United Way Hits 60 Percent Of Its Fundraising Goal
Greater Ottawa County United Way has reached 60 percent of its 2.5 million goal for the 2017 2018 campaign. Campaign Co chairs Mark and Lori Wilson praise donors and volunteers as they outline online and mail giving options and a leadership match built on new and increased gifts.
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Nicole Flinn Awarded for Dance Advocacy Efforts
Nicole Flinn was honored in November at the NDEC Iowa Conference for leading efforts to require K-12 dance teachers to be certified. The award highlights her work with advocates to promote statewide standards and curriculum development in dance education, including involvement from Jane, a specialist, and Hope High School’s ensemble.
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Local Music Groups Highlight Church Vocals and School Arts
Uneven Ground member sings in church choir and guitar in the church group while also performing with Muskegon Cosmopolitan Male Singers. Hutson, a Mona Shores graduate, plays violin with Shoreline Symphony and provides vocals. Bodhran instruction and a music info line are listed for a Grand Haven venue at 407 Columbus Ave.
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Hutson
Mona Shores High School
Dave Palmer
Shoreline Symphony
Blayne Chastain
Academy of
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Columbus Ave
Grand Haven
Weather note and stray garbled text from 18th century record
A fragmentary report describes northwest winds 12 to 25 knots and seas of 9 feet with near zero visibility in snow squalls. It also mentions Thursday winds from the north 6 to 16 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet with near zero visibility in a snow squall, followed by unrelated garbled string about January 3 1777 and other nonsensical terms.
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Nurse and cop couple arrange wedding amid vows and support
A nurse and a police officer plan their wedding with a strong support network. The bride seeks a maid of honor who shares her beliefs as Amy Dickinson prompts readers to send questions to amy amydickinson. The story blends personal commitment with community and advice culture.
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Tension Highlights Local Artists and Ocean Dialogue
The exhibition features Tim Folkert of Migration Surf with a custom surfboard design and resin artwork. Jan 15 offers an exclusive gallery tour with Ted Glasoe and Nelson Armour, followed by a discussion with Patty Birkholz on water fragility. March 1 hosts Linda Nemec Foster and Ann Marie Meridith Ride, and Jan 25 offers Take Every Wave about Laird Hamilton with admission 7 dollars.
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Migration Surf
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Saugatuck
Great Lakes
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Linda Nemec Foster
Ann-Marie Meridith
Laird Hamilton
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