February 2020 – Page 4

Two Wayland Odyssey of Mind teams state qualifiers

February 20, 2020

Two Wayland Schools Odyssey of the Mind teams qualified for the state competition at the Region 4 tournament at Wayland High School Saturday, Aug. 15. Advancing to state were: • Wayland Community Education A — Tromp — second place ,Longshot Solution, Division I. Wayland Community Education A — Benes —...

Yes It’s True: Joan Medendorp left laudable legacy

February 20, 2020

There have been many kind words said about Joan Medendorp in the wake of her passing this week. All of them well deserved. My take on her was that she was indeed a decent and honorable human being who lived, loved, cared and shared. She was one of those people...

Columns

Army Bob: I stand by my effort to aid cancer victims

February 20, 2020

In the comment section of my last column a person who goes by the alias Couchman wrote: “Mrs Mandaville, it’s clear Mr. Traxler wants to argue and continue to insist science is a Chinese menu where one can pick and choose what parts of science should and should not be...

Sports

Martin wins non-league makeup contest, 54-41

February 20, 2020

Gracie Shettler The Martin girls' basketball team improved its overall season record to 16-1 Wednesday night with a 54-41 non-league victory over Constantine. The Lady Clippers, ranked seventh in this week's Associated Press state-wide poll for Division 4, led 14-10 at the end of the first quarter, 31-17 at the...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

February 19, 2020

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Row 1- Carol Snook, Marsha Northrup, Helen Chappell, Diane Misak, Rose Sevingy, Kathy Graham, Maryann Glusic, Kathy Smith, Susan Arndt Row 2: Cheryl Brower, Norma Bredeweg, Reggie Hines, Mary Torrey, Rita Belka, Pat Stoddard, Debra Watkins,...

Lady Wildcats move to 12-6 overall with win at FHE

February 19, 2020

Maddy Terry The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team Tuesday night evened its O-K Gold Conference record at 5-5 and moved to 12-6 overall with a 43-27 victory at Forest Hills Eastern. The boys' varsity, however, fell to 0-17 with a 78-50 loss to the Hawks later in the evening. The...

Martin girls keep cruising on court with good defense

February 18, 2020

The Martin girls' varsity basketball team, ranked No. 7 in this week's Division 4 Associated Press state-wide poll, cruised to a 63-14 victory Tuesday night at Lawrence. The Lady Clippers, who have given up as many as 41 points in a game only twice this season, had no trouble in...

Sports

Hopkins guys win 9th in a row to remain in 1st place

February 18, 2020

Hopkins claimed its 11th boys' basketball victory in its last 12 encounters Tuesday night by downing Wyoming Godfrey Lee 71-48 to improve to 13-4 overall and 9-1 in the O-K Silver Conference. The Vikings, who a week ago took over first place in the league standings, have won nine games...

Articles

Dorr Twp. public meeting on master plan is March 17

February 18, 2020

Planning consultant Nathan Mehmed. The Dorr Township Planning Commission’s survey of local residents about the master plan has a deadline of Feb. 29 and a public meeting will be held Tuesday, March 17. Commission Chairman Bob Wagner said one of the key issues is the balance between encouraging residential and...

Ranger Rick: Bloomberg-Hillary ticket would be fun

February 18, 2020

A Bloomberg/Clinton team? After I quit my "split a gut" laughing, it made perfect sense. Bloomie is looking to cast rumors to find out how much people would think it was a good idea. Mike Bloomberg, the quintessential egotist, great business mind, and billionaire meet your match — President Donald...

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