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Godwin Learning Center is setting records for GEDs
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Tim Disselkoen
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 9:11 AM
While it has been embroiled in controversy due to a former leader that lied about enrollment numbers - costing the district $1.8 million - those inside the walls at the Godwin Learning Center know the value of their work.
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Post a comment | View commentsCalvin volleyball team falls in regional semifinal match
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By Nick Warsaw | Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 5:48 PM
GRANDVILLE - It isn't often after a loss that one can say a team saved its best for last.
But that's exactly what happened in the Class C regional volleyball semifinals when Calvin Christian lost to Morley Stanwood, the No. 1-ranked team in the state, 3-1.
Continue reading "Calvin volleyball team falls in regional semifinal match" »O-K White stars shine on Advance All-Area Boys Tennis Team
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By Jen Judson | Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 5:32 PM
With conference alignments shaking up area sports, this boys tennis season saw the rise of the ultra-competitive O-K White. Playing host to two top-five state teams in East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Christian, the White also spawned three No. 1 singles state finalists, including Mr. Tennis hopeful Michael Sukenik of East Grand Rapids, Northview's Aaron Hendrick, and Greenville's Bryant Dudzik. The O-K White also crowned six state-flight winners.
The search for the best male tennis players of 2008 reached epic proportions. While all are deserving, only a slim few of talented racketeers can make the cut. With that said, we give you the Advance All-Area Boys Tennis team:
Make like a tree...
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Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 9:49 AM
Stecher Bishop rides his lawnmower to pick up leaves after they've fallen from his 13 trees. He plans to fill 190 bags.New Kent County Animal Shelter to open this winter
by Sherry Kuyt
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 9:39 AM
Construction is nearly complete on this 23,000-square-foot building on Fuller Avenue, which will soon be the new home of the Kent County Animal Shelter.Although the actual move is still several weeks away, the public is invited to tour the new facility at 740 Fuller Ave. NE from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (Tuesday).
Continue reading "New Kent County Animal Shelter to open this winter" »Annual Byron Goes Bluegrass hits the stage this weekend
by Tim Disselkoen
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 9:33 AM
Cadillac Sky will bring its cutting edge bluegrass to Byron Center Saturday.Cadillac Sky will headline this year's Byron Goes Bluegrass, an event that helped organizer Patty Williams win a Philo T. Farnsworth Award - named after the inventor of television -j last year.
Continue reading "Annual Byron Goes Bluegrass hits the stage this weekend" »Godwin Learning Center is setting records for GEDs
by Tim Disselkoen
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 9:11 AM
While it has been embroiled in controversy due to a former leader that lied about enrollment numbers - costing the district $1.8 million - those inside the walls at the Godwin Learning Center know the value of their work.
Continue reading "Godwin Learning Center is setting records for GEDs" »KDL wrangles with first-ever decline in revenues
by Tim Disselkoen
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 9:02 AM
Declining property values have put a bit of a pinch on the Kent District Library's upcoming budget.
KDL has seen a growth rate of 5-percent annually, but that figure has dropped to just 1.5-percent for this coming year. In all, 85 percent of the KDL operating budget comes from property tax revenues through a dedicated millage.
Continue reading "KDL wrangles with first-ever decline in revenues" »Garden Club marks 95 years of beautifying Grand Rapids
by Cathy Runyon
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 8:44 AM
Joann Ott, left, and Donna Koleda create holiday table decorations at a meeting of the Kent Garden Club.Movie landmark set to shut its doors after 43 years
by Tim Disselkoen
Tuesday November 18, 2008, 8:27 AM
John Loeks, flanked by his daughter, Emily, announced the closing of Studio 28 last Friday.After celebrating many firsts, the theater is facing its final curtain call this Sunday.
Continue reading "Movie landmark set to shut its doors after 43 years" »Bristal Mitchell excels on and off the volleyball court
by By Cliff Yankovich | Advance Newspapers
Tuesday November 11, 2008, 4:53 PM
WYOMING -- Bristal Mitchell is getting real serious about volleyball. The 16-year-old Rogers junior has forsaken basketball so that she can play club volleyball for Carpe Diem during the winter. Last year she even skipped softball for another session of club volleyball, but she is planning on trying out for softball again in the spring.
"Volleyball is my favorite sport," Bristal told us right up front. "I used to play basketball, but I love volleyball much more. I love the intensity."
