http://www.mlive.com/northwestadvance/index.ssf/Latest News & OpinionenWed, 03 Apr 2013 18:25:57 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest News & Opinionnorthwest_advancehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/te2wq-Ey3d0/your_local_news_source.htmlAdvance NewspapersThu, 01 Dec 2011 10:14:51 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/northwestadvance/index.ssf//2449.7366733.20111201131451 ]]>We have reorganized how we deliver local news. For information on Walker, Alpine, Comstock Park, and the area school districts - including sports- visit www.mlive.com/walker. For Coopersville, Sparta and Kent City, visit www.mlive.com/sparta. Bookmark these links to keep up to...http://www.mlive.com/northwestadvance/index.ssf/2011/12/your_local_news_source.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/y8aotwa-G-g/walker_no_longer_has_to_hold_a.htmltag:Walker city electionsJeffrey Cunningham | Advance NewspapersMon, 20 May 2013 08:27:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/walker/index.ssf//8001925.10577391 ]]>Two days after announcing the City of Walker would hold an August primary for city elections, Walker City Clerk Sarah Bydalek said the primary was no longer necessary as one of the candidates for city commissioner had withdrawn from the...http://www.mlive.com/walker/index.ssf/2013/05/walker_no_longer_has_to_hold_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/q1VHGYBHhNQ/recipe_roll_out_some_spring_su.htmlcat:Columntag:Advance recipesPaul Matthews | Advance NewspapersTue, 21 May 2013 14:34:57 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.10570213 ]]>In the past few years, I have developed a new love for sushi. With spring arriving and picnics starting up, it makes a fresh treat for everyone. But what makes sushi, well, sushi? The one defining thing about sushi is...noIn the past few years, I have developed a new love for sushi. With spring arriving and picnics starting up, it makes a fresh treat for everyone. But what makes sushi, well, sushi? The one defining thing about sushi is...In the past few years, I have developed a new love for sushi. With spring arriving and picnics starting up, it makes a fresh treat for everyone. But what makes sushi, well, sushi? The one defining thing about sushi is...cat:Column, tag:Advance recipeshttp://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2013/05/recipe_roll_out_some_spring_su.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/SghtXiJKqVI/lawn_and_garden_a_vegetable_ga.htmlcat:Columntag:lawn and gardenDoug Niemeyer | Advance NewspapersTue, 21 May 2013 14:35:41 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.10570122 ]]>          A garden may mean different things to different people. To some, it's a way to trim back the grocery budget. If laid out properly and maintained, a 50-by50-foot garden could produce all the vegetables a familyCarrots grown in...no          A garden may mean different things to different people. To some, it's a way to trim back the grocery budget. If laid out properly and maintained, a 50-by50-foot garden could          A garden may mean different things to different people. To some, it's a way to trim back the grocery budget. If laid out properly and maintained, a 50-by50-foot garden could produce all the vegetables a familyCarrots grown in...cat:Column, tag:lawn and gardenhttp://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2013/05/lawn_and_garden_a_vegetable_ga.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/qUWn8H-aL08/april_flooding_causes_millions.htmlJeffrey Cunningham | Advance NewspapersMon, 20 May 2013 11:07:40 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/jenison/index.ssf//8001928.10570957 ]]>The Ottawa County Emergency Management Office released its preliminary numbers Friday on damage caused by the April floods. While the numbers are not as high as neighboring Kent County, Ottawa County still suffered significant damage from the historic flooding. The...http://www.mlive.com/jenison/index.ssf/2013/05/april_flooding_causes_millions.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/foZfrxD2ddc/county_parts_ways_with_fiscal.htmlJeffrey Cunningham | Advance NewspapersMon, 20 May 2013 08:13:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/jenison/index.ssf//8001928.10551907 ]]>The county is expected to do a full search to find a new fiscal services director. noThe county is expected to do a full search to find a new fiscal services director. The county is expected to do a full search to find a new fiscal services director. http://www.mlive.com/jenison/index.ssf/2013/05/county_parts_ways_with_fiscal.