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Monday Moan: How to help put the public into a public meeting

January 25, 2015

By Jeff Salisbury Does the Wayland school board have its own agenda? Yes. As a matter of fact it does… every single meeting. Initially, one of the frustrating experiences I struggled with being a new trustee in 2010 was the pace of decision-making. It seemed as though it took an...

The Muck Starts Here: Oh, wither America’s manifest destiny?

January 25, 2015

By Barry Hastings Results of our (ever-so-slowly-ending) business in Afghanistan, and badly-ended fool's errand in Iraq, are not going to be pretty — not even cosmetically tolerable. We took action in two failing states; pushed one over the edge (and into the arms of our enemies), and have little to...

We can reduce our risks of getting cancer by demanding clean energy

January 25, 2015

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Michigan, contributing to significant economic and social cost. About 10,000 children will be diagnosed with cancer in 2015. Our society is dependent on the petrochemicals linked to cancer and are largely derived from petroleum and coal to make pesticides, herbicides, fungicides,...

Wayland girls’ bowlers take 7th in Zeeland Baker Tournament

January 25, 2015

The Wayland girls' bowling team finished seventh in the 10-team Zeeland Invitational Baker Tournament. "It was a late add to our schedule and a very early start," coach Bill Holbrook said. " The bus left school at 5:45 a.m. and bowling started at 7. "We were also short handed as...

Services will be Thursday for Rosemary Vander Band, 76

January 25, 2015

Rosemary Vander Band, 76, of Wayland, died Friday, Jan. 23. Rosemary is survived by her children, Carla Reil and Albert VanderBand; grandchildren Ryan (Lisa) Reil, Joshua (Jennifer) Reil, Hanna VanderBand, Tiffany (Tieg) Darling, Jordan Reil; great grandchildren Maddy Reil, Ryan Lee Reil Jr., Roman Robert Reil; special nieces Sherry Snyder,...

Jim Shuster selected 2015 Wayland Athletic Booster of the Year

January 24, 2015

Jim Shuster was honored Friday evening as 2015 Wayland High School Athletic Booster of the Year.Shuster has been a member of Boosters for many years in various roles, including vice president and sergeant -at-arms. ""As a parent of an athlete, a community member, and Booster member he has put countless...

Yes It Is, It’s True: May Wildcat girls continue to defeat selfishness, media hype

January 24, 2015

Members of "The Greatest Generation" have told me "This ain't the same country I remember when I was growing up." Indeed. Things and people change, and sometimes not for the better. One of the most disappointing changes in my lifetime has been an increase in the value of the individual...

Hopkins girls overcome 64-45 by Wyoming Godwin Heights

January 24, 2015

The Hopkins girls’ basketball team lost 64-45 to Wyoming Godwin Heights Friday night to see its overall season record slide to 1-10. Home-standing Godwin got off to a good start, taking leads of 16-9 and 31-20 at the first two period stops. The Vikings made things more interesting in the...

Saugatuck defeats Martin boys 54-41 in SAC hoops contest

January 24, 2015

The Martin boys’ varsity basketball team lost 54-41 at Saugatuck Friday evening in a Southwest Athletic Conference contest. The Clippers fell behind 17-8 at the close of the first quarter and battled back in the second quarter to come to within three points, 22-19, at intermission. But the home-standing quintet...

Clipper girls’ hoops fall short at Saugatuck, 46-41

January 24, 2015

The Martin girls’ basketball team’s recent winning streak came to an end at the hands of Saugatuck, 46-41, Friday evening. The Clippers, now 8-4 overall for the season, fell behind early, 12-9 at the close of the first quarter and 25-17 at intermission. They closed the gap to 32-29 at...

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