http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/The Latest News, Updates and OpinionsenThu, 15 Mar 2012 09:32:38 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noThe Latest News, Updates and Opinionscadence_advancehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/wmdStl-gVkU/your_local_news_source.htmlAdvance NewspapersThu, 01 Dec 2011 09:59:32 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.7366856.20111201125932 ]]>We have reorganized how we deliver local news. For information on East Grand Rapids and the area school districts - including sports- visit www.mlive.com/east-grand-rapids. For Ada, Cascade, and Forest Hills, visit www.mlive.com/ada-cascade. Bookmark these links to keep up to date...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2011/12/your_local_news_source.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/qhw1JyI35lk/Mon, 20 May 2013 08:19:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10568787 ]]> Forest Hills Central's Mackenzie Currie (19) and Grand Rapids Christian's Monreau DeVos (14) battle for a loose ball. - (ADVANCE photos by JEFF SWAINSTON)ADA – There's no better salve for a bitter loss than a victory in the subsequent...no Forest Hills Central's Mackenzie Currie (19) and Grand Rapids Christian's Monreau DeVos (14) battle for a loose ball. - (ADVANCE photos by JEFF SWAINSTON)ADA – There's no better salve for a bitter loss than a victory in Forest Hills Central's Mackenzie Currie (19) and Grand Rapids Christian's Monreau DeVos (14) battle for a loose ball. - (ADVANCE photos by JEFF SWAINSTON)ADA – There's no better salve for a bitter loss than a victory in the subsequent...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/304026373059503243/forest-hills-central-keeps-o-k-white-soccer-title-hopes-alive-with-2-0-win-over-christian/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/xSMy9yY3gE0/city_of_east_grand_rapids_to_g.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 20 May 2013 08:18:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf//8001931.10556744 ]]>  Claudine Duncansupplied photo More than six months before the November 2013 election, the City of East Grand Rapids election of city commissioners has already basically been decided. At yesterday's filing deadline, only one candidate in each ward had filed...no  Claudine Duncansupplied photo More than six months before the November 2013 election, the City of East Grand Rapids election of city commissioners has already basically been decided. At yesterday's filing deadline, only one candidate in each wa  Claudine Duncansupplied photo More than six months before the November 2013 election, the City of East Grand Rapids election of city commissioners has already basically been decided. At yesterday's filing deadline, only one candidate in each ward had filed...http://www.mlive.com/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/city_of_east_grand_rapids_to_g.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/u-8_XraG_xg/post_139.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 20 May 2013 08:44:12 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf//8001931.10549867 ]]> For the first time East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation is offering a class in synchronized swimming. According to Leigha Oberle, aquatics director for the city, it may be the first of its kind in the area. Synchronized swimming...no For the first time East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation is offering a class in synchronized swimming. According to Leigha Oberle, aquatics director for the city, it may be the first of its kind in the area. Synchronized swimming... For the first time East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation is offering a class in synchronized swimming. According to Leigha Oberle, aquatics director for the city, it may be the first of its kind in the area. Synchronized swimming...http://www.mlive.com/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/post_139.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/jZGY4om070Y/ada_township_hires_miller_john.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 20 May 2013 08:41:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10549694 ]]>Advance file photo The last round of annual reviews and raises for Ada Township employees prompted the board to ask for a review of the pay structure for non-elected employees. The board now has voted to use the law firm...noAdvance file photo The last round of annual reviews and raises for Ada Township employees prompted the board to ask for a review of the pay structure for non-elected employees. The board now has voted to use the law firm...Advance file photo The last round of annual reviews and raises for Ada Township employees prompted the board to ask for a review of the pay structure for non-elected employees. The board now has voted to use the law firm...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2013/05/ada_township_hires_miller_john.