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Service Tuesday in Dorr for Pauline VandenHeuvel

January 7, 2017

Pauline Clara VandenHeuvel, age 90, of Wayland, died Friday, Jan. 6. Pauline participated in many cantatas and the choir at South Methodist Church in Kentwood. Her love for singing has been passed on to her children and grandchildren. Pauline is survived by her children, Allen (Susan) Bailey, Pauline (Ken) Bickford,...

Acoustic band with WHS grad wins contest in Kalamazoo

January 7, 2017

Blarney Castle, an acoustic music group that includes Wayland High School graduate Kyle Pitcher, won the judges' balloting among 11 acts to earn a slot at the March 3-4 Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival and a chance to play their own show at the museum during this year’s Friday Night Highlight Series....

GR Christian poses 2nd showdown for Wildcats Tuesday

January 7, 2017

Because of the anticipated large crowd for Tuesday night's O-K Gold Conference showdown with Grand Rapids Christian, Wayland school officials have announced that up to 250 tickets will be sold in advance. Though tickets also will be available for purchase at the door on game day, the offer is intended...

Martin gets back to its winning ways at Lawrence, 74-39

January 7, 2017

Martin bounced back from its two losses to Class B teams in a holiday tournament last month by defeating Lawrence Friday evening, 74-39. The Clippers, with the victory, moved to 4-2 on the season overall. They started the game with a 7-0 run and stretched the lead, but host Lawrence...

Hopkins gets 1st varsity victory for coach Nate Mitchell

January 6, 2017

New head coach Nate Mitchell scored his first boys' varsity basketball victory Friday night when Hopkins defeated Northpointe Christian 65-54 on the losers' court. Mitchell had gone 0-3 after succeeding the resigned Darrin Smith in December and the Vikings Friday ended a four-game losing skid. Northpointe, an O-K Silver Conference...

Unlucky Wildcat girls still looking for first hoops win

January 6, 2017

“If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” — “Born Under a Bad Sign.” Wayland girls’ varsity basketball coach Wes Hudson is still searching for his first victory, but the task seems daunting and it's going to take a lot of patience. The Lady Wildcats,...

Wildcats shrug off sluggish start to cruise past Sailors

January 6, 2017

“Hey, it’s good to be back home again.” — John Denver Wayland’s boys’ varsity basketball team had been on the road for so long that it finally played in its own gym Friday night for the first time since last March. And the Wildcats, despite a heroic effort by guest...

Two Baker aides retire, both after more than 20 years

January 6, 2017

Baker Elementary School aides Val Kuhtic and Julie Lowe have retired from the Wayland Union school district, both after serving for more than 20 years. They were honored today with this cake. Kuhtic has worked for 28.5 years and Lowe for 21 years. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Zywiczynski)

Hopkins boys and girls rollers both turn back Godwin

January 5, 2017

The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ varsity bowling teams both had good days on the lanes Thursday by turning back O-K Silver Conference opponent Wyoming Godwin Heights. The boys remained unbeaten in dual matches for the season by pasting the Wolverines 26-4. The girls had a tougher road, but managed to...

Columns

Army Bob: Socialist left was the big loser in the election

January 5, 2017

If you lived overseas, one of the things you learned is just how complex and dynamic a language American English is. One of the things difficult for English language learners to keep up with is the way we continuously redefine words and phrases. The word bad can mean bad, but...

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