http://www.mlive.com/southeastadvance/index.ssf/Latest News & OpinionenMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest News & Opinionsoutheast_advancehttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/Nkp66QPx4og/your_local_news_source.htmlAdvance NewspapersThu, 01 Dec 2011 10:04:15 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/southeastadvance/index.ssf//2457.7366888.20111201130415 ]]>We have reorganized how we deliver local news. For information on Kentwood, Caledonia, and the area school districts - including sports- visit www.mlive.com/kentwood. Bookmark the link to keep up to date on all the happenings in your hometown....http://www.mlive.com/southeastadvance/index.ssf/2011/12/your_local_news_source.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/lo8ATM2QECo/still_time_to_register_for_gra.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersWed, 30 May 2012 12:14:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.8411695 ]]>June 10 will mark the day that the Grand Rapids Triathlon will introduce the second annual USAT-sanctioned race, offering Sprint, Olympic, and Half-Iron options for participants.The race is well over last year's record of nearly 850 participants so far. Co-directors...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2012/05/still_time_to_register_for_gra.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/dwf07llxpqc/connected_chamber_women_will_m.htmlSheila McGrath | Advance NewspapersTue, 29 May 2012 14:03:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8394420 ]]>The Connected Chamber Women Forum will meet on Friday, June 1 with a program called “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Chamber.” The event will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. at Sunnybrook Country Club, 624 Port Sheldon...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2012/05/connected_chamber_women_will_m.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/lten6dNxw4Q/east_kentwood_musician_named_t.htmlSheila McGrath | Advance NewspapersTue, 29 May 2012 14:04:51 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8394334 ]]>Members are chosen from bands that attend the State Jazz Festival. http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2012/05/east_kentwood_musician_named_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/93AnItvbYuc/join_north_country_trails_asso.htmlJan Holst | Advance NewspapersTue, 29 May 2012 14:05:50 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/ada-cascade/index.ssf//8001933.8384114 ]]>The North Country Trail Association is joining the celebration of American Hiking Society's National Trails Day with an open invitation to all to get outside and enjoy the nation's trails.The West Michigan Chapter of the North Country Trail Association will...http://www.mlive.com/ada-cascade/index.ssf/2012/05/join_north_country_trails_asso.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/LJAlv6Un6DU/kent_district_library_summer_r.htmlKristin AustinTue, 22 May 2012 10:25:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/grandville/index.ssf//8001927.8368009 ]]>The Kent District Library's Summer Reading Program begins June 1.As summer approaches, so does the Kent District Library's summer reading program.The program starts June 1 and runs through Aug. 31. Readers of all ages can participate with Summer Reading for...http://www.mlive.com/grandville/index.ssf/2012/05/kent_district_library_summer_r.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/zmiYNaJGqkE/countryside_elementary_school.htmlKathy Gibbons | Advance NewspapersTue, 22 May 2012 10:15:37 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/byron-center/index.ssf//8001930.8344355 ]]>"It's very difficult for me to leave because I love where I'm at and what I'm doing," Kauffman said.http://www.mlive.com/byron-center/index.ssf/2012/05/countryside_elementary_school.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/r4F5-HI5Xqk/kindergartners_discover_food_p.htmlAdvance NewspapersTue, 22 May 2012 10:27:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8344874 ]]>Arriving at the Redeemer Covenant Church food pantry for a tour, a group of 50 Dutton Christian School kindergartners and their teachers found that someone had broken into the food pantry area and taken food and electronic gear. http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2012/05/kindergartners_discover_food_p.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/52xID3PXr4Y/caledonia_board_members_face_c.htmlSheila McGrath | Advance NewspapersTue, 22 May 2012 10:28:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8344732 ]]>Caledonia Township Supervisor Bryan Harrison will face a challenge from Walter Bujak, of 6639 Thornapple River Drive, in the primary election to be held on Aug. 7. Since both candidates are Republicans, the winner will be decided in the primary.Incumbent...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2012/05/caledonia_board_members_face_c.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/iNajxxyMIks/area_bosnian_families_can_conn.htmlSheila McGrath | Advance NewspapersFri, 18 May 2012 12:25:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8344595 ]]>The Kentwood branch of the Kent District Library, 4950 Breton Road SE, recently began a Bosnian Family Storytime after a young mother volunteered to lead it.In addition to providing kids an opportunity to listen to stories, the group offers a...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2012/05/area_bosnian_families_can_conn.