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Democracy Tree: Legislator wants to end cruel child punishment

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“Seclusion in schools is a dangerous and unregulated practice that puts children at risk of harm.” — Mark McWilliams, Director of Information, Referral and Education Services at Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc. Seclusion Room, photo: MPAS by Amy Kerr Hardin Many have seen that heart-wrenching video of the terrified 5-year...
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Lady Vikings run away with Watervliet Relays trophy

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The Hopkins girls’ track juggernaut blew away the competition Friday at the Watervliet Relays. The Lady Vikings combined efforts to score 96 points, well ahead of runner-up Berrien Springs’ 68 to run away with the trophy. Sixteen teams competed, with Martin scoring 8 points to finish 12th. The Viking boys...
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Let’s not let politicians pick their districts

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Today our story is about redistricting. It is not that long ago and not that far away. The year was 2002 and elections were planned for August and November for state-wide offices and Congress and U.S. Senate. The rules insisted that a committee of five people come up with a...
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Wayland schools’ financial picture continues to improve

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The budget picture for the Wayland Union school district at the end of this fiscal year continues to improve. Finance Director Bill Melching told school board members Thursday night that the goal of increasing the fund balance by one-half to one percent this year will be met and exceeded. Melching...
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Wildcats lose ‘rubber game’ of three against Middleville

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The Wayland varsity baseball team Thursday dropped the rubber game of a three-game series with Middleville Thornapple Kellogg by a score of 11-2. The Wildcats allowed 15 runners to reach via error or walk, which led to the lopsided victory for the Trojans. Leading the way for the Wildcat offense...
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Army Bob: $15 minimum wage for the oppressed proletariat

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Those of us who have lived a bit of history remember the days when folks with better than average credit were paying 15% interest on home loans. A time when inflation was 14% (1980) and we had terms like the misery index and stagflation. President Richard Nixon had put wage...
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Dorr 4th-grader organizes ‘Hoops for Helen’ fund-raiser

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Wayland Union Schools fourth grader Cassie Reece,wanted to make a difference for kids at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and organized a fund-raiser called “Hoops for Helen.” The fund-raiser will be held at the Dorr Carnival Friday, April 22,.  Carnivalgoers can toss three free throws to help raise money for the...
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Funeral will be April 28 for Frances Greeley of Dorr

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Frances L. Greeley, of Dorr, died April 20. She was 90. Frances was a cake decorator and retired as a seamstress from General Motors. Most recently she had attended Voice of Hope Church. She is survived by her children: Bonnie (Gordon) Welch, Roger (Margie) Greeley, Elizabeth Kiraly, Delores (Stephen) Weber,...
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Lady Vikings, boys enjoy comfortable wins over Godwin

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Both the Hopkins girls’ and boys’ track teams scored big dual meet victories Thursday over O-K Silver Conference rival Wyoming Godwin Heights. The boys won 80-53 to even their league record at 1-1 and the girls prevailed 97-34 to bring their record to 2-0. The girls won 12 events, including...
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Lady Wildcats tie Kenowa Hills in nonleague road match

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The Wayland girls' varsity soccer team fought to a 1-1 draw with Kenowa Hills Thursday evening in a nonconference match. All of the scoring occurred in the last eight minutes of the contest. The Wildcats' Hannah Hemney scored her first varsity goal with 8 minutes remaining in the game to...
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