Opinion

Ambassadors get ready for golfing
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
With new officers in leadership roles, the local Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors — who are business and professional men and women volunteers — will begin contacting sponsors for their Sept. 2 Chamber Golf Tournament.

Pete and son chat with GH Rotarians
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
This summer is special for Bryan Hoekstra. He will be helping his father, U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, in the quest to be governor of Michigan and share in the driving on campaign swings across the state.

Music on iPod OK, but I miss the hisses and pops
Thu, Jul 2, 2009
I have a deep-rooted aversion to technology. I can drive a car, but I can't figure out how to set the digital clock. Therefore, the time in my Pontiac is an hour behind for six months out of the year because of daylight-savings time.

Rothbury the right way
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
Dylan's got a woman in Jackson, he just ain't gonna say her name.

After car crash, Hansens doing well
Sat, Jun 27, 2009
Hoping to set the crutches aside after several months, Debbie Hansen — a former Salvation Army pastor with her husband, Ralph — is doing well with a healing crushed ankle.

Hunting gas is local man's challenge
Thu, Jun 25, 2009
Geologist Alan Hinks uses a 15-pound gravity meter to predict the type of rock underground in the search for gas and oil.

New playground bring back memories
Thu, Jun 25, 2009
Recently the city of Ferrysburg built a play station across the street from our house at Sunnyside Park. It has proven to be immensely popular with children.