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By Judy Reed forces (and were discharged un- ended at the 11th hour of the 11th honoring hometown heroes from ARTS & ENT. - page 4 der conditions other than dishon- day of the 11th month of 1918, about the last 20 years. But we Next Wednesday, November 11, orable). It was originally known when the Armistice with Germa- say a big thank you to all that have is Veterans Day, the day we honor as Armistice Day. ny went into effect. The day was served, no matter what time peri- PLUS all of our military veterans—those We celebrate on November 11 renamed Veterans Day in 1954. od you served in! CHURCH pages 5-6 that have served in the armed because World War I was formally On pages 7 through 14, we are SPORTS page 17 OUTDOORS pages 18-19 Veterans Park in Cedar Springs. Post photo by J. Reed. AND MORE! Cedar Springs advances to Car destroyed in fire district semi-final
The Cedar Springs Red Hawks won their district play- off game against the Petoskey Northmen last Friday, at Red Hawk Stadium, and set a Ce- dar Springs playoff scoring re- cord of 52 points. This Satur- day they take on the Muskegon Big Red at Hackley Stadium at 1 p.m. in the district semifinal. Turn to page 17 read about last Friday’s win.
Red Hawk quarterback Jeremy Campione gets ready to pass. Photo by Brandon Kramer Photography.
Board of Review to hear Post photos by J. Reed. A vehicle fire completely de- ty Sheriff Deputy Varty and Chief stroyed a 2007 Jeep Cherokee Fraser, the man was getting off the Sand Lake Drain appeal Monday morning. northbound ramp on US131 when Apportionments total over $633,000 to taxpayers Cedar Springs Fire Chief Marty he noticed smoke in the bottom By Judy Reed landowners within the drainage apportionments, the Board will Fraser said the fire department was of his car. He turned on to White district of the Sand Lake Drain be required to re-apportion the toned out at 9:19 a.m. Monday, No- Creek Avenue and into Culvers, The Post reported last week have appealed it. costs as they see fit, which could vember 2, for a car fire in the Ce- and according to Fraser, when the that the residents in the Village of A Board of Review, appoint- result in a change for everyone in dar Springs Culver’s parking lot on man got out of his car, it exploded Sand Lake and Nelson Township ed by the Kent County Pro- the district. White Creek Avenue. Fraser was into flames. are not happy with the appor- bate Court, will meet virtually While some may only pay a in Big Boy at the time, and when The fire department responded tionments and fees set by Kent through Zoom, to hear the ap- few hundred spread out over six he walked out, he saw the car, in within a few minutes and soon ex- County Drain Commissioner peal. According to a letter from years, others will have to pay the Culver’s parking lot across the tinguished the fire. Ken Yonker to upgrade the Sand Yonker, if the Board of Review much more. street, fully engulfed in flames. The driver was not injured. Lake Drain, and now several finds error or inequality in the DRAIN - continues on page 15 According to both Kent Coun- Page 2 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, November 5, 2020 Halloween fun Halloween may have been a little different for kids this year, but area churches and businesses did their best to make it just as fun as always. On Friday, October 30, Cedar Springs Brewing Company held their Jeep Night Trunk or Treat. Ac- cording to David Ringler, the Director of Happiness at CS Brewing, about 200 people turned out for the event over a two-hour period. On Halloween, October 31, The Springs Church held their annual Trunk or Treat, and treated lots of masked kiddoes. They practiced social distancing as they snaked through the line to each car trunk. Several businesses on Main Street were also open to hand out candy.
Kids at The Springs Church had a great time trick or treating. Post photo Miss Tina was having a good time waving to all the Craft Beer, Wines, Sodas & Great Food by J. Reed. kids at Trunk or Treat.
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274125 Mission Point of Cedar Springs 400 Jeffrey St. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 (616) 696-0170 Thursday, November 5, 2020 The Cedar Springs POST Page 3 Village of Sand Lake votes in new ANDY’S hour. They called a tech- nician who came out and TREE president and trustees fixed it. Willoughby said SERVICE Other election results four-year terms was Mollie cent. that in the meantime, voter McLellan (156 votes); Kim Turnout was up all over ballots were put in an aux- • FULLY INSURED voted in a new (and former) McNees (158); and Kevin the area. Solon Township iliary bin and fed through • FREE ESTIMATES Results on the federal president Tuesday when Wright (156) votes. Incum- saw a turnout of 73 per- later, like the absentee bal- 800.982.4540 presidential election were they elected Nile Hayden bent Glenn Baker received cent. They also had a glitch lots. She said they worked 231.937.5607 not complete at press time with 162 votes, to current 61. Winning a partial term early in the morning when VOTES - continues on page 15 Wednesday, but we are able President Tracy Quinlan’s was newcomer Stacy Rud- their voting machine went to give you results of anoth- 60 votes. Nile served as icil with 173 votes. Incum- down. According to Solon er presidential election— president in the early 2000s. bent Bill Rau was a write-in Township Clerk Dorothy this one closer to home. He will be joined by new for that position. Turnout in Willoughby, their tabulator POST Highlights The voters in Sand Lake trustees as well. Winning Sand Lake was 66.85 per- broke down for about an News...... pages 1-3 Church Connection...... pages 5-6 En Gedi Youth Center open Voices & Views...... page 5 Arts & Entertainment...... page 4 Veterans Salute...... pages 7-14 Business Professionals...... page 15 Legals...... page 15 Classifieds...... page 16 Sports...... page 17 Outdoors/Hunting...... page 18-19
The The En Gedi Youth Center emy, Cedar Springs Public Schools as homework assistance with internet www.cedarspringspost.comST is now open and still FREE of charge. (CSPS), and home schoolers. This is accessibility. All CDC recommended 36 E. Maple, PP.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, It is currently being held at the City a safe adult supervised and fun option guidelines in addition to CSPS proto- phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 Impact Center located at 288 N. Main for students Mondays thru Thursdays cols will be followed. For questions published weekly, USPO third-class postal permit #81. Street in downtown Cedar Springs. The from 2:30–5 p.m. on days when Cedar please call the Youth Center’s Exec- Publisher: ...... Lois Allen youth center is for 6-8th grade students Springs Public Schools are in session. utive Director Pastor Craig Owens at Editor/Reporter: ...... Judy Reed from Creative Technologies Acad- Various activities are offered as well 616.667.7773. Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller Graphic Design/Comp.:... Belinda Sanderson Advertising Consultants:...... ,Melissa Kleyn, ...... Juliann Leggett, Marybeth Ford FFA has successful start to school Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall Check out our website at: season www.cedarspringspost.com From the FFA students E-mail us at: [email protected] [email protected] The Cedar Springs FFA [email protected] kicked off the 2020-21 [email protected] school year with the bian- [email protected] [email protected] nual “Drive Your Tractor [email protected] to School Day” in Sep- [email protected] tember. Students were News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. encouraged to drive their tractors to the high school 2020 Subscription Rate...... $40 per year where they parked on 3 Month Subscription...... $15 the front lawn. Students 6 Month Subscription...... $25 who participated received shirts to commemorate THE POST SUMMER/COVID HOURS: Mon 10 a.m. the event. Later in the to 2 p.m. | Tues Noon to 5 p.m. | Wed Noon to 5 morning participants p.m. | Thur 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | CLOSED Fridays drove through campus for elementary students to watch.This year marked the highest participation FFA students celebrated Harvest Day with second-graders. Courtesy photo. rate with 28 students and their tractors, including a self-proclaimed “lawn mower gang.” The day provides for education on tractor safety for drivers, as well as a reminder to the community that agri- culture is alive and well in Cedar Springs. PLEASE HELP US Moving to October, the FFA was excited to announce 1702 POUNDS the approval of the Cedar Springs Education Foundation grant. The grant (valued at $1,500.00) will go towards the ThatREACH is how much OUR food we haveGOAL gathered building of a new people mover. Chapter President Gideon Weso farhope for tothe collect Cedar 12501500 Springs poundspounds Community ofof foodfood McConnon and Treasurer Caleb Skelonc went with Advisor Brent Willett to present to the board in Morley Park, where forFood the Pantry. CedarCedar Please SpringsSprings help CommunityCommunity us reach our FoodFood goal they spoke about the value of this grant to the agriculture Pantryof 2,750 before pounds November before November 17th.15th. Non-Non -19th. program. The current people mover has been repaired to perishableNon-perishable foods foods cancan becan droppeddropped be dropped off off at at our off the max and a new one is in order. The new mover will ourofficeat our office officeMonday Monday - MondayFriday - Friday from through from9:00 a.m.Friday9:00 - 5:00from have seats and steps to promote safety. The old mover will 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. No cash donations be used solely for the transportation of tree sap from sugar a.m.p.m. -No 5:00 cash p.m. donations Thank you accepted. for your accepted. Thank you for your help! bush. The Cedar Springs FFA Alumni agreed to matchFor all the your nancialhelp!Thank you service for yourneeds, help! call on CSEF Grant to help with further expenses in the building :L[O)HRLY+VUUHUSeth Donnan www.edwHYKQVULZJVm Member4LTILY:07* SIPC process. Financial Advisor To finish out October, the FFA officer team organized the . 4027 17 Mile Rd annual “Harvest Day.” It is the goal of the FFA to foster the Cedar Springs, MI future of agriculture and Harvest Day does just that. All- 49319 day long, second-grade classes were brought to the mid- 616-696-9370 FFA - continues on page 15 Page 4 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, November 5, 2020 ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT ometown KentBy Sue Wolfe Theatre to hold free movies Happenings Hometown Happenings articles are a community Kent Theatre Board H Members, consisting of Hservice for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this section, we can no Len Allington, Mark Well- longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is Monday man, Mary Randall, Sally at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles Grayvold, Nancy Noreen, will run as space allows. Guaranteed placement is Mary Balone, and Perry $10, certain restrictions may apply. You now can Hopkins are excited to email your Hometown Happenings to happenings@ announce a month of free cedarspringspost.com please include name and movies for all. phone number for any questions we may have. They have been search- ing for ways to serve the Sand Lake Lions Club Variety Sale Cedar Springs Area Com- Nov. 7: Sand Lake Lions Club Annual Variety Sale will munity after state guide- be held on Saturday, November 7, 9AM-3PM at the Ed lines recently allowed Building of the Sand Lake United Methodist Church. We them to reopen their the- will be following Covid 19 protocol. #44-45p atre doors. Board Trustee Perry Michigan Blood Drive at CS UMC Hopkins led the charge Nov. 17: There will be a Michigan Blood Drive on Tuesday, in securing enough do- November 17th at the Cedar Springs United Methodist nations thus far to pro- Church located at 140 S Main Cedar Springs. The drive is vide free movies through from 12:30pm until 7pm. To schedule an appointment visit November. Additional https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_ funding is needed for this schedule/108187. #45 opportunity to extend Kent Theatre board trustee Perry Hopkins (left) and Theatre Director Mark Wellman (right). Courtesy photo. through December. This goal was reached by the the Kent Theatre. concessions. Signs are up for A League of Their Own generosity of area organi- Board Member and The- wearing masks. We are lim- Heaven is For Real JOKE zations to include En Gedi, atre Director, Mark Well- ited to 50 people per show- Stand By Me City Impact, Perry’s Place, man, has spent many hours ing. Our board wants to give Polar Express Kin of Hope Natural Health, consulting with the Health community members a fun Normal November week- f the C.S. Prayer Warriors, and Department to ensure events and safe form of entertain- end movie times are Fridays o Week other individuals who wish will be CDC compliant and ment during these challeng- 6 pm, Saturdays and Sundays to remain anonymous. satisfy the board’s commit- ing times.” at 2 & 6 pm. Can’t keep it a secret Funds garnered will cover ment to keeping everyone Pending any new govern- Presales are available the mandatory movie own- one safe. ment or Health Department through Facebook Mes- You’ve all heard of the Air Force’s ultra-high-securi- er fees along with covering Hopkins noted, “We have limitations, the following senger. Otherwise, it is first ty, super-secret base in Nevada, known simply as “Area the basic theatre operational seating rows blocked off to family-friendly movies come first serve until 50 peo- 51?” Well, late one afternoon, the Air Force folks out costs. State safety guidelines help social distancing and are scheduled to be shown ple have been admitted free at Area 51 were very surprised to see a Cessna landing limit all theaters to a 20 per- markers on the floor upfront in November starting this of charge. Concessions will at their “secret” base. They immediately impounded the cent capacity or 50 people at to help with the 6ft rule for weekend: be open. aircraft and hauled the pilot into an interrogation room. The pilot’s story was that he took off from Las Vegas, got lost, and spotted the Base just as he was about to run out of fuel. The Air Force started a full FBI background Residents invited to installation check on the pilot and held him overnight during the in- vestigation. By the next day, they were finally convinced that the service of new pastor pilot really was lost and wasn’t a spy. They gassed up his Cedar Springs Baptist Church joyfully invites our com- airplane, gave him a terrifying “you-did-not-see-a-base” munity to the installation service of our new pastor, Mike briefing, complete with threats of spending the rest of Wittmer. When asked for his impression after his first his life in prison if he told anyone or showed up again. month, Pastor Mike noted the friendly hospitality of his They told him Vegas was that-a-way on such-and-such a new congregation. “Maybe it’s part of the culture of Cedar heading and sent him on his way. Springs, but our visitors remark on how welcomed they The day after that, to the total disbelief of the Air feel when they attend our worship gatherings. We are a Force, the same Cessna showed up again. Once again, family. A place to belong and a place to believe.” the MP’s surrounded the plane. Only this time there The installation celebration will occur at 3:00 p.m. on were two people in the plane. November 8, featuring a charge to the church from Rev. The same pilot jumped out and said, “Do anything you Cliff Owens and a charge to the pastor from Rev. Doug want to me, but my wife is in the plane and you have to Crawford. Light refreshments to follow. Cedar Springs tell her where I was last night!” Baptist meets each Sunday for worship at 10:30 a.m. and This Joke of the Week is for prayer, praise, and Bible study at 5:30 p.m. (children and teenagers meet separately atthis time). Come as you brought to you by are and join our growing family!
