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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12:49 PM Jul 13, 2011
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Sports

Players cherish giving back at Mike Herman Memorial Soccer Camp

Jake Vanderlaan and Willie Bennick fondly remember playing for youth soccer teams such as the Tri-Cities Strikers when they were children. Their experience was made more special, they said, because Mike Herman often volunteered his time to help coach at their practices. "Mike was a huge influence on me,' Vanderlaan said. "During those years I wasn't sure if I wanted to pursue soccer completely. But from watching Mike, and idolizing how he played, he made that an obvious choice that it was the sport for me.'
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7:05 AM Jul 13, 2011

Today's forecast

Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. North-northwest wind around 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 7 mph, becoming east. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind at 4 to 7 mph, becoming calm.
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10:56 AM Jul 12, 2011

Businesses, building owners learn more about shopping district tax

In an effort to get more information to downtown businesses and building owners about a proposed Principal Shopping District, another informational meeting was held Monday night at the Grand Haven Community Center. "The PSD is going to serve as the marketing promotions arm and it's also going to keep us healthy moving forward,' said Steve Loftis, a member of the Grand Haven Main Street Downtown Development Authority and a downtown business owner.
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10:42 AM Jul 12, 2011

Red Hat Society to host ‘Wedding Dress Parade’

The ladies of the Red Hat Society will perform a "Wedding Dress Parade' at Sanctuary at the Shore Nursing Home, 900 S. Beacon Blvd. in Grand Haven, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. It will take place in the home's south dining room. Eight brides dressed in different wedding dresses that have been dyed purple will enter the room one by one in parade form. They will all have brilliantly colored red veils and wearing headpieces that coordinate with their bouquets, which were made to compliment their dresses.
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