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Roselle Park in Ada Michigan along the Grand River is 247 acre park that is
a dedicated Natural Habitat Refuge. On a rainy Saturday a few weeks
ago, we stopped and took a few photos. It was cold and windy but
the fall colors were great. We walked on one of the trails along the Grand
River. A very peaceful place to visit. Dogs on leashes are welcome.
These silos were left from the previous owner of the property. The one with
the stars on top has been made into a 9 story observation tower.
View from the observation tower toward the Grand River
On the walking trail along the river.
The Grand River, the longest river in Michigan. It starts near Hillsdale MI and
winds it’s way north then west, eventually emptying into Lake Michigan.
This spot is just north of the confluence of the Thornapple River at Ada MI.
Additional information on Roselle Park:
Roselle Park Nature Preserve on the Grand River
Roselle Park Flood Stage Spring 2009 Video
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Nature has so many lessons to teach us. We don’t always pay attention
to what she is saying but when we do….we have a chance to share a
moment of clarity and wisdom. On our excursion through the Grand
Rapids area yesterday, we encountered this maple tree. How many
times have we sped past and not noticed it? Hundreds, probably.
Why did we notice it yesterday?
It shone out its brilliant yellow light on a rainy day, saying:
Look at me! In a few days my golden leaves will be on the ground,
so notice me today….right now! 
We did. We stopped to take a photo and share it with you. Each day
we have the opportunity to notice and appreciate the beauty around us.
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have moved people in and out of their homes here for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area, visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
West Michigan has 4 seasons and fall or autumn is one of our favorites.
The foliage on the trees is yellow, red, orange, shades of green, and
brown. It all combines to paint lovely colors all over our landscape.
We captured a few photos of the fall season here in Ada Michigan
on the Thornapple River this last weekend. All were take from
Thornapple Pointe Golf Club near the Gerald R Ford International
Airport, just southeast of Grand Rapids.
In fact, we joke that it is the TCPB course here…….trains, cars,
planes, and boats can all be seen and heard from the course.
We had an airboat travel down the river while we were playing
but I didn’t get my camera out in time to catch it in a photo.
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This was captured yesterday playing golf at Thornapple Pointe Golf Course
on the Thornapple River in Grand Rapids Michigan.
My friend, Paul, and I got in a quick 18 holes in the afternoon.
The golf course was pretty open which left me time to snap a few shots
of our local scenery. This little maple is putting on quite a show!
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It seems there are free summer concerts everywhere this summer.
I have seen banners flying in small towns and villages all over Michigan.
What a great way to get out and enjoy the local parks, people
and scenery. Not to be outdone, Ada Michigan is joining the free
music array this summer.
Ada Historical Society is jumping on the proverbial “bandwagon”
with their Music on the Lawn Series.
Last Friday, they featured the Nowhere Band, which bills itself as a
Beatles tribute band. Darn, we missed that but I plan on attending
some of the remaining concerts this summer.
All concerts are located at the Ada Historical Society
7144 Headley St Ada Michigan 49301 616-676-9346
Tuesday, August 18 – Java Jive – dance standards from ‘30s & ‘40s
Tuesday, August 25 –Ransom Street Band from Saint Cecelia’s Society playing swing music
Tuesday, Sept 1 – Crossroads Country Band plays country & bluegrass
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Photo of Ada Historical Society Barns by Bonnie Westbrook
Six different schools in the Forest Hills Public School District are under
some kind of construction this summer.
- Central High School
- Ada Elementary School
- Central Middle School
- Ada Vista School
- Collins Elementary School
- Community & Aquatic Center
- Central Woodlands 5/6
- Northern Trails 5/6
Every school site will receive different combinations of security cameras,
roof repair/ replacement, parking lot resurfacing, and energy
conservation/sustainability improvements (window replacement,
lighting and mechanical system upgrades).
See details at Forest Hills District News Site
Some photos of the Construction Sites:
Warning - if you like hard hats, you will be in 7th heaven!
Ada Elementary School
Ada Elementary School
Central Middle School
Central Middle School
Forest Hills Central High School
Forest Hills Central High School
School districts reflect the interest people have in their
community public education systems. Forest Hills Schools are
one of the best in our state in almost every category. New
school updates are one of the ways we try to keep you informed
on what is happening in the Forest Hills District.
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Photos by Bonnie Westbrook
Tuesday was the first day of the Ada Farm Market at a new place,
Thornapple Community Church on Thornapple River Drive in downtown Ada.
The Farm Market will run Tuesdays, 2-7 pm from now until the end of
September. We took a video so you could see the market for yourself.
We found all kinds of goodies, freshly roasted coffee, chickens and other
meat available from local farmers. Fresh strawberries, sweet cherries,
lettuce, Walla-Walla onions, radishes, and other great looking items.
