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2009 At A Glance

2009 At A Glance
Jan. 1 — The Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4 in the cold at Wrigley Field in the NHL’s Winter Classic. A crowd of 40,818 attended the game. Jan. 1 — Southern California defeated Penn State 38-24 to become the first team to win three consecutive Rose Bowls. Jan. 2 — Mississippi beat Texas Tech in the final Cotton Bowl played in the stadium of the same name. Texas Tech’s …

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Greater Lansing Real Estate – Grand Ledge, Michigan at a Glance

Grand Ledge Michigan is the only city named Grand Ledge in the world. There is just over 7,200 residents in this small, warm, friendly community. It is located just west of the city of Lansing and is also convenient to East Lansing, Michigan – The home of Michigan State University.

The city received its name and first post office in 1850. It is located on the beautiful Grand River and was named after the river and the sandstone ledges that tower like sentinels along its banks as the river winds through the city. The city hosts many fun festivals every year.

One of the big attractions is the Grand Ledge Opera House. It is a beautiful Victorian building that has continued to be restored with its original charm on the outside while the inside provides a modern two-level community center with period decor. The building was built in 1884 as a roller skating rink and it soon became an old-time opera house showcasing traveling vaudeville and local entertainment. The Opera House currently is used for gatherings designed for social and business reasons. It provides an unusual location for any special event.

This small town also offers a quaint museum, Ledges Playhouse Theater, and several parks including Fitzgerald Park where you will find nature trails, fish ladder, picnic areas, and cross country skiing. Take a walk down main street and stop in some of the shops and businesses that offer many services to the residents.

If you are looking to relocate to the Grand Ledge area, you will find that it is a great time to purchase real estate. The real estate market in the Greater Lansing area is a booming market for buyers. The buyers are in control and have probably never seen it this good for them when purchasing a home. The interest rates are low and the prices have been reduced, what a great time to make an investment in real estate. Buyers have their pick of what home and area they would like to make their investment in.

As of this publication there is 282 residential homes for sale in the Grand Ledge schools district. The prices range for $40,000 to $800,00. Yes, there is one for everyone! If condo living is more your style you will find 65 units to choose from with prices ranging from $87,000 to $300,000.

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First glance at First Night 2010 – Sun, 27 Dec 2009 PST

First glance at First Night 2010 – Sun, 27 Dec 2009 PST
After eight years and a cumulative attendance of more than 100,000, can we assume that everyone knows everything they need to know about First Night Spokane? Of course not. See if you can learn something from the following questions and answers about First Night Spokane 2010: What is First Night Spokane, in 15 words or less?

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Greater Lansing Real Estate – Holt Michigan at a Glance

Holt is one of the oldest unincorporated communities in Michigan and is located in the Charter Township of Delhi. Holt is neither a city nor a village. It is a zip code area. Holt was first named Delhi Center, but this conflicted with Delhi Mills in Washtenaw County. So in 1860 the name was changed to Holt, in honor of Postmaster General James Joseph Holt. Residents have a Holt address and usually say they live in Holt, but if you are looking for information on the local government, you need to look for Delhi Township. the population of Delhi Charter Township as of September 25, 2006 is just over 25,000. This represents a net gain of 11 percent from the 2000 census.

The Township was first established in 1842. There are 100 acres of parks for everyone to enjoy. One such park is Burchfield Park – which offers seasonal activities which include winter toboggan run, bicycle trails, ski trails, hiking trails, a swim area, and general picnic areas. Holt has continued to maintain a small town atmosphere and still have many benefits of a larger community. It is located just south of Lansing, some might not even know where Lansing ends and Holt begins.

There are 4 top employers in Delhi Township. Holt Public Schools employ approximately 583 people, Regional Steel Distribution Center (RSDC) of Michigan employs approx. 292 people, Davenport Masonry employs approximately 280 and Granger Construction about 250 people.

The Holt school district has had an excellent reputation for many years. They have been recognized in many ways. They were the only school in the Greater Lansing Area to do year round school. The beautiful recently built high school is hard to miss when driving down Holt Road. The high school was recognized as on of the top 100 schools in the nation.

The real estate market in the Holt area is a booming market for buyers. The buyers are in control and have probably never seen it this good for them when purchasing a home. The interest rates are low and the prices have been reduced, what a great time to make an investment in real estate. There is approximately 295 homes in the Holt/Dimondale area (35 condos) currently for sale. Buyers have their pick of what home and area they would like to make their investment.