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Hello world!
As my first post, this blank page tempts me to try something incredible, eye-popping, absolutely arresting! The importance of the written word, as well as the spoken word, is almost too great for words. But, I think I’ll resist. It’s much simpler just to say, hello. So, Hello World! It’s nice to meet you. I…
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Fruitport Able to Feed Students for Free as USDA Extends Free Summer Meals
“Great news!!” said FCS Superintendent Bob Szymoniak, in his September 10th letter. “The federal government has extended the summer meals program to December 31, or when the program runs out of money, whichever comes first. ” Following Phase 4 of the FCS COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan, the Fruitport School District determined that students would…
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Techno Trojans: Triumph Out of Tough Times
Because of the COVID-19 outbreak, Fruitport’s F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Team, the Techno Trojans, saw the disappointing suspension of the remainder of their competition season. But, they have gained valuable insights and had outstanding achievements, and hope that next season will be better. According to an article by Krystle Wagner of the Grand Haven Tribune, Coach Joe…
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Fruitport Community Schools’ Response to COVID-19
In accordance with the state’s “MI Safe Schools Roadmap”, Fruitport Community Schools have been following the Roadmap’s Phase 4 since they reopened on August 31. Procedures are listed in the FCS COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan for the safety of the attending children and the school staff. Fruitport schools are also working with parents and…
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Local Businesses Hit Hard, Recovering As State Reopens
In late March, Governor Whitmer closed Michigan’s economy due to concerns of spreading COVID-19. Businesses in Muskegon County and the Fruitport area were affected by the statewide shutdown. Many of our small businesses closed their doors or changed their routines to minimize gatherings where coronavirus might spread. Business owners and managers at The Lakes Mall…
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Tim McFarland: Flag-Flyer and Tree-Chopper
One resident who is fondly remembered by our Fruitport Township Family every time we see the iconic U.S. Flag flying proudly at the US-31 and I-96 intersection is our friend, Tim McFarland. He was a resident passionate about keeping the flag flying in honor of the 9/11 victims and our veterans. The late Tim McFarland…
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Stare-down
Category : authors, fantasy, flash fiction, Original Stories, readers, scifi, suspense, Tiny Tales and Poetry, writersI trotted my horse into the old stable of the castle I was painting. My puppy squirmed in my arms, and jumped down before I dismounted. He took off out of the stall at top speed, wagging his tail and barking. I had to unload the cans of paint I had bought to finish the…
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All the King’s Horses
Category : authors, Children, fantasy, flash fiction, Original Stories, readers, scifi, Tiny Tales and Poetry, writersThe chess men fell into line on their checkered battle field surrounded by the mountainous peaks of Marky’s comforter. “And the great knight, Sir Mark of Bed Spread, will lead the charge for the White Army to keep the Dark King’s army of bad guys at bey,” the nine-year-old boy shouted, setting his favorite player…
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A Kris-Moose Christmas!
Category : authors, Children, Christmas, flash fiction, Kris Moose Stories, Original Stories, readers, Tiny Tales and PoetryKris Moose usually spent Christmas with the Roberts family. This Christmas, he was going to visit with a special friend, Emily. Emily was six years old, and she lived with her parents at the penguin research station at the South Pole. She and Kris Moose had been pen pals, which meant they wrote letters to…
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The Kris-Moose Tree
Category : authors, Children, Christmas, flash fiction, Kris Moose Stories, Original Stories, readers, Tiny Tales and PoetryIt was almost Christmas. The neighbors all along the street had Christmas lights sparkling on their houses. Christmas trees twinkled I the windows, and the smell of cookies baking filled the air. “Christmas is such a wonderful time of year,” Kris Moose said, as he CRUNCHED through the snow. He was on his way to…
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The Winter Sports-moose
Category : authors, Children, Christmas, flash fiction, Kris Moose Stories, Original Stories, readers, Tiny Tales and PoetryOne winter day, Kris Moose and his friends Peter and Kiley and their dad, Mr. Roberts, visited the big ski resort near their home. The blue sky was dotted with poofy white clouds. Prickly pine trees covered in puffs of white snow surrounded the resort. Mr. Roberts led the way to the little ski slopes…
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