Roselle Park at Flood Stage Ada Michigan

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

We took a drive along the Grand River last week and took in some

local sites. The Grand River was a full flood stage and it changed the

scenery in a few places. This short video was taken at Roselle Park

in Ada Township Michigan. This park is a 274 acre natural preserve

right on the banks of the Grand River. It normally has some swampy

areas, but nothing like the scenes in the video. Usually you have to

walk about 100 yards to get close to the river.

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Since we didn’t bring our wading boots, we stayed near the entrance and

just shot our video. We will go back and photograph the park without

water soon.

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Forest Hills Michigan ~ Public Schools 2009 Update

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan – Home to a Growing Public School District

We just received the Superintendant’s News Letter with all the Forest

Hills Public School news. Of course, there was talk of budget challenges

and difficult times. Even school districts that are well-funded, like Forest

Hills Public, are having budget issues because of state funding reductions.

Forest Hills is focused on student education, and is still reducing

administrative overhead. 76.7% of the school budget is spent on

classroom and instructional support.

2009 Forest Hills School News:

3 Teachers recognized on state & national levels for excellence
Conserved 1.9 million in reduced energy costs
ALL Forest Hills Schools receive Green Certificates
Received David D Smith Award for Environmental Stewardship
Growing enrollment while 80% of Michigan districts are declining
2007 Bond Issue allows investment in infrastructure
10,100+ students, 2nd in size in Kent County, 23rd largest in

Michigan, out of 552

2009 Student MEAP Scores Highest in Michigan

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Ada Village Shopping Night ~ May 7th 5-9 pm

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

If you would like to pick out your own Mother’s Day present and take some

of the heat off your partner, Thursday night in Ada might be the perfect

time. Ladies Night Out is sponsored by local Ada Michigan businesses

that want to encourage busy Moms to shop locally.

Here are the carrots:

Free Child Care at the Community Church 7239 Thornapple River Dr.

Reservations needed, space limited. Call 676-1032 or

email carol@thecommunity-ada.org

Free Trolley Rides – Grand Rapids Trolley witll be in the Village to

escort you from stop to stop for your shopping convenience 6-9pm

Free Gift Bags – pick up a postcard at your first stop and have it

initialed at 5 shops and you are entered for Fantastic Gift Bags

Sponsored by these Ada Village Businesses:

Betsy Ratzsch Pottery –Spend $100 and receive a $20 Gift Card May 7th 5-9

Elle Boutique – Free $10 Gift Card

Grand River Grocery – Come taste the new Dinner Entrees & 15% off

6 pack Mix-n-Match

Heather Lane Pottery – Spend $100 and receive a $20 Gift Card May 7th 5-9

Heidi Christine’s Day Spa – Free Nails polished

The Daily Grill – 20% off Dinner Bill & 1/2 off wine all night

The Mud Room – Create a gorgeous Fused Glass Pendant – just $10

Victory Club Restaurant – End the night with live music from Denny

Middleton & Happy Hour ALL NIGHT

Village Kids Consignment Boutique – Register to win a $25 gift card

Vitale’s Sport Pub & Pizzeria – Happy Hour Specials

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Spring Harbinger

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Terry & Bonnie

The Forsythia is the unofficial sign of spring for me here in Ada Michigan.

Whether we have a cold, wet spring season or a dry, warm sunny one, this burst of chromium

yellow joy from Mother Nature can lift the heart. While we were out cruising today on our

Monday errands, such as putting up Open House rider signs on our listings for this coming

weekend, we got to see a whole lot of forsythia bushes in bloom. They are hardy here in the

north and can survive our sometimes brutally cold winters. Themost charming aspect of this

shrub for me is the fact that the flowers come before the leaves. This plant likes to party

before it gets down to the business of photosynthesis! You have to admire the show.

The bushes are covered with thousands of brilliant yellow star flowers, well

just see for yourself. We did a few drive-by shootings today on our outing:

forsythia in spring ada mmi

forsythia in spring ada mi

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