February 2016 – Page 11

Columns

Army Bob: If you love the Internet, thank the American Military

February 14, 2016

by Robert M. Traxler The Internet is an under appreciated marvel of the 20th/21st century. We have had the Internet for more than a generation now and it is hard to imagine life without instant knowledge on a scale unimaginable to my grandparents. If we wish to learn more about...

The Muck Starts Here: Dems comfy as GOP candidates drop like flies

February 14, 2016

by Barry Hastings It's nice being a Democrat, 'cause I can only remember one ticket (to the presidency) I've had doubts about... Kerrey/Edwards. And it wasn't the presidential nominee I distrusted. John Edwards reminded me (almost first sight) of an up-dated Spiro Agnew, Too damned slick, for a Demo. I've...

Lady Wildcat sophomore beats everybody in special bowling tourney

February 14, 2016

Wayland sophomore Sydney Urben defeated all comers Sunday in a special Brunswick High School Regional Tune-up Single Tournament. Urben not only claimed the individual championship in the women's competition, but also bested the boys' champ in a special "bragging rights" match. Wildcat boys' team member Cameron Heintzelman finished third on...

Democracy Tree: It’s reigning PAC money in the mitten state

February 13, 2016

by Amy Kerr Hardin Though the media would indicate otherwise, there’s more than a presidential election for voters to consider this year. In Michigan, the entire House comes up for re-election, as is the case every two years. (Senate terms coincide with the governor’s, to be decided every four years,...

Brooke Butts, only 34, of Dorr, dies from Wilson’s Disease

February 13, 2016

Mrs. Brooke Rene Butts of Dorr died after a battle with Wilson's Disease Thursday, Feb. 11. She was 34. She battled long and hard after this genetic disease damaged her liver and went undiagnosed until last fall. Two lives were saved because of her generous kidney donations. Brooke was described...

Wildcat boys finish 3rd in O-K Gold/Green bowling tourney

February 13, 2016

The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team finished third in the O-K Gold/Green Conference bowling tournament Saturday. The Wildcats knocked down a total of 3,277 pins, well behind champion Byron Center’s 3,673, but not far behind South Christian’s 3,351. Because of the finish, coach Sherry Miklusicak’s group finished third in...

Lady Wildcat rollers capture 1st place in conference tournament

February 13, 2016

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team Saturday captured a share of the O-K Gold/Green Conference championship by winning the league tournament in style. The Lady Wildcats were down one point to Hudsonville Unity Christian heading into the tourney, so the task at hand was simple — Win the post-season league...

Funeral Tuesday for 4th generation dairy farmer Marvin Alflen

February 13, 2016

Marvin J. Alflen, age 62, of Jamestown Township, died Friday, Feb. 12. Marvin was the fourth generation dairy farmer working the land on a Centennial Farm in Jamestown Township. He loved his family and made a great number of friends. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diane...

Sports

Calvin Christian strikes early and often in 86-30 rout of Hopkins

February 13, 2016

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team was on the losing end of an 86-30 thrashing Friday night at Grandville Calvin Christian. The loss dropped the Vikings’ overall season record to 3-12. The contest was just about over in the first eight minutes, as the host Squires streaked to a 25-2...

WHS graduate, athlete Katie Greenman pursuing PhD in chemistry

February 13, 2016

Katie Greenman, a 2006 graduate of Wayland High School, is attending Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, pursuing a doctorate in chemistry. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in the discipline at Central Michigan University. Greenman is perhaps best known here as the winning pitcher in the state Division...

Month: February 2016