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Don VanderKooi
Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we face in life. In times of grief and sorrow, having a compassionate and professional funeral home to rely on can make a world of difference. The City of Norton Shores is grateful to have one name stand out for generations, Sytsema. The Sytsema...
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Black German Shepherd with snow on its face.
National Love Your Pet Day is celebrated annually on February 20th, primarily encouraging pet owners to show their pets how much they care for them. This particular day allows pet owners to give their pets extra love, attention, and care. Whether you have a cat, dog, bird, fish, hamster, or any other type of pet,...
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Presidents’ Day Presidents’ Day pays tribute to our first President of the United States, George Washington, born on February 22, 1732. A federal holiday in the U.S., Presidents’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February each year. The holiday is intended to honor the accomplishments and contributions of the country’s presidents. The origins...
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Ron Clark, owner of Esteem Fitness Training in Norton Shores, celebrates nine years of business in February. Esteem Fitness Training is located in the AMG Business Center, 800 E Ellis Rd. With years of personal fitness experience, Clark, a Grand Haven native, turned to bodybuilding after being sidelined due to a high school football injury....
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In its 25th year of business, Maggie’s Gourmet Food and Gifts, located at 4851 Harvey Street in Norton Shores, may have the most Michigan-made and Michigan-themed items under one roof. From humble beginnings, Maggie started creating gift baskets filled with Michigan-made items. With a unique array of items to choose from in the store, Maggie’s...
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February 14th is Valentine’s Day, a day of romance and love for all who wish to celebrate it. From heart-shaped boxes of chocolates to romantic evenings out, let’s not forget flowers and cards. “Flowers are an expression… a tool for expressing one’s emotions. They’re good, they’re sad, and just because,” says Deb Moon, owner of...
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ACTION REQUESTED – City of Norton Shores Businesses and Residents The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a draft of its new broadband maps. The maps will provide valuable data about the locations where high-speed internet is and is not available across the country. You can search for your address and see the information about...
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Arleen Swenson, Treasured Thymes Gourmet Mixes Arleen moved to Norton Shores in 1983; she loves the lake and neighborhood comradery. Treasured Thymes was born out of an idea Arleen had while attending church. “My mother taught me her love of cooking and never being afraid to experiment and make new recipes,” Arleen said. All her...
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Ron Carlson, Carlson’s Almonds Ron purchased a concession trailer 21 years ago; the rest is history. Be sure to sample some fresh cinnamon glazed nuts straight from the cooker. Almond, pecans, and cashews, with a cinnamon glaze. Wash it down with a fruit smoothie from Carlson’s Almonds.  Ron is partial to the Almond; he enjoys...
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Jenifer Walsh, Photography   A local photographer is viewing life through the lens of her Olympus camera. A Spring Lake transplant 17 years ago, she loves nature in Norton Shores. She was captivated by photography from an early age when shooting on film. Her work features mostly local scenes from Lake Harbor Park, Ross Park,...
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