2019 – Page 24

Six WHS musicians to play for greater GR area orchestras

Wayland Union Schools students are representing the their district this this year in the regional youth orchestra scene of Greater Grand Rapids. Through an audition process, the following students were…

Editor October 28, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral slated for Tuesday for Duane (Dewey) Door, 57

Duane (Dewey) Door, died Friday, Oct. 25. He was 57. He is survived by wife of 35 years, Gina Door (Mutschler), children Brandi, Evan, Stacie, Brad, Darrin, Katlyn, Danny, Brittany,…

Editor October 27, 2019

Sports

Vikings play Dowagiac; Martin to have rematch with Bellevue

The first round of the high school football playoffs was announced Sunday evening for Hopkins in Division 5 and Martin in the 8-man division. Hopkins will be at home Friday…

Editor October 27, 2019

Community Notices

WHS debaters take 7 of top 10 awards at Holt competition

The Wayland High School debate team last Wednesday took seven of the top 10 awards and top novice honors at the West Michigan Legislative Debate League competition at Holt High…

Editor October 27, 2019

Sports

Lady Vikings capture O-K Silver volleyball title outright

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team captured its first O-K Silver Conference championship since 2009 Saturday by going undefeated in the league tournament. The Lady Vikings went 3-0 in matchups during…

Editor October 27, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland Middle Schoolers sing in Regional Honors Choir

Ten Wayland Middle School students sang in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Regional Honors Choir Saturday, October 19 at Byron Center High School’s Van Singel Auditorium. In addition,…

Editor October 27, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral will be Nov. 1 for Bernie Vander Veen, 90

Bernie Vander Veen, age 90, died Friday, Oct. 25. He is survived by loving wife of 69 years, Jean Vander Veen; children Nick (Diane) Vander Veen, Linda (Al) Miedema, Laura…

Editor October 27, 2019

Sports

Wildcat frosh, Hopkins senior going to state C-C meet

Hopkins senior Todd Henley and Wayland freshman Olivia Barabas Saturday both qualified for the Division 2 state cross-country meet by placing among the top 15 individuals in the regional competition…

Editor October 26, 2019

Sports

Martin concludes unbeaten season; Hopkins falls at Petoskey

Martin concluded a hugely successful first season in eight-man football by edging a quality Climax-Scotts outfit 26-24 Friday evening. The victory lifted the Clippers' overall season record to 9-0 and…

Editor October 26, 2019

Obituaries

Funeral mass will be Monday for Leroy Genther, 83, of Dorr

Leroy M. Genther, age 83, died Wednesday, Oct. 23. Leroy retired from Spartan Stores after 40 years of service. He was an Army veteran and Knights of Columbus member. He…

Editor October 25, 2019