10:41 AM Jul 15, 2011
Sports

Elite talent makes 10th beach vault a premier event in GH

Looking back at it now, Kevin Patterson admits that the first Grand Haven Beach Vault was a nightmare. Complete with a John Deere Gator, a Bobcat leveling skid and a few shovels, Patterson and some coaching friends who shared his vision of an outdoor pole vaulting competition worked on trying to level off the sand at the Grand Haven City Beach until 1:30 a.m. When their challenge still wasn't completed the next day - the morning of the event - the crew were fortunate enough to track down a local worker on the beach with a front-end loader.
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1:57 PM Jul 15, 2011
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French Academy students go wild over Mother Nature

Mother Nature wasn't fooled Thursday night at the Grand Haven Community Center. She was honored - front and center stage on the model runway. French Academy of Cosmetology in Spring Lake hosted its annual student competition at the Community Center. The 32 pupils went wild with the Mother Nature theme - crafting models' hairstyles into flowers, animals and weather patterns. Their works were judged on creativity, difficulty, makeup and attire as each model paraded down the runway in true fashion show pace and style.
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7:25 AM Jul 15, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East-southeast wind at 3 to 9 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East-northeast wind around 6 mph. Saturday: A 20-percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 8 mph, becoming west southwest.
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11:19 AM Jul 14, 2011

City may install electric car chargers

Motorists with cutting-edge electric vehicles who are living and visiting downtown Grand Haven will soon have a new option to power their vehicles. Grand Haven city officials are considering the installation of several plug-in stations for electric cars. The city was recently notified that they could received a grant from the federal government for the purchase of the devices.
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12:00 PM Jul 14, 2011

YMCA kicks off Strong Kids Campaign

Every year, the Tri-Cities Family YMCA makes its programs and services available to all people, regardless of ability to pay. A record number of community pricing applications have been processed so far this year, YMCA officials said. "People need hope,' said Dean Buntley, executive director of the local YMCA, "and we give individuals and their families an affordable, positive recreational environment to stay active and healthy. That is why this year's annual YMCA Strong Kids Campaign goal of $40,000 is so important.'
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10:31 AM Jul 14, 2011
Sports

GH parents gain insight from Lowell for cancer awareness game

In 2008, Lowell High School started a refreshing trend when it hosted its first Pink Arrow Project game. With an effort led by varsity football coach Noel Dean, the Red Arrows wore pink jerseys in its game against Holland, sold pink T-shirts and used the money to support local cancer patients, create scholarships for Lowell students and support cancer education.
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7:04 AM Jul 14, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind between 3 and 11 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind at 6 to 10 mph, becoming east. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North-northwest wind between 3 and 9 mph.
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8:00 PM Jul 13, 2011

John Adams’ fascination with religion to be discussed

To complement the "John Adams Unbound' exhibit at Loutit District Library, Dr. Stephen Monsma will present a discussion on the exhibit's theme, "Service to God,' at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 21. Monsma's presentation reveals John Adams' fascination with questions of religion and spirituality. Adams read widely in the subject all of his life; he even considered becoming a minister in his younger years, before settling on a legal career. Despite his lifelong pursuit of religious studies and interest in spiritual controversies,
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4:00 PM Jul 13, 2011

Buddies to reunite after 40 years for WOW benefit

Three childhood buddies who shared the gift of music together in Chicago will be reunited Friday night at First Reformed Church in downtown Grand Haven. Their concert at 7:30 p.m. will be a benefit for Worship On the Waterfront, the summertime Sunday evening concert series sponsored by First Reformed Church.
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12:00 PM Jul 13, 2011

Wind turbine ordinance language forwarded to council

After months in the works, Grand Haven planning commissioners have finally forwarded language to City Council that - if approved - would allow for new wind turbine regulations in the city. The recommendation was approved Tuesday by a vote of 7-1, with Planning Commissioner Justin Arnold voting against the recommendation to council. "The process has been a long process,' Planning Commission Chairwoman Erin Kauth said. "This is actually the second public hearing we've been through.'
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