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Longtime Hopkins resident Elwood Schwartz passes at 91

January 21, 2016

Elwood G. Schwartz of Otsego, a 1942 graduate of Hopkins High School, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Wyoming, Mich. He was 91 He was born Feb. 28, 1924, in Sparta the son of Conrad and Clara (Kraft) Schwartz, and grew up and spent his adult life in Hopkins. As a...

Hopkins gives Wayland boys a little payback on the bowling lanes

January 21, 2016

Wayland's boys defeated Hopkins on the bowling lanes earlier this season, but the Vikings turned the tables convincingly Thursday with a 20.5 to 9.5 verdict. "Tonight the Cats got a little payback for an earlier match this season," coach Sherry Mikluisicak said ruefully. The first Baker game was taken by...

Former Hopkins man, WHS grad James Linder passes at 53

January 20, 2016

James Patrick Linder died at his home in Holland Sunday after a brief illness. A 1980 Wayland High School graduate and former Hopkins resident, he was 53. Jim was a genuinely caring, compassionate, gentle and peaceful person whose greatest joy in life was his special needs son Christopher J. Linder,...

Yes It Is, It’s True: My cowardice and the tragic tale of Pat Buensch

January 20, 2016

Patricia Ann Buensch died this past week at the age of 68. She passed quietly without much fanfare, but there was a time when she was somewhat famous. Pat was featured in the 1963 Wayland High School yearbook. Her picture appeared separate from those of her classmates. Written below her...

Memorial mass for Tom Pavlak, 74, of Hopkins, will be Saturday

January 20, 2016

Thomas E. Pavlak, age 74, of Hopkins died Tuesday, Jan. 19. Born on March 19, 1941, to Emil and Julia (Arbanas) Pavlak in Allegan, he married high school sweetheart Janet Miller Aug. 24, 1963. Tom, a 1959 graduate of Hopkins High School, loved farming and seeing God's hand in nature,...

Basura: A tragic U.S. Navy WWII tale of a swimming monkey

January 20, 2016

My dad was in the Navy in World War II, serving on a tanker ship, carrying fuel. I can't remember if he said that they were carrying oil or gasoline; perhaps it was loaded differently at different times. I do remember him saying that if a gas tanker went down,...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 200

January 20, 2016

25 Years Ago — Jan. 23, 1991 Members of the Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) were told by Manager Bob Farrell the agency is having financial difficulties and discussion about a plan of action is necessary. WAEMS had expenses of $37,588 over renevue for 1990. The 10th annual Gun Lake...

Delton takes Clipper boys’ hoops team on the run, 71-52

January 20, 2016

Delton used a fast paced offense and a good shooting touch to defeat Martin Tuesday 71-52. The visiting Clippers scored the first basket of the game, but fell behind early and never led again. Delton led 16-12 at the end of the first quarter and 38-24 at the half. Martin...

Lady Wildcat junior varsity hoops team now sports 9-1 record

January 19, 2016

The Wayland junior varsity girls' basketball team lifted its overall season record to 9-1 Tuesday with a convincing 67-20 victory over Wyoming Godwin Heights. Wildcats jumped out to a 20-point first quarter lead and never looked back. Everyone scored for the Wildcats. Scoring for last two games: Catholic Central and...

Private graveside service set for Gil Morrell, 62, of Shelbyville

January 19, 2016

Gil Morrell, age 62, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Jan. 17. Gil spent his whole life being cared for by his parents in their home, being loved and teased by his siblings, their spouses and their children. Gil enjoyed visitors who came to love on him, bringing hugs, handshakes and candy....

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