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Funeral Saturday for John Rookus, teacher, builder
John Rookus, 92, died at his home in Moline on Saturday, Dec. 9. He was born in Zeeland Jan. 17, 1931, the son of Elizabeth (Betty) Rookus. He was raised…
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Cedar Springs bowlers defeat ‘Cat boys and girls
Very good Cedar Springs High School bowling teams defeated both the Wayland boys 27-3 and girls 26.5 to 3.5 outfits Monday afternoon. Boys’ coach Sherry Miklusicak said, “Sometimes a lop-sided…
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Wayland school officials focused on facility projects
The winning Christmas card design entry. Plans for a new pool and repairs for existing facilities contain ue to take up much of the focus for Wayland Union Schools officials…
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Yes It’s True: We are well entertained, not informed
“Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” — Eleanor Roosevelt I first learned of this terrific quote in 1965 in high school when bookkeeping teacher Freda…
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A hearty chili can get rid of those cold weather blues
Bring on the cold weather with this hearty, family favorite chili recipe. With having a smoother sauce, it works great also when you’re making chili dogs, just top with a…
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Nicki Cardosa is national assistant coach of the year
Nicki Cardosa Wayland High School teacher and coach Nicki Cardosa has been selected by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as High School Assistant Coach of the Year. Cardosa earned the…
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Former Penasee Globe editor Nila Aamoth dies
Word has been received of the death this weekend of writer-editor Nila Aamoth, who was editor of the Wayland Globe from 1986 to 2005. She was 81. Aamoth and her…
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Wildcat girls capture 2nd in GR bowling tournament
Haven Baker and Kyle VanEss The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team took second place in the Grand Rapids Christian Invitational at Park Center Lanes and the boys’ team was fourth.…
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WHS graduate Haleigh Hielkema earns master’s
Dorr native and Wayland High School graduate Haleigh Hielkema Saturday officially was presented with her master of business administration degree at Grand Valley State University. She is shown here with…
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Wildcats win neighborhood hoops rivalry vs. Hopkins
It was the first loss of the season for the Hopkins boys. And it was the first win of the season for Wayland. The two milestones were reached Friday night…