Located in Hastings, Minnesota, Regina Medical Center is a leader in compassionate patient care. The center offers a wide range of medical services, from Hospital services with a full surgical staff and emergency services, to senior living services, as well as more common patient services like physical therapy, medical imaging, and lab work.
This year marks Regina Medical Center’s 60th Anniversary, and the center was happy to celebrate this momentous occasion with members of the community. The center hosted a 60th Anniversary Community Celebration, which took place on the Regina Medical Center campus in Hastings on August 17, 2013.
The Anniversary Celebration welcomed all members of the community with a free picnic dinner, including burgers, chips, cookies, and fruit. Lemonade was also served, which was a big hit with the temperatures soaring on the hot summer day.
There was plenty to do for the kids at the event, with a variety of children’s games, a dunk tank, a bouncing castle, a giant inflatable slide, and an obstacle course. In addition to fun and games for the kids, adults could take part in hip hop dancing and other healthy activities in the exercise tent.
The event featured a live band, The Castaways, playing classic music from the 50’s and 60’s. There were also several community booths, demonstrating different programs available at Regina Medical Center, as well as highlighting additional sponsors of the event.
Congratulations to Regina Medical Center on 60 years of dedication to patient care and community outreach!
Fenn Valley is the oldest vineyard in Michigan. After researching the property and the process of winemaking, the site of the Fenn Valley Vineyards was purchased in 1973 by the Welsch family from Chicago. The 230 acre farm was originally a struggling fruit farm, which was cleared to make way for the vineyard. The first grapes were planted in 1974, and Fenn Valley Vineyards was born. Today, it is still family owned and operated, producing up to 400 tons of grapes and 60,000 gallons of wine annually.
About
Growing grapes in Michigan to produce wine is not an easy task. The conditions must be perfect- sandy soil, moderate winter and summer temperatures, and rolling terrain to allow for natural airflow. Also, from the time the vines are planted, to when the grapes are ready for full harvest, is 5 years. Grape vines typically only survive in the Michigan climate for about 25 years, so the vineyard is constantly being replanted. However, with 40 years of experience, Fenn Valley is able to produce world-class wine, even in Michigan’s difficult climate.
Fenn Valley produces red wines, white wines, specialty wines, and fruit wines. Both the red and white wines are well balanced, premium wines, which pair well with food. The red wines display a slight fruit forward note, the white wines are crisp, and the fruit wines are slightly sweet and refreshing.
Events
There are several ways to experience Fenn Valley and sample their delicious wines:
Visit their tasting room, where you can sample four different wines as well as the “wine of the day”
Participate in their Vineyard Tour or Wine and Food Tour, and learn about growing and winemaking processes, complemented by a wine tasting.
Attend an event where you can mingle with other wine lovers, enjoy delicious food with the winemaker, and sample a variety of wines
Wine Festival and Open House
Lunch with the Winemaker
Winemaker’s Dinners
Summer Evening Cook-outs
Girl’s Afternoon Out
Pre-Release Wine and Food Pairings
The Vine Wine’d 5k and Post Race Cookout
Chili Cook-Off
Nouveau Fest
Awards
Fenn Valley has received numerous domestic and international awards on their wines, too many to mention. Most recently, in 2012 they received over 60 medals, including 15 Gold medals and 3 Double Gold medals. The Double Gold medals are the highest distinction and are very difficult to obtain because the judges on two different panels must unanimously award the wine a Gold medal.
Vignoles Reserve 2011 Semi Dry White Wine – Michigan Wine and Spirits Competition
Riesling 2011 – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Merlot 2010 – Tasters Guild International Wine Judging
Fenn Valley Vineyards was also selected by Trip Advisor as a 2013 Certificate of Excellence Winner, which is based on the number of “Excellent” rankings and therefore being voted as the #1 Winery in the area.
Congratulations to Fenn Valley Vineyards & Wine Cellar their 40th anniversary and on 40 Delicously Successful Years!
Dr. Mark L. Morris aspired to improve the health of dogs and cats, and by using advances in human medicine, he became a pioneer of veterinary medicine in regards to diagnostics and nutrition. In 1928, he established the Raritan Hospital for Animals in Edison, New Jersey, the second companion animal hospital in the country.
Dr. Morris discovered during the Great Depression that dogs who were fed low amounts of protein, or low-quality protein, developed kidney failure. In response to this discovery, Dr. Morris formulated Raritan Ration B, a special mix of high-quality proteins that could be mixed into dog food at home. The result was that Raritan greatly increased the health of dogs.
