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Wyoming City Manager's Blog - Mayor Root, Kentwood

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 8:39am
Wyoming City Manager's Blog - Mayor Root, Kentwood

From: http://www.ci.wyoming.mi.us

This week I learned that Mayor Root, from the City of Kentwood, has decided to step down as a result of his ongoing battle with cancer.  For those of you who follow local politics, this is a sad day, as Mayor Root represents one of the few remaining  true “STATESMAN”.  What is a statesman?  To me, a statesman is someone that  is elected to office with the single-minded ideal of making the area he or she represents a better community.  I think West Michigan would agree with me that Mayor Root fits that description to a T. 

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Michigan Army National Guard promotes Wyoming Soldier

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, 1:03pm

Adam Michael Roelse of Wyoming, Mich., has been promoted to the rank of Specialist in the Michigan Army National Guard.

Roelse, is a Truck Driver, with the Jackson-based 1461st Combat HET Company. He has been a member of the Michigan National Guard for two years. 

Roelse attended basic training in 2012, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina

In civilian life, Roelse graduated from Grandville High School in 2010 and plans to attend Central Michigan University.

Roelse is the son of Robert Roelse, of Wyoming, Michigan.

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Vanguard Charter Academy named School of Excellence

Submitted by My Town Staff, Hyper-Local News, Information, and Events
Monday, April 23rd, 2012, 4:35pm
Vanguard Charter Academy named School of Excellence

Dave Niewenhuis, Vanguard Charter Academy Vice President, congratulates students on their hard work and academic achievements at Vanguard Charter Academy’s School of Excellence ceremony. Vanguard was designated a “School of Excellence” by Grand Valley State University, granting the school approval for a 10-year charter term, rather than a standard 5-year term.

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Business Forum to Feature Chairman from Chicago Federal Reserve Bank

Submitted by Jessica Puchala, Social Media Coordinator, Multimedia News Producer & Online Buzz Reporter at WZZM 13
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 7:59pm

News Release:

After the success of the 2011 Business Forum, the Cities of Wyoming and Kentwood will partner with the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce in presenting the second annual Business Forum on Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Kentwood Library from 8:00 am – 10:30 am. 

William Strauss  -  is the Senior Economist for the FED in Chicago  and will be addressing manufacturing's performance in Michigan and his take on its future, trends and challenges. One main theme is that manufacturing is not dead.

 Ed DiEnno – is the plant manager at the Wyoming General Motors Components Holdings facility and will be speaking on how to create a competitive company  versus low cost overseas manufacturers.

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Wyoming Seniors on the Go

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 9:44am
Wyoming Seniors on the Go

Today begins the first of many walks sponsored through the Wyoming Senior Center in Wyoming, MI. The walk today is being held in Pinery Park and a schedule for all future walks is available at the Senior Center.

Walking is one of the best ways of getting exercise and meeting new people. The walks are geared at a leisurely pace and are low–impact. What a great way to get out and about to enjoy Mother Nature and enjoy the company of others.

All walks take place every Wednesday morning at 9:00am beginning April 18th and running until September 26th. Meet at the Wyoming Senior Center or the designated place on the schedule each week.

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Time to have that Child Car Seat inspected

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"
Monday, April 9th, 2012, 2:46pm
Time to have that Child Car Seat inspected

The City of Wyoming, MI Fire Department will be offering free inspections for children’s car seats on Thursday, April 12th and again on Thursday, May 10th at the Wyoming Fire Department, located at 1500 Burton St. SW from 5-8pm.

This is a great opportunity to check and see if your child is secure in their seat.

To make an appointment for an inspection, please call Safe Kids of Greater Grand Rapids, at 616-391-7233 x2.

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Wyoming Michigan residents warned of Water Service Offer

Submitted by Kal Kamyszek, Part-time Blogger, Part-time Receptionist & Cook on "In the Kitchen w/Kal"
Monday, April 9th, 2012, 1:14pm
Wyoming Michigan residents warned of Water Service Offer

Recently, residents of the City of Wyoming may have received a letter from HomeServe, an independent home repair company, regarding purchasing water service line coverage to protect them in case of a water service line repair or replacement. This coverage is completely unnecessary because Wyoming residents are not responsible for these costs and residents are advised to disregard this letter.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please call the Public Works Department at 616-530-7260

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