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Cascade closes deal on open space land
by Jan Holst Tuesday January 06, 2009, 11:32 AM
Township officials believe the 80 acres tucked in between residential areas is the ideal place for a passive recreational park. Land once owned by Leslie E. Tassel was purchased last week by Cascade Township. They finalized the deal on Dec. 30, officially transferring land from the Leslie E. Tassel estate to the township for $2.1 million. They rushed the deal to avoid another year of tax on the property.
Post a comment | View commentsDesigners sought to replace sculpture's sails
by Jan Holst Tuesday January 06, 2009, 11:29 AM
The large sculpture of a ship cutting through The Regatta Plaza in East Grand Rapids lost its wings due to damage from a wind storm late last year.A 40-foot sculpture, with a two-fold purpose of shielding the view of a parking structure in Gaslight Village and paying tribute to East Grand Rapids' nautical history, lost its wings to high winds late last month.
While the fiberglass panels have sustained wind damage before, this time there was enough structural damage that the owners of the sculpture, Jade Pig Ventures, have decided to replace them.
Continue reading "Designers sought to replace sculpture's sails" »Ada looks at cleanup rules
by Jan Holst Tuesday January 06, 2009, 11:27 AM
If the Ada Township Board agrees with Planning Commission recommendations, soon its residents will not only have to comply with the International Property Maintenance Code, it will have some new zoning restrictions as well.
Continue reading "Ada looks at cleanup rules" »LETTER: Generosity on display in EGR
by Advance Newspapers Tuesday January 06, 2009, 11:24 AM
East Grand Rapids' incredible response last week to the Salvation Army's appeal for resale donations in a tough economy has touched many hearts. More important, the success of the "Donate-Deduct-Do Good" appeal will make life better for many people whose needs are ever mighty, but especially this year.
Continue reading "LETTER: Generosity on display in EGR" »Forest Hills '02 grad learns life lessons in Dominican Republic
by Jan Holst Tuesday January 06, 2009, 11:11 AM
Peace Corps volunteer Kimberly Dykwell is pictured with one of her classes in the Dominican Republic.Dykwell attended Forest Hills Public Schools from kindergarten at Orchard View until graduation from Northern High School in 2002. After high school, she received a degree in elementary education at Northern Michigan University.
Continue reading "Forest Hills '02 grad learns life lessons in Dominican Republic" »Aviation rules land on board's lap
by Jan Holst Tuesday January 06, 2009, 11:10 AM
The Ada Township Board is expected to decide on a proposed ordinance regulating helicopter take-offs and landings in the township at its next regularly scheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 12.
Long-lost dog brightens home stay for Forest Hills Eastern student
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 30, 2008, 10:39 AM
Bailey Henderson, 15, of Ada, poses with her aptly-named holiday friend, Lucky.Forest Hills Eastern sophomore Bailey Henderson had "Lucky" by her side while she was home sick for the last weeks of school just before winter break.
Continue reading "Long-lost dog brightens home stay for Forest Hills Eastern student" »Students' 'recession-proof' stock picks pay off in game
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 30, 2008, 10:35 AM
Phillip Bonofiglo, left, and Peter Stutlz show off the BIG money they made in an economics stock market game.
During a 10-week period in which the S&P lost more than 40 percent of its value, two East Grand Rapids seniors, enrolled in "The Stock Market Game," and beat the odds, with their portfolio jumping 28 percent in value - at least on paper.
Continue reading "Students' 'recession-proof' stock picks pay off in game" »January performance honor for FH Northern chamber orchestra
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 30, 2008, 10:31 AM
Forest Hills Northern Chamber Orchestra has the honor of performing at the state's music educator's conference.The public is being invited to share in the honor. The FHN Chamber Orchestra's performance will take place at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 23, in DeVos Hall. Admission to the concert is $10.
Continue reading "January performance honor for FH Northern chamber orchestra" »Speakers lined up for annual Calvin January Series
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 30, 2008, 10:29 AM
Calvin College is bringing back the January Series for the 22nd time. New this year, the college is offering off-site Web casts around the nation.
From Jan. 7 through 27, Calvin College offers a free lecture and cultural arts series, exploring such issues as faith and doubt, creationism versus design, the life of President Abraham Lincoln, and sports reporting.
Continue reading "Speakers lined up for annual Calvin January Series" »West Michigan Elves equip neighborhood with bikes
by Herb Woerpel Tuesday December 30, 2008, 10:24 AM
Elves and More-West Michigan recently donated 1,000 bikes to children living in the Madison Avenue area.Sculpture moved to Cascade library
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 23, 2008, 10:49 AM
A second 'Circle of Friends,' by Gary Price, was installed last month in Cascade Township. The two pieces, one in Leslie E. Tassel Park and the other in front of the Cascade library, wait for local children to grab hands and complete the circle. The bronze children playing a game of "ring around the rosie" are such a delight, many are drawn to the piece.
