January 2018 – Page 7

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Army Bob: What about about states’ rights vs. federal laws?

January 18, 2018

One of my favorite statements is, “Beware of what you wish for, you may get it.” The folks who opened this Pandora’s box are mostly (but not exclusively) liberal, on the side of legalization of drugs and supporting illegal immigration. The states are primarily Democratic that are for states’ rights...

Memorial service Feb. 7 for Hopkins native Lyle Rutgers

January 18, 2018

Hopkins native Lyle Rutgers died Thursday, Jan. 11, at his home in Mattawan. He had turned 83 years old last month. He was born Dec. 19, 1934, to Herman and Mabel (Green) Rutgers in Hopkins. He was the youngest of four boys as he was raised in the family home alongside...

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Basura: Back to Florida to visit gators, birds, dead fish

January 18, 2018

“Hope is the thing with feathers.” — Emily Dickinson I’m sure my loyal readers – both of them – remember fondly my description of kayaking at Myakka State Park, about three years ago. Myakka State Park is 14 miles east of Sarasota, Fl. It has many attractions, if you’re into...

Improving ‘Cat bowlers almost upset South Christian

January 17, 2018

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team, which has been on a bit of a roll lately, came within just one spare of upsetting South Christian, one of the two best teams in the O-K Gold/Green Conference. The Wildcats lost 16-14 to a team that perhaps is second only to Byron...

Viking boys suffer 1st season loss on the lanes, 17-13

January 17, 2018

The Hopkins boys' varsity bowling team Wednesday suffered its first dual match loss of the season, 17-13 to O-K Silver Conference rival Kelloggsville. The Rockets came out of the Baker games leading 10-0. The Vikings, facing adversity, then rallied behind each other to take four of five match points. All...

Carter Nyp plans to play hoops at Cornerstone next year

January 17, 2018

Wayland High School standout senior forward Carter Nyp has signed to continue his basketball career at Cornerstone University next year. The Wildcats' leading scorer this season, he is pictured herewith his parents Scott and Tanya Nyp and Cornerstone University head basketball coach Kim Elders. (Photo submitted)

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

January 17, 2018

25 Years Ago — Jan. 20, 1993 The old Wayland Cleaners building on Pine Street. Some things change, some don't. “Arnold” and “Pork Chop,” two Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs owned by Windsor Woods two mobile home park families, the Tim VanPolens and the Jeffrey Saltkowskis, have won the right to be...

Clipper boys win, girls lose in emotional hoops night

January 17, 2018

Clippers Michael Morey, Carter Hilton, and Canton Vandenberg meet with the officials and their guests, wearing the red shirts. (Photo by Austin Marsman) The Martin boys' basketball team came up a winner Tuesday night over Saugatuck, but the girls lost to the visiting quintet from the lakeshore. The Clippers' gymnasium...

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Lady Vikings’ streak hits 5; boys fall to Calvin Christian

January 17, 2018

Nolan Smith (5) tries to get an inside shot for Hopkins in a game earlier this season against West Catholic. (Photo supplied) The Hopkins girls' basketball team claimed its fifth straight victory of the season Tuesday by stopping O-K Silver Conference rival Grandville Calvin Christian 51-48. The Viking boys,...

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Vikings still unbeaten in dual matches on the lanes

January 16, 2018

The Hopkins boys are 5-0 and the Lady Vikings are 4-0-1 thus far in their bowling seasons' dual matches. Both will be the visiting teams Wednesday against Kelloggsville in O-K Silver Conference showdowns. Hopkins boys defeated Wyoming Lee 23-7 and the girls won 28-2 Monday in the league encounters. The...

Month: January 2018