http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/The Latest News, Updates and OpinionsenMon, 09 Nov 2009 14:34:17 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noThe Latest News, Updates and Opinionspenasee_globehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/eV_VLsPM5Qs/wounded_iraq_veteran_receives.htmlPenasee GlobeCharlotte Weick | Advance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 14:34:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3919277 ]]>Charlotte WeickMichael Marrocco, the brother of Brendan Marrocco, pushes Brendan’s wheelchair past a patriotic crowd. Last Friday, a 22-year-old New York man traveled to Wayland to pick up the keys to his first car, a 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 muscle...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/wounded_iraq_veteran_receives.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/AZm9tE6A2Po/9-1-1_prospsal_passes_martin_p.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 14:27:35 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3919256 ]]>Last Tuesday, with a vote of 5963-3914, voters approved a 9-1-1 surcharge that will be assessed at up to $2.80 per month for 9-1-1 services from 2010 through 2014. In Martin Township, by a vote of 115-97, voters shot down...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/9-1-1_prospsal_passes_martin_p.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/lVBNwqJu_G4/letter_dorr_township_gives_up.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 14:23:27 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3919146 ]]>At another Township meeting, lots of residents attended, which is a good thing. Unfortunately they all attended to fight and argue about Bob Wagner and the voluntary sewer. I feel the solution would be very simple, but because the board...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/letter_dorr_township_gives_up.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/rDzqXtt_nt4/art_hop.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 14:04:22 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3919125 ]]>Charlotte WeickThis sculpture by Jay Prosch-Jensen, of Shelbyville, was entered in the recent Grand Rapids Art Prize competition. The sculpture is on display at the Wayland Mini Park in downtown Wayland. The sculptor is among local artists who will show...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/art_hop.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/adAr7M4VTsw/december_4_fun_will_include_wa.htmlPenasee GlobeCharlotte Weick | Advance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00:52 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3919104 ]]>It is a longstanding Wayland tradition for the community to gather in the city park for a tree lighting ceremony, then enjoy a community breakfast and holiday parade the next day. A new tradition will begin on the evening of...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/december_4_fun_will_include_wa.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/d7E42SCRpMc/kentwood_man_charged_with_assa.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 13:58:38 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3919095 ]]>A former volunteer at a band camp for Wayland students is charged with alleged assaults on at least three teens that he met at the camp.  Wayland Police arrested Shawn Ryan Birman, 24, of Kentwood as a suspect in criminal...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/kentwood_man_charged_with_assa.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/dg_51E2bEPs/salem_holds_christmas_for_kids.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 13:55:42 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3919077 ]]>In partnership with Allegan County’s Christmas for Kids program, Salem Township is working to make certain that all children will have gifts for the holidays.Through Dec. 18, new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off Tuesdays and Fridays 9 a.m. to...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/salem_holds_christmas_for_kids.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/npq8qa7K7IQ/community_conversations_help_m.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 13:49:09 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3919044 ]]>Business owners and significant employees are invited to attend a Community Conversations event sponsored by the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce and The Center for Michigan.The Center for Michigan, founded by Phil Power in 2006, is a non-profit organization with...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/community_conversations_help_m.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/T3Ev2p_6rN4/on_exhibit.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 13:44:39 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3919030 ]]>Jeff SwainstonAlexandra Lorenz, a ninth-grade art student at Hopkins High School, shows off an art piece she recently created and displayed at the school.SWAINSTON...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/on_exhibit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/PssFcnYoxis/film_series_and_forum_celebrat.htmlPenasee GlobeCharlotte Weick | Advance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 13:40:01 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3918987 ]]>Events in the Wayland area are being held in observance of the national observance of Native American Heritage Month. The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe) is hosting a Native American Film Series and discussion series at Louella...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/film_series_and_forum_celebrat.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/WhdfRfs1Q2s/epa_conducts_emergency_cleanup.htmlPenasee GlobeCharlotte Weick | Advance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 13:38:55 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3918982 ]]>Charlotte WeickA cleanup is underway at a contaminated site at 763 Elm St. in Wayland.The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) have partnered to oversee the cleanup of a contaminated site in...