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More bear sightings in Kent County

Submitted by WZZM13, News Staff
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 6:25pm

KENT COUNTY, Mich. (WZZM) - There were two more local bear sightings overnight - one in Lowell, one in Ada. They come after a bear was spotted in Greenville on Mother's Day, then two more near Lowell the next day.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the black bear population is so healthy in Northern Michigan that bears are migrating south to find their own territory.

Experts say black bears are not aggressive. "In my opinion, you shouldn't be afraid of them, but have respect," says Paul Suplinskas, Zookeeper at John Ball Zoo.

They currently have two bears at their exhibit: A brown bear and a grizzly bear. Neither is native to Michigan.

"They're larger than the black bears we have in Michigan. Generally, they are carnivores and more aggressive than our black bears would be."

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Deputies need help finding missing man

Submitted by Matt Campbell, Executive Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 6:24pm

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WZZM) -- Kent County deputies are asking for the public's help in the search for a missing Ohio man last seen dropping off family members at Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Alfred Richard Grechar, 79, dropped relatives off at the airport around 5 a.m. Wednesday.  Other family members in Gaines Township reported him missing later in the day.

Grechar is white, 5'10" and 175 lbs.  He has gray hair and wears glasses.  Grechar was last seen wearing a striped t-shirt, light brown or beige lightweight jacket, brown loafers, and possibly a baseball cap with the American flag.

Grechar was driving a blue-green 2007 Buick LaCrosse with Ohio license plate FBX-7646.

Anyone with information about Grechar's whereabouts is asked to call the Kent County Sheriff's Department at (616) 632-6100.

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Meijer Gardens turns 10

Submitted by Janet Mason, WZZM 13
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 6:05pm
Meijer Gardens turns 10

GRAND RAPIDS TOWNSHIP, MI – Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park marks its 10th anniversary today (Wednesday).  Meijer Gardens originally opened with 25 pieces of artwork and today there are more than 50.  The work of more than 30 renowned sculptors, such as Auguste Rodin, Edgas, George Segal and other are featured.

Meijer Gardens eventually added an amphitheater, which hosts the annual Summer Concert Series.  This year the amphitheatre will host major artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Melissa Etheridge, Al Green, Steve Miller Band and many others.

Meijer Gardens is now one of the 100 most visited art museums in the world, according to Art Newspaper, which puts it in the same league as the Louvre, the Guggenheim, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Guggenheim.

For more information:  www.meijergardens.org

 

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FHN - Ada Farmer's Market opens June 19th and needs volunteers

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:13pm
FHN - Ada Farmer's Market opens June 19th and needs volunteers

From: http://fhps.us

The Ada Farmers’ Market opens June 19 and continues every Tuesday afternoon beginning at noon. “Kids in the Market” is looking for student volunteers.

In the Market, from noon until 4 pm until school resumes, the Market conducts a “Kids in the Market” program with a variety of kids’ activities some of which include making newspaper pots, sidewalk chalk art, a scavenger hunt, bee hive observation, veggie toss, face painting, etc.  This year we also are bringing in “experts” to do origami, balloon art and “Yoga in the Market” for moms and kids.  These activities need hands on guidance and observation.

We are looking for high school students to fill this role as volunteers.  If interested, please contact Bob Kullgren at 897-4550.

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Vote for WZZM to come to Relay for Life

Submitted by Bob Brenzing, Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:25am
Vote for WZZM to come to Relay for Life

This weekend, there are at least four Relay for Life events around West Michigan.  WZZM can only get out to one of them to be LIVE during their Friday evening newscast between 5:30 and 6:30pm.

Go to the WZZM13.com homepage and scroll down to the Poll 13 to vote for the event to be visited - LIVE!

The choices are Comstock Park, East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills Central and Rockford.

 

 

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2012 Spring Parade of Homes

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:19am
2012 Spring Parade of Homes

The Annual Parade of Homes has expanded this year.

Beyond the list of 57 homes to be featured from May 25th through June 9th, there will be 6 remodeled homes along with something new, 8 conceptual homes.  The 8 homes listed as conceptual, can only be viewed online.

Most homes featured are in the $200,000 - $300,000 range.

Ticket prices this year are $12 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased online: Paradeofhomesmi.com.

For more information, please go to: www.ParadeOfHomesMi.com.

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A big weekend coming up for Relay for Life

Submitted by Janet Mason, WZZM 13
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 5:23am
A big weekend coming up for Relay for Life

There’s still time to sign up for Relay for Life.  The American Cancer Society is holding relays in Comstock Park, East Grand Rapids, Forest Hills, and Rockford on May 18th and 19th. 

The Comstock Park Relay begins at 3pm at the Comstock Park High School.

The East Grand Rapids Relay starts at 3pm at the East Grand Rapids High School.

The Forest Hills Relay begins at an hour earlier at 2pm at the Cascade Library.

The Rockford Relay begins at 3pm at the North Rockford Middle School.

Although every Relay For Life is different, there are certain traditions shared by all Relays, no matter where they are held. These traditions help people celebrate, remember, and fight back.

Celebrate - The Survivors Lap
The Survivors Lap is an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer.

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