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Teen's sentence focuses on 'restorative justice'

by Charlotte Weick

Monday October 06, 2008, 11:33 AM

A sentence handed down last week for a Wayland teen involved in an assault of a fellow student is aimed at having a positive outcome for the assailant and the community, according to Michael Day, Allegan County Family Court administrator.

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Tobacco 'stings' encourage compliance

by Charlotte Weick

Monday October 06, 2008, 11:27 AM

Merchants and clerks who sell cigarettes to minors should be careful. Their next customer could be undercover.

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Sock hop fundraisers

by Advance Newspapers

Monday October 06, 2008, 11:25 AM

Kaylyn VanHarnThe recent sock hop at Wayland High School raised over $1,000 for three academic teams at the High School. Some of those from the academic teams who volunteered their time to work at the fundraiser were, bottom left: Alyssa Skiba and Chelsea Schutter; middle row from left: Joe Klump, Lisa Lantz, Jessica Dressler, and Britani DeBoer; and back row: Jake Roys. Next to Roys is senior Eric Stallard.

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Block party

by Advance Newspapers

Monday October 06, 2008, 11:11 AM

Supplied photoResidents in the Pine Hills development on the west side of Dorr recently held a block party for the 100 homes in the neighborhood, complete with a scavenger hunt and olympic events with medals for the kids and a giant cookout. Above, resident Roy Vawter leads kids through an olympic event.

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'Cider Time' arrives

by Advance Newspapers

Monday October 06, 2008, 11:09 AM

Supplied photoColleen Moore, of Wayland, demonstrates traditional crafts at Bowen's Mills during last year's Mountain Man Weekend. The site features historic buildings, an 1864 grist and cider mill and covered bridge. The 19-acre state historic site has a variety of old-fashioned fall events during their annual "It's Cider Time" festivals. On Oct. 11 and 12, Bowen's Mills will present Civil War Days and a living history encampment. Activities will include artillery demonstrations, Civil War exhibits and candlelight tours at dusk. Bowen's Mills is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs (Gun Lake) State Park at 200 Old Mill Road.

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Seminar aims to help farmers saving cash

by Advance Newspapers

Monday October 06, 2008, 11:08 AM

Allegan County producers can learn about fuel, fertilizer, and irrigation efficiency at a seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Leduc's Lazy L Equestrian Facility, 31201 29th St., in Paw Paw.

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Area departments mark Fire Prevention Week

by Advance Newspapers

Monday October 06, 2008, 11:07 AM

To mark National Fire Prevention Week, West Michigan firefighters will hold their 8th Annual Silent Night Memorial Service and Parade of Apparatus.

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Penasee Globe makes its move to new Wayland office

by Charlotte Weick

Monday October 06, 2008, 10:52 AM

The staff at the Penasee Globe includes, from left, Katie Evans, receptionist; Pauline Cuninga, receptionist; Marcia Belka, receptionist; Charlotte Weick, staff reporter; Nancy Bosse, sales representative; and Kim Miller, sales representative.

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Hopkins homecoming

by Advance Newspapers

Monday October 06, 2008, 10:48 AM

Jeff SwainstonChelsey Taylor and Ben Batenburg were crowned homecoming queen and king during festivities during half-time of the Sept. 26 homecoming game. Hopkins battled to a 34-14 victory over O-K Silver rival Kelloggsville in the homecoming game.

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Volunteers sought to help with creepy fun at Camp Kidwell

by Advance Newspapers

Monday October 06, 2008, 10:45 AM

There has been plenty of excitement at 4H Camp Kidwell this year, according to K.J. Kelly, camp director.

"We have seen our numbers jump through the roof, done some major improvements to our facilities, and had terrific people involved with all of it," Kelly said.

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Getting to know how Michigan's court system works

by Advance Newspapers

Monday October 06, 2008, 10:42 AM

The following information is excerpted from training materials provided to students of the Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center's seminar, "A Journalist's Guide to Michigan Courts."
Michigan's court system includes five different courts. The district, circuit, and probate courts are considered trial courts. The Michigan Court of Appeals and State Supreme Court are appellate-level courts.

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Moushegian selected as homecoming grand marshal

by Advance Newspapers

Monday October 06, 2008, 10:39 AM

The student council of Wayland Union High School chose Zach Moushegian as homecoming grand marshal.

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Gun Lake artist shows work

by Advance Newspapers

Monday October 06, 2008, 10:37 AM

Supplied photoRose Marie Redding, of Studio West of Gun Lake, enjoys creating "sentimental artwork" in watercolors, oils, acrylics and pen and ink. Redding is inviting art lovers to attend an exhibit of her work from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. at Daily Brews Gourmet Coffee Cafe, at 128 Main St. in downtown Wayland. Visitors can view 30 pieces of her latest work. These paintings of children, swinging on a tire swing and autumn leaves are typical examples of Redding's artistic inspirations.