Waterfront park design earns unique state accessibility grant
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 23, 2008, 10:13 AM
Two grants, including an exclusive W.K. Kellogg Foundation award for accessibility, will not only help fund the development of a park, slated for a 17.62-acre parcel on Reeds Lake, it will cut the amount the City of East Grand Rapids would have paid as its share of the matching grant.
It's nearly time to recycle trees
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 23, 2008, 10:11 AM
The Ada Township Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Christmas tree recycling program this holiday season. The service is free and open to residents of Ada and Grand Rapids townships.
Trees may be dropped of in the back parking lot of Ada Township Park from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays and on weekends from dawn to dusk, Dec. 26 through Jan. 12.
The service is for evergreen trees only and no wreaths, garland, or other yard waste will be accepted. Trees must be free of decorations, tinsel, string, plastic, wire, or materials that won't go through a chipper or decompose.
Hospice of Michigan moves to new quarters
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 23, 2008, 10:05 AM
Pictured in new Hospice of Michigan offices from left are Diane Rose, data services manager, Mary Jo Jacobs, Corporate Director, and Belle Kooman, longtime receptionist.The recent move made by Hospice of Michigan from offices built especially for them on Ekhart Street in Grand Rapids to an office complex in Ada, is to a smaller building, but reflects a big change in the way they do business.
Office space is being downsized from 30,000 square feet to only 13,781, as the organization moves toward more virtual workspace.
Shoe salon specialty store opens in Gaslight Village
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 23, 2008, 10:01 AM
Linda Jonkman, owner of L. Marie and Co. in Gaslight Village, has opened a shoe salon and boutique around the corner on Wealthy Street.Linda and Ron Jonkman opened Soles for You, 2237 Wealthy St., Suite 150, last month in Gaslight Village, enabling them to add additional products and move popular footwear lines to space all their own.
Continue reading "Shoe salon specialty store opens in Gaslight Village" »A DAY FOR DIVERSITY: Student awareness is theme of bi-annual all-school event
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 16, 2008, 1:47 PM
Forest Hills Eastern High students join in a percussion ensemble, brought in to show different styles of music on Diversity Day.Students for Multi-culturalism planned an all-school, all-day event to celebrate differences.
EGR schools enlist support for Habitat House
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 16, 2008, 1:43 PM
Even the very young in the EGR community are preparing for the community-wide project.East Grand Rapids resident Kathy Forzley, who works for Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, knows her community. Her suggestion for a "community build" has resulted in the first-ever Habitat Build sponsored completely by one group.
Continue reading "EGR schools enlist support for Habitat House" »Salvation Army sets up shop to help residents 'Deduct and Do Good'
by Susan B. Lovell Tuesday December 16, 2008, 1:40 PM
From left, Ken Feldt, East Grand Rapids Public Services director; Salvation Army Captain John Aren; and EGR City Manager Brian Donovan plot the location at the city complex where a Salvation Army truck will be located to accept donations. Forest Hills names its Teacher of Year
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 16, 2008, 1:35 PM
TED CZARNECKI EGR business leader set to leave community
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 16, 2008, 1:30 PM
Gregg and Kim Hughes pose with Maki, who has not only become a member of their family, but also of the East Grand Rapids State Farm Agency's familyKim Hughes, longtime State Farm agent in Gaslight Village, has accepted a promotion to an agency field consultant for her company and is transferring to Chicago. The move fulfills a life-long dream of living in the Windy City for the couple, but leaving EGR behind is difficult personally and sure to leave voids in many organizations for which they have volunteered.
Continue reading "EGR business leader set to leave community" »'Tis the season to give
by Advance Newspapers Tuesday December 16, 2008, 1:27 PM
The Southeast Academic Center, 1250 Sigsbee St., this year transformed its library into a shopping center, in part courtesy of Ada employees. More than 30 Amway employees shared the joy of holiday shopping and gift wrapping with 145 students. The Holiday Workshop is part of the firm's One by One Campaign for Children initiative designed to improve lives of children around the world through donations and corporate sponsorship. Gifts available ranged from coloring books to clock radios and students could make purchases whether they had five cents or a few dollars. Pictured is Amway volunteer Paul Abel helping Adam Lopez, 9, shop for the perfect gift. Civil Air Patrol unit honors veterans
by Jan Holst Tuesday December 16, 2008, 1:22 PM
All branches of service were represented at the ceremonial laying of the wreaths across America. Chapel Hill Cemetery in Cascade was one of two sights in the area participating in the nation-wide event.The Chapel Hill event was one of two tributes locally, in observances occurring simultaneously across the nation.
Continue reading "Civil Air Patrol unit honors veterans" »Balancing act
by Advance Newspapers Tuesday December 16, 2008, 1:19 PM
Finished with a unit on the study of sound, Forest Hills Central Middle School students, under the direction of science teacher Bill Alexander, experimented with balance, which is centered in the inner ear, by playing baseball's traditional bat spinning race. Students gathered outside, placed their foreheads on a bat, twirled around 15 times before racing to the next person on their relay team. Pictured spinning, above, is Matt Cornell. 
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