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Glen Oaks Elementary is a distinguished K-5 school in McKinney's Stonebridge Ranch
The campus staff is committed to functioning in a spirit of excellence
Through Marzano's High Reliability Schools
Glen Oaks has reached certification in levels 1-3
Our mission is to nurture independent thinkers and problem solvers through a collaborative and supportive environment
One of our main goals is to grow every student
We teach our students to exemplify our motto daily
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McKinney ISD schools and offices will be closed October 11
January 10th due to the weather conditions
The decision was made to ensure the safety of our students
The closures will be made up on April 14 and April 28
For updates about any other schedule changes
We will also send out any further communication through email
January 9th due to the impending weather conditions
including after-school programs and extracurricular events will be cancelled as well for Thursday
We will continue to evaluate the weather throughout the day tomorrow to make the best decision for Friday
alumni from Glen Oaks are welcomed back to the capital city to enjoy the 10th annual Glen Oaks Alumni Picnic.
With festivities starting Friday and going through Saturday night
Attendees can look forward to a golf tournament
a Good Friday mixer and of course the picnic itself.
Event organizers spoke with 2une In Thursday morning to preview the event and give a full schedule of the weekend ahead
A row home project planned for a corner of the Glen Oaks gated community in West Des Moines is expected to move forward after a court battle delayed it for almost two years
The project, known as the Pines at Glen Oaks, had a site plan approved in May 2023
but the development faced pushback from some Glen Oaks residents over concerns about design and privacy from their potential new neighbors
The project eventually was tied up in a lawsuit in Polk County court
But now West Des Moines city staff and developers expect the project can move forward this spring with the neighborhood owners association lawsuit recently dismissed
Urbandale-based Paramount-Destination Homes
in cooperation with the property owner Gerald M
want to build 33 row home-style units in seven buildings — each two or three stories tall — on the southwest corner of Mills Civic Parkway and Interstate 35
It would be located in the northeast corner of Glen Oaks
a private neighborhood that includes high-priced homes
The Glen Oaks Owners Association filed a lawsuit in November 2023 against the project's developers and the Gerald M
The association disputed whether developers had submitted proper plans to the association's Architectural Review Committee before moving forward with work on the project
The committee did review and approve plans in March 2023
But the board determined that subsequent changes to the plans the city requested ahead of its approval
and other details the committee allegedly did not receive
claimed that final approval had been given and that Glen Oaks Owners Association President Sharon Mancero had exceeded her authority as president when she demanded that construction stop
The trust and Glen Oaks Row Homes LLC — part of Paramount-Destination Homes — both filed claims in December 2023 against Mancero to seek compensation for delays
The association dismissed its lawsuit on March 4
The trust dismissed its claim against Mancero the next day
It was not immediately clear from court records whether Glen Oaks Row Homes LLC also dismissed its claim against Mancero
and attorneys who represented Mancero did not immediately respond to request for comment
told the Register in a statement the dispute had been "successfully and amicably resolved" and "all parties are united and enthusiastic about bringing this visionary project to life."
Myers said he has been in touch with the Glen Oaks Owners Association and construction will begin immediately
The project is anticipated to be finished by Jan
Are plans still the same for the Pines at Glen Oaks?Myers said the plans are consistent with what was originally approved two years ago
He added that the row homes in the $25 million project will only be available for sale
"More than just a beautiful addition to Glen Oaks
this development will provide long-term benefits that will enhance the neighborhood for all residents," Myers added
West Des Moines City Council on March 24 gave time extensions to the project because no construction has started on the buildings beyond some earth-moving work at the site
Developers have to construct at least 25% of the project's building area before May 15
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BATON ROUGE — The 10th annual Glen Oaks High School Alumni Weekend was this weekend and dozens of former students came together Saturday to celebrate and support their alma mater
The annual event kicked off Friday with the Inaugural Gerry Bush and Nolan Gill Golf Tournament at Copper Mill Golf Club
former students and their families gathered at the school for the Glen Oaks Alumni Picnic
There was an ample amount of food from barbeque
Volunteers were also set up to do on-site voter registration
A portion of the proceeds from this weekend's event will support Glen Oaks High School programs
calling the event "both meaningful and impactful."
BATON ROUGE — The principal of Glen Oaks High School was attacked during an altercation with a student last week
while telling members of the Baton Rouge Rotary Club about the loyalty of East Baton Rouge Parish School District employees to their students
said Wednesday that Randall had been jumped in his office by a student and injured
who is the principal at Glen Oaks High School
was attacked last week by a student in his office — cut in his rib — and called me that evening to say
‘I’ll be back at work tomorrow
boss,’” Cole told the Rotary Club
“These are the types of people we have working in our school system.”
district spokesman Perry Robinson initially told WBRZ that
"I heard the superintendent mention that during his speech yesterday at Rotary
I spoke to Captain Walker with our school security
but I will follow up with him to see what he was referring to."
When WBRZ asked to speak to Cole and Randall
“I was finally able to talk to (the superintendent) and he said an assault did happen
I talked back with Captain Walker and he said an assault did happen with the principal but no one had a weapon,” Robinson said
“It wasn’t like the student had a weapon.”
the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office said a 17-year-old student was in the principal’s office and learned he had been suspended for skipping class
Deputies said the student got mad and threw a chair
which knocked over computer monitors and landed on the principal’s desk
The teen was arrested for aggravated assault and simple criminal damage to property and then released to his mother
MI – Glen Oaks Golf Course may be known as a premier golfing destination today
but the property where it sits has a fascinating history
As it marks its 100th anniversary this spring
Oakland County Parks (OCP) invites guests to celebrate its historical roots in the community and learn more about how the golf course was designed
“The history of Glen Oaks includes the story of a railway
a potato farm and a historic stone clubhouse
It’s a lot more than the story of a golf course,” OCP Historian Carol Bacak-Egbo said
“It’s important to mark this historical milestone to share how this beautiful landmark helped shape its community and continues to make an impact today.”