The Morris Animal Foundation was started by Dr. Morris in 1939. He credits the inspiration to start the foundation to meeting Morris Frank, an ambassador for the Seeing Eye foundation, and his guide dog Buddy II. Frank’s guide dog was suffering from kidney failure, was treated by Dr. Morris and fed the Raritan Ration B, and Buddy II’s health improved dramatically. Frank then helped Dr. Morris obtain a canning machine, and they began canning the prescription formula. In 1948, they partnered with Hill Packing Co. (now Hill’s Science Diet) to make and distribute the special kidney diet. A portion of proceeds from the sales went to establish the non-profit Buddy Foundation, later renamed the Morris Animal Foundation, dedicated to researching the health needs and nutrition of animals. Today, the Morris Animal Foundation is a renowned leader in veterinary advances, and the largest non-profit foundation in the world for companion animal nutrition.
Celebration
In celebration of 65 years of improving animal health, the Morris Animal Foundation will be hosting the Gala of Hope — An Evening with Betty White, on October 19, 2013. This black tie event will be held in Marina Del Rey at the Ritz Carlton, and will highlight the work of the Morris Animal Foundation, along with the lifelong commitment of Betty White to improve the lives of animals. Festivities will include dinner, music, silent and live auctions, and fun. In addition to raising money through the silent and live auction events, the Morris Animal Foundation also allowed gala attendees to bid on eBay to attend the gala with Betty White as their guest! The bidding started at $1500, and the winning bid was $10,300. The winning bidder will receive 2 round-trip airfare tickets, a one-night hotels stay, and VIP tickets to the gala, where they and a guest will sit at the same table as Betty White. Regular tickets to the gala can be purchased by visiting the Morris Animal Foundation website.
Join us in congratulating the Morris Animal Foundation on their 65th anniversary!
Cascade Engineering was founded in 1973, by company President and CEO Fred P. Keller, and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Cascade is a manufacturer and leading provider of engineered plastics systems and components, serving a multitude of industries. In addition to manufacturing, they offer design, development, and coordination of logistics, providing customers with complete service. Cascade Engineering is nationally recognized for sustainable business practices and high quality, focusing on the Triple Bottom Line – having a positive impact on people, the planet, and profit. Today, Cascade Engineering is a global company, with 15 locations, 13 strategic businesses, and over 1100 employees, serving an array of industries including:
CK technologies – Manufactures large plastic injection components used for commercial truck applications
Cascade Engineering Automotive Americas – Plastics technology to replace heavier metal interior and exterior parts, resulting in lighter weight vehicles with improved fuel economy
Cascade Engineering Automotive Europe – Manufactures and assembles plastic injection molded components used for vehicle HVAC, electrical and fuel management systems
Cascade Cart Solutions – Provides products and services for the solid waste and recycling industry, including bins, rolling carts, front and rear-load commercial containers, lifters, and other service technology solutions
Extreme RFID – Designs and manufactures RFID tags for harsh environmental conditions
Cascade Engineering Commercial Products – Commercial seating plastic molding processes like co-injection, multi-shot, 3D suction blow molding, insert molding and fabric adhesion technology
Invisible Waste Services – Provides valet trash services to multi-family residential communities using the patented “Bench” located near the resident’s front door
Noble Polymers – Specializing in the development and production of compounded thermoplastic resins
Decade Products – Provides a complete line of reusable plastic containers and pallets for industrial, agriculture and food processing applications worldwide
Cascade Renewable Energy – Provides wind and solar services including site assessments and feasibility studies, system design engineering, project management, installation construction, and technical support
Cascade Consulting Group – Provides training, mentoring and consulting services to help organizations use sustainable solutions to produce business and community results
Triple Quest – Manufactures and distributes the HydrAid® BioSand water filter which is capable of providing a family of 10 with safe drinking water for 10 years.
Cascade Engineering has been recognized for their sustainability efforts and accolades, which include:
Platinum LEED Certified
Certified “B” Corporation
Finalist for the 2013 Grand Rapids Area Chamber’s Excellence in Business EPIC award
Winner of the 2011 Innovation Michigan Lifetime Achievement Award
City of Grand Rapids, Cascade Engineering Partner in Green Award 2013
Ergonomic Success Award from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration 2005
National Governors Association Distinguished Service Award
Best Medium Company to Work for in America finalist 2004
Join us in congratulating Cascade Engineering on their 40th anniversary!
Jersey Junction is an iconic ice cream parlor, located at 652 Croswell Avenue SE, in ‘Gaslight Village’ East Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was founded in October of 1963 by Doris ‘Chris’ Van Allsburg. She originally opened the shop as a storefront for the East End Creamery, which was owned by her husband and his brothers. Today, Jersey Junction is owned by Elias Olivarez and features West Michigan made Hudsonville ice cream.