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/epa_conducts_emergency_cleanup.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/TQYPO3VIiY0/city_of_wayland_vfw_honor_vete_1.htmlPenasee GlobeCharlotte Weick | Advance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 13:33:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3918968 ]]>On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day, the City of Wayland and V.F.W. Post 7581 will pay tribute to veterans at the 13th Annual Veteran’s Day program at Wayland Middle School. The event is a time for the entire community to...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/city_of_wayland_vfw_honor_vete_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/yznYD0conhY/street_corner_ceremony_becomes.htmlPenasee GlobeCharlotte Weick | Advance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 13:23:54 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3918944 ]]>It was 1996 when a small group of people stood on a Wayland street corner to pay tribute to America’s veterans.  The people that came out on Veteran’s Day to gather in the downtown mini park included Audie “Neal” Davis,...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/street_corner_ceremony_becomes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/3m6CyJQ59F0/medals_and_memories_reflection.htmlPenasee GlobeCharlotte Weick | Advance NewspapersMon, 09 Nov 2009 12:54:22 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3918848 ]]>Charlotte WeickMarshall Moore displays his medals. When Marshall Moore went into the military, he was a fresh-faced young man of 18. The year was 1969 and he had no way of knowing the reality of the Vietnam War.When he came...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/medals_and_memories_reflection.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/To1VrbfUa2g/martin_students_have_close_enc.htmlPenasee GlobeCharlotte Weick | Advance NewspapersMon, 02 Nov 2009 09:28:45 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3864306 ]]>Charlotte WeickMany students have been to a zoo, but few have experienced a zoo at school. Roho the cheetah perches on a table, watched over by Keith Hornsby (left) and Beth Nagoda.The closest that most students get to a cheetah...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/martin_students_have_close_enc.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/k0uVICcNfxo/tech_center_offers_adult_cours.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 02 Nov 2009 08:48:41 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3864139 ]]>Adult students in Allegan County can learn Computer Aided Drafting (C.A.D.) and renewable technology through 12-week courses at the Allegan County Area Technical & Educational Center. The first set of courses will begin Nov. 30 and the second set of...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/tech_center_offers_adult_cours.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/-cxY0maAcXw/millage_failure_could_end_9-1-.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 02 Nov 2009 08:43:53 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3864131 ]]>On Nov. 3, Allegan County citizens will vote on a proposed surcharge to fund 9-1-1 emergency telephone answering and dispatch service, facilities, equipment and operations. Voters will decide if the surcharge should be assessed at up to $2.80 per month...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/millage_failure_could_end_9-1-.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/C-BKKFK70h8/allegan_county_exceptional_equ.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 02 Nov 2009 08:39:57 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3864119 ]]>An inspirational speech by Katie Hufnagel and a performance of “Horse Dreams” by singer Jean Watson were the highlights of the recent Allegan County Exceptional Equestrians (A.C.E.E.) recognition banquet.Founded in 1975 as one of the nation’s first therapeutic riding programs,...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/allegan_county_exceptional_equ.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/W5iCBbBfsiY/scholastic_book_fair_benefits.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 02 Nov 2009 08:27:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3864057 ]]>Gift givers can enjoy early Christmas shopping and free refreshments while helping Allegan County students with special needs by attending the Hillside Learning & Behavioral Center Annual Scholastic Book Fair. At the fair, shoppers can buy books for children, youth...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/scholastic_book_fair_benefits.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/7lUz7yKtCGw/allegan_and_hilliards_knights.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 02 Nov 2009 08:26:13 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3864046 ]]>The Knights of Columbus of Allegan and Hilliards are participating in a statewide food drive that will run through Saturday, Nov. 7. Both clubs have provided drop boxes for the collection of non-perishable food at the following locations:* Allegan: Pamida,...http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/allegan_and_hilliards_knights.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/penasee_globe/~3/i_17glSW3VQ/letter_always_room_for_growth.htmlPenasee GlobeAdvance NewspapersMon, 02 Nov 2009 08:25:04 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/penaseeglobe/index.ssf//2459.3864013 ]]>Recently there have been many articles in this paper about the need for a sewer system in Dorr. Some people say yes, others say no. I have lived in Dorr Township for 54 years. Have I seen changes? Yes, many....http://www.mlive.com/penaseeglobe/index.ssf/2009/11/letter_always_room_for_growth.htmlnonadult