It was 1923 when a group of developers from Detroit joined forces with a farmer and an aspiring politician to create a luxury community that would be an alternative to city life for enterprising businessmen and their families
The subdivision would be the first of its kind
but development didn’t always go as smoothly as planned after the nation plunged into the Great Depression shortly after its founding and a “veritable snake farm” was discovered during construction of the first fairway
Bacak-Egbo will share information about the designer of the stone clubhouse
and the challenges faced by golf course architect William Robertson
This elegant evening will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m
and will feature Bacak-Egbo’s historical presentation as well as an exquisite buffet prepared by Oak Management
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission purchased the golf course and clubhouse in 1978
the commission has made many improvements to the clubhouse
the focal point of the Glen Oaks Golf Course
while preserving the integrity of the original clubhouse design by Weeks
The 1990s addition of a large banquet room with vaulted ceilings
was inspired by his original design vision
“Glen Oaks has been drawing golfers for decades
We’re looking forward to showcasing the important role of community recreation and why the appeal of Glen Oaks continues to expand,” Recreation Program Supervisor Sandy Dorey said
the historic 1920s English-style clubhouse provides an elegant setting for weddings
A formal garden is ideal for outdoor ceremonies
par 70 course crosses streams with rolling terrain while the clubhouse
which includes a pro shop and grill room with outdoor patio
is set to officially inaugurate its ninth president
has more than two decades of experience in higher education leadership
workforce development and community engagement aims to bring transformative changes to the college
Glen Oaks has planned a series of events reflecting its mission and values
an invitation-only fundraiser will be held to support the Glen Oaks Foundation
raising funds for student scholarships and educational initiatives
Staff and Retirees Appreciation Luncheon is scheduled for Monday
This event will honor those who have significantly contributed to the college's history
a Student Appreciation Luncheon will take place from 11:30 a.m
games and activities to celebrate the students' role in the college community
the college will host a Viking Day of Service
where faculty and staff will volunteer at local nonprofits
Joseph County and demonstrate the college's commitment to community service
Organizations benefiting from this initiative include Affinity House
Joseph County Grange Fair and United Way/WBET Food Drive at Walmart in Sturgis
The inauguration ceremony will feature distinguished speakers
honored guests and a formal presentation of the presidential medallion
symbolizing the authority and responsibility of the office
we look forward to the future of Glen Oaks under Dr
student success and workforce alignment will further strengthen the college’s impact on the region.”
In addition to attending the public inauguration
community members are encouraged to support Glen Oaks students by contributing to the GOCC Foundation during a two-week fundraising drive beginning Monday
enhance academic programs and expand educational opportunities
For more details about the inauguration and related events, go to glenoaks.edu/about-us/leadership/inauguration
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CENTREVILLE — After just less than a year on the job
the newest president of Glen Oaks Community College was officially inaugurated into the position.On Friday
who was named last May as the ninth president in GOCC’s history
In a ceremony reminiscent of the college’s graduation ceremonies
dressed in what they would usually wear for commencement
watched as Newton received the ceremonial medallion signifying his presidency at the climax of the event.“I am deeply honored and humbled to stand before you as the ninth president of this incredible institution,” Newton said in his inauguration address
“Today marks a new chapter in the storied history of Glen Oaks
and I am eager to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead as we work together to transform lives and advance our communities through education.”Newton has more than two decades of experience in community college administration
most recently spending the last nine years as the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Experience at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury
He was previously Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Experience at Aiken Technical College in Graniteville
and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Ivy Tech Community College in Bloomington
for 10 years.Newton took over the presidency from Dr
who retired in 2024 after 10 years as president of GOCC.In his inauguration address
Newton called GOCC a “cornerstone” of the county and a “champion of community wellbeing.” He said the college must be “bold” in their vision as they move forward with him at the helm.“At Glen Oaks
our vision must be rooted in two core beliefs: We must either ensure our students gain employment in the career field of their choice
or we must make sure they successfully transfer to a four-year university to complete their bachelor’s degree,” Newton said
“It is not enough – not enough – to complete an education and walk across the stage at graduation
We must provide our students with clear pathways to long-term success and help them to succeed.”He said to do that
the college needs to “enhance” the quality of education for students and ensure that programs remain “vigorous” and align with the needs of the workforce and transfer opportunities
Focusing on student success and reducing barriers
is also key.“Our students have significant challenges that can impede their educational journeys
and mental health concerns all present obstacles to success,” Newton said
“Every student should have the opportunity to achieve their educational and career goals if we remove these barriers.”Newton then said the college should strengthen their distance learning and expand their use of technology
Newton said the college should “embrace” artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom and work environment
AI has been a controversial topic in educational circles
due to a myriad of issues regarding accuracy
called it a “powerful technology” that is “here to stay.”“Building emerging technologies into our curriculum and operations will create new opportunities for students and faculty
Higher education’s stance toward artificial intelligence has been largely to be fearful of it and to decry the use of it by students
We have all heard stories of how AI is being used to cheat in the classroom,” Newton said
“It is not just something for our big cities and our urban areas
it will impact our rural way of life as well
and streamline institutional processes.”The biggest key to their vision of the college overall
is having staff and faculty help out in that process.“We must also invest in our people
Our faculty and staff are the heart of this institution
none of what I’m describing can happen,” Newton said
“It is because of them that we will fulfill our vision.”Newton also shared that he would foster a “culture of shared governance
collaboration and communication,” and continuing to listen to students
he asked the community for their support of Glen Oaks under his leadership.“I ask each of you in the community to re-engage with Glen Oaks once again
Join an advisory board for one of our academic programs
Collaborate with us on workforce development initiatives
tell our students’ stories in the communities
attend our athletic events and cheer on the Vikings
visit the Flora Kirsch Beck art gallery,” Newton said
“Form partnerships with us for the advancement of our community and assist us in ending students’ barriers to education
we will elevate Glen Oaks to that higher ground we seek.”Overall
Newton said he is “committed to the success of this institution and to our community,” referencing a line in Stevie Wonder’s song
“Higher Ground,” which states “Gonna keep on trying ‘til I reach my highest ground.”“Keep on trying with Glen Oaks
Engage with us until we reach the highest ground for our students
thank you for your belief in the power of education
The best days of Glen Oaks Community College are ahead of us
and I look forward to sharing it with you all.”The ceremony also featured speeches from a number of Glen Oaks dignitaries and staff members
A few musical selections were also performed by the Sturgis High School Bella Voce choir.Robert Tomlinson can be reached at 279-7488 or robert@wilcoxnewspapers.com
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One Vision’s Glen Oaks Community recently welcomed Kathy Hauge as its new senior living manager
She is responsible for day-to-day operations
including building relationships with residents
welcoming environment,” Hauge stated in a press release
Hauge earned a master's degree in mental health counseling and triple bachelor's degrees in psychology
Her educational journey spans Iowa Lakes Community College
Buena Vista University and Capella University
She previously managed an assisted living facility in Belmond for three years and also worked as a mental health counselor
Hauge wants to launch new wellness and nutrition initiatives that nourish the minds
She also plans to increase community engagement and awareness of the public offerings at Glen Oaks
such as the wellness center and indoor pool
Glen Oaks houses 69 residents across 48 apartments
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The Grand Rapids Community College women’s basketball team has improved to 7-5 in conference play after their most recent win over Glen Oaks Community College
the win was the squad’s fourth out of their last five
The Raiders opened the game outscoring Glen Oaks 22-3 in the first quarter and never looked back
growing their lead to as much as 29 as GRCC cruised to a 56-40 win
the opening frame could not have gone much better than it did
outscoring the Vikings 22-3 in the first quarter
The Raiders were able to open the game on a 7-0 run before Glen Oaks scored their first two points
along with freshman Tianna Daye were all able to score at least five points
and Daye scoring five in the first quarter
The Raiders shot an efficient 8-13 from the field as well as a phenomenal 4-5 from 3-point land to capture their 19-point first-quarter lead
The Raider defense held strong in the first quarter
holding the Vikings to just 1-10 from the field
The Raiders also scored seven points by forcing six Viking turnovers.
