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My Town: Health phone survey in Kent County largest of its kind in the world

Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Saturday, July 19th, 2014, 7:00am

My Town: Health phone survey in Kent County largest of its kind in the world

GRAND RAPIDS – Starting this week, people in Kent County will be receiving letters and phone calls asking families to take part in the 2014 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).

This health survey is the largest-conducted telephone survey in the world. The survey will help the KCHD and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to track critical health issues, as well as creating and evaluating public health programs in Kent County. Issues and Answers, a phone marketing research firm, will be conducting the survey on behalf of the Kent County Health Department (KCHD).

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Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Monday, July 14th, 2014, 3:00pm

My Town: Rogue River Blues Series returns July 15

ROCKFORD, Mich.— The Huntington Rogue River Blues Series returns Tuesday night with Little Frank & The Premiers.

The band will take the Garden Club Park Stage at 7 p.m. The two-hour performance is free to the public. Visitors should bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. The remainder of the tentative schedule also includes:

Tuesday July 22, 2014: Thirsty Perch Blues Band

After the Blues

Tuesday July 29, 2014: Black Jake & The Carnies
Tuesday August 5, 2014: Kari Lynch Band
Tuesday August 12, 2014: The Crane Wives

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Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Sunday, July 13th, 2014, 8:00am

-------NEWS RELEASE-------

KENT COUNTY, Mich. (Kent District Library)-- On Tuesday, August 5, 2014, Kent District Library residents will vote on a 1.28 mills ballot proposal to provide funding for KDL for 10 years.

The 1.28 millage rate consists of a renewal of the 0.88 mills levy, which has been in place since 2000 and expires at the end of 2014, and an additional 0.4 mills. The Kent District Library property tax millage provides 90% of the funding for services offered at 18 branch locations and online, including all library materials, technology, staff and programs.

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Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Friday, July 11th, 2014, 3:30pm

My Town Rockford: New plans for former site of Rockford Area Museum

ROCKFORD, Mich.-- The old Rockford Area Museum is no more.

Demolition of the former building at 9 East Bridge wrapped up late last month. City officials say the property will be incorporated into Garden Club Park. This year, it will be turned into a grassy space; next year, the city hopes to build an open-air pavilion on the space, similar to the structure on the opposite side of the dam.

Rockford’s history is not lost. The museum moved into the old 63rd District Court building last year. The first phase of the museum, which tells the history of Rockford, opened to the public Sept. 26.

The new museum opened in the former 63rd District Court Building last September. (Photo courtesy: Rockford Area Historical Society)

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Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, July 9th, 2014, 2:44pm

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.—The woman whose artwork will grace the signs at Plainfield Township’s newest park has made a career out of graphic design.

Katie Karnes is a graphic artist for Mlive Media Group. Monday night, the township honored her for coming up with the winning name and logo for Premier Park. Karnes received a $500 prize.

The public naming contest generated more than 90 entries and more than 50 logo ideas. Last month, the board unanimously voted to adopt Karnes’ logo design, which incorporated the township seal. The township plans to translate her entries into park signs that could be posted as early as the end of the year.

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Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Monday, July 7th, 2014, 2:30pm

My Town: Big Boss Blues to give free performance July 7

ROCKFORD, Mich.— Blues will fill the air again this Tuesday night, as the Huntington Rogue River Blues Series returns with Big Boss Blues.

Tuesday July 15, 2014: Little Frank & The Premieres
Tuesday July 22, 2014: Thirsty Perch Blues Band

After the Blues

Tuesday July 29, 2014: Black Jake & The Carnies
Tuesday August 5, 2014: Kari Lynch Band
Tuesday August 12, 2014: The Crane Wives

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Submitted by Christa Graban, Producer

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014, 1:58pm

My Town: Committee to review judicial candidates for 63rd District Court

ROCKFORD, Mich.—A review committee with the Grand Rapids Bar Association is inviting candidates for the 63rd District Court seat to take part in their review process.

The judicial candidate review committee is already beginning its confidential evaluation process of the candidates. Six people are on the ballot for the seat, currently held by Judge Steven Servaas. The 15 member committee expects to wrap up its reviews and issue ratings ahead of the Aug. 5 primary election.

All communications intended for the committee should be mailed to Kimberly Coleman, Executive Director, Grand Rapids Bar Association, 161 Ottawa NW, Suite 203-B, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Michigan’s 63rd District represents a large swath of Kent County, including Sparta, Plainfield Township, Alpine Township, Ada, Lowell, Rockford and East Grand Rapids.

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