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/KCvFp-xa0T4/walker_clerk_says_no_to_pay_ra.htmltag:Walker City ClerkJeffrey Cunningham | Advance NewspapersMon, 20 May 2013 08:28:20 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/walker/index.ssf//8001925.10550204 ]]>Walker City Clerk Sarah Bydalek supplied  "Thanks but no thanks" is what the Walker City Clerk said yesterday when the City Commission recommended giving her a raise. "I asked the City Commission to reject the recommendation of the Local Officers...noWalker City Clerk Sarah Bydalek supplied  "Thanks but no thanks" is what the Walker City Clerk said yesterday when the City Commission recommended giving her a raise. "I asked the City Commission to reject the recommendation of the Local OfficersWalker City Clerk Sarah Bydalek supplied  "Thanks but no thanks" is what the Walker City Clerk said yesterday when the City Commission recommended giving her a raise. "I asked the City Commission to reject the recommendation of the Local Officers...tag:Walker City Clerkhttp://www.mlive.com/walker/index.ssf/2013/05/walker_clerk_says_no_to_pay_ra.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/2BcBMQYdpfc/lawn_and_garden_the_prep_work.htmlcat:Columntag:lawn and gardenDoug Niemeyer | Advance NewspapersTue, 14 May 2013 08:52:06 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.10543107 ]]>A garden can be a great asset to the family. It can put a chunk of money back into the family grocery budget. It's a wonderful Finding the right spot and removing the sod is the first step in starting...noA garden can be a great asset to the family. It can put a chunk of money back into the family grocery budget. It's a wonderful Finding the right spot and removing the sod is the first step in starting...A garden can be a great asset to the family. It can put a chunk of money back into the family grocery budget. It's a wonderful Finding the right spot and removing the sod is the first step in starting...cat:Column, tag:lawn and gardenhttp://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2013/05/lawn_and_garden_the_prep_work.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/EzRhGNqXhjU/grandville_community_mourns_lo.htmlKristin AustinMon, 13 May 2013 07:06:47 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/grandville/index.ssf//8001927.10518706 ]]>Jeff Looman Former and current students, colleagues, family, and friends poured into LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church on Friday to celebrate the life of Jeff Looman, the beloved music teacher who died Sunday after being struck by a car while riding...noJeff Looman Former and current students, colleagues, family, and friends poured into LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church on Friday to celebrate the life of Jeff Looman, the beloved music teacher who died Sunday after being struck by a car whJeff Looman Former and current students, colleagues, family, and friends poured into LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church on Friday to celebrate the life of Jeff Looman, the beloved music teacher who died Sunday after being struck by a car while riding...http://www.mlive.com/grandville/index.ssf/2013/05/grandville_community_mourns_lo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/v135H3-y3ho/original_farm_owner_still_on_t.htmlCathy Runyon | Advance NewspapersMon, 13 May 2013 07:26:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/hudsonville/index.ssf//8001929.10526144 ]]>Still working, still smiling, happy to be busy and useful and of help to his family, Bob Motman, 84, can often be seen painting signs at the farm and market he began over 60 years ago.CATHY RUNYON Bob Motman was just...noStill working, still smiling, happy to be busy and useful and of help to his family, Bob Motman, 84, can often be seen painting signs at the farm and market he began over 60 years ago.CATHY RUNYON Bob Motman was just...Still working, still smiling, happy to be busy and useful and of help to his family, Bob Motman, 84, can often be seen painting signs at the farm and market he began over 60 years ago.CATHY RUNYON Bob Motman was just...http://www.mlive.com/hudsonville/index.ssf/2013/05/original_farm_owner_still_on_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/QAPiPFlWtS8/coopersvile_volunteers_start_p.htmltag:Feeding AmericaJeffrey Cunningham | Advance NewspapersMon, 13 May 2013 07:11:50 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sparta/index.ssf//8001924.10516374 ]]>Coopersville Middle School "Girls on Track" spend an hour after school decorating lunch bags with positive sayings for the "Pack it Up" program. By Jeffrey Cunningham On a recent Wednesday afternoon, a group of  middle school girls were sitting in...noCoopersville Middle School "Girls on Track" spend an hour after school decorating lunch bags with positive sayings for the "Pack it Up" program. By Jeffrey Cunningham On a recent Wednesday afternoon, a group of  middle school girls were sitting iCoopersville Middle School "Girls on Track" spend an hour after school decorating lunch bags with positive sayings for the "Pack it Up" program. By Jeffrey Cunningham On a recent Wednesday afternoon, a group of  middle school girls were sitting in...tag:Feeding Americahttp://www.mlive.com/sparta/index.ssf/2013/05/coopersvile_volunteers_start_p.