November 2018 – Page 7

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One Small Voice: Blue Wave just gentle lapping at shore

November 11, 2018

I watched Tuesday night's midterm election returns as if expecting some kind of karmic payback for Trump's election in 2016. Of course, there was none. The results were anticlimactic. We pretty much knew the outcomes. No big surprises. Just a few disappointments, depending upon your biases. There were some very...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Electoral blue wave indeed occurred

November 10, 2018

“Against the wind I'm still running against the wind I'm older now but still running against the wind Well, I'm older now and still running Against the wind…” — Bob Seger Allegan County, in the election last Tuesday, was as red as red can be. It was redder than Santa’s...

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Basura: Trump ain’t scared of no low IQ legislator

November 10, 2018

“How many slams in an old screen door? Depends how loud you shut it. How many slices in a loaf of bread? Depends how thin you cut it. How much good inside a day? Depends how good you live 'em. How much love inside a friend? Depends how much you...

Ally Longstreet to play softball next year for GRCC

November 9, 2018

Ally Longstreet, hard-hitting senior outfielder for the Wayland High School softball team, has signed to play for Grand Rapids Community College next year. She is shown (seated) with her father, Ed, GRCC coach Brian Skudre, (standing) Wayland varsity coaches Cheri Ritz and Nicole Cardosa.

Wayland businessman is Michigan Chamber president

November 9, 2018

Arny Rodriguez Wayland businessman Arny Rodriguez has been selected president of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Rodriguez, a member of the Wayland Chamber, is president and CEO of Technical Professional Services, Inc. (TPS), a professional staffing firm he founded in 1983. He also owns Acqua In Vino, a specialty wine...

Here’s 1 way to celebrate the first snow of the season

November 9, 2018

Christine Zimmerman Shafer this morning reported on Facebook that this is what greeted her when she left the house for another school day.Her daughter, Zoey, had done a little snow stenciling to celebrate the first snow of the 2018-19 winter season in Wayland and surrounding areas Friday morning.

Presley Hudson, CMU pick up where they left off

November 8, 2018

Presley Hudson surrounded by CMU teammates. Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson and her Central Michigan University teammates seemed every bit as formidable as they did last season in their 104-61 victory Thursday night over Oakland University. The Chippewas, who reached the NCAA Sweet 16 last March and fashioned a...

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Army Bob: False Kavanaugh accuser gets little press

November 8, 2018

The Kavanaugh hearings are over, Judge Brett Kavanaugh is now Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Let’s look in the rearview mirror and see what we find. It was holy grail that the victims of sexual assault accusing Judge Kavanaugh were to be believed. If you did not believe every accuser you are...

Leighton may spend half million on bridge, road repairs

November 8, 2018

New Leighton Township firefighters Brian Denny, Cody Sanchez, Ben Offringa, Misty Sherer, Dale McGarry, Mike Jahnke, Cody Williams and Shane Veldheer were sworn in during the Township Board meeting. Major expenses for a bridge on 140th Avenue and road repairs promise to be big expenses for the Leighton Township Board...

‘Nooses Off’ will be performed Nov. 9-11 at WHS

November 8, 2018

Wayland High School Theatriks will perform the comedy "Nooses Off" Nov. 9 - 11. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Adults are $5, students and senior citizens are free.

Month: November 2018