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/Rv3R8bLGlKQ/post_240.htmltag:AmwayJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 20 May 2013 08:21:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10548500 ]]>Also on the drawing board for the new design are figuring effective ways to incorporate shared parking and expanding recreational opportunities. noAlso on the drawing board for the new design are figuring effective ways to incorporate shared parking and expanding recreational opportunities. Also on the drawing board for the new design are figuring effective ways to incorporate shared parking and expanding recreational opportunities. tag:Amwayhttp://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2013/05/post_240.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/3Bfyd0SiKY8/ed_dobsons_story_about_facing.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 13 May 2013 06:39:06 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10519119 ]]>supplied photo Local former pastor Ed Dobson will be featured on a 'Day of Discovery' television production. For many years, Ed Dobson served as a pastor, offering his congregation hope in times of discouragement, pain, and loss. In the 5-part...nosupplied photo Local former pastor Ed Dobson will be featured on a 'Day of Discovery' television production. For many years, Ed Dobson served as a pastor, offering his congregation hope in times of discouragement, pain, and loss. In the 5-part...supplied photo Local former pastor Ed Dobson will be featured on a 'Day of Discovery' television production. For many years, Ed Dobson served as a pastor, offering his congregation hope in times of discouragement, pain, and loss. In the 5-part...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2013/05/ed_dobsons_story_about_facing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/m_KMyvA6a88/post_138.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 13 May 2013 06:43:43 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf//8001931.10519021 ]]> A sample of a Kent Garden Club member's gardensupplied photo The correct pronunciation of a herb with tall stems of bright blue flowers, known as "anchusa" was the impetus for a group of socially  prominent women forming what is...no A sample of a Kent Garden Club member's gardensupplied photo The correct pronunciation of a herb with tall stems of bright blue flowers, known as "anchusa" was the impetus for a group of socially  prominent women forming what is... A sample of a Kent Garden Club member's gardensupplied photo The correct pronunciation of a herb with tall stems of bright blue flowers, known as "anchusa" was the impetus for a group of socially  prominent women forming what is...http://www.mlive.com/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/post_138.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/qkEG4gluWAk/Mon, 13 May 2013 06:44:52 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf//8001931.10517579 ]]> Rockford's Erika Neumen (3) looks for an opening as East Grand Rapids' Chandler Filion (2) defends. - (ADVANCE photo by BRIAN FORDE)By JONATHAN KOLLNOT sports@advancenewspapers.comEAST GRAND RAPIDS – The conference, and state, girls lacrosse race just got a lot...no Rockford's Erika Neumen (3) looks for an opening as East Grand Rapids' Chandler Filion (2) defends. - (ADVANCE photo by BRIAN FORDE)By JONATHAN KOLLNOT sports@advancenewspapers.comEAST GRAND RAPIDS – The conference, and state, g Rockford's Erika Neumen (3) looks for an opening as East Grand Rapids' Chandler Filion (2) defends. - (ADVANCE photo by BRIAN FORDE)By JONATHAN KOLLNOT sports@advancenewspapers.comEAST GRAND RAPIDS – The conference, and state, girls lacrosse race just got a lot...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-695979626939496670/east-grand-rapids-girls-lacrosse-defeats-rockford-in-battle-of-state-ranked-powers/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/DpzZNHdbZLs/cascade_township_approves_seco.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 13 May 2013 06:36:50 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10517426 ]]>file photo A proposal for a cellular tower just south of the Gerald R. Ford Airport and north of 52nd Street, which was tabled last September, has now gained the approval needed for construction from Cascade Township. The proposal for...nofile photo A proposal for a cellular tower just south of the Gerald R. Ford Airport and north of 52nd Street, which was tabled last September, has now gained the approval needed for construction from Cascade Township. The proposal for...file photo A proposal for a cellular tower just south of the Gerald R. Ford Airport and north of 52nd Street, which was tabled last September, has now gained the approval needed for construction from Cascade Township. The proposal for...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2013/05/cascade_township_approves_seco.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/rpl-whU2PwU/post_239.