The game slowed down for the Raiders in the second quarter
holding Glen Oaks to just seven points on 2-17 shooting
limiting the Vikings to just 10 points at halftime
tied for their second fewest amount of points in a half allowed all season
GRCC’s lead was extended to 24 at halftime
The third quarter had a similar feel as the third quarter
with the Raiders outscoring Glen Oaks 12-8 in the frame
having both teams struggle offensively once again with neither team shooting higher than 22% from the field
The Raiders shot 3-14 overall from the field for 21.4%
but struggled mightily from beyond the arc
the Raiders were careful with the basketball in the third quarter
turning it over just one time in comparison to the Vikings’ five third-quarter turnovers
GRCC also shot 6-8 from the free throw line
scoring half of their points in the quarter from there
GRCC managed to grow their lead to as much as 29 in the quarter after a 3-pointer by Schultz made the score 45-16
GRCC was unable to repeat their first-quarter magic for the remainder of the game
scoring just 10 points in the fourth quarter on 4-14 shooting while going 0-4 from 3-point land
Glen Oaks had far and away their best quarter of the game
the deficit that the Raiders created was too much for Glen Oaks to overcome
only trimming the lead down to 13 points with under four minutes to go
The 19-point first-quarter lead the Raiders created for themselves was all the team needed to secure their seventh conference victory of the season against Glen Oaks
Richard led the way in scoring for the Raiders
posting 20 points as well as five rebounds and six steals on the defensive side of the ball
Schultz scored 13 and grabbed four rebounds for the Raiders
while Daye scored 11 and sank all four of her free throws
Freshman Averi Peot had a strong defensive showing off the bench
grabbing four steals and blocking two shots while chipping in five points for GRCC
Head Coach David Glazier could not be reached for comment
it marked the Raiders’ fourth win out of their last five
which has paid off for the team who have now clinched a postseason berth for the 10th consecutive season
The tournament schedule has not been yet set as the season is still ongoing
but the Region XII – Great Lakes A Tournament takes place between Tuesday
The Raiders will look to carry their current form into a long playoff run
Up next for the Raiders is Kalamazoo Valley Community College on Saturday
as the team still has a chance to move up in the conference standings to try and secure a home playoff game
is hosting its annual Healthcare College and Employment Fair from 10 a.m
It offers a chance for job seekers and students interested in healthcare careers to connect with local and regional employers
as well as colleges offering healthcare programs
“This event is a great opportunity for those looking to enter or advance in the healthcare field,” said Sara Birch
dean of the Health Science Department at GOCC
“With employers actively hiring and colleges providing pathways to further education
attendees can take meaningful steps toward their career goals.”
Attendees can meet with more than 15 healthcare employers and speak with representatives from eight colleges and universities
Some employers will conduct on-site interviews and offer conditional hiring
but attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and dress professionally
Colleges and universities represented include:
Healthcare employers and colleges interested in exhibiting can still reserve a booth at no cost and will receive a complimentary lunch
contact Anne Fries at afries936@glenoaks.edu
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professionals and other club leaders gathered at Glen Oaks Club for the MGA Presidents Council Fall Conference
as industry leaders shared on timely topics and provided opportunities for questions and additional networking opportunities
The event is part of a season-long series of educational programs
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MGA Secretary Bryan Pendrick opened the program and provided a brief update on MGA activities from the year before the program began
President and CEO of the National Club Association
and regulatory issues pertinent to leaders in the club industry
Colin Burns and Eric Hutchison of GGA Partners then discussed how many clubs are facing challenges with recruiting and retaining employees
or compensation packages that they’ve seen in clubs around the country
Ken Butler of Club Benchmarking provided some direction for attendees as budget season begins for clubs
Butler shared metrics that could be of focus
plus insight on how to balance capital needs and operating costs
The education programming concluded with Dan Denehy and Bob James of Denehy Club Thinking Partners discussing findings from recent surveys on the rise in member misbehavior and best practices and policies with how to effectively deal with such issues
attendees had the opportunity for a round at Glen Oaks
enjoying a perfect fall afternoon and the always spectacular conditions
The day wrapped up with spectacular food and drink from Glen Oaks
as attendees had a final opportunity to network and share ideas and thoughts on current trends or topics
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BATON ROUGE - Tuesday marks the first day of the 135-day demolition project for the abandoned Glen Oaks Middle School.
The former school has sat abandoned since the summer of 2020, when a charter school that had taken up residence at the property moved out. Last November, a fire ravaged the site, and the site has since become a hotbed for vandalism.
A team has already assessed the building and classified it as having "hazardous content," officials said
"We'll treat this whole building as if it has asbestos in it and haul it to the appropriate landfill," said Danny Pickering the demolition project's manager
Councilman Darryl Hurst says there may be some noise during the process
but the project will be a long-term benefit and much-needed improvement for the community.
