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Barry Hastings: Cuba Libre,´ the Bay of No Return, Part 1
By Barry Hastings The agonies of Cuba began on a bright sunny morning in 1492, when three small ships (one much smaller than what we'd today call a 'small' yacht)…
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Memorial service slated in Martin for Rev. Bernard Hakken
Rev. Bernard Daniel Hakken, Jr., 89, of Wayland, died Saturday, Dec. 24. Bernard was born in Bahrain, Arabia, to missionary parents. He graduated from Hope College and Western Theological Seminary. Bernard…
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Memorial service will be Jan. 7 for Stuart Milburn
Stuart A. Milburn, 70, of Wayland died of cancer Wednesday, Dec. 21. He was a 1965 graduate of Wayland High School. SHe was born April 16, 1946 in Grand Rapids,…
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There must be 5 ways to cut the U.S. budget deficit
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Singer-songwriter Paul Simon 40 years ago had a hit record with “Fifty Ways to…
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Funeral will be Tuesday morning for Richard Fletcher, 65
Richard D. Fletcher died Thursday, Dec. 22, at his home. June Mamagona Fletcher, his wife and partner of more than 45 years, watched over him in the last night. Rich was…
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Basura: The legend lives on for sentimental cherry rocker
I remember the cherry rocker that was in our home. It had come to our house from my maternal grandmother. I recall that when I was in high school, Grandma…
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Army Bob: Trump’s win unleashes flurry from crazy left
by Robert M. Traxler Well here we go again. The only way President-elect Donald Trump won was with the help of the “Red Menace;” Trump was in cahoots with Vladimir…
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WHS 2009-10 team reunites to play ‘Cats in scrimmage
Members of the 2009-2010 Wayland High School basketball team reunited Thursday evening to play in a charity scrimmage against the current varsity basketball squad. The Wildcats from that season are…
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Zeeland West upsets Lady Wildcat bowlers, 19-11
The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team won’t be going undefeated this year. Zeeland West pulled off a 19-11 upset Wednesday afternoon. “Traveling to Zeeland Lanes this afternoon the last thing…
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Memorial service for Eric Jirtle, 38, will be Jan. 7
Eric Scott Jirtle, age 38 of Wayland, died Sunday, Dec.18, after his courageous battle with cancer. Eric was very active in his church, St. Peter's Lutheran and their mission church.…