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Hopkins FFA foursome gets silver medal in nationals

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Four Hopkins FFA chapter members recently received recognition at the National FFA Convention by earning a silver medal and placing 27th in the National Farm and Agribusiness Management Contest. Emily Coffey, Kaden Petroshus, Colby Tucker and Logan Welch won the state contest, which qualified them to represent Michigan at the...
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Funeral Saturday for John Rookus, teacher, builder

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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 in Zeeland, alongside his grandparents, John and Kate Rookus, and many uncles and aunts. In high school and throughout college,...
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Cedar Springs bowlers defeat ‘Cat boys and girls

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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 score doesn't indicate how close the score really was. Tonight was not one of those nights as we went home...
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Wayland school officials focused on facility projects

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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 lately. Members of the Wayland Board of Education got another look at plans and ideas for the new natatorium approved...
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Yes It’s True: We are well entertained, not informed

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“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 Merlau (her maiden name) read it to class one morning as part of the daily ritual presentation of school news....
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A hearty chili can get rid of those cold weather blues

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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 little shredded cheese. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 to 3 pounds ground meat, your choice 1 large onion diced 1 tablespoon of...
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Nicki Cardosa is national assistant coach of the year

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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 same award at the state level earlier this year. Head Wayland softball coach Cheri Ritz, said “Nicki Cardosa has worked...
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Former Penasee Globe editor Nila Aamoth dies

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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 husband, Ronald Carlson, purchased the Wayland Globe in 1986 from Irv and Helen Jame Helmey, becoming just the fourth owners...
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Wildcat girls capture 2nd in GR bowling tournament

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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. Defending state champion Sparta, took first place by nearly 700 pins in the girls’ competition. Coach Eric Bottrall said all...
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WHS graduate Haleigh Hielkema earns master’s

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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 her proud parents.
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