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Jamestown looks to find best use of 'a little leagacy'
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Cathy Runyon
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 11:21 AM
Is it a gold mine or a white elephant? A boon or a bust?
At first glance, wooded acreage on the northern border of Jamestown Township along the I-196 expressway would seem to be extremely valuable. But there are issues - accessibility, difficult terrain, wetland, and lack of utilities.
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Celebrating pumpkins
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Advance Newspapers
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 11:16 AM
Downtown Zeeland was filled with people and pumpkins Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, during the 25th annual Pumpkinfest. Here, Dillion Schaap, 4, of Holland, competes in the Pedal Power Kid's Tractor Pull. Local merchants to bid on best of Hudsonville student art
by
Cathy Runyon
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:58 AM
Merchants can bring a little class, along with a child's world view, to their business through a new program from Hudsonville Public Schools.
"Art Around Town" is an art leasing program that features professionally framed student art.
Business owners can see 30 framed works from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Hudsonville City Hall, 3275 Central Blvd., and place bids in a silent auction on pieces they would like to display for a time in their stores. An artists reception will follow from 7 to 8 p.m. that evening, when bid awards will be announced.
Grandville school buses pass with flying colors
by
Joanne Morris
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:55 AM
Students in Grandville haven't gotten their first report cards yet, but the district's buses have already received an "A+" on a recent inspection tour.
Arlyn Cribley, Grandville Public Schools transportation director Arlyn Cribley, said that a mandatory inspection of all 46 Grandville buses at the end of July netted marks of 100 percent for all buses.
Continue reading "Grandville school buses pass with flying colors" »Computer House Calls opens new center
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:47 AM
Computer House Calls is celebrating the grand opening of its Home and Business Support Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Oct. 8, 9, and 10, at 620 Baldwin St., Jenison, just west of Meijer, Inc.
Continue reading "Computer House Calls opens new center" »First buck
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:46 AM
Erin Hartwell, 12, a student at Jenison Junior High, took this eight-point buck in Clinton County on her first youth hunt. She was hunting with her father, Doug Hartwell.Grandville homecoming
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:45 AM
Ji Hyun Jung and Tom Harney were crowned homecoming queen and king during half-time festivities of the homecoming game Friday night. Grandville lost a thriller in overtime to Kentwood, 38-35. For more on the game, see Sports, Page 18. Special guests
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:44 AM
Megan Kober, 9, shows her science workbook to her grandmother, Janice Kober, of Jamestown Township, at last Friday's Grandparent's Day at Freedom Baptist Elementary School. Megan is in the third grade. New home for a home
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:42 AM
The former home of Bert and Eileen Talsma, which stood next to the home of Bert's parents, Richard and Gerta Talsma, has been moved to make room for the expansion of Talsma Furniture, at the corner of Chicago Drive and School Street. Bert and Richard were founders of the family furniture business, now operated by Tim and Richard Talsma. The older home of Richard and Gerta was demolished earlier this summer, and stones from the porch were saved for use in the new addition.True green
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:39 AM
Kid Cats know how to show enthusiasm, as shown in this photo from the Jenison Wildcats football game on Sept. 19. The kids "adopted" players, then brought their families to see the big guys plays. Jenison played before the homecoming crowd and court last Friday night. From left in front, Marcus Ryan, Kyle Nicholas, Mason Ryan and Julie Harig show their support.Youth football, cheer teams 'tackle hunger'
by Cathy Runyon
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:32 AM
The Allendale Rocket Football and Rocket Cheer teams will "Tackle Childhood Hunger" with a food drive to benefit Manna Meals.
Continue reading "Youth football, cheer teams 'tackle hunger'" »Zeeland Township planners OK second methane gas station
by Kristin Dykema
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:30 AM
A second methane gas compression station will join the current station at the northwest corner of 56th Avenue and Adams Street in Zeeland Township.NEXT DOOR: Cancer walk
by Kristin Dykema
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:28 AM
From front left, Sherri Dickman, Karen Gunneman, Lisa Vander Kolk (back left), and Marcia Hopkins recently walked 60 miles in three days to raise more than $11,000 for the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation.Karen Gunneman, Lisa Vander Kolk, and Sherri Dickman, all of Zeeland, and Marcia Hopkins, of Grand Rapids, trained for a year, walking almost every day and sometimes 18 and 15 miles over a weekend, to participate in the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation 3-Day Walk. Held in the Detroit area Sept. 26-28, the women joined about 3,300 participants walking 20 miles each day and camping in two-women pink tents at night.