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Bully puppet

by Advance Newspapers

Monday October 06, 2008, 9:59 AM

Supplied photoStudents at St. Theresa Elementary School in Wayland had fun learning about a serious subject: school bullying. On Sept. 25, students in grades kindergarten through 6 enjoyed a visit from puppeteer Dave Parker, his puppet "Skippy," and a host of puppet pals. During Parker's high-energy program, the students laughed, clapped, and sang along. Parker, of Marquette, uses his talents as a ventriloquist, guitarist, and vocalist to bring a variety of programs to schools, nursing homes, libraries, and events nationwide. Parker has performed as an opening act for magician David Copperfield and television's "In Living Color" comedian A.J. Jamal. "We thought it was a very positive way to start the school year," said Principal Jane Gee. "I'm sure the kids will remember it for a long time." For more information about Parker, visit his Web site at www.skippyanddave.com.

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Stones for fallen heroes replaced, rededicated

by Charlotte Weick

Tuesday September 30, 2008, 11:02 AM

On a cool, foggy morning last Sunday, a group of men gathered at Maplewood Cemetery in Hopkins Township. The morning was still and quiet as they assembled the tools they needed for their task: shovels, cement, rakes and wooden boards.

The men put their hands, muscles and minds to a common cause: new grave markers for fallen heroes. The markers looked old, but were actually Mississippi marble replicas of Civil War soldiers' gravestones. Their job Sunday morning was to install new stones for Civil War soldiers who had unmarked graves or whose gravestones had fallen in disrepair.

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POWs and MIAs: 'You Are Not Forgotten'

by Charlotte Weick

Tuesday September 30, 2008, 10:55 AM

Charlotte WeickStudents in the U.S. Studies class of Kara Denhof learn about American prisoners of war and those missing in action from Wayland VFW Post 7581 members. From left are Becky Gray, Allison Cook, Joe Gysen, Cathy Noordyke and Post Commander Jerry Smith. To their left is the Missing Man Table.

On Sept. 19, VFW members visited Wayland Union High School to educate students about POWs and MIAs. They spoke to the students and handed out literature on the history of POW/MIA bracelets, the POW flag and symbolic POW/MIA table.

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Kid's Day: 2008

by Penasee Globe

Tuesday September 30, 2008, 10:49 AM

Pat StaleyThere was great weather last Saturday in Wayland City Park for the second annual Kiwanis Kid's Day. Elizabeth Hoevenaar, 2, of Dorr, is fitted for a new bike helmet by Kiwanis member and Penasee Globe advertising representative Nancy Bosse.

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Brothers injured in pipe bomb explosion

by Penasee Globe

Tuesday September 30, 2008, 10:47 AM

Two Lee Township brothers were injured when a homemade pipe bomb exploded on Sept 22.

It was around 8 p.m. when Allegan County Central Dispatch received a call about a medical emergency involving a homemade pipe bomb that had exploded in someone's hand.

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LETTER: Proposal 2 offers no safe promises

by Penasee Globe

Tuesday September 30, 2008, 10:45 AM

I would like to share some information on Proposal 2, which you can find on (Micause.com.) This proposal would allow unrestricted science on human embryos, and any research involving stem cells.

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LETTER: Proposal 2 wording smacks of irony

by Penasee Globe

Tuesday September 30, 2008, 10:42 AM

Ironic?

I could not help but see the irony in the wording of an article in the Sept. 22 edition of the Penasee Globe: "Voters will be asked to consider the use and cultivation of medical marijuana and embryo and embryonic stem cell research." I understand that the phrase "use and cultivation" was meant to refer to the medical marijuana. But it can also be used to describe the embryos that scientists want to do research on.

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Contests open to patriotic students

by Penasee Globe

Tuesday September 30, 2008, 10:41 AM

High school and middle school students have a chance to express their patriotism and win scholarship money during the Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy competitions.

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Book bounty for Steeby School

by Penasee Globe

Tuesday September 30, 2008, 10:38 AM

Penasee GlobeElaine Rewa was mystified when Steeby Elementary School received boxes of books. Rewa, who works as the school's media assistant and school coordinator for the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) program, did not order the books. "RIF is a federal program that gives books to children three times a school year," Rewa said. "I did not order four huge boxes of books for RIF, so I called the company on the box and it turned out that Colgate and Meijer partnered to donate books to students under the RIF program. Of course I was very excited!" When she opened the boxes, Rewa was stunned to see that the books were not paperbacks, but 120 hard cover books for the media center. The 3rd grade class of Laurie Howell also appreciates the new books.

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Oldies but goodies: Sock Hop returns to Wayland

by Kaylyn Van Harn

Monday September 29, 2008, 4:47 PM

Kaylyn Van Harn From left juniors Kelly Fliestra, Sara Gulch, Stephanie Josey and Mika McGinnis show that girls just gotta have fun!

Over 250 students danced to strobe lights and DJ music last week after the Wayland Wildcats pounced upon the Hastings Saxons 44 to 13. The Sock Hop was the first dance of this kind at Wayland High School in over 10 years.

Teachers and co-organizers Andrea Brown and Kim Moore were looking for a way to raise money for three academic teams: the Business Professionals of America, the debate team, and the forensic (competitive speaking and drama) team. The dance succeeded in raising just over $1000. The money will be used to offset the travel expenses for the academic teams.

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