Saugatuck teacher Brad Smit embraces Deweyian hands-on science
Brad Smit at Saugatuck Middle/High School emphasizes learning by doing with biology, environmental science, and anatomy. His 19 year water shed project uses local waterways to gauge watershed health, tying relevance to community stewardship and inquiry based curriculum. His flexible approach aims for the ah ha moment and ongoing adaptation.
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Hope College professor wins Grand Valley social work award
Dr Liena Chavis of Hope College sociology and social work has earned GVSU School of Social Work MSW Distinguished Alumni Award for 2017 18. She will be honored April 26 at Grand Rapids First during Hooding and Pinning, with credit given for diversity advocacy and sex trafficking research.
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Death Notice Lowell Coe
Lowell Thomas Tom Coe died of natural causes on April 25 2018 A memorial Mass is at 11 a m May 18 2018 at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church 171 West 13th St Luncheon follows Arrangements by Dykstra Funeral Home Mulder Chapel dykstrafuneralhome com
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Tom” Coe
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Josephine Martin 84 lifelong caregiver dies after long life
Josephine Martin 84 known as Grandma Jo to many dies Friday April 27 2018. Survived by husband Gordon 67 years and children Connie Mick Susan Donald Pamela Tracy 13 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren sister Dee Bassett and many nieces and nephews. Visitation 4 to 7 p.m. Monday April 30 at Cook Funeral Home Grandville. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cook Memorial Chapel east building. Interment Floral View Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Kindred Hospice.
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Floyd Nykerk obituary in Holland honors long career and family
Floyd Nykerk of Holland died April 26 2016 at Holland Hospital surrounded by family. He owned Nykerk Feed and Grain and a trucking company for over 30 years and enjoyed winter Florida trips with his wife. A veteran and Christ Memorial Church member, he was preceded by parents, wife, and siblings. Surviving are children, sisters, in laws, four grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. Funeral services are private at Lakeshore Memorial Services with a 4 to 5 p.m. visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Monday.
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Carolyn) Nykerk
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Lonnie) Nykerk
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Ron) Gebben
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