Tag: Community Support

Dorr Twp. Board ‘gets the ball rolling’ on new hall plans

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Trustee John Tuinstra explains his plans on use of the new township hall to fellow board members Patrick Champion and Laurie Perry. EDITOR'S NOTE: Dorr Township Deputy Supervisor Jim Martin has reported the cost of the new township hall building actually was $751,000 instead of $600,000. Most of teh costs...
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Wayland Fire Chief in hospital after cardiac emergency

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City of Wayland Fire Chief Jim Stoddard is a patient at the Butterworth campus of Corewell Health Systems in Grand Rapids. Stoddard had a medical emergency Friday while driving a vehicle to attend a wedding. He received immediate attention and was taken to Butterworth as a result. The Wayland Fire...
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Wildflower Grace to close doors at end of September

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The Wildflower Grace artisan market and boutique on South Main Street will close its doors at the end of the month. A spokesperson for the business posted on Facebook, “We can not thank our customers, vendors and the community of Wayland enough for their support during the last 2 1/2...
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First recipient of John Myers Scholarship named

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John Myers The first John Paul Myers Memorial Scholarship recipient is Trevor Kamphuis, who "has shown strength through adversity, a passion for helping others, and has worked hard to give himself a bright future, just like John always had," A family spokesperson said. "We would like to thank you from...
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I support Wayland Schools bond issue. I live here, too

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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...
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School bond proposal will help local senior citizens

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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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Steeby, Baker kids exceed goals for Heart Challenge

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Baker and Steeby Elementary students finished up their "Kids Heart Challenge" this month. Steeby had a goal of $7,000 and ended up raising $9,777. Baker had a goal of $11,000 and managed to raise $13,385. Mrs. Ashley Smith and Mrs. Jocelyn Merchant, physical education teachers for the elementary buildings, celebrated...
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Interviews slated for 3 to succeed Supt. Gary Wood

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Gary Wood The Hopkins Schools Board of Education has selected candidates to interview Wednesday evening, March 22, for superintendent of schools. Current Supt. Gary Wood recently announced his intention to retire at the end of the school year June 30 after completing his ninth year in the post. Interviews will...
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New Leighton Twp. Fire Dept. engine has arrived

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Today was the day when the new Leighton Township Fire Department engine 1313 came home to station #2. A department spokesman said, "Thank you to our community for all the support in making this happen. While we still need to have pump training in a few weeks from Spencer Manufacturing,...
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Hopkins wins ‘Volley for a Cure’ non-league match

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The Hopkins High School volleyball team swept Allegan Wednesday in the annual Pink Out Match. "It was great event with tremendous community support," said coach Terri Wisser. The Lady Vikings won the match in three sets (25-17, 25-15, 25-18) in the last home match of the season and the farewell...
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