classic kelly’s NOW Open A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering with limited FREE MOVIE! capacity 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs Showing DIGITAL Movies at the (616) 696-0620 KENT THEATRE NOVEMBER 6 • 7 • 8 Classic1992 film starring WE ARE OPEN!!! Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, The Cedar Springs Library is currently Madonna, & Lori Petty OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with LIMITED CAPACITY Masks are required **CURBSIDE SERVICES WILL Dr. Michael Wittmer, the new pastor at Cedar Springs Baptist CONTINUE ALWAYS** Church, and his wife, Julie. Computers - 30 minute limit Study Rooms - 1 hour limit SHOWTIMES: Seating limited to 50 per show. Browse Books/DVD’s - Short Visit FRIDAY: 6:00PM Sanitizing between shows. Playroom will remain CLOSED SATURDAY: 2:00PM & 6:00PM follow us on Programs will remain ONLINE SUNDAY: 2:00PM & 6:00PM Tickets are FREE MON-FRI 10AM-6PM • SAT 9AM-12PM 8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs 616-696-SHOW facebook www.kenttheatre.com 107 N. Main Street 7469 616-696-1910 *PLANNED MOVIE TITLES MAY BE CHANGED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR www.facebook.com/cedarspringspost/ Cedar Springs, MI 49319 email: [email protected] Thursday, November 5, 2020 The Cedar Springs POST Page 5 Church Connection spiritual notes • announcements • memories Obituary Obituary Obituary Obituary MARK C. BARNHART IONE D. JOHNSON MARYLYN FEIGEL SHERRIE LEE July 23, 1931 - October 22, 2020 Mark C. Barnhart MaryLyn Feigel age 71 of Cedar Springs, LOGSDON age 69 of Cedar While raising died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her Springs passed her family in home. Mary was born March 3, 1949 in Sherrie Lee away peacefully Sand Lake, Ione Grand Rapids, the daughter of Loren and Logsdon passed at his home on was a member Gladys Matthews. Mary and her husband from this life and September 30, of the V.F.W., Gilbert owned and operated Feigel’s Resort into the arms of 2020. Mark local chapter, and Motel in Curtis, MI for many years. Jesus her Savior loved his family, and remained She was preceded in death by her husband on October 29, spending time a member long Gilbert; siblings, Phyllis Hunter, Julia 2020. Visitation with friends after moving Medley, David, Daniel, John, and Robert hours at Bliss- and enjoyed the away. She was Matthews. She was a beloved mother and Witters & Pike outdoors. He also a member of is survived by her sons, Dustin (Melissa) Funeral Home, was always willing to go the extra mile to the P.T.A. during Feigel, Sean Feigel; nieces, nephews and Cedar Springs help someone. He was a loving husband, that time. Her first job as a teen was working in-laws. Cremation has taken place and were November 1. father, grandfather, son, uncle, brother and the soda fountain at Woolworth’s in Grand there will be no public service. Interment in Memorial service was held at Maranatha Baptist brother-in-law. He was preceded in death by Rapids, and later managed fine dining Curtis, MI. Church in Cedar Springs, MI on Monday, his father, Walter Barnhart; brother, Myron restaurants and several business offices, Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike November 2. Pastor Scott Sloan officiating. Waller; sister, Kellie Fast; brothers-in-law, among other office positions in addition Funeral Home, Cedar Springs Sherrie left this world after a ten year battle with Jack Turner and Chris Chase; sister-in-law, to other jobs. Ione enjoyed travelling Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Rochester, New Jari Morris. Mark is survivied by his wife, across the U.S.A. and Europe, visiting York on April 26, 1945. Married to Rev. Thomas Julie; his children, Philip (Susan) Barnhart, Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany, Austria, Obituary Logsdon. Preceded in death by parents, Fredrick Lisa (Patrick) Hughes, Mark Gordon, Greece, and kissed the Blarney Stone in and Dorothy Hackett; brother, David Hackett; Sara (Will) Shepard, Matthew (Katie) Ireland. She also spent several months in El brother-in-law, Ron Rodgers; daughter, Mary Gordon, Molly Gordon and 11 Salvadore, and visited Vermont every year Beth James; granddaughter, Abbey Logsdon. grandchildren, Meghan Barnhart, Ethan and for 43 years, living there for a short time. Survived by husband Thomas; sister, Darlene Jorie Gordon, Jacob and Lucas Shepard, She loved music and dancing, and could be Rodgers; sister-in-law, Ann Hackett; brother, Qwintin, Kasin and Kyptin Gordon, Kaleb found on a dance floor kicking up her heels Timothy (Helena) Hackett; sister, Rebecca and Kolin Gordon and Koralynn Scherer. with friends, or singing around the house. Hackett; sister, Jane Hackett; brother, Michael Also surviving are his mother, Opal Waller; She loved taking long car rides, and spent Hackett; children, Mark (Bonnie) Logsdon AL; siblings, Judy Turner, Gail (Carl) Dunn, many summers packing the old Coleman son-in-law, Marlin James NY, Thomas (Amy) Janet (Lloyd) Ingersoll, Robin (Steve) cooler with lunch, and kids into the car to Logsdon NY, Rebecca (Charles) Klompstra MI, Brott, Margie (Steven) Schmitz, LuAnn cool off at Bass Lake and later Long Lake. Christina (Derek) Zinn MI; 14 grandchildren; (Jeff) Piatt, Ron (Karen) Barnhart, Susan Ione was predeceased by a sister, Jane (Day) 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces, (Rick) Culligan, Larry (Lisa) Barnhart; in- Sturgeon; brothers David Day, Claud Fisher, nephews and cousins. Sherrie graduated from laws, Joe (Sheryl) Hamilton, John (Ruth) and Elmore (Larry) Westgate; honorary Pavilion Central in 1963. Attended Tennessee Hamilton, Jan Chase, Marshall Morris, Joni sister, Bonnie Whitcomb, and sisters-in- Temple University. Assisted her husband in (Scott) Olmsted, Jeff (Annette) Hamilton law Vivienne Preston, Joyce Schoenberger establishing three churches in upstate New and Jeanne Hamilton. A celebration of life and Beverly Fryman. Ione is survived York: Faith Baptist Morrisville, Grace Baptist has taken place. by her children, Keith (Janet) Johnson Dansville, Cornerstone Baptist Geneseo. Foster of Grand Rapids, Kimberly Townsend care parent of twelve children. Avon Sales of Swanton, VT, Kathleen (Charles) Representative and Manager for thirty years. Obituary Turnbaugh of Moretown, VT, Karalyn Owner and operator of Rplace Ranch in Cedar (Gary) Buffenbarger of Waynesfield, OH, Springs, Michigan. Sherrie was known for SHIRLEY A. PENLAND and Kraig (Kelly) Johnson of Hesperia, MI; her joyful laugh and sense of humor. She was 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren NICHOLAS W. admired for her high energy, determined (some with one on the way, and one great-great- might even say spunky) personality. She was Shirley A. SPOORS a top competitor in the game of spoons. She Penland age 73 grandson; sister-in-law Gerry Lee Moore and brother-in-law Bryan Johnson; lifelong Nicholas W. Spoors age 30 of Sand Lake, was a lover of all animals but especially of of Cedar Springs died Sunday, November 1, 2020. Nick was her horses and kittens. She participated in the died Wednesday, friend Alice Sluijer; several neices, nephews and cousins. Ione will be cremated, then born May 8, 1990 in Grand Rapids, MI Genesee Valley Hunt and spent many years October 28, 2020 the son of Stephen Spoors and Kimberly teaching young equestrians at RPlace Ranch. at her home. buried alongside her mother, Ione Fisher Westgate at a later date. Sells. Surviving are his parents, Steve On any given day, in any season, you would Shirley was born Spoors and Kimberly Sells; grandmother, find her outside, except on Sundays where she June 23, 1947 Arrangements by Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services Sandra DeVault; sisters, Brittany Spoors gathered to worship at church. She dedicated in Tecumseh, and Shelby Sells; several aunts, uncles and her life to her husband of 57 years. She had an MI the daughter cousins. Please dress casual at the service abundant love for Christ, her Savior, her family, of Robert and and if possible wear something green which and her church. Alternate service will be held Bertha (Briem) Memorial was Nick’s favorite color. The family will in Pavilion, New York on Saturday, November Tase. At 17 she greet friends Friday, November 6 from 1:00 7, 2020 at Logwell Acres. Visitation 10:00 started working at General Motors and p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the a.m.