Month: September 2018

Columns

One Small Voice: Senator Jeff Flake is an adult apart

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by Lynn Mandaville Thursday and Friday of this past week were an unwelcome break from the usual chaos of the Washington circus. Though we were spared for two entire days from hearing the name of Trump over and over, we heard the names of Grassley, Graham, Kavanaugh, Feinstein, and Ford,...
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Eleven of 13 exchange students introduced at WHS

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Wayland High School students had a chance this week to meet 11 of the 13 exchange students attending WHS this year. The foreign exchange students represent nine different countries and speak more than 15 languages. Students enjoyed asking questions and learning about the different cultures from around the world. The...
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Rylee breaks 20 mins, but Lady ‘Cats settle for 10th

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Rylee Cronkright (left) The Wayland girls’ cross country team took 10th place Saturday in the Otsego Bulldog Invitational, which included 19 teams. East Grand Rapids, another O-K Gold Conference rival, won the competition with 37 team points, host Otsego was runner-up and Hollard Christian third. Wayland finished with 307 points....
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Viking ace Todd Henley near breaking 16 minutes

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Todd Henley, running at a meet at Riverside Park this fall. The Hopkins girls finished eighth among 13 cross-country teams at the Allendale Invitational Saturday. Hopkins recorded 220 team points. Hart won the meet with 34 points, Clare had 78 and host Allendale 92. Junior ace Todd Henley continued his...
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Wildcats finish O-K Gold dual match season at 1-6

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The Wayland High School boys' varsity tennis team concluded its O-K Gold Conference dual match season with a 1-6 record after suffering losses to Grand Rapids Christian Monday and Middleville Thornapple Kellogg Wednesday. The Wildcats were blanked 8-0 By Christian and lost 7-1 to Middleville. Triston Richards, at No. 4 singles,...
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Columns

Army Bob: Hatred of ‘old white men’ surfaces in hearing

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by Robert M. Traxler Innocent until proven guilty is not just an American Constitutional right, but an international basic human right. Hate is an emotion that means different things to different folks. Those who do not hate Judge Kavanagh believe him; those who do dump all their pent-up emotions from...
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Basura: Kavanaugh can be emotional, a woman can’t

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Some perspectives on the testimony of Judge Brett Kavanaugh Thursday afternoon: Too emotional. Make that way too overly emotional. The crying. The anger. The unrestrained attacks on those nearby. Hormonal imbalance? Hard to say, but a clear and distinct lack of self-control. An apology was offered, after one bizarre outburst...
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Sports

Clippers score 5 TDs, but lose to Saugatuck, 59-36

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by Austin Marsman Austin Marsman Martin dropped to an even 3-3 record on Friday after losing 59-36 in a football contest against Saugatuck. In pregame hype, the Indians were the obvious favorite for many observers — after all, Martin hasn't beat Saugatuck since their meeting in 2007, when the Clippers...
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Memorial service Wednesday for Diane Kelm, 71

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Diane Lynn Kelm, age 71, of Wayland, died Thursday, Sept. 20. Diane was a dental hygienist when she was young, living in Bethesda, Md. Most of her career was spent working for Ethridge Printing. She loved collecting antiques and French dolls. Diane is survived by her siblings Sandy (Hank) Haan,...
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Celebration of life Thursday for Shirley Bishop, 74

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Shirley Ann (Kok) Bishop, age 74, died Tuesday, Sept. 25. Shirley is survived by her children, Darrin (Amy) Bishop, Darcy (Jimmy) Van Dyke, Jennifer (Ryan) Hulst; seven grandchildren, Hayley (Mark) Davidson, Logan, Rease Bishop, Colton, Tanner Van Dyke, Kayd, Oakleigh Hulst; great granddaughter, Piper Quinn Davidson; brothers, Sam (Carol) Kok,...
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