From the outside, Jersey Junction resembles a little red train depot. Located at the front of the building is a deck for visitors to relax and enjoy their favorite ice cream; complete with the last remaining and functional gaslight from “Gaslight Village”.
Upon entering Jersey Junction, visitors are greeted by a wall of candy, reminiscent of an old fashioned candy shop, a favorite among the children waiting for their ice cream. An old fashioned school bench also lines the wall, where visitors can sit. The ice cream parlor is covered in history, displaying Jersey Junction memorabilia as well as early photographs of Ramona Park, Gaslight Village, and more. Encircling the parlor near the ceiling is a model of the Polar Express, the train from the children’s book authored and illustrated by Doris’s son Chris Van Allsburg, and later made into a Christmas movie starring Tom Hanks. The dining room contains an exact replica of Jersey Junction complete with working lights and a train.
The display also explains how the name Jersey Junction came about. The word “Jersey” is representative of Jersey cows which are said to produce the best milk and therefore the best ice cream. The word “Junction” means to come together. Today, Jersey Junction remains a favorite place for families and friends to come together and enjoy delicious ice cream.
Join us in congratulating Jersey Junction on their 50th anniversary and on 50 deliciously successful years!
Shelley Irwin was drawn to West Michigan as a result of a job opening, and a personal decision to make a career change in order to help make a difference in peoples lives. She originally came to the WGVU Morning Show’s radio broadcast as a producer and fill-in host back in December of 2001, and officially became the morning show’s host in July of 2003. Shelley says that what she loves most about hosting the morning show is “the opportunity to get the word out on what is happening locally, the feeling of connectivity to the community, and essentially having a front row seat to West Michigan.”
About
The WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin is a two hour conversational news magazine which focuses on local news and events, with a goal to inform, educate, and entertain. In addition to regular guests, both regional and national newsmakers traveling through West Michigan will often grace the show’s microphone. The morning show has many regular segments including:
Business Happens in Heels– 3 local west Michigan women gather monthly to discuss their career journeys, challenges, surprises, and thrills, and to share practical advice
The Right Place– CEO Birgit Klohs joins in monthly to discuss business development and the regional economy
Off the Mat– a local Chopra certified wellness expert joins TMS to discuss stress free lifestyles
From Where I Sit– monthly, crunching the numbers with a local furniture analyst
Healthy Headlines– guests from the Kent County Health department discuss health in the news, as well as available pets for adoption at the local animal shelter
City Beat– weekly, discussing what to do and where to go during the weekend in West Michigan
Roving microphone– out and about in the community and statewide to showcase community features, including: the John Ball Park Zoo, Lake Michigan, local coffee shops, cycle races in Traverse City, sailboat races of northern Michigan, and even a trip to the country of Jordan
Many other guest segments including: librarians, veterinarians, educators, travel experts, wine experts and those from surrounding communities (Holland, Muskegon, and “up north”)
Accolades
Since Shelley Irwin began hosting the WGVU Morning Show, one of her goals has been to constantly strive to do more and to do better. As a result of her hard work and dedication, she has earned a multitude of awards:
Five Gracie Allen Awards (American Women in Radio and TV) for outstanding Show Host
Multiple AP and MAB awards,Silver Microphone awards
Michigan Excellence in Journalism award
GVSU Community Award
Epilepsy Foundation Service Award
GVSU Women’s Center Award
GRBJ 50 most influential Women in West Michigan
GR Magazine’s Face of GR 2013
TedX speaker Macatawa September 2013
2013 Media Personality of the Year Proof Award PRSA
GR Lion of the Year and President’s Plaque
Half Iron athlete
Celebration
In celebration of ten successful years of The WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin, there are frequent postings on the show’s Facebook page, including memories and photographs of key guests who have appeared on the show. What an adventurous, informational, and fun-packed decade!
Congratulations to The WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin on 10 successful years!
History Harley-Davidson is a Milwaukee based, American motorcycle manufacturer, founded in 1903 by 22-year-old William S. Harley. In 1901, Harley designed the initial prototype, which was a bicycle frame with a motor. Over the next couple years, Harley and his friend Arthur Davidson worked on the motor-bicycle development. Ultimately, they found that the motorized pedal bicycle wasn’t practical for climbing the hilly terrain around Milwaukee. So, in 1903, they designed a new bike with a bigger engine, and on a loop-frame. The prototype was built in a 10ft x 15ft shed in the Davidson family backyard. The motorcycle was functional and competed in the Milwaukee motorcycle race held at the state fair on September 8, 1904, and placed fourth. In 1906, the Harley-Davidson first factory was built on Juneau Avenue, producing 50 motorcycles. Today, the original factory serves as the corporate headquarters, and Harley-Davidson is the most recognized motorcycle brand in the world.