Pickering added that he and his team will only work during normal business hours
so the disruption of the demolition should be at a minimum
Ideas and plans are encouraged by community residents on what to do with the land after it is cleared
"We'll be able to use our brains to imagine what it could be," Hurst said
the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board authorized razing the building at a cost of $1.3 million
BATON ROUGE - Some people living in Glen Oaks have some concerns about a group home housing youth in their neighborhood
They claim it's not being managed properly and are asking the state to give more oversight
"You don't just send people out and think they are going to do the right thing," said Mike Young
As someone who has lived and worked in Glen Oaks for a long time
Young has been watching the young people coming and going across the street from him at all hours of the day and night
"Since they've opened up I've seen teens just walking the streets unsupervised," said Young
The facility on Sumrall Drive is nestled in a neighborhood and next to a school
It's home to several facilities including a rehab hospital and a home for youth
Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst says he has been hearing complaints from his constituents about the mismanagement of the facility
Hurst was in the neighborhood when he saw someone he didn't know get into his car
"I hit the corner and I yelled at the guy to get out of the car," said Hurst
Hurst caught the person in the act and learned soon after they stayed at the facility on Sumrall Drive
"Sheriff's arrested him for simple battery and attempted car theft," said Hurst
The facility is called Harmony Transitional Services and has been a frequent stop for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
EBRSO has been to the address on Sumrall Drive more than 80 times
36 of the calls have been for a missing juvenile
sheriff are being called out all hours of the night," said Hurst
Based on the data and what Hurst has experienced
he is calling for better management from the state
'What about the kids?' Now I'm appealing to you and saying
The Department of Children and Family Services has not confirmed nor denied involvement with the Sumrall Drive location
DCFS did not return comments as of the publishing of this story
According to the Louisiana Department of Health website
Harmony Transitional Services is run by Collis Temple
Several calls to Temple have not been returned
Months ago, the location on Sumrall Drive was eyed by Harmony Center and Temple to be the home for a forensic psychiatric hospital. Legislation has been put in place to prevent that from happening.
Madison Prep's Brooklyn Smith goes up for two as Glen Oaks' Lauren Hayes tries to defend during the match up held at Madison Prep on Monday
The Madison Prep girls stunned Glen Oaks with an intense defensive effort to start Monday night's Division II select playoff game
and the Chargers never let the Panthers get back in the game
Brooklyn Smith made four 3-pointers and scored 22 points as No
Madison Prep turned up the defensive heat early
The Chargers forced 13 turnovers in the first quarter and scored the game's first 17 points
Gabrielle Dotson and Auri Ray of Madison Prep each had two steals
Glen Oaks finally scored on freshman Trane'ciya Sanford's layup with 1:23 left in the quarter
and Madison Prep went on to lead 21-2 heading to the second quarter
but in the second quarter we got too comfortable," Madison Prep coach Dwayne Hayes said
We've still got a lot of things to work on."
After Madison Prep built a 30-7 halftime lead
Glen Oaks made 7 of 8 shots as the teams traded baskets throughout the third quarter
the closest the Panthers could get was 35-16 after Milan Beauchamp made 1 of 2 free throws
Madison Prep made its first four shots of the fourth quarter to stretch its lead to 58-26
but we had to come out with energy and get them first," Smith said
Madison Prep made 23 of 52 shots (44.2%) and went 7 of 12 from 3-point range
Glen Oaks made 10 of 17 shots in the second half and finished with 27 turnovers
they'll capitalize on your mistakes," Glen Oaks coach Sean Beauchamp said
we didn't do a bad job handling their press
but the mistake we made was trying to dribble through it
Then they started rallying and they got their crowd involved."
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city officials broke ground on a new parish sheriff's office substation hoping to address violent crime in the Glen Oaks area.
Councilman Darryl Hurst alongside Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office broke ground on a new Glen Oaks Substation
Officials said the substation project will take about a year to complete
"My goal was the next ten years not to look like the last forty," Hurst said
Sheriff Sid Gautreaux said the new substation is the department's seventh substation
This is the third substation created during Gautreaux's tenure as sheriff
Hurst said the substation comes at the right time
allowing the sheriff's office to have a bigger presence and quicker response times
"This new substation won't stop all violence
but I believe its presence will help deter some of the senseless acts we've seen...If we can save just one life
we're moving one step closer in the right direction."
More than $1 million is expected to go into the substation and at least $400,000 in funding comes from the city-parish's American Rescue Plan Act dollars
"We get more done when we collaborate and communicate," Broome said
having attended Glen Oaks High School.
He said there will be 17 deputies in the heart of Glen Oaks
Now we're just walking distance away," Banks said
Eric Lewis is a member of a church that will be built across from the substation and said the groundbreaking is a sign of change
"If we can continue to do things like this
I believe it will instill greater pride in the Glen Oaks community and North Baton Rouge as a whole," Lewis said
Joseph County officials are mulling whether to enter an agreement with Glen Oaks Community College regarding law-enforcement coverage at the Centreville-area school
Joseph County Board of Commissioners Executive Committee meeting
Undersheriff Jason Bingaman provided details of the potential agreement
He said college officials are interested in a three-year partnership with the sheriff’s department
“What they’re looking for from us is somebody who can go in there and help with mitigation and operation planning
and all the different things important to a security system and be a part of their safety,” he said
“They have plans at some point to even increase what they have as far as security goes because of their (on-campus) housing
(the goal) is to get a body out there in uniform.”
Bingaman noted the Sherman Township-based college is in a rural setting
Sturgis and Three Rivers to prevent response in a matter of seconds
should circumstances warrant an immediate need for law enforcement
“The college is set in such a unique position … it’s sitting out there by itself,” he said
“There’s not a city that wraps itself around it
so response times are going to be increased
It does make sense to me for the county to do this service for them and to continue with Chad (Spence) who obviously is coming into (the office of sheriff) in January.”
Bingaman said a draft of a contract is being reviewed by college officials
He said the first year of the proposed three-year deal would cost the school $92,000
Bingaman said even though an agreement would mean more work for the sheriff’s department
the benefit of added safety and security is worth it
“Much like we’re doing in the schools with school resource officers … we have to train people up
all those things fall on the responsibility of the sheriff’s office,” he said
“Some extra lifting by the sheriff’s department as it (results) in managing more people
but I don’t think it’s such a heavy burden that it’s not worth the value to our community.”