Some of the farmers will sell you a share in their crops. You contribute
a set amount and they will deliver fresh produce to you every week all
summer!! We might look into that if our gardening days are getting too
difficult.
We came home with some freshly picked black raspberries and a
King Kong Coleus.
I will definitely be back next week for some of those Walla-Walla
onions and fresh eggs from free range chickens.
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Friday July 3rd:
Fireworks Dusk 7590 E Fulton @ Ada Drive ( Downtown Ada across from Amway) ***Note new place this year!!***
Saturday July 4th:
Pancake Breakfast 8:00AM Ada Fire Station
4th of July Parade 10:00 AM Ada Village Green
Entertainment/Activities 1:00- 3:00 Ada Village Green
Cascade Township July 4th Celebration
Friday July 3rd:
Fireworks Dusk 7590 East Fulton @ Ada Drive ( Downtown Ada across
from Amway) ***Note new place this year!!***
Saturday July 4th:
Friends of the Library Book Sale 8:30 AM – 3:30PM Cascade Public Library
Bicycle Parade 10 AM Cascade Fellowship Christian Reformed Church
**Parade Participants must wear a bike helmet – forms available 8:30-9:45 AM at Back Parking Lot of of Forest Hills Admin Building – lineup begins at 9:45AM at church parking lot.
Main Parade 10:30 AM Cascade Rd SE to 28th St, west up 28th St to Jacksmith
Street Fair Begins 11:30 AM Free Games , Rides for kids & adults, elephant rides, train rides, animal petting zoo, Food Booths, Clowns & more.. Cascade Library Grounds
Live Music by Pirate Pete & The Barnacles 12:-12:45 PM Stage at Library Grounds
Canoe Race 1:00PM Tassell Park to Camelback Bridge ( register at Tassell Park 12:30 PM )
Cascade Chorale 12:55 – 1:15 PM Stage at Library Grounds
Live Music by Pirate Pete & The Barnacles 1:15PM-2:00PM Stage at Library Grounds
Big Dog Taekwon-Do Demonstrations 2:10 PM – 2:30 PM Stage at Library
Live Music Pirate Pete & The Barnacles 2:30 –3:15 PM Stage at Library
Closing of the Celebration 3:30 PM
The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,
Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since
2000. There is a new proposed 80 unit condo site – Villas of Ada
and Stone Falls of Ada – a 210 unit apartment complex, currently
under construction here. Both of these new developments are quite
close to Adacroft Commons.
Adacroft Commons Real Estate
May 2009 Market Report
2 Sold, 1 For Sale, 0 Expired
Adacroft Commons Active Listings: 1
Adacroft Commons Active Price – $189,900
Adacroft Commons Active Price/SqFt – $94.38
Adacroft Commons Active Days on Market -12
Adacroft Commons SOLD Listings: 2
Adacroft Commons average sold price – $ 187,00
Adacroft Commons average sold price/SqFt – $95.99
Adacroft Commons average sold days on market -13
Adacroft Commons Expired Listings: 0
There is only one current home for sale in Adacroft Commons
listed on the local MLS board. This is an extremely desirable area
to live, with its close proximity to Forest Hills Central Middle &
High Schools. In the above stats you can see that homes are
selling for close to the list price, although average $/SqFt has
decreased slightly since 2008.
If you have detailed questions or just need general information
about Grand Rapids or Ada Homes, please contact me directly.
or call 1-888-240-1968 ext 0
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Adacroft Commons Entrance Photo by Bonnie Westbrook
The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,
Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since 2000.
There is a new proposed 80 condo units – Villas of Ada going in next
door and Stone Falls of Ada – a 210 unit apartment complex, currently
under construction a short distance away on Spaulding Ave.
Both of these new developments are quite close to Adacroft Commons
and Forest Hills Gardens. Forest Hills Gardens subdivision is between
Hall Street and Ada Drive just west of the Forest Hills Central High
School complex.
Forest Hills Gardens Market Report May 2009
1 Sold, 3 For Sale, 1 Expired
The absorption rate for Forest Hills Gardens is 15 months, which
means if no new listings come on the market it will take 15 months
for the existing inventory of homes to sell at the current rate of sale.
Active Forest Hills Gardens Listings: 3
Average list price is $ 182,300
Average time on market is 77 days.
Average list cost/SqFt is $88.23
Forest Hills Gardens Sold Homes :1
Average Sold Price: $160,000
Average price/Sq Ft: $87.82
Average days on the market: 159 days.
Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2009
Forest Hills Michigan ~ Public School Update May 2009
Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ May 2009
Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ April 2009
If you have questions about Forest Hills or Ada homes,
please contact me directly: 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or
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Japanese Maple photo by Bonnie Westbrook