-12:00 p.m. with a memorial service at retired at 47. She then loved taking care of Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to her grandchildren and traveling. Bob and Springs. Pastor Chuck Smith officiating. Spectrum Health Hospice. Shirley loved going to the Soaring Eagle Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Casino. She is survived by her children, Funeral Home, Cedar Springs Funeral Home, Cedar Springs Kimberly (Dan) Foster, Eric (Heather) Shadley, Shawn (Emily) Shadley, Kelly (Brian) Hoffman; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Memorial Benedict. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert on October 19, 2020. BARB VAN HOUTEN Visitation for Robert and Shirley will be In loving memory of my dear friend, Barb VanHouten, Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 2-5:00 who went to be with her beloved Lord and other family p.m. at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral members who passed away before her, on November Home, Cedar Springs. SPECIALIST TIMOTHY 5, 2009. I don’t know where the past 11 years have Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike gone, but I miss you more than ever, dear Barb. I visit Funeral Home, Cedar Springs “TIMMY” D. BROWN your grave and look at your beautiful face and I weep. October 7, 1982 - November 4, 2005 You were such a joy to be around, and I could share everything and anything with you. No judgement, Church Your life was a blessing. just unconditional love. The way friends should be. I Your memory a treasure. miss our shopping trips, our birthday celebrations, our Connection chats on the phone, our everyting. Rest easy, my sweet is online @ You are loved beyond words, And missed beyond measure. Barbarino. http://cedarspringspost.com/ category/churchconnection/ Love and miss you so much, Your friend, Dad, Mom, Stevie and Nathan Robin Page 6 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, November 5, 2020 Church Church Connection spiritual notes • announcementsof God. • memories 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work Solon Center Wesleyan Church From the Pulpit 21 DirectoryWorship 11 a.m. within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus At home or on the road - Watch on Facebook Live 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” SERVICESolon TIMECent: e10r am Solon Center Wesleyan Church Ingredients to prayer might be different than these listed. 19 Mile Road SOLON CENTER www.scwchurch.org Cedar Springs Wesleyan Church M-46 You might have less or more. org solonc616-696-3229enterwesleyanchurch.org Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. WESLEYAN CHURCH Sincerity of heart is the first ingredient necessary to begin Pasto15671r Dou Algomag DiBell Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & our personal talk and walk with God. It is having a personal Pastor Tom Holloway, Music/Youth Rev. Thomas K. Schmidt Senior Pastor Tom Holloway June-August relationship with Jesus Christ. Sincerity opens the doors to 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 616-696-3229 listening to God. THE INGREDIENTS OF Add in humility of attitude that recognizes our dependency upon God. A haughty spirit promotes self-dependency and PRAYER will only sour our ability to communicate with God. Impacting prayer recognizes an awe of God. Awe is not a My granddaughter, Lucy, loves to help me bake. First, we word that we use much but provides recognition that honors decide on the recipe, place all the ingredients on the kitchen the Almighty God. O, that we would in our spirit stand in FREE counter and then begin putting them together. Having all the “Awe of God!” west michigan Correspondence church of Course ingredients is essential to having good results. Having a spirit of surrender identifies us with Jesus in the Meeting at the corner of Park &Chris Elm St., Cedar Springs AvAilAblE What might be some ingredients to prayer? Garden of Gethsemane when he prayed a prayer of surren- Sunday Worship: 11am (616) 975-2778 The Apostle Paul writes to the Christ followers of Ephesus der. “Not my will, but your will be done!” Surrender evi- Sunday Bible Class: 12:30pm 14 Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm [email protected] in Ephesians 3:14-22 NIV: “ For this reason I kneel before dences listening to God. the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth Now add in obedience and persistence as ingredients of 16 Worship Service derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he our prayer life. Obedience that hears what God is saying to Sunday @ 10:30am may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your in- us and a willingness to follow Him. Persistence is needed as 17 Children, Youth & ner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through we offer our deepest concerns and continually confess our 233 S. Main Street | Cedar Springs Adult Ministries faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in faults while presenting requests. 616.696.1630 Sunday @ 5:30pm love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy peo- Prayer would not be complete without us expressing love Pastor Mike Wittmer www.cedarspringsbaptist.org ple, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the to the one who created us, who provides life for us, who love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowl- watches over us and who forgives us our sins. Love to God CEDAR SPRINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH edge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness Almighty who desires to be engaged in every part of our life. Non-Denominational 340 West Pine Street • P.O. Box 680 •Cedar Springs, MI 49319 This is a good time to think about your prayer ingredients. Ministry of Reconcilliation SUNDAY What are the necessary components of your walk and talk Phone: (616)696-1180 WORSHIP with God? e-mail: [email protected] AT 10:30 A.M. “Fellowship Partners in Christ”
Cedar Springs Cedar United Springs Methodist United Methodist Church Church 140 S. Main St., PO Box K , Cedar Springs You cannot win 140 S. Main St., PO Box K, Cedar Springs 616-696-1140616-696 • www.cedarspringsumc.org-1140 www.cedarspringsumc.org Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] if you do not begin. Pastor Larry French Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. • Coffee Fellowship:Pastor Jane 10:30 a.m.Duffey SundaySupervised Worship Nursery Service: Care 10:15Provided a.m. Coffee Fellowship: 11:15 a.m. Supervised Nursery Care Provided Wednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pm dinner, 6:20-7:00pm Christian Education Live stream Sabbath service @ cogfgomi.org Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a Join us at 1pm readiness to will, so there may be a performance also The Church of God every Saturday for out of that which ye have. Fellowship Group of Michigan a live broadcast. 2 Corinthians 8:11 Pastor Bruce Chapman To learn more visit From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books 616.636.9209 www.cogfgomi.org