Bingaman said the department has a deputy on staff who he would feel comfortable assigning to the potential Glen Oaks post
Whether that person will be given the assignment
depends on whether the contract is pursued
Bingaman said he would also plan the assignment only after seeking input from Spence
unlike the role of a school-resource officer recently hired by Centreville Public Schools
That deputy will work summer months with St
while the nine-month school year will be spent at Centreville’s junior high/high school building
CENTREVILLE — The Glen Oaks Community College Board of Trustees recently approved the about $118,000 purchase of a state-of-the-art center pivot irrigation system for the college’s Hagen Farm
the new system will enhance agricultural education
and workforce training opportunities while aligning with the college’s strategic goals of innovation and collaboration
Their partnership with the college extends beyond the purchase
with students set to participate in every stage of the system’s installation
The system will also be a key educational tool in the college’s Agricultural Irrigation program
designed to provide workforce training in water management and precision farming
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the Glen Oaks student-run farm is finally getting irrigation," Reid Leaverton
agricultural equipment technology program faculty member
“This new equipment will not only support the crops students plant
and harvest but also propel Glen Oaks into exciting new areas of agriculture
It will serve as the cornerstone of our Agricultural Irrigation program
preparing students for careers in this vital sector.”
The center pivot system will be installed on the Hagen Farm
located east of the main campus and north of Sauger Lake Road
which is part of the Prairie River watershed and approved by the Department of Environment
including remote controls and diverse sprinkler configurations
the system will provide students with hands-on experience in soil management
“This project is a testament to Glen Oaks’ commitment to delivering cutting-edge educational opportunities for our students while fostering partnerships that benefit the local agricultural community,” said Dr
The $118,241.19 project is funded through capital expenditures and contributions from the Glen Oaks Community College Foundation
The system aligns with the college’s mission to support innovation and collaboration while preparing students to meet the demands of the agricultural industry
For more information about Glen Oaks Community College and its agricultural programs, visit https://www.glenoaks.edu/programs-of-study/agriculture/
The Grand Rapids Community College men’s basketball team dueled with Glen Oaks Community College on Feb
19 in a conference matchup that came down to the final possession of the game
ultimately culminating in a game-winning layup by Glen Oaks that propelled them to the win by a single point
The made layup with less than a second remaining in the game spoiled the second-half comeback attempt from the Raiders
who had scratched and clawed themselves back into the game to even take the lead in the final minute of the game
Despite allowing a wide-open layup to ultimately lose the game on the final play
GRCC played their best ball in quite some time down the stretch to even put themselves in a position to win the game in the first place
as GRCC is now slumping hard in the back-half of their regular season schedule
posting a 2-7 record in their last nine games
all of which being against conference opponents
The first half of the game began with both teams trading blows from the first whistle
with GRCC controlling the pace of the game and holding an early eight-point lead over the Vikings
the Raiders proceeded to allow Glen Oaks to storm back into the game and take the lead fueled by a 28-10 run in the middle of the first half
GRCC had no answers for the Vikings on all three-levels
as Glen Oaks began to impose their will in the paint and from beyond the arc as well
the Raiders bunkered down and began to reaffirm their presence on both ends by closing the lead to only eight points at the end of the first half
Both teams were deadlocked with each other throughout most of the second-half
with Glen Oaks holding at or near a double-digit until the six minute mark
The Raiders cut the lead to six with 6:18 left in the game and continued to chip away to inch closer to the Vikings
GRCC put the clamps on Glen Oaks and eventually played their way into a lead with under two minutes to play
with both teams then trading buckets until freshman guard Marshaun Flakes stole the ball from Glen Oaks and assisted freshman guard Tyran Thomas on the fast-break to put the Raiders up by one with 13 seconds to go with an emphatic dunk
Glen Oaks then came down the floor and missed a 3-pointer
with GRCC even grabbing the most important defensive rebound of the game
but Glen Oaks forced a jump ball and the possession arrow gave the ball back to the Vikings with 1.3 seconds left in the game
Getting the ball on the baseline under the basket with less than two seconds to work with
freshman guard Will Jamison got a wide-open look under the rim from a well-designed play and scored the dagger that made the Raider comeback all for not
Head coach Joe Fox said that effort on the defensive end is what really helped GRCC mount the second half comeback when he said
“I thought our defensive discipline helped us close the gap down the stretch
Some of our freshmen really impressed in the second half
Flakes once again paced the Raiders in scoring by putting up 21 points along with seven rebounds and five assists in a well-rounded effort
including forcing the last-minute turnover in the clutch to put the Raiders up for the first time in the game since the score was 22-21 in the first half
Right alongside Flakes was Thomas who also stuffed the stat sheet
shooting 8-14 from the field to provide the Raiders with efficient and impactful minutes down the stretch
The third 20-point scorer was freshman guard Zeekeal Jackson
who tallied 20 points to go along with six rebounds and an impressive two blocks from the guard position
Freshman wing Gaden Muxlow added an efficient eight points
knocking down important shots to stop Glen Oaks from scoring runs and starting rallies to get GRCC back within striking distance
Glen Oaks distributed their point spread very evenly
with the team-high belonging to sophomore guard Darrius Roach with 20 points
along with four rebounds and three assists
Freshman point guard Mike Phillips scored 12 points and came down with six rebounds
while two players coming off of the bench for the Vikings heavily influenced the game result by outsourcing the entire GRCC bench
who hit the game-winning layup for two of his 12 points
while freshman Taurus Baugh scored a dozen points while corralling eight rebounds
GRCC has now dropped their seventh conference game
with this loss coming in heart-breaking fashion after coming all the way back in the second half just to lose on a game-winning layup
Despite the emotion-draining loss to Glen Oaks
Fox noted how that is just how it works in a conference with so many good teams
We had a good practice and we’re going to be ready to go,” Fox said
The big game on Saturday is where the Raiders will now look to get back on track on Feb
on the road against Kalamazoo Valley Community College
GRCC will have a tall task in front of them to try and pick up a road win
as they square off with the Cougars who are 25-1 on the season
along with being 12-0 in the MCCAA Western division
The first go-around between these two teams resulted in KVCC handing GRCC a 12-point loss at Ford Fieldhouse
now the stakes for GRCC are much higher than the first bout on Jan
as they are now fighting to stay alive in the conference tournament standings
The first matchup between the Raiders and the Cougars was defined by GRCC’s game plan to try and shut down KVCC sophomore guard Joe Liedel
freeing up driving lanes and opening up uncontested 3-pointers to allow the other players on the Cougars to do a lot of the heavy lifting to defeat the Raiders
who is averaging over 25 points per game this season
presents a great challenge for the Raiders to try and contain
as his offensive gravity forces teams to make a choice on how to guard the entire team
Either putting more attention on Lidel and allowing the others to get open looks
or man-to-man defense against everybody and hopes that Liedel is contained by the Raider’s best on-ball defender
GRCC tried to limit Liedel in the first game and paid the price with a loss on home court
it remains to see how the Raiders will approach the Cougars in their clash on Feb
BATON ROUGE — Sheriff's deputies accused a man of murdering his wife after dismissing his claim that the shooting at the couple's Glen Oaks home was in self-defense.
