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Cascade Hospital for Animals is holding a canine blood drive on Saturday,

November 14th, 2009 from 10am to 5 pm at their facility, 6730 Cascade

Road SE, Grand Rapids Michigan.

Blood donation is a simple procedure, taking less than 30 minutes, and does

not require anesthesia or sedation. Dogs must be healthy, friendly,

50 pounds or over, between one and six years old. parasite free, current

on vaccinations, have no heart murmur, and not taking the following

medications: thyroid, Phenobarbital, NSAIDS, steroid therapy, or allergy

injections.

 

Pigford 

 

If accepted for the donation drive, the pet will receive approximately

$235 worth of blood work performed free.

If interested, call 949-0960 or mail chfa@chfa.net.


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We have gathered a list of the Top Best Forest Hills Houses

( Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot.

Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

The homes listed below are probably dated and would need

updating with new carpeting, paint, and kitchen- bath redos

at a minimum to bring them to current market standards.

They might need major repair work done, such as new roofs

& mechanicals.

Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get

up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.

Forest Hills Michigan neighborhood

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot, not the

basement, even if finished.

The list for October 2009 is 19 properties, up from last month.

The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $39.17 to $137.56

here in Forest Hills.

The lowest list price is $59,900 and the highest list price is

$288,900 for Oct 2009 homes in Forest Hills School District.

This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade

Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the

city of Kentwood.

Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures, short sales

and not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition

 

The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

8245 Fulton St E            $59,900      1124 Sq Ft    $53.29/SqFt

383 Pettis Ave NE         $79,900      2040 Sq Ft    $39.17/SqFt

6225 Acropolis Dr          $58,000      1114 /SqFt   $52.06/SqFt

6342 Wainscot Dr SE      $84,900      1224 Sq Ft   $69.36/SqFt

5505 Whitneyville SE     $84,900     1536 Sq Ft   $55.27/SqFt

 

6600 Cascade Rd SE     $89,900     1788 Sq Ft   $50.28/SqFt

6250 Architrave St      $ 90,000    1814 Sq Ft   $66.37/SqFt

1890 Leffingwell Ave  $105,400    2128 SqFt    $49.53/SqFt

1791 Grand Ct NE       $118,900     1600 Sq Ft   $74.31/SqFt

1789 Grand Ct NE       $119,900     1600 Sq Ft   $74.94/SqFt

 

1787 Park Trail NE      $119,900     1600 Sq Ft   $74.94/SqFt

6461 Cascade Rd        $139,900     2023 Sq Ft   $69.15/SqFt

2847 Winesap Ave      $139,900    1557 Sq Ft   $137.56/SqFt

6931 Sandy Lane Dr    $159,900    2600 Sq Ft   $71.90/SqFt

3206 Oak Hollow Dr    $169,900   2509 Sq Ft   $67.72/Sq/Ft

 

2669 Cascade Springs $ 179,900  2590 SqFt    $69.46/SqFt

4287 Woodside Oakes $189,741  2736 Sq Ft   $69.35/SqFt

2328 Dean Lake Ave    $199,900  2757 SqFt    $72.51/SqFt

8801 Fulton St E         $288,900   4132 Sq Ft    $69.92/SqFt

 

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles 2009

If you would like to see a particular Top Best Buys Forest Hills

Home, please contact us at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or email us at:

terry@terrywestbrook.com


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FH Foods family bathroom

You might have to really look at this picture to see the details. 

When I went to our local food store recently, I needed to to make a

necessary stop.  When I saw the bathroom, I had to go to my car and get

get my camera to take this shot above.  Our local grocery store is one of

the best I have ever been in.  They listen to their customers and try to

make life easier and more convenient for them.

We (and everyone we know) love Forest Hills Foods.  This is just one of a

dozen reasons.  If you have little children, would they like to go to the

bathroom where they can have a stool and sink at their height?

Would it make it a fun experience for them?  You bet!

Thanks again, Forest Hills Foods, for thinking about your customer’s

grocery store experience.