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NOVEMBER 11, 2020 HONORING ALL WHO SERVED Veterans Day: Calla Lillian Saunden Veterans Day World War I veteran Most years the veter- serving in France, Calla ans that we honor are men. felt called to join the Army Moment of Silence This year, we are profiling a Corps of Nurses and vol- The Veterans Day Moment of Silence calls on all Ameri- woman who served during unteered to serve overseas cans to observe two minutes of silence on Veterans Day, be- World War I as a nurse. during what was to be the ginning at 3:11 pm Atlantic standard time, in honor of the Many thanks to the Cedar end of the war. By April, she service and sacrifice of veterans throughout the history of the Springs Historical Society found herself in San Francis- nation. The 3:11 p.m. time was chosen because in 1918, on for providing us with this co, California, immersed in the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, information. additional medical training or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between Calla Lillian (Dean) Saun- and language classes. Af- the Allied nations and Germany in World War I. den was born on March 21, ter four months Calla’s unit People in different time zones can observe the moment of 1895 in Tustin, Michigan, was traveling to New York silence at these times: Eastern Standard Time 2:11 p.m.; Cen- the fourth child of Arthur to await sailing to France. tral Standard Time 1:11 p.m.; Mountain Standard Time 12:11 and Burtie Sauders Dean. By mid-September, the unit p.m.; Pacific Standard Time 11:11 a.m.; Alaska Standard Prior to the turn of the centu- had arrived in France and Time 10:11 a.m; Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time 9:11 a.m. ry, the Dean family returned was assigned to Base Hospi- to the family homestead, at tal Unit #54. During the trip Anthem Veterans the corner of the old Feder- to France, many people, in- al Road (Northland Drive) cluding Calla, were stricken and 16 Mile Rd, in Cedar with the Spanish influenza, Memorial: Springs, where Calla at- and Calla’s first assignment tended school. During high in France was caring for A Unique Place to Visit school, Calla developed an her still ill comrades and interest in the medical pro- the many soldiers who were fession and was taken under also down with that deadly on Veterans Day the wing of Cedar Springs’ flu. The Anthem Veterans Memorial, in Anthem, Dr. Annis. She worked in Calla’s many letters home Calla (Dean) Saunden was in France serving as a nurse when his office and accompanied talked of the weather, living World War I ended. Courtesy photo. Arizona, has five pillars him on his rounds. Dr. Annis conditions at the hospital, that represent the five encouraged Calla to test out and general conditions for soon. Oh how we all shouted to the states and discharge branches of the United of high school before grad- the soldiers in the field. The and hollered when the bulle- from the Nurses Corp, Calla States military. They uation and he sponsored her “inspected” letters offered tin was read in the hall this continued her nursing ca- are staggered in size admission to Ferris College no specifics about the war, noon.” At 10:00 that same reer until her retirement in and the military seal and the Grand Rapids But- until a letter dated Novem- night she added, “Peace has the early 1960s. Her retire- placements on each pil- terworth School of Nursing, ber 10, 1918, in which she been signed tonight.” ment years were spent in the lar are based upon the from which Calla graduated wrote, “Today our glorious Her unit remained in Cedar Springs area among Department of Defense in 1916. nemesis, the Kaiser, abdicat- France after the official end family. prescribed precedence, In early 1918, while work- ed and socialists are asking of the war, caring for the Calla passed away at the ranging from the United ing in Alma, Michigan at for peace at any price. Oh wounded and ill, getting age of 83, on November 19, States Army, the United the Carney Hospital and it seems too good to be true them well enough to return 1978 at the Veterans Hospi- States Marine Corp, the with her older brother Alba that peace may be declared to the states. After her return tal in Ann Arbor, Michigan. United States Navy, the In 1998, the Cedar Springs United States Air Force, Historical Society honored and the United States Calla Dean Saunden by Coast Guard. Note: The Anthem was created before the 6th Vet Salutes sponsoring her as a Cedar branch of the military, the Space Force was created. Springs representative for At precisely 11:11 AM on Veterans Day, November 11th, the the American Women in sun’s rays will pass through each of the five pillars’ elliptical LYLE PERRY JR. LEE GREENFIELD Military Service Memorial openings to illuminate a glass mosaic medallion of the Great PERRY in Washington, D.C. Seal of the United States. et et V V our our Y Y PFC PFC US Army US Army Served 10/1946-1948 Served 6/1974-1978 Occupied Forces Okinawa, Panama Japan. Post WWII In Loving Memory of our Grateful for your 93 years! little brother. alute alute See if you qualify for We love you Dad. We love you Lee.
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Brian Anderson LCPL Christopher Spc. G. Curtis Joshua Armstrong ETCS Rafael Arriaga Brittany Baker 1st Sgt Brice Bartlett Armstrong Armstrong
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NOVEMBER 11, 2020 HONORING ALL WHO SERVED The following Veterans had no color photo available at print time:
Airman John MM3 Gregory M. E5 Sgt. Jason Bettys Sgt. Tony A. Covell Darrell Craddock Chris Daniels Earnest Davis Arszulowicz Brewster
PV2 Michael DeKraker Justin Dodger PV2 Christopher Sgt. Stanley Gohl Daniel Haff James Kane Katie Kortz Foupht
Richelle Lange-Gentry PFC Jay Lange Col. Robert Mette Joseph Lyman Oros Steven Perry Jr. Pfc. Jerad Roberts Aaron Smigiel
Shane Smith EOCA Steve Tefft Sgt. Charlie Towns Thomas Weaver Donald Whidden Derek Willmer Jeffrey A. Wright The following Veterans had no photo available at print time: Pvt. Ralph Bidelman Pvt. Tyler J. Conaty Pvt. Danniel R. Frens Jeffrey D. Laatz SSgt. Landon K. Mull Pvt. Anthony D. Thompson Airman Andrew T. Bouwkamp 2nd Lieutenant Kyle J. Cory Airman Robert Graham W-1 Stephen J. Linderman Airman Adam J. Orlowski Pvt. Adam J. Vandekerkoff A1C Steven J. Brunni Airman Zachary T. Corcoran Pvt. Patricia Harris Pfc. Ian T. Mather Airman Jeremy A. Plumb Pvt. Joseph A. VanDreumel Airman Courtney G. Butler Sgt. Scott Dalrymple Pvt. Nathan A. Hoskins Pvt. Cody J. McCarthy Spec. Melissa Renucci Pvt. Brian N. Winters Pfc. Jonathan Cates Sgt. Brandon L. Elliston Airman Aaron Hoxsie Robert A. Mockerman Amn. Ryan Rich Pvt. Eli D. Chandler Airman Brandon J. Fisk Spc. Daniel Kearns Airman Adam L. Mosher Staff Sgt. Chris Scott Connect with community Support YOUR LOCAL Newspaper Advertise in The
PCall a Sales ST Rep TODAY! 616.696.3655 100% advertiser supported Page 14 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, November 5, 2020 Thursday, November 5, 2020 The Cedar Springs POST Page 15 Board of Education, and most area township offices were ers learned about apples (graciously donated by Chris and running uncontested. Kim Kropft) and milk, which were then given to students For a complete list of results in Kent County, go to kent- as a nutritious snack before going to see the animals. FFA countyvotes.org. members Taryn Troupe, Casey Fisk, Gideon McConnon, Drain...continued from front page At press time Wednesday evening, a few counties in Morgan Chaffin, and Piper Koebel all brought animals for “Some people are being assessed $20,000, $40,000 and Michigan had not yet turned in complete results, so we the kids to pet and learn about. After visiting the animals, more,” Nelson Township Supervisor Robyn Britton told the were not able to give you results in the U.S. senate race for the kids got to climb inside the fertilizer spreader loaned for Post last week. She said she is heartsick for these residents. Michigan. display by Nutrien Ag Solutions of Greenville. Although it “People here live paycheck to paycheck. Many are farmers. was a cold and tiring day, it was a hit as always. People are going to lose their homes.” Keep an eye out for FFA members in the community in One resident, Dean Wall, is being charged $135,000. the near future as November is service month. Be sure to The apportionment is based on the amount of land a per- check the Cedar Springs FFA website and Facebook page son owns and if they benefit from the drain being upgraded. FFA...continued from page 3 for updates and pictures of the things we are doing. As we According to Yonker, they had inspected sinkholes in the dle school on a hayride. This year, Greenmark Equipment continue into the rest of the school year and as we mingle yards of two neighbors, and the clay tile had collapsed. It is generously loaned us two tractors for the day to pull the with others (with proper distance for safety), let us be dil- over 90 years old. They will be upgrading to a larger drain, wagons. Once at the middle school, students were led by igent in labor, just in our dealings, courteous to everyone, one that will last 50 to 100 years. high schoolers through the corn maze previously created and, above all, honest and fair in the game of life. All residents within the drainage district are urged to at- by agriculture class students. After the maze, the 2nd grad- tend this virtual meeting through Zoom. The Zoom meeting ID is 876 7915 1375 and the password is 638458.
