Current Allegan County stray dogs:

January 15, 2015

All stray pets at the Allegan County Shelter have a short "stray hold," waiting for their family to reclaim them. If you see your pet in this album it is important you call the shelter ASAP. Please leave a message with your name & number if you are calling before...

Eight WHS business students qualify for state BPA conference

January 15, 2015

Twelve Wayland Union High School students in the Business Professionals of America chapter brought home the gold last Tuesday at the 2015 Regional Leadership Conference Eight Wayland students qualified to represent their school at the state level in March.More than 400 high school business professionals demonstrated business management, marketing and...

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 149

January 14, 2015

25 Years Ago — Jan. 17, 1990 Orangeville Township made it official by voting to enter into a one-year trial contract for services from Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) at a cost of $2,500. The Hopkins Public Schools has received a $40,000 grant from the State of Michigan to help...

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