February 2016 – Page 13

WHS Theatriks to present ‘You Can’t take It with You’ Feb. 26-28

February 11, 2016

Wayland Union High School Theatriks will present "You Can't Take it With You" by George Kaufman and Moss Hart Friday through Sunday, Feb. 26-28. This comedic play is a story that takes place entirely in the large house of a slightly batty New York City family. The play is directed...

Martin comeback falls short against Fennville in defensive struggle

February 11, 2016

By Jon M. Gambee Fennville came out on top of a defensive struggle Tuesday night to beat Martin 36-33 in a non-conference game. Neither team could get on the board until midway through the first quarter and only nine points were scored between the two teams. Fennville enjoyed a 5-4...

Yankee Springs Township officially now 11th member of WAEMS

February 11, 2016

It’s official: Yankee Springs Township now has joined Wayland Area Emergency Services for ambulance service. The final piece of the puzzle was assembled Wednesday night when the Martin Township Board voted 4-0 to bring Yankee Springs into the WAEMS service area. The organization’s rules stipulate that all current members must...

Columns

Army Bob: Bernie Sanders won New Hampshire primary… or did he?

February 11, 2016

by Robert M. Traxler Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont received nearly 60% of the New Hampshire Democratic primary votes; a landslide by normal political standards, so to the victor goes the spoils, but not in our current political primary system. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton walked away from New...

Hopkins Chamber Choir qualifies for state festival April 16

February 11, 2016

The Hopkins High School Chamber Choir Saturday received a high enough score in the district solo and ensemble festival to qualify for state competition in April. Hopkins students took part in the district festival Saturday at Grand Valley State University. They performed two choral pieces in front of an adjudicator/judge....

WHS graduate wins another long distance race, this one on Super Sunday

February 11, 2016

Robby Young, a 2003 Wayland High School graduate, has won yet another long-distance race, this one the Super Bowl Sunday Pikes Peak Sports Super Half Marathon in Colorado Springs. Young, who teaches earth science and physics at Ramparts High School in Colorado Springs and head varsity cross country and track coach,...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

February 10, 2016

25 Years Ago — Feb. 13, 1991 A barn fire at the Ralph Lettinga farm in Leighton Township sent about 50 to 60 cows into the road, where one of them was struck by a car, but all survived. Lettinga said it will cost him about $100,000 to rebuild the...

Owner of car in Dolegowski fatal crash also formally charged

February 10, 2016

The twin sister of Catherine Bender, who was charged in connection with the traffic death of John Dolegowski in December, formally has been charged with allowing a suspended person to operate, causing death. Nancy Lynn Ferrier, 45, is accused of allowing her twin sister to drive her car when it...

Basura: The story of old Mr. White and his only friend, Charley

February 10, 2016

Mark was a social worker at the Department of Social Services, assigned to work with the elderly. In his early-thirties, Mark enjoyed working with folks that had some age to them. He thought that one can't live for many years without having had some experiences along the way, and he...

Martin royalty shines on the basketball court in Winter Homecoming

February 10, 2016

Jazmine Hildebrand and Andrew Keyzer were elected queen and king to reign over Winter Homecoming festivities last Friday night at Martin High School. Both basketball players had a big night on the court as well. Hildebrand broke Julie Davis' school career scoring record set in 1987 and Keyzer scored a...

Month: February 2016