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/vOzhEZjIKM4/Mon, 13 May 2013 07:12:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sparta/index.ssf//8001924.10516653 ]]> Sparta's Dan Dietrich follows through on a chip shot during action at the OK Blue jamboree at Moss Ridge. - (ADVANCE photo by GREG CHRAPEK)Gregory_Chrapek@mlive.comRAVENNA – It was the status quo Wednesday afternoon at Moss Ridge Golf Course in...no Sparta's Dan Dietrich follows through on a chip shot during action at the OK Blue jamboree at Moss Ridge. - (ADVANCE photo by GREG CHRAPEK)Gregory_Chrapek@mlive.comRAVENNA – It was the status quo Wednesday afternoon at Moss Ridge Golf C Sparta's Dan Dietrich follows through on a chip shot during action at the OK Blue jamboree at Moss Ridge. - (ADVANCE photo by GREG CHRAPEK)Gregory_Chrapek@mlive.comRAVENNA – It was the status quo Wednesday afternoon at Moss Ridge Golf Course in...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-695982626937496691/comstock-park-golfers-keep-record-perfect-in-ok-blue-jamborees/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/ZcO-7XJnbyc/faiths_walk_generates_thousand.htmlJeffrey Cunningham | Advance NewspapersMon, 13 May 2013 07:18:50 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sparta/index.ssf//8001924.10507659 ]]>A Sparta family has turned the grief of losing an infant into a cause to help other families facing the same problem. Monica Goodfellow and her non-profit "Faith's Angels" sponsored the first "Faith's Walk" five years ago to raise money...noA Sparta family has turned the grief of losing an infant into a cause to help other families facing the same problem. Monica Goodfellow and her non-profit "Faith's Angels" sponsored the first "Faith's Walk" five years ago to raise money...A Sparta family has turned the grief of losing an infant into a cause to help other families facing the same problem. Monica Goodfellow and her non-profit "Faith's Angels" sponsored the first "Faith's Walk" five years ago to raise money...http://www.mlive.com/sparta/index.ssf/2013/05/faiths_walk_generates_thousand.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/h0WfjlmMDQs/grandville_christian_schools_m.htmlKristin AustinMon, 06 May 2013 18:38:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/grandville/index.ssf//8001927.10498996 ]]>Jeff Looman Jeff Looman, a Walker resident and music teacher for Grandville Christian and Calvin Christian schools, died Sunday after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Wright Township. Looman, 55, was traveling west on the Musketawa Trail when...noJeff Looman Jeff Looman, a Walker resident and music teacher for Grandville Christian and Calvin Christian schools, died Sunday after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Wright Township. Looman, 55, was traveling west on the MJeff Looman Jeff Looman, a Walker resident and music teacher for Grandville Christian and Calvin Christian schools, died Sunday after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Wright Township. Looman, 55, was traveling west on the Musketawa Trail when...http://www.mlive.com/grandville/index.ssf/2013/05/grandville_christian_schools_m.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_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/northwest_advance/~3/vxJPA8ucDQA/Mon, 06 May 2013 08:54:53 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sparta/index.ssf//8001924.10475700 ]]> Carley Andrews of Sparta won the high jump with a leap of 4-6 and also won the 1600 meter race in Thursday's quad meet. - (ADVANCE photos by BRIAN FORDE)SPARTA – With the conference track-and-field season already starting to...no Carley Andrews of Sparta won the high jump with a leap of 4-6 and also won the 1600 meter race in Thursday's quad meet. - (ADVANCE photos by BRIAN FORDE)SPARTA – With the conference track-and-field season already starting to... Carley Andrews of Sparta won the high jump with a leap of 4-6 and also won the 1600 meter race in Thursday's quad meet. - (ADVANCE photos by BRIAN FORDE)SPARTA – With the conference track-and-field season already starting to...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-2695999626955496623/sparta-track-teams-remain-in-o-k-blue-hunt-with-wins-over-comstock-park/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/3Ko_HD9ZFYc/berlin_baptist_church_makes_of.htmlJeffrey Cunningham | Advance NewspapersMon, 06 May 2013 11:11:30 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/walker/index.ssf//8001925.10464816 ]]>Marne Elementary closed in June of 2010 File photo Whether or not the Kenowa Hills Board of Education finds the offer from Berlin Baptist Church to purchase the vacant Marne Elementary School more attractive than the last offer the district...noMarne Elementary closed in June of 2010 File photo Whether or not the Kenowa Hills Board of Education finds the offer from Berlin Baptist Church to purchase the vacant Marne Elementary School more attractive than the last offer the district...Marne Elementary closed in June of 2010 File photo Whether or not the Kenowa Hills Board of Education finds the offer from Berlin Baptist Church to purchase the vacant Marne Elementary School more attractive than the last offer the district...http://www.mlive.com/walker/index.ssf/2013/05/berlin_baptist_church_makes_of.