http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/The Latest News, Updates and OpinionsenTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:43:30 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noThe Latest News, Updates and Opinionscadence_advancehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/VAWCR9b599w/endless_summer_project_communi.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:43:30 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232266 ]]>Jan HolstEast Grand Rapids High School student Maggie Hire was thrilled to be a part of UICA's community art project, designed to rejuvenate a part of her city. When winter comes and city streets look a bit bleaker, the "Endless...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/endless_summer_project_communi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/bqmRg2yUNTU/gr_township_trails_get_major_r.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:39:14 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232242 ]]>Advance NewspapersA washout on a newly constructed Grand Rapids Township trail has been authorized for repair. Grand Rapids Township non-motorized trail system is moving forward but it also getting a big fix. Last month the Township Board approved funding for...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/gr_township_trails_get_major_r.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/LDVYaBnf3_s/annual_egr_sale_draws_hundreds.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:36:10 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232215 ]]>Jan Holst Chris Hubbard, 10, shows off one of the fake beards that he designed for the children's craft fair at John Collins Park in East Grand Rapids. Pictured with him is his "accountant" or money watcher, Will Gadbois, also...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/annual_egr_sale_draws_hundreds.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/_LT62oz5gCI/egr_oks_landscape_bid_for_wate.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:31:42 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232193 ]]>The East Grand Rapids City Commission put its stamp of approval on a bid of $59,778 from M.C. Smith Associates and Architectural Group for landscape and architectural services for Phase One of the Waterfront Park project. The firm was instrumental...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/egr_oks_landscape_bid_for_wate.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/AJUSmdkGB7E/garden_club_show_brings_music.htmlCadenceCathy RunyonTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:29:45 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232183 ]]>Tom FirmeKent Garden Club members at a recent club meeting work on arrangements in anticipation of the upcoming show. From left are members Donna Koledo, Joann Ott, Lynn Miller, and Sue Kelly. Kent Garden Club will sponsor a standard flower...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/garden_club_show_brings_music.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/KU9sfMKGr2E/miniloader_to_replace_egr_equi.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:26:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232155 ]]> The East Grand Rapids City Commission has approved a budget amendment transferring an additional $7,000 from the fund balance to City Services Department, so the city can replace a tractor with a mini front loader. The John Deere tractor...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/miniloader_to_replace_egr_equi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/rtzJNfQ9lM8/cornerstone_university_announc.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:25:09 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232136 ]]>Cornerstone University has announced its choice of Dr. Rick Ostrander to lead the school's academic endeavors. Ostrander most recently served as interim vice president for academic affairs at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark....http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/cornerstone_university_announc.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/0tTn3OVhKnM/ada_post_office_sets_summer_ho.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:23:04 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232117 ]]>The Ada post office retail counter will open later and close earlier for the rest of the summer. Temporary "summer hours" of operation took effect on July 6 and mail delivery will be unaffected by the change, according to Postal...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/ada_post_office_sets_summer_ho.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/wevXWc_U_98/buying_local_at_adas_farm_mark.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:19:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232098 ]]>Tom FirmeSteven Rainey, of Little Rooster Bread Company, sells bread and cheese from Lubbers Farm. Overall the new Ada Farm Market brought out the best in produce and shoppers, and according to organizers, was a great success....http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/buying_local_at_adas_farm_mark.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/-chzDDYXprs/gr_township_looks_to_update_of.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:17:16 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232077 ]]>The Grand Rapids Township Board took its first official look last week at a proposed ordinance designed to regulate mobile and manufactured home communities in the township....http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/gr_township_looks_to_update_of.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/y675SJIUP8E/meijer_garden_to_offer_local_m.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:15:31 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232065 ]]>Tuesday evening is one of the best times to visit Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. The entire facility is open late, until 9 p.m. and the Tuesday Evening Music Club will present summer outdoor concerts beginning Aug. 2....http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/meijer_garden_to_offer_local_m.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/phRnNAk5ctg/special_zoo_greeting.htmlCadenceAdvance NewspaperTue, 14 Jul 2009 08:12:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3232026 ]]> Tom FirmeKent County Commissioner Gary Rolls, who represents the district that includes Ada, welcomes Lori Martens and her kids, Sam, 9, MacKenzie, 8, Ashley 3, and Alexis, 8 months, all of Ada, to the zoo....http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/special_zoo_greeting.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/teOys2SQl8c/balancing_act_local_trainer_ha.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 07 Jul 2009 08:17:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3179341 ]]>Jan HolstLeoni Schmidt practices on Caspian for National Vaulting competition, scheduled in Kentucky, next week. Some excel at gymnastics, some at dance, but only a few do both on the back of a moving horse. It is called vaulting and...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/balancing_act_local_trainer_ha.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/Yr5cpGQl8Q0/cascade_gets_some_heat_over_fi.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 07 Jul 2009 08:12:43 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3179289 ]]> Some are questioning whether a recent decision to change staffing requirements by Cascade Township's Fire Department Advisory Committee fulfills the requirements outlined in a 2004 millage request. Cascade voters approved a 20-year measure, which called for hiring additional firefighters...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/cascade_gets_some_heat_over_fi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/l_DQIoQ4jvo/get_on_your_sunday_shoes.htmlCadenceAdvance NewspapersTue, 07 Jul 2009 08:09:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3179266 ]]>Tom FirmeCast members rehearse some scenes from "Footloose" which will be presented by Forest Hills Public Schools at 7:30 p.m., July 15 through 17, and at 3 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, 600 Forest...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/get_on_your_sunday_shoes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cadence_advance/~3/p8EThpWDdqg/egr_sewer_project_begins_this.htmlCadenceJan HolstTue, 07 Jul 2009 08:06:44 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/cadenceadvance/index.ssf//2455.3179246 ]]> The City of East Grand Rapids North Shore sanitary sewer replacement project was scheduled to begin Monday. Residents will notice a substantial amount of trees removed with the sewer realignment along the west side of Reeds Lake Boulevard from...http://www.mlive.com/cadenceadvance/index.ssf/2009/07/egr_sewer_project_begins_this.htmlnonadult