March 2019 – Page 11

Winter: How can we miss you if you won’t go away?

March 5, 2019

Schools were closed and accidents abounded on the U.S.-131 expressway Tuesday morning, as winter refused to release its grip in West Michigan. March indeed came in roaring like a lion, leaving hopes it would exit like a lamb. The cover photo is from Yankee Springs Fire Chief Dan Miller, near...

Murder Mystery dinner is March 15 at Fine Arts Center

March 5, 2019

The Wayland High School Improv students and the Murder Mystery Co. professionals will put on a murder mystery show Friday evening, March 15, at the Fine Arts Center, 870 E. Superior St. Those attending can enjoy a three course meal while helping to solve the mystery. The meal includes appetizers, Mongolian...

Lady Wildcats’ season ends in loss to 21-0 Hamilton

March 4, 2019

The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team concluded its season in the first round of the Division 2 district tournament at Hudsonville Unity Christian with a 63-27 loss to Hamilton. The Lady Wildcats ended their season with a 4-17 overall record. Hamilton, which moves on to meet Allegan Wednesday in the...

Lady Vikings’ offensive woes fatal in district defeat

March 4, 2019

Evangelina Helderop (11) The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team’s season came to an abrupt end in the opening round of the Division 2 district tournament at Hudsonville Unity Christian. The Lady Vikings were held to their lowest offensive output of the season with only 24 points in a 48-24 defeat...

Carpenter-millwright training center open house set

March 4, 2019

An open house for the new carpenters and millwrights training center on Reno Drive in Wayland will be held Monday, April 29. Councilman Abe Garcia told colleagues at the Wayland City Council meeting Monday evening that he recently was treated to a tour of the facility, which includes a huge...

Brothers Weber named to all-O-K Silver hoops team

March 4, 2019

Hopkins' Weber brothers, Drew (left) and Colin, both have been named to the O-K Silver All-Conference basketball team. Earning honorable mention accolades were seniors Nolan Smith and Tyler Zomerlei. Both of the brothers will be back in action next season, as Drew is a junior and Colin a sophomore.

Amber Beggs finishes 48th in state qualifying round

March 4, 2019

Amber Beggs Wayland High School senior Amber Beggs finished 48th in a field of 60 bowlers in the qualifying round of the state tournament at Century Bowl in Waterford last weekend. Beggs, in concluding her prep career, rolled a 147m 132, 206, 143, 167 and 180 in her six games....

Melanoma takes Caleb Scheidel, 30, of Wayland

March 3, 2019

Caleb Dunbar Scheidel, age 30, died at home in Wayland Thursday, Feb. 28, after a courageous battle with melanoma. He was born Dec. 27, 1988, in Grand Rapids, to Phillip Scheidel and Melanie Dunbar. On June 17, 2017, Caleb married Amy Morgan in Wayland. Caleb had a passion for the...

Regional champ hockey team includes 2 from WHS

March 3, 2019

The regional champion Byron Center High School hockey team includes two team members from Wayland High School, Todd Myers (left) and Logan Clairmont. The Bulldogs claimed the regional crown Saturday with a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Jenison. Byron Center will play next in the state quarterfinals at Ferris State University...

Former WAEMS employee Mary Rolfe, 71, of Dorr dies

March 3, 2019

Mary Sue Rolfe (Lago), 71, of Dorr, died Friday, March 1, at Trillium Woods. Mary loved volunteering in her grand-children's schools and participated whenever the opportunity presented itself. Prior to her focus on volunteering, she worked for 15 years at Pine Rest Christian Hospital's Older Adult unit as a mental...

Month: March 2019