Votes...continued from page 3 LEGAL NOTICES on absentee ballots all day Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until the evening, when they turned everything into Kent County. Kent County’s Chief Deputy Clerk Rob Macomber said that a record number of absentee ballots were issued in Kent County. COURTLAND “In Kent County, 127,786 absentee ballots were issued PUBLIC NOTICE for the primary. The 221,376 absentee ballots issued so far TOWNSHIP (as of Monday) for the general election is an increase of 7450 - 14 Mile Rd VILLAGE OF SAND LAKE Rockford, MI 49341 about 73%.” Summary of amendment In other election results: 3rd District (U.S. Congress): Peter Meijer-R has won the PUBLIC NOTICE to Village of Sand Lake third district seat over Hillary Scholten-D, 53 percent to 47 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING percent. Ordinance Chapter IX, 73rd District (state): Bryan Posthumus-R won the race ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Village Personnel for 73rd District representative over Bill Saxton-D, with 57 SPECIAL MEETING, TUES., NOV. 24, 2020 The Ordinance amends Chapter IX, Subsection percent of the vote. A Public Hearing of the Courtland Township 1 to: 74th District (state): and Mark Huizenga-R held on to his Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Tues., 1. Increase compensation for the Village seat as 74th District representative over Meagan Hintz with Nov. 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM at the Township President to Nine Thousand Dollars 63 percent of the vote. Hall, 7450 14 Mile Road, Rockford MI 49341. ($9,000), annually; Kent County Commissioner 3rd district: Roger Mor- The following application will be a matter for 2. Village President shall provide the council gan-R held on to his seat over G. Scott Schuiling-D with consideration: with a monthly President’s Report; almost 71 percent of the vote. Application by Snowden Bldrs.,/Momber, Owner 3. Increase compensation for the Village Kent County Sheriff: Michelle LaJoye-Young-R (53.75 located at 8405 JeNeBe., Rockford, MI, 49341 Council Members to Thirty-Eight Dollars percent) will continue to serve as Kent County Sheriff after PP# 41-07-34-451-052, Location for New ($38) for each council meeting and Thirty defeating Marc Burns-D (42.70 percent) and John Sted- Residence to be built, existing residence to be Dollars ($30) for each special council man-L (3.55 percent). demolished. For release from Section 5.04 meeting actually attended. Kent County Clerk/Register of Deeds: Lisa Posthumus District Regulations, Front yard setback & Lot Lyons-R held on to her seat with 53 percent of the vote over coverage, Section 2.01 B.2, Existing Lots of Village of Sand Lake Amendment to Ordinance Devin Ortega-Furgeson-D (43 percent) and Jamie Lewis-L Record. Chapter IX, Subsection 1 will take effect on (4 percent). Interested persons may attend the Public November 3, 2020. Kent County Treasurer: Peter MacGregor-R will be the Hearing. Written comments may be addressed new treasurer after defeating Beth White 52 percent to 48 to the Zoning Board of Appeals, address as Dated: November 5, 2020 percent. MacGregor told the Post that he will resign as Sen- noted above and/or call 616-866-0622 for further ator of the 28th District on December 31, and the Governor information, to make a comment, or if you have a will need to call a special election to replace him. disability that prevents from participating. We will Kent County Drain Commissioner: Ken Yonker-R held follow any Covid 19 guidelines as required. on to his seat with just under 50 percent of the vote. He ran PUBLIC NOTICE against Elaine Isely-D (46 percent) and Alex Avery-L (just Dated: Nov. 5, 2020 Courtland Township VILLAGE OF SAND LAKE under 4 percent). Zoning Board of Appeals Candidates for the City of Cedar Springs, Cedar Springs Summary of amendment to the Village of Sand Lake Ordinance Chapter IX, Sections 3 and 4, BUSINESS Village Personnel The Ordinance amends Chapter IX, Subsections PROFESSIONALS 3 and 4 to: 1. The term of the Village treasurer shall be for EXCAVATING, INC. an indefinite period which shall terminate Screened TopSoil upon the submission of a written notice or $$55 WALK-INWALK-IN NAIL TRIMSTRIMS Agricultural | Residential | Commercial SCREENED TOPSOIL Lori Visser gravelGRAVEL • SANDSand resignation from the Village treasurer to 1st Saturday#'%%" & ! of the Month www.GlobeSpinnerTravel.com & ! '" &! • QUALITY FLATWORK rRECYCLEDecycled concreCONCRETETe Mon. 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Cedar Springs rolls overSPORTS Petoskey 52-8
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Red Hawk Aiden Brunin had two touchdowns in Friday’s win over Petoskey. Football
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Cedar Springs quarterback Jeremy Campione had 119 yards rushing against Petoskey, including a 79-yard touchdown. all-conference By Judy Reed wins are always very spe- Friday,” he added. “They again right at the end of the Congratulations to the Cedar Springs OK Gold All cial, and they are even have kept a positive attitude first when Aiden Brunin Conference selections: The Cedar Springs Red better when you play well. through the roller coaster of ran in for a one-yard touch- Josh Kriekaard Cameron Heiss Hawks hosted the Petoskey We controlled the line of emotions that this season down. Quarterback Jeremy Brennan Porter Honorable Mention Northmen in the first round scrimmage on both sides of has brought, and I’m happy Campione then passed to Derek Dymerski Dylan Greenland of the district playoffs last the ball and scored a school for them.” Blake Scheer for two more Aiden Brunin Antwuan Nicholls Friday evening, October 30, playoff record 52 points, The Red Hawks scored points. The score was 14-0 Jeremy Campione and it was clear from the be- while at the same time lim- first with 4:41 left in the Cedar Springs at the end of Way to go Red Hawks! ginning that it was going to iting Petoskey to 207 total first, when Red Hawk Der- the first quarter. be the Red Hawks’ night. offensive yards. ek Dymerski scooped up a Cedar Springs scored for extra points was good. He then passed to Gavin “We were very pleased “I’m especially proud of Petoskey fumble at the Ce- again with 6:40 left in the Petoskey finally scored Wargel for two extra points. with our performance Fri- our seniors, who have per- dar Springs 10-yard line and first quarter on another long with 40 seconds left in the The score was 22-8 at half. day night,” remarked Ce- severed through an unprec- ran 90 yards for a touch- run—this time by Campio- half, when quarterback Pat- The second half be- dar Springs Coach Gus edented season and had an down! The extra point run ne, who ran for 79 yards to rick Leavy ran the ball in longed to the Red Hawks, Kapolka. “Home playoff amazing senior night on was no good. They scored score. Aiden Brunin’s run in for a two-yard touchdown. ROLLS - continues on page 18 Red Hawk Cross Country boys finish seventh volleyball action at regionals Makenna Outwin was a force at the net and Elizabeth Fet- Bowers qualifies for state tig at the service line and on defense while three Lady Red The Cedar Springs cross (35th) raced Hawks led the way in kills when the Varsity volleyball team country boys’ team and aggressively defeated Ottawa Hills 25-14, 25-7, 25-12 on last week Tues- two girls competed in the finishing at day. Outwin had 13 assists, 2 blocks and 3 kills while Fettig LP Region 01-1 MHSAA 17:11. Senior finished with the team high 6 aces, 18 service points, 14 digs regionals held at Buckley Austin Mann and 11 Serve Receptions. Gracie Garchow chipped in with 3 High School. There was (48th) finished kills and 2 aces, while Arianna Rau had 3 kills, 2 blocks and a change in course two off his career a dig. Cassidy Canfield recorded 2 blocks. days prior to the previous- with one of The Freshman Red hawks closed the season with a 27-25, ly scheduled regionals to his strongest 23-25, 16-14 nail biter against Ottawa Hills. JV concluded be held at Benzie Central races from their season with a victory, defeating Ottawa Hills 27-25, 25- moved due to a COVID start to finish The Cedar Springs cross country boys finished seventh at regionals last weekend. 