An affidavit filed Tuesday said Antonio D. Jones, 46, killed Keisha McCray Jones, 43
An arrest form filed with the 19th Judicial District Court said Jones was arrested at 2:30 p.m
Monday and accused of murder and illegal possession of stolen firearms
"I just hope they throw the key away from him
I hope they do whatever they need to do to him," said Keisha’s father Calvin Coston
The killing occurred in the 6000 block of East Glen Court
Family members said they had called deputies three weeks ago after a threat against McCray's life
The sheriff's office said it took a call along the street on Sept
6 and dealt with an intoxicated person related to the victim
A sheriff's office spokeswoman did not elaborate
Keisha's parents said Jones never physically harmed her but had been threatening her for weeks
everytime he said he was going to kill her
he told the baby I'm going to kill your momma
He just so happened to say it to his uncle and his uncle called the police to let them know," said Keisha’s mother
The sheriff's office said it took a call along the street on Sept
Jones called deputies and said he had killed his wife during an altercation
including in the back of the skull and the right arm
"The trajectory of the projectiles in comparison to the injuries observed would be consistent with the victim taking a shielding/defensive posture at the time of the shooting," deputies wrote
if someone tells you they're going to hurt you
The videotape recorded a fight and arguments between the couple
Jones "confessed to shooting the decedent (wife) following a physical altercation," the deputies wrote
"The accused claimed self-defense; however
Deputies said National Crime Information Center records showed that the gun had been stolen
BATON ROUGE - A dog passed away after a house fire in a Glen Oaks neighborhood Tuesday morning.
The fire happened on Landis Avenue in a neighborhood off Silverleaf Avenue
with the Baton Rouge Fire Department assisting.
but firefighters said a dog died in the fire.
There was no immediate word on what caused the fire.
Without discussion, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission has voted to approve plans to redevelop a shuttered driver's license processing center in Pacoima
the property owner and applicant for the project at 11623 N
has proposed the construction of a mixed-use building with 246 studio
and three-bedroom apartments above a 28,000-square-foot grocery store and parking for 318 vehicles
Requested approvals included density bonus incentives, allowing for a larger building than otherwise permitted by zoning rules. In exchange, 28 of the apartments are to be set aside for rent as affordable housing at the very low-income level
Morphosis is designing 11623 Glenoaks
which is shown in a rendering as a contemporary podium-type complex
which is shown in plans with a C-shaped footprint toward the rear of the site
with two residential wings flanking a central courtyard and children's play area
The development site would sit directly north of the SR-118 Freeway
and a short distance south of the City of San Fernando
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CENTREVILLE - Glen Oaks Community College has a new softball coach
The Vikings announced the hire of Olivia Holmes on Monday afternoon
The school said it was pleased with the new hire
Holmes take the vacancy following the departure of Matt Weiderman
who stepped down following the end of the 2023-24 season
“We are excited to bring Olivia Holmes on staff as our next head softball coach,” GOCC Athletic Director Joel Mishler said
“We believe she is a great fit for Glen Oaks and we are confident she will continue building the program as she brings in and develops high-caliber softball players
Glen Oaks finished with a decent season last year
Holmes was an assistant for the Vicksburg varsity softball program
The Lady Bulldogs made it to the pinnacle of Division 2 this season
falling in the state championship game to Gaylord 3-2 in eight innings
It was the second consecutive season Gaylor knocked off Vicksburg in the state finals
Holmes was an assistant for the Vicksburg girl's hoops program (2016-17)
the co-head coach of Galesburg-Augusta softball (2018-20)
the junior varsity softball coach at Paw Paw (2021) and the head varsity softball coach at Paw Paw (2022)
“I’m really excited to develop a new culture and climate that focuses on empowering women to become empowering leaders,” Holmes said
“I hope to inspire and equip women to reach their full potential as confident
compassionate and successful leaders in their personal and professional lives
I feel truly honored to be chosen for this role and I cannot wait for this upcoming season.”
Holmes has also served as an assistant varsity girls' basketball coach at Vicksburg (2016-17)
the co-head coach of the varsity softball team at Galesburg-Augusta (2018-2020)
the junior varsity softball head coach at Paw Paw (2021)
the head varsity softball coach at Paw Paw (2022) and the varsity softball assistant coach at Vicksburg (2023)
the new Viking head coach is pursuing a Master of Education degree at Grand Valley State University
She is also an alumna of Western Michigan University
Holmes played multiple sports at Vicksburg High School and continued her softball career at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Alma College
Contact Sports Editor Brandon Watson at bwatson@gannett.com
BATON ROUGE — A 43-year-old woman was shot dead at her home in the Glen Oaks area early Monday in what East Baton Rouge sheriff's deputies described as another incident involving domestic violence in the parish
The shooting occurred in the 6000 block of East Glen Court
Family members identified the victim as Keisha McCray
and parish records show a property owner with that name along the street
The sheriff's office said it had responded to a call on the same block on Sept
said the uncle of another family member had called deputies to report the threat
"His uncle called the police two weeks ago when (he) told him he was going to kill his wife
His uncle had been in Keisha's life for 26 years
so he knows the type of person she is," Coston said
"They picked him up and brought him back home when they should've took (him) right there."
