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Seeding shuffle for many, but Lions playing to get in postseason
There will be playoff games for Hastings, and Thornapple Kellogg, and Lakewood. The push is still on at Maple Valley. The Lion varsity football team evened its record at 4-4 with a win at Stockbridge last week and now the Lions like need to knock off a 7-1 Union City team Friday at Maple Valley High School to secure a playoff spot.
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Wayland senior hopes to inspire next generation
When Wayland senior Stella VanWyck sits down to paint, the rest of the world tends to disappear. "It's definitely an escape for me. I feel like I'm in a different world when I'm doing it," she explained. That focus shows up in her work. Whether she's drawing a portrait or painting a still life, VanWyck is known for the kind of detail that can make you stop and take a second look. Tiny reflections, subtle shadows and lifelike expressions have become hallmarks of her artwork.
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Ready for School marks change by announcing administration transition to national office
HOLLAND — After 15 years of local operations, the Saugatuck-based early childhood nonprofit Ready for School will officially merge its operations into Reach Out and Read on Nov. 1. The transition follows a year of board deliberations aimed at securing the future of the organization's regional early literacy programs.
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High school top performers of the week prove big as playoffs begin
The fall season is in full swing for Holland-area high school sports. Here is a look at the top performers this week. Alyssa Volkers, Hamilton swimming The senior won the 50-yard freestyle (25.74) and the 500 freestyle (5:19.10) in Division 3 state qualifying times in a 121-62 win over Holland on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Alexis Gallegos, Fennville soccer The Blackhawk scored the game winner for Fennville in the first round of district play against Grand River Prep on Wednesday, Oct. 14. Brooke Petroelje, Hamilton volleyball The Hawkeyes senior served nine aces and totaled 20 assists in a 25-14, 25-11, 25-7 win over Holland on Tuesday, Oct. 13. MacKenzie McIlwain, Fennville volleyball The Blackhawks senior served up ten aces in a four-set win over Martin on Thursday, Oct. 15. With those 10, she passed 300 career aces and has 304. She has 109 this season. McIlwain also had 27 assists, 12 digs and four kills. Lincoln Taylor and Dawson Linn, West Ottawa tennis The No. 1 doubles team from West Ottawa reached the Division 1 state semifinals on Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Midland Tennis Center. Owen Frego, Zeeland West soccer The Dux senior scored both goals in a 2-1 win
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Woodworking students do the math to build tables, cutting boards
Lowell — In a room whirring with the sound of machines and smelling of fresh-cut timber, students measured, cut and built, transforming pieces of black walnut, cherry, maple and other types of wood into handiwork. They were crafting cutting boards, shaker tables and other wood pieces in the Lowell...
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She helps students grow and discover ‘the power in what music can do’
Kent City — As fourth-graders approach the music classroom at Kent City Elementary, teacher Rhonda Vanderwest greets them all with a gentle instruction: “Voices off and your beat is on.”. With the Dolly Parton song, “I Will Always Love You,” serenading students from a speaker, they tap the...