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 13 May 2013 06:40:06 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10507784 ]]>Jacob Howe Jacob Howe, a junior at Forest Hills Northern High School, plays football. Nearly everyone who supports Northern knows that, but they may have missed that he is a leader in many other ways as well. Jacob, 17, is...noJacob Howe Jacob Howe, a junior at Forest Hills Northern High School, plays football. Nearly everyone who supports Northern knows that, but they may have missed that he is a leader in many other ways as well. Jacob, 17, is...Jacob Howe Jacob Howe, a junior at Forest Hills Northern High School, plays football. Nearly everyone who supports Northern knows that, but they may have missed that he is a leader in many other ways as well. Jacob, 17, is...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2013/05/post_239.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/iM97aV0y02k/a_song_to_keep_--_annual_sprin.htmlcat:MusicjavavickiMon, 06 May 2013 15:50:34 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/onthetown/index.ssf//4494.10370523 ]]>The Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus concludes its 2013 season by presenting “A Song to Keep” May 11 at 8 p.m. We have all grown up with music that has become the landscape of our lives--- songs that evoke a certain...http://www.mlive.com/onthetown/index.ssf/2013/05/a_song_to_keep_--_annual_sprin.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/AkaLxabh8io/local_student_named_finalist_i.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 13 May 2013 06:41:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10501666 ]]>Navid Hasansupplied photo Many would not even recognize the name of Ruby Dunson, a Detroit native who took in neglected or unwanted children and raised them as her own, but Navid Hasan, a fourth-grade student at Knapp Charter Academy, chose...noNavid Hasansupplied photo Many would not even recognize the name of Ruby Dunson, a Detroit native who took in neglected or unwanted children and raised them as her own, but Navid Hasan, a fourth-grade student at Knapp Charter Academy, chose...Navid Hasansupplied photo Many would not even recognize the name of Ruby Dunson, a Detroit native who took in neglected or unwanted children and raised them as her own, but Navid Hasan, a fourth-grade student at Knapp Charter Academy, chose...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2013/05/local_student_named_finalist_i.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/zYpztFur9aY/recipe_mangoes_add_a_refreshin.htmlcat:Columntag:advance recipesMike WyngardenTue, 07 May 2013 07:53:45 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.10478725 ]]>I enjoyed every minute of reading An Embarrassment of Mangoes, by Ann VanderHoof. The book about a couple’s interlude in life while sailing and staying at port destinations contained not only interesting experiences but also recipes. Fresh mangoes are available from...noI enjoyed every minute of reading An Embarrassment of Mangoes, by Ann VanderHoof. The book about a couple’s interlude in life while sailing and staying at port destinations contained not only interesting experiences but also recipes. FrI enjoyed every minute of reading An Embarrassment of Mangoes, by Ann VanderHoof. The book about a couple’s interlude in life while sailing and staying at port destinations contained not only interesting experiences but also recipes. Fresh mangoes are available from...cat:Column, tag:advance recipeshttp://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2013/05/recipe_mangoes_add_a_refreshin.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/QoOln0fez3M/post_135.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 06 May 2013 08:47:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf//8001931.10470859 ]]>Hermina Jane Beukema is pictured playing the piano at the Ramona Park dance pavilion. Hermina Jane Beukema celebrated more than a century of memories this past week, when she turned 104 on May 3. "I was born on Oakdale Street in...noHermina Jane Beukema is pictured playing the piano at the Ramona Park dance pavilion. Hermina Jane Beukema celebrated more than a century of memories this past week, when she turned 104 on May 3. "I was born on Oakdale Street in...Hermina Jane Beukema is pictured playing the piano at the Ramona Park dance pavilion. Hermina Jane Beukema celebrated more than a century of memories this past week, when she turned 104 on May 3. "I was born on Oakdale Street in...http://www.mlive.com/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/05/post_135.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/_uVaqVGddZk/post_236.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 06 May 2013 08:39:51 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10466104 ]]>The Forest Hills Public Schools Board of Education gets "thank you boards" from the Gone Boarding class at Eastern High School. School just isn't what it used to be. The 'Gone Boarding' class at Forest Hills Eastern High School is...noThe Forest Hills Public Schools Board of Education gets "thank you boards" from the Gone Boarding class at Eastern High School. School just isn't what it used to be. The 'Gone Boarding' class at Forest Hills Eastern High School is...The Forest Hills Public Schools Board of Education gets "thank you boards" from the Gone Boarding class at Eastern High School. School just isn't what it used to be. The 'Gone Boarding' class at Forest Hills Eastern High School is...