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/ILzxT-s3hZI/coopersville_principal_feeling.htmlJeffrey Cunningham | Advance NewspapersMon, 06 May 2013 08:55:50 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/sparta/index.ssf//8001924.10463919 ]]>Even though he loves the job, Marty Alexander is walking away from it at the end of the school year because, he said, the job requirements have increased every year and the demands on his time outside of school have increased over the last few months as well. noEven though he loves the job, Marty Alexander is walking away from it at the end of the school year because, he said, the job requirements have increased every year and the demands on his time outside of school have increased over the last few months as wEven though he loves the job, Marty Alexander is walking away from it at the end of the school year because, he said, the job requirements have increased every year and the demands on his time outside of school have increased over the last few months as well. http://www.mlive.com/sparta/index.ssf/2013/05/coopersville_principal_feeling.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/XgTJERcaYgY/Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:38:45 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/walker/index.ssf//8001925.10435442 ]]> West Catholic third baseman Timmy Carpenter (2) awaits the relay throw from the outfield as Comstock Park's Tyler Willacker (9) slides in safely. - (ADVANCE PHOTO | Jeff Swainston)COMSTOCK PARK – The Comstock Park baseball team has proven itself...no West Catholic third baseman Timmy Carpenter (2) awaits the relay throw from the outfield as Comstock Park's Tyler Willacker (9) slides in safely. - (ADVANCE PHOTO | Jeff Swainston)COMSTOCK PARK – The Comstock Park baseball team has prov West Catholic third baseman Timmy Carpenter (2) awaits the relay throw from the outfield as Comstock Park's Tyler Willacker (9) slides in safely. - (ADVANCE PHOTO | Jeff Swainston)COMSTOCK PARK – The Comstock Park baseball team has proven itself...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/7300401168370607256/comstock-park-baseball-team-remains-undefeated-with-doubleheader-sweep-over-west-catholic/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/9JRwHRbqYEg/lawn_and_garden_if_you_plan_no.htmlcat:Columntag:Lawn and GardenDoug Niemeyer | Advance NewspapersMon, 29 Apr 2013 08:50:06 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.10430961 ]]>Did you know that it is possible to grow fresh vegetables 12 months of the year! Outdoors! Sounds impossible? It's not. I will not take the time to explain the summerWith some planning, you could be picking Brussels sprouts for...noDid you know that it is possible to grow fresh vegetables 12 months of the year! Outdoors! Sounds impossible? It's not. I will not take the time to explain the summerWith some planning, you could be picking Brussels sprouts for...Did you know that it is possible to grow fresh vegetables 12 months of the year! Outdoors! Sounds impossible? It's not. I will not take the time to explain the summerWith some planning, you could be picking Brussels sprouts for...cat:Column, tag:Lawn and Gardenhttp://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2013/04/lawn_and_garden_if_you_plan_no.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northwest_advance/~3/ijC9H4MBJwM/coopersville_gets_new_neoforum.htmlJeffrey Cunningham | Advance NewspapersMon, 29 Apr 2013 08:35:09 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2013:/walker/index.ssf//8001925.10415573 ]]>Deputy Brad Bennett. By Jeffrey Cunningham The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office has assigned Deputy Brad Bennett, 24, to be the new NEOForum officer serving the Coopersville Area School's Campus. "While Deputy Bennett has only been with the sheriff's office for...noDeputy Brad Bennett. By Jeffrey Cunningham The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office has assigned Deputy Brad Bennett, 24, to be the new NEOForum officer serving the Coopersville Area School's Campus. "While Deputy Bennett has only been with the sheriff's officeDeputy Brad Bennett. By Jeffrey Cunningham The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office has assigned Deputy Brad Bennett, 24, to be the new NEOForum officer serving the Coopersville Area School's Campus. "While Deputy Bennett has only been with the sheriff's office for...http://www.mlive.com/walker/index.ssf/2013/04/coopersville_gets_new_neoforum.htmlnonadult