Parchment News

In this 2007 file photo, Jillian Green, right, of Parchment, holds her son Gavin Fults talks with her Aunt Glenna Knowlton, of Kalamazoo, as the family enjoys Thanksgiving dinner together at the Plainwell Community Center.

A group dedicated to changing lifestyles and building environmentally friendly, sustainable communities will host a training workshop this weekend in Hastings.

Robert Heasley, elected by the Parchment City Commission on Monday night to a second two-year term as mayor, said he wants to see the city continue making progress in two important areas - developing the former paper mill property west of Riverview Drive along the Kalamazoo River and making adjustments that will improve city operations.

Cooking class in Parchment "Holiday Food and Gifts from the Kitchen" is being presented in the social hall of Parchment United Methodist Church, 225 Glendale Blvd., Parchment.

Laura Maury, left, reacts to a call with her parents Peter Candela, center, and Margie Candela, right, during Monday evening's Class C district volleyball match between Lawton and Parchment.

Births BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL Lindsey Brown, of Kalamazoo, a daughter. Keith and Ronda Fox, of Portage, a son.

A garage sale is planned for Saturday in Parchment for Lindsay Dean, a 16-month-old Parchment girl who received a heart transplant this past summer.

The redevelopment of Parchment's former paper mill has reached a significant milestone with approval of a $49.6 million state tax credit as the project continues to move toward a December startup.

PARCHMENT, Mich. While Michigan's budget troubles have been caused by a steady stream of job losses over the last decade, on Tuesday several businesses say they're hiring thanks to big tax breaks.

Two arts organizations, the same purpose: making their community a better place.

Events happening in the next seven days: TUESDAY Free info offered at senior expo The 13th annual Senior Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground, 2900 Lake St.

349-3785 or www.kindleberger.org. 6 p.m. Monday. For breast-feeders in Kalamazoo v A LA LECHE LEAGUE BREASTFEEDING CAFE is being held at Water Street Coffee Joint, 3037 Oakland Drive.

Alex and Laura Petkus of Milford along with Duane Jarratt of Parchment and Cynthia Jarratt of Three Rivers are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Jessica Petkus and Gregory Jarratt.

Facilitated by Caryn Adler, the group offers motivation, inspiration, and feedback for those who wish to preserve their families' stories.

The Portage City Council will have at least one new member and, if a newcomer beats an incumbent, a second following the Nov.

TUESDAY Elections in Richland, Schoolcraft Voters in the villages of Richland and Schoolcraft will go to the polls Tuesday.

Riders on 15 Kalamazoo Metro Transit buses serving nine local routes will be asked to participate in a voluntary Travel Trend Survey on Wednesday.

On Sunday, 75 couples stood up at St. Augustine Cathedral to exchange wedding vows in a church packed with family members and friends.

Linda Merrill was 38 when she got her very first paying job. She was born three months premature, and the days she spent in an incubator filled with oxygen proved to be too much for her already underdeveloped eyes.

The newly renovated and expanded Parchment High School was unveiled to the public Tuesday.