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2013/05/post_236.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/dt6T0kg9Yzk/forest_hills_teacher_will_be_h.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 06 May 2013 11:09:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10458552 ]]>Collin Horling is pictured with Forest Hills teacher Barbara Sluiter.supplied photo Barbara Sluiter has been recognized as teacher of the year by the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. Sluiter has been teaching elementary students with cognitive impairments in the...noCollin Horling is pictured with Forest Hills teacher Barbara Sluiter.supplied photo Barbara Sluiter has been recognized as teacher of the year by the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. Sluiter has been teaching elementary students with cognitive Collin Horling is pictured with Forest Hills teacher Barbara Sluiter.supplied photo Barbara Sluiter has been recognized as teacher of the year by the Down Syndrome Association of West Michigan. Sluiter has been teaching elementary students with cognitive impairments in the...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2013/04/forest_hills_teacher_will_be_h.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/CPqugxvSIcE/post_233.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 06 May 2013 08:41:25 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10456146 ]]>With closure of Centennial Golf Course, plans are under way for redevelopment project in Cascade.Advance file photo Those hoping for a swift end to the planning process for redevelopment of the closed Centennial Golf Course will have to wait a...noWith closure of Centennial Golf Course, plans are under way for redevelopment project in Cascade.Advance file photo Those hoping for a swift end to the planning process for redevelopment of the closed Centennial Golf Course will have to wait a...With closure of Centennial Golf Course, plans are under way for redevelopment project in Cascade.Advance file photo Those hoping for a swift end to the planning process for redevelopment of the closed Centennial Golf Course will have to wait a...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2013/04/post_233.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/7F-IXxrCbnE/Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:56:05 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/east-grand-rapids/index.ssf//8001931.10427499 ]]> West Michigan teams claimed two of the three state championships in boys swimming in 2013, with Holland winning in Division 2 and East Grand Rapids capturing the D-3 crown.While Holland swimmers are not eligible for Advance All-Area consideration (since...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/1915009495467972200/division-3-state-champ-east-grand-rapids-lands-four-spots-on-advance-all-area-boys-swimming-first-team/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/Q8TaRbxG6NE/as_airport_runoff_project_gets.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 29 Apr 2013 07:52:02 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10422790 ]]>These signs are no longer on yards of Thornapple River neighbors, but they are still in the fight.Advance file photo Some Cascade residents are hoping that the Cascade Township Board will reconsider its "no position" on the proposed plan put...noThese signs are no longer on yards of Thornapple River neighbors, but they are still in the fight.Advance file photo Some Cascade residents are hoping that the Cascade Township Board will reconsider its "no position" on the proposed plan put...These signs are no longer on yards of Thornapple River neighbors, but they are still in the fight.Advance file photo Some Cascade residents are hoping that the Cascade Township Board will reconsider its "no position" on the proposed plan put...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2013/04/as_airport_runoff_project_gets.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/f7aLWEMkiKg/forest_hills_central_student_c.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersMon, 29 Apr 2013 07:52:57 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.10422154 ]]>Richard Wu competing at state finals in Poetry Out Loud.supplied photo What began as a simple effort to earn a little extra credit in a language arts class turned into a trip to national championships for one Forest Hills Central...noRichard Wu competing at state finals in Poetry Out Loud.supplied photo What began as a simple effort to earn a little extra credit in a language arts class turned into a trip to national championships for one Forest Hills Central...Richard Wu competing at state finals in Poetry Out Loud.supplied photo What began as a simple effort to earn a little extra credit in a language arts class turned into a trip to national championships for one Forest Hills Central...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2013/04/forest_hills_central_student_c.htmlnonadult