Grand Haven Tribune

1:20 AM Sep 17, 2011

Bucs' pride shines through

Once Grand Haven had a firm grasp on what Jenison's offensive attack was going to be, the Wildcats had no chance. The Buccaneers believed Jenison would show a veer offense with a heavy focus on the quarterback option, but after pregame warm-ups, a week full of preparation was scrapped.

1:16 AM Sep 17, 2011

Lakers race to 69-40 victory at Tri-County

Spring Lake scored 41 points in the third quarter alone on its way to a wild 69-40 victory over host Tri-County on Friday. The Lakers scored the final 14 points of the second quarter to lead 28-21 at halftime, then exploded offensively, thanks in part to a rash of Vikings' miscues, in the third. After T.J. Kriger scored on a 68-yard touchdown run early in the third, Tri-County's Connor VanderHyde returned the ensuing kickoff 90 yards for a score.

1:14 AM Sep 17, 2011

Reyes scores 4 TDs to keep Trojans undefeated

Ludington's passing game, led by talented quarterback Boyd Meeker, provided a little flair at Fruitport on Friday, but the Orioles had no answer for another dominating offensive showing by the Trojans. Senior running back Mike Reyes carried the ball 14 times for 157 yards and four touchdowns, keeping the No. 7-ranked Trojans undefeated at 4-0 following their 49-27 victory against the visiting Orioles. To read more of this story, see today's print or E-edition of the Grand Haven Tribune.

1:12 AM Sep 17, 2011

Kids kick off Oktoberfest with run

Eleven-year-old Ezekiel DeJonge can check off one of the items on his bucket list: running a marathon. The Spring Lake boy ran 1 mile in the Old Boys' Brewhouse Oktoberfest Kids Race on Friday night - prepping for today's 5K run and completing the 26 miles that are equal to a marathon within a year. "It's cool,' Ezekiel said. "I was finishing my marathon and I'm running a 5K (today).'

1:05 AM Sep 17, 2011

Prep roundup: SL tennis scores win over possible regional foe

Spring Lake scored a 6-2 win over Comstock Park on Friday in boys tennis action. The Lakers were without several key team members, which bumped senior Nic Parnell, typically a fixture at No. 1 doubles, up to No. 1 singles. Parnell responded with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 win over Max Bent. The Lakers' Gabriel Guzmam won 6-4, 6-3 at No. 2 singles, while Sean Dusterwinkle won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 4.

12:40 AM Sep 17, 2011

SL woman beating the odds in battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease

There were no "over-the-hill' balloons for Spring Lake resident Cathleen Pranger's 50th birthday celebration. Cathleen, an eight-year survivor of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), celebrated in style with a party hosted by her husband, Scott Pranger, on Sept. 3, that family and friends thought she might never see.

12:27 AM Sep 17, 2011

Tie vote in Hesperia election ends with drawing

The next time you hear someone say they don't think their vote matters, ask the voters in Hesperia about it. Incumbent Hesperia Board of Trustee member Scott Kroepell and challenger Jake Hornbrook each received 78 votes in Tuesday's village election. Election law required the race to be determined by a drawing. Hornbrook drew the paper marked "elected,' which means Kroepell will lose his seat. The two men are also second cousins, and the race was just one vote away from ending in a three-way tie.

12:19 AM Sep 17, 2011

Michigan votes

12:12 AM Sep 17, 2011

Area G.E.M.S. Clubs for girls starting up Monday

Area G.E.M.S. girls clubs will be kicking off new seasons on Monday. G.E.M.S. (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior) clubs are relationship building clubs where girls make new friends and become part of a caring, small group. Members participate in craft activities, singing and creative movement, small group Bible lessons, active games, leisure activities and life skills, group service projects, and special events. The annual theme for all 800 G.E.M.S. clubs around the world this year is "Get Wisdom: Go for the Gold!'

12:04 AM Sep 17, 2011

Classical guitarist to perform at SL District Library

Autumn arrives officially on Sept. 23 and brings with it the return of Music by the Fireplace at Spring Lake District Library. Free musical performances will be featured one Sunday afternoon a month during the school year. Audiences will be treated to a variety of music, from bagpipes and wind ensembles to jazz and bluegrass. Classical guitarist Jeff Dwarshuis will be performing at the library from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25.

12:02 AM Sep 17, 2011

Author of ‘Undertow’ to speak at lunch program

Ed Grafton, a Spring Lake attorney and author, will discuss his book, "Undertow: A Crime's Story,' at the Tri-Cities Historical Museum's Brown Bag Luncheon series on Monday, Sept. 26. It will be held at the library, 200 Washington Ave. in downtown Grand Haven, at 11:30 a.m. Grafton, using the pen name Henry Granger, wrote about a 1933 bank robbery in Grand Haven, creating fictitious characters to help convey the story to the readers. Grafton will have copies of his book on hand to sell and sign. Participants are invited to bring their lunch.

11:55 PM Sep 16, 2011

Salmon Festival tips off with fish boil

Friday night, Andrew Sytsma was taking bites of salmon. This morning, he hopes the salmon are the ones biting. Sytsma, of Sparta, will join his dad, Gary Sytsma of Grand Haven, for their fourth and final salmon fishing tournament of the year. They spent Friday evening enjoying the scents and sounds at the eighth annual Fresh Catch Fish Boil along Grand Haven's waterfront. "This is our second year here, so I think that makes us regulars,' Gary said. "It's good food, good entertainment, and you see people you may only see once a year.'

8:55 PM Sep 16, 2011

Oktoberfest Kids Race

8:25 PM Sep 16, 2011

Grand Haven Buccaneer Football vs Jenison Wildcats

6:03 PM Sep 16, 2011

Salmon Festival Great Catch Fish Boil

5:36 PM Sep 16, 2011

Benefit dog wash set for Sept. 24

Dirty dogs from throughout the Tri-Cities are invited to come clean at Harborfront Hospital for Animals from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. The "Oh You Dirty Dog Wash' will be held in the clinic's parking lot, 807 W. Savidge St. in Spring Lake. Dogs will be shampooed, conditioned and towel dried, and receive a scarf or a bow as well as a dog treat. A bake sale will also be held in conjunction with the event.

4:00 PM Sep 16, 2011

Famous Pumpkin Train departs Sept. 24

The Coopersville & Marne Railway's Famous Pumpkin Train is celebrating its 22nd year. The 250-seat vintage passenger train is decorated for the fall harvest. It will run every Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 24 through Oct. 30. This is a family-friendly, non-scary fall event. Farms and fields, in their colorful splendor, pass by as The Great Pumpkin, Scarecrow and Little Crow entertain the passengers. Songs and jokes abound over the clickity-clack of the rails during the 90-minute round-trip. All cars are heated and each has a restroom onboard.