Continue reading "Bristal Mitchell excels on and off the volleyball court" »Frolicking fun
by Advance Newspapers
Monday November 10, 2008, 4:58 PM
Fall is here, but there still plenty of outdoor fun to be had. Here, Wyoming resident Kelvin Jelinek, 3, explores the rocks and playground equipment at Douglas Walker Park in Byron Township last week.Godwin needs community involvement in healing process
by Tim Disselkoen
Monday November 10, 2008, 4:56 PM
Interim Godwin Heights Superintendent Patrick Murphy has hit the ground running.
After serving the district for 14 years, Murphy retired and was replaced by Valdis Gailitis. With Gailitis on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation into his role in Jerry Emde's admitted inflation of student count records.
Continue reading "Godwin needs community involvement in healing process" »Report shows Emde admitted to student count fraud
by Tim Disselkoen
Monday November 10, 2008, 4:53 PM
Jerry Emde appears to have been a one-man wrecking crew, according to an investigative report compiled by legal firm Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP at the behest of Godwin Heights Superintendent Valdis Gailitis.
Continue reading "Report shows Emde admitted to student count fraud" »Green calls OUIL arrest a life lesson
by Advance Newspapers
Monday November 10, 2008, 4:50 PM
He's apologetic, and has said it will never happen again.
State Representative Kevin Green, who represents Wyoming and Byron Township, was arrested Oct. 29 and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in Saginaw County. Police allegedly found him in his car, slumped over and covered in vomit.
Continue reading "Green calls OUIL arrest a life lesson" »Byron voters decline to fund museum
by Advance Newspapers
Monday November 10, 2008, 4:49 PM
The Byron Township Museum millage question failed to gain support among voters last week.
In all, 7,797 voters said no to a .12 mill increase to fund museum operations, while just 3,139 supported the measure.
Grand Rapids man hit, killed on 28th Street
by Advance Newspapers
Monday November 10, 2008, 4:44 PM
Last Thursday evening, Donald Scott Follet, 52, of Grand Rapids, was struck by a single car at 8:22 p.m. as he attempted to cross in the 1700 block of 28th St. SW just west of Burlingame Avenue.
Continue reading "Grand Rapids man hit, killed on 28th Street" »Plans proceeding for senior housing along 28th Street
by Tim Disselkoen
Monday November 10, 2008, 4:42 PM
This rendering shows the planned design of the housing Bob Israels has planned for 28th Street.With the recent opening of Klingman's Furniture and work on a planned senior housing community, he's blazing a trail along 28th Street.
Continue reading "Plans proceeding for senior housing along 28th Street" »Klingman's exceeding initial sales goals
by Tim Disselkoen
Monday November 10, 2008, 4:41 PM
Klingman's is officially open for business, and what a business they are doing.
"We broke all records last week in sales," said owner Bob Israels. "We've just been swamped."
His build-it-and-they-will-come mentality has paid off even before he has advertised in key Midwest markets.
Takin' it to the hoop
by Advance Newspapers
Monday November 10, 2008, 4:39 PM
Okay, it may be long pants weather, but that doesn't mean you can't still hoop it up outdoors. Here, Ethan Ervin, 19, drives past Joey Jahr, 14, in a game at Lemery Park last week.Ventriloquist entertains for faith-based Bible education group
by Herb Woerpel
Monday November 10, 2008, 4:38 PM
Nationally known ventriloquist David Pendleton and his crew of dummies, er, wooden Americans, recently entertained a crowd of all ages at Friendship Christian Reformed Church on behalf of faithful elementary education.
Continue reading "Ventriloquist entertains for faith-based Bible education group" »South Christian romps past Hamilton, 41-14
by By Don VanderVeen | Advance Newspapers
Wednesday November 05, 2008, 2:06 AM
CUTLERVILLE- Fourth-ranked South Christian unleashed a couple of triple threats in its Division 4 playoff opener against Hamilton Friday night. For Hamilton, that was two too many. Continue reading "South Christian romps past Hamilton, 41-14" »Kelloggsville falls to top-ranked Oakridge in playoffsby Advance Newspapers
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The Rockets couldn't slow down a high-powered Oakridge offense in Friday's Division 5 playoff game. Kelloggsville's football team fell behind 33-12 at halftime but managed to score two touchdowns in the fourth quarter in a valiant overall effort. In a game in which three defensive turnovers led to Oakridge points, the Rockets found themselves in a hole against an undefeated Oakridge team. Continue reading "Kelloggsville falls to top-ranked Oakridge in playoffs" »Mmmmm....pie!by Advance Newspapers
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