Continue reading "NEXT DOOR: Cancer walk" »District sets meeting for school building plans
by Kristin Dykema
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:27 AM
Zeeland Public Schools teachers, administrators, and community members will meet Oct. 13 and 14 to discuss the future of the early childhood facilities.
Continue reading "District sets meeting for school building plans" »Successful hunt
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:26 AM
Taylor Brookhouse, 14, shot this eight-point deer using a gun on private land in Allendale during the youth hunt season. Taylor, a Unity Christian High School freshman, was hunting with his dad, Jim. They live in Georgetown Township. Family bragging rights
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:25 AM
Tranaya Palma, 14, of Jenison, accompanied by guardian James VerStrat, shot her first deer, a 10-point, in Vestaburg during the youth season. VerSrtat said Tranaya is an excellent student and athlete at Jenison Middle School, and plans to hunt again in November. "We are very proud of Tranaya, as she now hold the largest mount in the house," he said.United Way assessment a tool to link those in need to services
by Cathy Runyon
Tuesday October 07, 2008, 10:21 AM
Angie Barksdale, of Allendale, on the United Way staff, chats with Doug Pastoor, of Hudsonville, owner of Grand Valley Business Machines at the presentation of the United Way community assessment. Pastoor served on the community assessment steering committee.LESS IS MOHR: Next supervisor to get less than current pay, more than 'part-time'
by Cathy Runyon
Tuesday September 30, 2008, 4:40 PM
The pay for Georgetown Township's next supervisor will be $81,250, plus full benefits, at least at the beginning of the term.
The Township Board voted unanimously last week to set the salary at that amount, reversing an earlier move to drop the pay that presumptive supervisor-elect Dale Mohr would receive to $15,000 a year.
Continue reading "LESS IS MOHR: Next supervisor to get less than current pay, more than 'part-time'" »Trailblazers
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday September 30, 2008, 4:38 PM
Dave Boyd, left, and Mel Plockmeyer, of Quantum Construction, work on a bridge that will be a part of a shared-use path on Adams Street from 76th Avenue to Esker Creek in Zeeland Township. Work recently began on the section of the trail, which will cost more than $317,000. The project is expected to be completed by Nov. 1.
Alcohol ordinance coming back Oct. 13
by Cathy Runyon
Tuesday September 30, 2008, 4:37 PM
Discussion last week of an ordinance that would regulate liquor licenses in Georgetown Township was not an official first reading of the ordinance. That will be on the Oct. 13 Township Board meeting agenda, and must be followed by a second reading before the board can vote on adoption of the ordinance.
Band invitational a music extravaganza
by Cathy Runyon
Tuesday September 30, 2008, 4:35 PM
It's a marching band lover's dream. Twelve bands, about 1,300 performers, executing original choreography, playing original musical arrangements, illustrated with flags and all the finery.
Continue reading "Band invitational a music extravaganza" »Vacant restaurant in Standale gets license
by Sherry Kuyt
Tuesday September 30, 2008, 4:33 PM
A long-vacant building in Standale is on its way to reopening.
The building, which housed the Highlander Restaurant and Blarney Stone Lounge, 4072 Lake Michigan Drive, has been vacant for at least three years, according to real-estate listing information.
Continue reading "Vacant restaurant in Standale gets license" »Zeeland's Pumpkinfest shines for 25th time
by Kristin Dykema
Tuesday September 30, 2008, 4:28 PM
A celebration of pumpkins and the community comes to downtown Zeeland on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for the 25th anniversary of Pumpkinfest.The fall festival commemorates its milestone with the theme "It's Time to Shine" and features longtime favorite activities. The event will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in downtown Zeeland.
Nice catch
by Advance Newspapers
Tuesday September 30, 2008, 4:26 PM
Zeeland Cityside Middle School student Andrew Bouwman, center, jumps into the air to catch a football while, from left, fellow students Amelia Huyser, Richelle Dernberger, and Seth Keesler watch during an "ultimate football" game held at the field at Fairview Road and Main Avenue during their physical education class.
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