10. outbreak there. The Red in a time of Regular season play for the Varsity team ended with loss- Hawks are certainly used 17:31. Es- behind. Gabe Minnich (64th, that the depth of our JV es to Kent City (18-25, 21-25), Fremont (13-25, 21-25) and to rolling with changes this pen Wood (57th, 18:10) 18:30) got a call the morn- team would come into play Comstock Park (22-25, 25-19, 13-15) at the Kent City Quad season so stepped up to the capped off his season on a ing of the race that he would in a big way this season. on Saturday, October 13th. Leaders on the day include Alys- challenge. The boys’ team high note with arguably his be racing and stepped up Over the week leading up sa Detweiller with 8 kills and 5 blocks. Arianna Rau tallied ended up finishing seventh strongest race of the sea- and competed with varsity to this meet, three of our 10 kills and 3 blocks. Outside hitter Chloe Fish recorded 3 and Corey Bowers qualified son. Eli Malon (61st, 18:26) boys from some of the big- athletes who had earned a kills, 3 blocks, 4 aces and 11 service points. Elizabeth Fettig to run at Michigan Inter- also capped off a strong and gest and best teams in the chance to compete ended put up 25 digs and 52 serve receptions. Gracie Garchow re- national Speedway for the consistent season and a big state. His experience was an up not being able to due to corded the day’s kill high with 11 while setter Mckenna Out- state finals. jump from last year to this important one that will bode local health department and win had 16 assists and 8 aces with 14 service points. Ken- Senior Corey Bowers year racing as the team’s will going into the post sea- MHSAA Return to Play nedi Jager added 15 assists and 2 blocks. Aaliyah Calkins (3rd) got out with the lead fifth runner with Carter son next year. guidelines. Not to mention contributed 6 kills, 7 digs and 28 serve receptions. pack at one of the fastest MoleskiAsk the (63 Healthrd, 18:28) Insurance close “It Expertwas almost destiny FINISH - continues on page 18 The Lady Red Hawks finish with a 2-8 conference record paces he has seen all season. and are 4-19 overall heading into District play. He was edged into 3rd place HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICARE INFORMATION Varsity was scheduled to take the court yesterday, Wednes- about half way through the OPEN ENROLLMENT - November 1st, 2020 thru December 15th, 2020 day, November 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Northview High School race in what could be called Health insurance open enrollment is here. puzzle that should be in place. Good news to take on the winner of the Northview/Rockford match in an off day for him finishing There is a limited time to enroll in a plan is we can help. We have licensed health District action. at 15:59. 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the best fungi October I had experienced know it by a different name but that does RangerHUNTING/OUTDOORS Steve’s Nature Niche and I greatly enjoyed discoveries with not matter. To those of us exploring that By Ranger Steve Mueller fieldtrip participants. day, the fungus is special. Create special Our group decided to name Lester’s memorable discoveries with your family purple fungus, Fungi lesteri, in his hon- and friends at HCNC. or. One year later, the students returned Now decades later, I expect those students Fall purple fungus as 5th graders to HCNC. As they ap- remember Fungi lesteri and their outdoor A memorable experience with 4th graders She requested memorial donations be given proached where I greeted students at the experience. I hope they spend time observ- during a fall was discovering a purple coral to HCNC. HCNC continues to offer both entrance to the Red Pine Interpretive Build- ing fellow nature niche creatures that share fungus at the Howard Christensen Nature school and family events. They have a rent ing, the students started yelling, “Remem- habitats with us. The name is not what will Center. It lingers in my mind to be shared a retreat center. Please consider sending a ber him. This is Lester.” Fortunately his be found in books or scientific literature but again. I have wonderful memories of lead- memorial donation to HCNC, PO Box 42, relatively uncommon name triggered my having our own “local name” is special and ing students on the 7 miles of trails through Kent City, MI 49330. I encourage member- memory and I immediately said “Yes, Fun- important to us. Build your own relation- a great variety of habitats. Our interpretive ship for added benefits. HCNC’s web site gi lesteri.” There was great thrill in reliving ship with something you discover and share teachers found work at HCNC among the – www.howardchristensen.org our experience with that pretty fungi and with others. It is always fun to reminisce at most enjoyable they experienced. I hope the A boy named Lester found a purple cor- those students hoped they would again be holiday gatherings. 15-18000 students that annually explored al fungus and wanted to know its name. I in my group on this visit. One significant Natural history questions or topic sug- with school groups share similar memories told him that I did not know that particular event can be life changing. gestions can be directed to Ranger Steve with their families now they are grown. coral fungus species and perhaps it could Getting to know and name this wonderful (Mueller) at [email protected] - Hopefully they have family outings on the be a new species to science for all I know. purple fungus built a comradeship among Ody Brook Nature Sanctuary, 13010 North- trails. We explored several coral fungi that day as the group but also with this wonderful crea- land Dr. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 or call Priscilla Johnson, an interpretive teacher well as a great variety of other fungi. The ture in whose home we were guests. The 616-696-1753. naturalist at HCNC, recently died at age 96. fall had been wet and warm. It was perhaps name is only special to our group. Scientists more points. Final score was Cedar Springs was sacked three times by the Red Hawk (6-1) at Hackley Stadium at 1 p.m. What 52, Petoskey 8. defense. does Coach Kapolka think the team needs The Red Hawks racked up 338 yards on Cedar Springs had 60 tackles, and were to do to get ready for that game? the ground, and 40 yards in the air. Jeremy led by Brennan Porter with 8; Alex Ream “We need to build off the momentum that Rolls...continued from page 17 Campione led offensively with 119 yards and Dylan Greenland with 7; Blake Scheer we’ve built up over the last three weeks who scored four more times. Brunin ran rushing, one touchdown, and he complet- with 5; Nathan Elliston, Kyle Hoort, and and continue to improve if we want to beat for a 21-yard touchdown with 9:13 left ed two of three passes for the 40 yards, in- Derek Dymerski with 4; Jeremy Campione, Muskegon. Our tackling will need to be in the third, and Campione’s pass to Josh cluding one for 24 and one for 16. Others Josh Kriekaard, and Antwuan Nicholls with sharper than it was Friday night for sure, so Kriekaard for extra points was good. Then who contributed yardage included Antwuan 3; and the rest of the team had 2 or less. that’s one area where we will focus our ef- with 2:52 left in the third, Campione threw Nicholls with 72; Aiden Brunin with 49 Many also had assists. forts during practice this week.” a 16-yard touchdown pass to Kriekaard to yards and two touchdowns; Kyle Hoort with This week Saturday, the Cedar Springs The winner of that game will take on the add 6 more points. The run for extra points 47 yards and one touchdown; Da’Montae Red Hawks (5-2) will play in the district winner of the Marquette vs Mount Pleasant was no good. Barnett with 25 yards; Alex Ream with 20 semifinal against the Muskegon Big Red game for the District final. In the fourth, Cedar Springs scored again yards and one touchdown; David DiPiazza with 10:33 left on a three-yard touchdown with six yards. of them,” said Coach Melinda Stressman. by Alex Ream. Quarterback Ryan West then While Petoskey ran for 132 yards, they “With a change of course just two days pri- ran in the extra points. They scored one last lost 44 yards in penalties, leaving them or, we made some adjustments. With the time with 4:00 left in the game, when Kyle 88 yards total. Quarterback Patrick Leavy course being pretty narrow and more turns, Finish...continued from page 17 Hoort ran right for an eight-yard touchdown completed 9 of 12 passes, including one the plan was to get out a little more aggres- and Alex Ream ran the ball again for two for 42 yards, for a total of 119 yards. He an up-north COVID outbreak forcing us to sive and let those in front do the work and move our race to a new course. It was a great to just hang on, keep the gaps tight, and start experience for those boys to get a chance making moves as much as possible.” to experience the next-level competition Sophomore Danika Fessenden (33rd) got of post-season racing,” said Coach Justin with the pack she needed to get with to try Jones. “Our goal in this race was to make and capture a spot as an individual qualifi- pre-meditated choices and moves during the er. She finished in a time of 20:12. “She did race. We knew it would go out hard, as it what she had to and fought a hard battle. does every year, and moves were not easy to Even though it wasn’t the desired outcome, make in the narrow course paths so passing she ran incredible and she is hungry for bet- with purpose and standing our ground was ter races to come,” said Coach Stressman. a major point of discussion and key during Freshman Annalise Elliott (51st) finished the race.” in a time of 21:06. “Our star freshmen did On the girls’ side of things, Danika Fes- amazing especially being that this is her first senden and Annalise Elliott had earned regional at the D1 level. While she didn’t spots to run in the regional meet. run as she wanted to either, she never gave “We had two ladies who qualified for re- up and fought pretty hard to keep gaps tight gionals. Both had their own personal goals. and a big pack behind her coming into the We knew going in it was going to be a real- finish. Not bad for a rookie,” said Coach ly tough battle. We competed in one of the Stressman. toughest regions on both sides. We did ev- Bowers will compete in the D1 state finals erything to prepare physically and mentally. held at Michigan International Speedway on Both girls competed with heart, grit, and left Friday, November 6, with a 9:30 gun time. everything they could out there! So proud Like us on WRAPPED & facebook READY TO GO Quick & Easy Holiday Loans! Up to $2,500 | 12 Months. Rates as Low as 6.24%* The Cedar Springs Post Newspaper
6,580 people like this 6,749 people follow this www.facebook.com/cedarspringspost Thursday, November 5, 2020 The Cedar Springs POST Page 19 HUNTING/OUTDOORS Break out your Deer hunters can enter prize binoculars for drawings while helping feed bald eagles hungry families As Michigan’s firearm deer season draws near, and with bow season already underway, hunters can help hungry families in their community by donating a deer to Michigan Sports- men Against Hunger. For a third year, the DNR is cooperating with the organization and Jay’s Sporting Goods in Clare to accept deer for donation to Bald eagles, while still protected by state and federal laws, local food banks. Hunters have recovered in number, and it’s not uncommon to see them in northeast Michigan will throughout Michigan. have a new opportunity to The bald eagle is an iconic bird that holds special mean- participate by donating at ing for many Michiganders. They can be found in the state Northwoods Wholesale year-round, and, if you didn’t spot any this summer, you Outlet in Pinconning. still might see one of these handsome birds in the coming Hunters donating a legal- winter months. Keep your binoculars handy; bald eagles ly taken deer at the Mich- can be seen congregating around open bodies of water igan Sportsmen Against Hunters can help hungry families in their community – and have the chance to earn a prize – by hunting for fish. You can use the eBird website to see where Hunger truck at the Jayy’s donating a deer to Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger. eagles have been spotted. Clare location or North- Eagles, while still protected by state and federal laws, woods Wholesale Outlet in Northwoods Wholesale food assistance. To learn more about have recovered in number and it’s not uncommon to see Pinconning will have their Outlet, located at 229 W. The organization pro- the prize drawing, find them throughout Michigan. Bald eagles—white head and name entered for a chance 5th St. in Pinconning, will cessed over 82,000 pounds a participating proces- tail feathers are striking features, but did you know that the to win a $500 gift certifi- host a truck from 10 a.m. of ground venison last sor or make a monetary birds don’t get these white feathers until they’re 5 years cate from the store where to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, year, providing more than donation to support ven- old? This is also when they start looking for a mate. Imma- they donated. and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 400,000 meals for families ison processing, visit ture eagles are all brown with white mottling. A donation truck will be Monday, Nov. 16. in need. SportsmenAgainstHunger. During the early spring and summer months you might be at Jay’s, located at 8800 S. 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