said he had asked deputies to arrest his nephew
"I told them the boy came here and told me he was going to kill his wife," he said
he was full of alcohol at the time and I told them to wait till he pulled off in the vehicle and y'all arrest him for DWI and drugs and they didn't
Some people at the scene scuffled among themselves Monday
while others jeered deputies whom they identified as those who had responded earlier in September
responding differently to the previous threat may have prevented McCray's death
"He just made the comment that he was going to kill his wife two weeks prior
and if something would have been done then this would not be happening today and we want justice," Coston said
The Baton Rouge Police Department reported 13 domestic violence homicides in the city last year, and more than 900 domestic violence-related arrests. The figures do not include numbers for cases handled by the sheriff's office or other municipal police agencies
The new playground at Glen Oak Park is nearing completion
Public use of the new Tricentennial Playground at Glen Oak Park will likely begin in mid-August or later that month
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the playground will be held on Sept
The cost to build the new Tricentennial Playground was around $1 million
Building the new structure meant the original
much-beloved wooden playground had to be torn down
Plans for the new playground were unveiled in May of 2023 and demolition of the old structure began in September
The new playground was built with a focus of being inclusive and accessible to all children
The Daily Reporter will now embark on a series of college signing stories
celebrating those local athletes who have signed on to play their respective sports at the collegiate level
These stories will celebrate athletes from all over the sports world
including athletes who have signed on to play baseball and basketball all the way to wrestling and bowling
Over the next two weeks we will explore these athletes and meet each one as they take the next step in their sports journey
QUINCY – Former University of Oregon star volleyball player Alaina Bergsma once said
“No amount of talent trumps hard work.” While that may be true
what do you get when you have an extremely talented athlete who works harder than anyone else
You get Quincy’s Josie Mescher who recently signed her commitment letter to play volleyball at Glen Oaks Community College
“Glen Oaks really stood out to me just because of their overall program
and I really liked the coaching staff,” Mescher said
“I also decided a while ago that I wanted to go to a smaller school
some place where I can get my schooling done while being able to play volleyball
I like Glen Oaks becuase it is a small enviroment
and I thought I would be able to make some friends while getting closer with my coaches and teammates as well.”
Mescher will take her talents to a Glen Oaks squad coming off a 6-15 record
including a 4-8 record in the MCAA Conference
a season that ended on a tough skid as the Vikings finished the month of October at 2-5
The Vikings will look to replace three incredibly talented sophomores who now move on after using up their eligibility
including two key pieces across the front line and another in the back row
Mescher spent her time on the Orioles volleyball team over the past three years in the front row
splitting time between hitting and setting up her teammates as one of the most well-rounded players on the squad
Each night Mescher was among team leaders in not only assists
“I realized somewhere between my sophomore and junior year that I was pretty good and that I could play at college and that I really wanted to play further as I have been very dedicated to the sport,” Mescher said
“I think my biggest adjustment will be the difference in the speed of the game
I think the intensity will be about the same but just from working out at open gyms I think the overall speed of the game will be my biggest adjustment as it is a little faster up there.”
Mescher has been a part of some big moments for Quincy volleyball
including a magical run to the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Division Three District 81 championship where they fell to Addison in three sets this past season
taking down one of the favored teams in the Jonesville Comets
“My fondest memory has to be the win over Jonesville in our district semifinal
that was a pretty big win for us and something I will always remember,” Mescher said
Mescher leaves Quincy as one of the most well-rounded players in recent memory and her absence in the front row of the Oriole lineup will be noticed from day one
Mescher will take her considerable talents to Glen Oaks Community College with the intent on earning her Registered Nursing degree
Hobbies- Hanging out with my friends and I like to go out on the lake a lot
Expectations for Glen Oaks- “I just want to have a good time and be able to enjoy the sport of volleyball
I just want to be able to enjoy the seasons and I want to develop lasting friendships with my teammates and classmates.”
CENTREVILLE — Tracy Sterling is aiming to have success this season on the volleyball court
She enters her second season as the head coach at Glen Oaks Community College
This year will feature quite a bit of turnover from last year as Sterling prepares to bring in her own recruits and build the team she believes can compete and win in the junior college game
SEASON UNDERWAY: Sturgis opens fall practice at midnight on Monday
"I think the biggest difference is I know all the girls
I've recruited these players and we know better how to prepare ourselves," she said
Numbers might be dow a bit but we have a hard-working group that checks all the boxes."
Last year the Glen Oaks volleyball program finished with a 6-15 record overall and a 4-8 mark in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA)
The Vikings will once again be in the Western Division of the MCCAA with Kalamazoo Valley
Marian University's Ancilla and Southwestern Michigan
This year will not be an easy one for the Vikings and they know that
But they believe they are up for the challenge and looking to make some noise in the league
There are two returners for the squad — Kaytlin Smith and Nicole Smothermon
Snider is the team's only returning setter and Smith plays through the middle
"We need to be confident and work as a team
"My expectations for the team are to win more than we did last year
I try to encourage my teammates and push them to do better
has been established as one of the leaders on this year's team and she is willing to take on that task of being a notable extension of Sterling on the floor
"I do feel pressure stepping into the leadership role
but I think I'm going to do well," she said
Glen Oaks opens the season on Thursday with a scrimmage at Lake Michigan College
They will also see Southwestern Michigan on Thursday at LMC in the scrimmage
where teams can finally get a chance to play against someone other than themselves in practice
The Viking season officially gets started Aug
when they will play at least four teams in South Suburban College
Highland Community College and Joliet Junior College
It's a quick start to the season in which Glen Oaks believes it has some potential
Practices have only been going on for a week
the team will play twice during the week and many Saturdays
AREVALO SIGNS: GOCC, Mendon's Arevalo a natural fit on volleyball court
the girls are meshing together and it's nice to see them playing off each other," Sterling said
"Our two returners bring nice experience from last year
we are going to have to rely on them and they have fully embraced the incoming freshmen."
Alicyn Arevalo is a local product on the team from Mendon High School
She's in the early-middle college program and is a freshman officially for Glen Oaks
She said she's excited to be on the team and looking forward to playing in the middle
where she flourished for the Hornets during her time in high school
We are starting to get more chemistry with each other," she said
we are bonding together and will get plenty of playing time together."