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.

Fairway on the river Ada MI

Sand Trap Scenery Ada MI golf club

Thoranpple Pte river view

Fall Maple refl water

 

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Fall Maple refl water

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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Ada Township Park Participates in Connecting Families with Nature Saturday Sept 19, 2009 ~ Free Ada MI Event

Ada park entr sign

The Kent Conservation District is holding a Kick Off Event for their

Nature Passport Program. These local events will be  held at local

parks and Nature Areas this fall.  The events are to encourage

families to enjoy outdoor activities and your local park resources.

Ada Township Parks and Recreation – Invites families throughout

Kent County to come out and enjoy a family day at Ada Township

Park.  You can pick up your “Passport for Adventure”.  Check in

at the Park Shelter to register and get your “Passports” and then

you can have a range of free activities for your day at the park.

Saturday Activities include:

  • Learning Center with nature artifacts and hands on science exhibits
  • Free racquets to borrow for tennis and pickle ball
  • Nature trails through woods and prairie with interpreters
  • Paved bike paths for walking & biking
  • Free fishing poles and bait to borrow at the fish pond
  • Scavenger hunts in the Arboretum
  • Balls for playing basketball & soccer
  • Plus additional fun ideas to help you enjoy your day at the park

 

Event Information :

Location Ada Park 1180 Buttrick Ave.  Ada MI 49301

Date/Time: Sept 19, 2009  10am to 2pm

Additional Saturday Sept 19 Events are planned at these Nature Centers:

Blandford Nature Center

Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve

Howard Christensen Nature Center

Wittenbach/Wege Agri-Science and Environmental Education Center

John Ball Zoological Park

 

Kent Conservation District Link

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We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful entertainment venue in our Forest Hills Area.  The fabulous Fine Arts Centers Shows this winter season have something for everyone.

The entertainment this season starts out with a bang!

 

Fine Arts Center Forest Hills MI

 

Saturday, October 17, 2009  – The Tap Dogs

The Tap Dogs are making waves with their unprecedented show that combines strength and the power of workmen with the precision and talent of tap dancing.

 

Friday November 6, 2009Poco, Firefall, and Pure Prairie League – 3 American folk/rock bands that continue the iconic sounds of the 70s, remaining true to its founding vision.

 

Thursday, December 3, 2009 – Kool & The Gang –The famous & successful band with the sound of jazz, R&B, funk and pop has produced a string of hits including “Jungle Boogie, Lady’s Night, Celebration, and Get Down on It.”

 

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 – Band of the Irish Guards/

Royal Regiment of Scotland -

 

Thursday, April 29, 2010 – Whose Live Anyway

 

Season Tickets  on sale, August 10th – Oct 16th, 2009

Single tickets for Tap Dogs on sale Sept 14th, 2009

Single tickets for Poco, PPl, & Firefall on sale Oct 12, 2009

All remaining single tickets on sale Oct. 26, 2009 at FAC or any Ticketmaster outlet.

 

Special Event – Matt Giraud – Friday, January 29, 2010

American Idol’s Matt Giraud, Kalamazoo’s own who made it to the top 5 on

the hit show, American Idol. Ticketed Separate event

 

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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 Historic Museum barns

 

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 18Java Jive – dance standards from ‘30s & ‘40s

 

Tuesday, August 25Ransom Street Band from Saint Cecelia’s Society         playing swing music

 

Tuesday, Sept 1Crossroads 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. 

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!

FHS ada Elem construction

Ada Elementary School

Piles o dirt Ada Elem FHS construction

Ada Elementary School

CMS construction

Central Middle School

 

FHS CMS construction pics

Central Middle School

FHC construction

Forest Hills Central High School

FHC parking lot redo

Forest Hills Central High School

FHC Frt Construction

 

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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Grand Rapids Photos

out of the bunker

Kent CC parking

Kent CC Clubhouse thru trees

Kent Clubhouse from course

Kent CC Pro Shop

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