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/yGJI19aSrJE/free_boaters_safety_class_offe.htmlSheila McGrath | Advance NewspapersFri, 18 May 2012 12:18:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/wayland/index.ssf//8001926.8344560 ]]>The A-Round Green Lake Association is sponsoring a boaters safety class taught by the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 2. The class will be held in the lower level of the Green...http://www.mlive.com/wayland/index.ssf/2012/05/free_boaters_safety_class_offe.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/TWhsAoUIILg/challenger_files_to_run_for_ga.htmlSheila McGrath | Advance NewspapersTue, 22 May 2012 10:19:01 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/byron-center/index.ssf//8001930.8344448 ]]>Gaines Township Supervisor Don Hilton Sr. will face a challenge from Republican Gabe Hudson, of 8269 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, in the primary election on Aug. 7. Since both are running as Republicans, the race will be decided in the primary.Township...http://www.mlive.com/byron-center/index.ssf/2012/05/challenger_files_to_run_for_ga.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/XCczUWuIuIw/free_food_distribution_will_be.htmlSheila McGrath | Advance NewspapersTue, 15 May 2012 09:26:40 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8296505 ]]>The Caledonia American Legion Post 305, 9548 Cherry Valley Ave., again has the opportunity to partner with Hungry for Christ Food Ministries to give out food to those who are in need of assistance. The distribution will be held on...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2012/05/free_food_distribution_will_be.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/tAICdGPoo7s/recipe_may_offers_lots_of_oppo.htmlColumnCheryl Veihl | Advance NewspapersTue, 15 May 2012 09:33:29 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.8322540 ]]>The month of May tends to be one of those busy months with lots of chances for “foodies” to be in the spotlight. Mother’s Day, graduatKaren WaiteParty Chicken Wingsion open houses, wedding and baby showers are just a few of...http://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2012/05/recipe_may_offers_lots_of_oppo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/r-lOj8SqS0o/kentwood_senior_chorale_holdin.htmlSheila McGrath | Advance NewspapersTue, 15 May 2012 09:27:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8275907 ]]>The Kentwood Senior Chorale, sponsored by the Kentwood Parks & Recreation Department Senior Enrichment Program, will hold its spring concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 18 at Heritage Baptist Church, 1570 60th St. SE.The group is a mixed chorus...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2012/05/kentwood_senior_chorale_holdin.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/AEBd6J5lu6w/5496381485107399477Tue, 15 May 2012 09:29:42 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8302919 ]]> WEST OTTAWA – With the O-K Red track depth residing in the conference frontrunners, it was the girls from Rockford and the boys from East Kentwood taking home the O-K Red titles on Friday at West Ottawa. The Rockford...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/5496381485107399477http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/qQXZitxbsJ4/lawn_and_garden_theres_no_grea.htmlColumn11973Doug Niemeyer | Advance NewspapersTue, 15 May 2012 09:32:29 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf//2751.8295366 ]]>Times are tough out there; squeezing the most out of a dollar has never been more important. What I am about to suggest will give you your greatest return ever, we are talking ratios that are off the charts. Numbers...http://www.mlive.com/advancenewspapers/opinion/index.ssf/2012/05/lawn_and_garden_theres_no_grea.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/RyvrmlZZUmc/4496396485224399676Tue, 15 May 2012 09:30:48 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8293599 ]]> KENTWOOD – What a difference a day makes.On Tuesday, East Kentwood senior pitcher Haydin Hoogerhyde lasted four innings in a 9-6 loss to Grandville. Thursday afternoon at home, Hoogerhyde threw a gem as he blanked Grandville enroute to a...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/4496396485224399676http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/pXuJJRVxwos/5k_will_help_send_kelloggsvill.htmlSheila McGrath | Advance NewspapersTue, 08 May 2012 09:50:48 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8261126 ]]>Russ DeRoos said when his daughter Kristine went to Washington D.C. with Close Up two years ago, the school was able to fund half of the cost, about $900. Now that his son Brian, 16, is ready to make the trip, the cost per student has jumped to roughly $1,780 because the school can no longer help pay for it.http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2012/05/5k_will_help_send_kelloggsvill.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/fvC195_mIg0/ek_latin_students_volunteer_wi.html9003Deborah StakenasTue, 08 May 2012 09:55:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8257169 ]]>In spite of the wind and cold weather, five Latin 3-4 Cicero students and their teacher from East Kentwood High School participated in Pride Day, the yearly recycling program for the City of Kentwood, on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Amila...http://www.mlive.com/kentwood/index.ssf/2012/05/ek_latin_students_volunteer_wi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/southeast_advance/~3/0alklDvmdmc/3496390485224399648Tue, 08 May 2012 09:56:20 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/kentwood/index.ssf//8001934.8242046 ]]> The Caledonia and Forest Hills Eastern boys track teams kicked off the month of May with a tight race at Forest Hills Eastern Tuesday. With it all on the line, Caledonia’s 1600 meter relay took the race in 3:36.74,...http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/3496390485224399648nonadult