New wastewater plant recognized as engineering achievement

The PARCC Side Clean Water Plant in northern Kent County has received the 2009 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Michigan Section. This award also honors Prein&Newhof, the local engineering firm that planned, designed and oversaw construction for the project. The new plant currently processes approximately four million gallons [...]

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ERMS students participate in WMU Honor Band

Seven students from East Rockford Middle School (ERMS) were selected to participate in the Western Michigan University All-Star Middle School Honor Band. The students were accompanied by Rebecca Kilgore-Longtin, ERMS band director. The event took place on October 27 at Miller Auditorium on the campus of Western Michigan University. The selected students spent the day [...]

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Classifieds — October 29, 2009

FOR SALE Mattresses: R.C.D. Direct Wholesale at 1803 Plainfield NE will beat any Corsicanna dealer’s price. See store for details or call (616) 682-4767. p48 ______________________ Mattresses: All new sets. Twin $100, full $125, queen $150, king $195; pillowtops $190, full $170. Call (616) 293-5188 or (616) 293-6160. p48 ______________________ Memory Foam Mattress helps relieve [...]

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What’s Cookin’ — October 29, 2009

by JEANNE BRIGGS “Bell” Weather There’s no disguising a bell pepper. While summer vegetables such as zucchini and eggplant tend to absorb other flavors, bell peppers assert themselves in dishes. Even when used as a garnish—say, finely diced bell pepper showered over pasta or grilled scallops—the bright taste of the pepper hits your palate first. [...]

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RCS hosts 3-on-3 basketball tournament for elementary students

What kid doesn’t like receiving a trophy? Your third-grade through eighth-grade child has an opportunity to obtain a coveted championship trophy on Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at Rockford Christian’s first three-on-three basketball tournament. The event is sponsored by the Rockford Christian Athletic Boosters and is open to anyone in metro Grand Rapids [...]

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