Glen Oaks believes it has strengths in both serving and attacking the ball
They want to continue to get better on defense to be a well-rounded team and if they can take care of those things
they have aspirations of making the post season
PHD BROS: 'I'm happy I stuck to it': Pair of Sturgis grads, and brothers, earn Ph.D.s
Eastern and Western) make the conference tournament
The team which wins the Western Division this year will have a bye as it plays host to the tournament
The other two qualifying schools will play for the right to play in the championship match
The regional tournament takes place following the conference one — and a team can still qualify for the regional tournament even if they do not make the conference knockouts
our biggest goal is to make the post season," Sterling said
Glen Oaks is scheduled to have its first home match on Saturday
7 when the Vikings play host to Oakland Community College
STURGIS — The athlete of the week poll is once again open
We'd like to thank Glen Oaks Community College for being the sponsor through the end of the school year
Super cool of them to reach out and want to be the sponsor
She will be wrestling for her second consecutive state championship coming up this weekend and is coming off district and regional titles recently
That helped earn her a spot on the athlete of the week poll and she ended up garnering the most votes
we have a handful of local bowlers up for the athlete of the week award
Bowling has been a strong sport locally for quite a while now
we had some individual regional title winners earning their spot on the list
New to the polls recently is the option to vote for more than one athlete at a time
you don't really have to choose between members of the same school
Andrew Matz joined his sister Korntnie from last year as an individual regional champion
He knocked down 1,320 total pins on the day in his six individual games
averaging 220 pints knocked over in his games
Winning a regional individual title for the Three Rivers bowling team was Jayna Larson
leading a group of Wildcats to the state finals as individuals
Morgan McConn of Bronson won an individual regional bowling title on Saturday
She knocked down 1,116 total pins and was the only Bronson girls qualifier to the state finals
Jacob Trennepohl logged an individual regional championship on Saturday afternoon
it was his second in as many seasons after winning one last year as well
The Burr Oak senior rolled 1,259 total pins over during his six individual games
He beat the second-place finisher by 43 points
Gorham earned his spot on the athlete of the week poll by setting a new record at Mendon
He broke Greg Bingaman's record from 1990 of 146 career steals by earning his 147th
The Centreville boys played to an 18-3 overall record this year
A close 56-52 win over Cassopolis last week earned them a tie for the regular season SouthWest10 league title with Hartford
Both teams played to a 17-1 conference record with each beating the other
— Glen Oaks Community College announced this week its participation in the Michigan Community College Guarantee
offering tuition-free associate degrees or skills certificates to eligible local high school graduates
part of a statewide effort to increase higher education accessibility
"This program represents a significant opportunity for our rural community," said Tonya Howden
vice president of student services at Glen Oaks Community College
we're opening doors for talented individuals to pursue their academic and career goals right here at home."
Michigan high school graduates from the class of 2023 and beyond may earn an associate degree
or a career certificate tuition-free at Glen Oaks Community College
The scholarship covers in-district tuition and is renewable for up to three years at Glen Oaks
with the option to transfer to a four-year institution for continued support
In-district students are those who reside in St
Glen Oaks Community College's fall semester begins Aug
Image: CMS Photography
Image: Courtesy of the Historical Society of Sarasota County
107 acres that were once stomped on by tigers and elephants are now home to a collection of 197 unassuming villas
Rumor has it that some of the circus animals are buried on the property
Image: Courtesy Photo
Local realtor Bob Thurston, who has lived in the neighborhood with his partner for eight years, adds that workers have found circus-related items like tent stakes deep in the ground. A historic marker at nearby North Beneva Road and Calliandra Drive reads
“The show spread over many acres with its 'Big Top'
and animal acts trained for the long summer months on the 'road.'"
Even though the neighborhood has been scrubbed of its former circus glam
with many residents that include interior designers and artists
And insiders affectionately call it "Gay Oaks Manor."
who has lived there for two years but is selling her villa be closer to family
That tracks: Sarasota Magazine contributing editor Bob Plunket called Glen Oaks Manor a "glitter gulch" because of how it's been a magnet for artists and creative
forward thinkers—despite its plain exterior
Thurston says that term probably came about because people moved into the neighborhood and spent so much time fixing up their homes
"They saw the value in it and what you could do to the villas,” he says
Part of that is due to what a blank slate the villas can be
making them ripe for renovation—hence why inside is where the action picks up
“People come inside and fall in love," Thurston says
None of the interior walls of the roughly 1,700 square-foot villas are load-bearing
so many have been removed to reconfigure the homes over the years
Each villa has an 8-foot-by-5-foot foot screened-in atrium in the living room
"Some people have enclosed them and added them to the home," Thurston says
all the walls came down to combine the kitchen
Thurston also turned his attic space into a flex room
too—except she added a staircase to replace the ceiling pull-down kind originally installed
A private pool in most of the villas is a huge selling point for buyers
“The courtyard pools were a major factor for me," says Kate Higgins
My partner is quite a gardener and transformed the interior into a garden
It's like a little hidden jewel," she continues
Higgins moved to Glen Oaks Manor in 2020 from Brooklyn
“The prices here are right for having a pool and not spending a billion bucks," adds Byron
Glen Oaks Manor seduces residents with access to nature
Byron and her husband moved there two years ago from downtown
"My realtor took us to Glen Oaks around sunset and we took a walk
It was canopied with oaks and the pond had all these water birds
We stood at the gazebo and looked down at ducks and osprey and fell in love." There's also a mile walking trail around one of the ponds
The community's gazebos are a gathering point for barbecues
potlucks and cocktails and fill the need for a dedicated clubhouse
Although Thurston has noted younger people moving in—people in their 40s to 50s—there are no kids at all
Thurston's Bouvier des Flandres from Belgium
Thurston says he hasn't seen the nearby Bobby Jones Golf Club updates affect Glen Oaks Manor prices just yet
“I think once it really takes off it will affect values as more people use it."
seven Glen Oaks Manor villas are on the market and range in price $399,000 to $688,900 (two are currently pending)
Contact Bob Thurston of Fine Properties at (941) 373-5648 or Jennifer Linehan of Michael Saunders & Co