Celebration
This year marks the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson, which is being recognized by a 3-day celebration on Labor Day Weekend, Thursday August 29-Saturday August 31, 2013. Two-day ($79 per person) or three-day ($99 per per) celebration tickets are available. The festivities take place at Milwaukee’s lakefront Summerfest Grounds, otherwise known as the Henry W. Maier Festival Park. Festivities include:
A Harley-Davidson Museum
View Harley-Davidson history and culture through self-guided tours
Open 9am-9pm Thursday through Saturday
Product displays
Food and drink booths
UFC 164
Harley-Davidson Hometown Throwdown on Sat, Aug 31
Ultimate Fighting Championship at the BMO Harris Bradley Center
Music from:
Toby Keith
Aerosmith
Kid Rock
ZZ Top
John Fogerty
Uncle Kracker
Dropkick Murphys
Lupe Fiasco
Common
Brantley Gilbert
Doobie Brothers
Buckcherry
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Gaslight Anthem
Katey Sagal & The Forest Rangers
Sublime with Rome and Halestorm
*Note – some bands require an additional ticket
Downloadable 110th Anniversary Celebration Poster
Downloadable Official Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Mobile App- your guide to the celebration
H.O.G (Harley Owners Group) 30th Anniversary
In addition to this year being the 110th Anniversary of Harley-Davidson, it is also the 30th Anniversary of the Harley Owners Group or H.O.G. The H.O.G. celebration is the same time as the 110th Anniversary Celebration, but requires both an 110th Anniversary celebration ticket and a H.O.G. membership card for entrance. Activities include:
Live entertainment from Lynyrd Skynyrd and nine other bands
Motorcycle Skills Competition
Members-only MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) bike raffle for charity, where raffle ticket purchasers can win a 2014 one-of-a-kind Harley-Davidson.
New Orleans-style walking parade displaying country’s colors, chapter flags, and H.O.G. and Harley-Davidson colors and attire.
Custom bike show
30th Anniversary pin for attendees
Congratulations to Harley-Davidson on 110 years and H.O.G. on 30 years!
About
Steve Ells opened the first Chipotle in July 1993 at a former Dolly Madison ice cream location in Denver, CO. A chef himself, Steve’s vision was to build a place where people could eat delicious food, made of the finest ingredients, quickly and affordably. A simple idea, although rarely followed through on, people loved the idea and Chipotle began to grow and expand. “Food with Integrity” is Chipotle’s commitment; to always look closer, dig deeper, and work harder. Chipotle promises to run their business in a way that doesn’t exploit animals, people, or the environment. It is this philosophy that guides every decision made at Chipotle.
History 1993: Chipotle opened, only 880 sq feet, and is the smallest Chipotle in the world. 1995: The 2nd and 3rd locations were opened. 1996: Five more restaurants were opened in the Denver area 1999: The first Chipotles opened outside of Colorado: Minneapolis, MN and Columbus, OH 1999: Steve Ells learns about the way most pork is raised in the US and decides to do things differently 2000: Chipotle started serving naturally raised pork. The price of carnitas increased $1 but sales increased as well. As of 2010, 100% of pork served is naturally raised. 2002: Chipotle started serving naturally raised chicken as well, and 100% of chicken served is naturally raised 2002: The first green Chipotle opened in Austin, Texas 2004: Chipotle starts using zero trans fat frying oil. 2006: Chipotle goes public on the NYSE 2007: Chipotle started serving naturally raised beef, and 100% of beef served in naturally raised 2007: All cheese and sour cream used at Chipotle is rBGH free 2008: Begins using certified organic black beans and as of 2010, 40% of black beans served are organic
Celebration
Chipotle is celebrating their 20th anniversary with the Adventurrito- 20th Anniversary Treasure Hunt
Participants in the contest must pre-register at www.adventurrito.com
The treasure hunt starts on July 13th and lasts for 20 days.
Each day Chipotle will release a new puzzle to complete and Chipotle will select 20 players at random (19 days, 20 winners per day, equals 380 happy people) to receive free burritos for a year!
The players that correctly solve the first 19 puzzles get a shot at the grand prize on the 20th day. The first 20 people with the highest scores on the 20th puzzle win!
The grand prize is 20 years of free burritos! Yes, that’s a lot of burritos–1040 to be exact! The grand prize winners will receive 52 free burrito cards per year- one burrito per week- for 20 years.
Join us in congratulating Chipotle on their 20th anniversary!
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