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Reaching around the world - www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXVII No. 36 Friday, SeptemberP 5, 2014 Serving ST Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Local woman named fitness ambassador By Judy Reed friends. For example, when running. It was her daughters would cook awesome,” re- When the throng of 500 dinner, they would have all marked Shila. runners set off on the Mack- the calories figured out for Since losing inac Bridge run on Labor her. Her daughter, Sarah, the weight, Shila Day, one of our very own told Shila that if she would has noticed a big was leading the pack. Shila run, she would run with her. difference in the Kiander, of Cedar Springs, And the rest of the family way she views was honored as one of 13 also participates with her in herself. “It re- fitness ambassadors from the races. Her friend Les- ally helped my across the state, due to her lie Cardinal, also of Cedar self-confidence,” commitment to a healthy Springs, ran with her in the she remarked. lifestyle. Mackinac Race, as well as “Before, we “It felt really good to be others. would go out to chosen,” said Shila, “like it “Having a network is re- eat, and I would Shila before her weight loss. validated all my hard work. ally important; not to hold be concerned on Like they felt my story you accountable, but to sup- whether I could should be shared.” port you,” Shila explained. fit through the Shila decided to take Running is not something chairs. I don’t charge of her health two she ever thought she’d have to do that years ago, at the age of 42, do. She started out slow- anymore. It’s after a visit to her doctor. ly, walking in her first few also been great Being genetically predis- races. In May 2013, she ran being able to posed to diabetes, she de- her first 5K, and has done purchase regular cided it was time to change 23 races since then. In order size clothes. I can her life, not only for her, to qualify for the Mackinac now share clothes but to be a role model for Bridge Run, she had to have with my daugh- Shila Kiander (right) and Leslie Cardinal (left) after the Mackinac her daughters. She began Bridge Run. Shila was one of several fitness ambassadors in the run in two other races, and ter Kelsey, and race. logging calories and work- then was picked through a it’s great when ing out the very next day. lottery to participate. Her someone likes an outfit on And they love what their bassador, I think she Within nine months she saw friend Leslie also was cho- her, and she says, ‘It’s my mom has accomplished. worked so hard for great results, and overall sen through the lottery. mom’s.’ I never thought “I’m so proud of my this and I think she is has lost 120 pounds. Shila’s family walked the she’d be able to say that.” mom’s weight loss, she’s a great example for For Shila, one of the se- bridge afterward. Shila said her weight worked so hard and she others who are trying crets to her success has “It was about 4-1/2 miles. loss journey has made her never gives up,” said Sarah. to lose weight.” been having a support- I ran the whole thing, and kids more aware of what a “I am so happy that she got Fitness - continues on ive network of family and saw the sunrise as I was healthy lifestyle looks like. selected to be a fitness am- page 13 Shila after her weight loss. Family Fare closes Saturday Woman Cedar Springs will lose a piece of history Saturday, September 6, when Family killed in Fare supermarket, formerly known as Great Day, shuts crash its doors for good. Police believe that alcohol was The store originally a factor in the crash that killed opened in the 1960s when a woman in Tyrone Township Meijer moved out of town. Wednesday evening. Great Day moved into the According to the Kent County store space vacated by Sheriff Department, the accident Meijer (where the current occurred about 7:54 p.m., Sep- American Legion is on mer reading carnivals, and Meijer was built a few United States and abroad, Rockford Stores.” tember 3, at the intersection of 20 Main Street). Later the store providing the candy cups years ago. we must continuously eval- The gas station Mile and Tyrone Ave NW. They moved to the larger location that went home with the Meredith Gremel, Direc- uate our operations. It has will also close. The said that a 1994 Ford truck, driven on 17 Mile. In 1999, Spar- kids at each Post Easter Egg tor of Corporate Affairs for been our privilege to serve property is current- by a 26-year-old Tyrone Township tan Stores acquired Great hunt. SpartanNash, issued this the Cedar Springs commu- ly up for sale. While man, was southbound on Tyrone Day, and it became a Fam- SpartanNash wouldn’t statement to the Post earlier nity since 1999, as well as there has been a ru- Ave, and failed to stop at the in- ily Fare in 2008. comment directly on why this week: support the area schools mor about another tersection, where it struck a 2010 For years they supported they are closing, but many “To remain competi- and events, like Red Flan- superstore buying the Charger. many of the organizations people in the community tive and ensure we meet nel Days. We look forward property there, that The front seat passenger of the in the community and their say they noticed how much the needs of all our retail, to continuing our commit- has not been substan- Charger, Anna Escutia-Chavez, fundraising efforts, includ- business dropped off at distribution, and military ment to North Kent Coun- tiated. 25, of Wyoming, was transport- ing the C.S. Library sum- Family Fare once the new customers throughout the ty through our Sparta and ed to Butterworth Hospital by Aero Med, where she succumbed Post in W. Virginia Red Flannel Art Review Rain, don’t go away Fall Sports Schedules to her injuries. The driver of the 2010 Charger, Jose Gavina, 25, of Kentwood, was transported to Butterworth Hospital, by Pro Med Ambulance, where he is listed in stable condition. The driver of the 1994 Ford truck was transported to Butter- worth by Rockford Ambulance, where he is in stable condition. The crash remains under inves- page 2 page 2 page 3 pages 7-9 tigation. Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Friday, September 5, 2014 Friday, September 5, 2014 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 Post travels to West Virginia Courtyard gets a makeover Rain, rain, don’t go away POST Highlights The Post traveled to Presentation at The Kent Theatre, September 25 Do you know where the News...... pages 1-3 Beckley, West Virginia, rainwater after a storm goes? with the ladies above Church Connection...... pages 4-5 Or how this rainwater some- as they roamed about times disappears so fast off our Art & Entertainment...... page 6 the Appalachian coun- yards, sidewalks, and streets? tryside. Pictured from Did you know that stormwater Sports Schedules...... pages 7-9 left to right is Sylvia runoff is the leading source of Fankhauser, Sylvia Ske- Sports...... page 10 water pollution in West Mich- lonc, Inge Wiersma and igan? Outdoors...... page 11 Betty Teesdale. A presentation at the Kent The photo was taken page 12 Theatre on September 25 at Voices & Views...... when they made a brief 6:30 p.m. will help you learn stop at the Coal Mine Legals / At Your Service...... page 13 exhibition to learn how Classifieds...... page 14 coal was pulled from beneath and put to use. Awesome Autumn...... page 15 These ladies contin- page 16 ued onto Hamlin, WV ficiently carried water temperatures. This can capture runoff from roofs, Back to School...... where they spent a full week enjoying local shopping, dining and plain old relaxation. to waterways have a negative effect on cold driveways, patios, and lawns Thanks for taking us with you! through pipe water trout streams, like Cedar and infiltrate it into the soil. Are you going on vacation? Take the Post with you and snap some photos. Then send networks. This Creek. The plants and soils filter and them to us with some info to [email protected] or mail them to Post travels, PO is called storm- The Cedar Springs DDA remove stormwater pollutants. The Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. We will be looking for yours! water runoff. and the Community Building Infiltration reduces the volume Just in time for the start of Stormwater Development Team have been of stormwater running off of a school, the courtyard at Red Hawk runoff is the working with Trout Unlimit- property and also reduces the www.cedarspringspost.com Elementary received a facelift 36 E. Maple, P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs,ST Michigan 49319, leading source ed, as part of the Rogue River potential for stormwater pol- P Time to vote in Red Flannel art thanks to several local groups. of water pol- Home Rivers Initiative project, lution in our local waterways. phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 published weekly, USPO third-class POSTal permit #81. Work crews wheel barrowed lution in West to protect and improve Cedar In July, a rain garden and black mulch through the hallway Michigan. Ev- Creek so it can become a more stream buffer was planted at Publisher: ...... Lois Allen review to spread around the memori- how some community groups ery time it rains, salt, lawn visible and enjoyable attribute the corner of Fifth and Cherry Editor: ...... Judy Reed The Red Flannel Fes- al garden initially established in are addressing it and what you chemicals, oil, pet waste and of our town as well as a defin- by these community groups. Reporter: ...... Judy Reed tival is holding its own May of 2006. The original mulch can do about it in your own other pollutants are carried ing characteristic of our com- The stream buffer was planted Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller version of ArtPrize here around the bushes and in the seat- yard. to the Rogue River and Lake munity. to protect the stream bank from Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson in Cedar Springs. The ing area had decomposed and was Before development oc- Michigan through contaminat- There are many things that eroding into the Creek. Both Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen Red Flannel Art Re- overtaken by an immense bed of curred, most rainfall soaked ed stormwater. These pollut- you can do on your property to the stream buffer and the rain ...... Marybeth Ford, Sherry Olson view opened earlier this weeds. into the ground and contribut- ants are able to flow through decrease the amount of storm- garden were planted to shade Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall week, with 19 Cedar “The Cedar Springs Garden Club has been ed to groundwater or evaporat- storm sewers and drains into water runoff you are generat- the Creek and to filter storm Check out our website at: Springs businesses fea- coming in the spring and fall for the last 3 years ed back into the atmosphere. our lakes and rivers within ing and keep it pollution-free. water as it runs off the roads www.cedarspringspost.com turing 19 artists. to help maintain the garden, but last year, mem- Modern drainage systems, minutes of rainfall. Along with Stormwater treatment prac- and parking lots as well as to E-mail us at: [email protected] Residents will de- bers told me that the job was overwhelming which collect runoff from im- carrying pollutants, storm- tices, like rain gardens and cool the water before it enters [email protected] termine the winner by unless we controlled the weeds,” explained Red pervious surfaces (roofs and water runoff can also lead to rain barrels, are used to treat the Creek. Plants selected have [email protected] their vote. Voting will Hawk secretary Mary Gardner. She asked Pas- roads), ensure the water is ef- increased flows and unstable the stormwater on site. They rain - continues on page 13 [email protected] end on Wednesday, tor Craig Owens, pastor at Calvary Assembly [email protected] September 18, at 5 p.m. of God and director of the after-school En Gedi [email protected] and winners will be an- Dean Stephens’ quirky take on Cedar Springs is titled “Home is where program housed at Red Hawk, if his students [email protected] the heart is.” If you look closely, you can see he lists many of the DNR employees return from fighting Oregon fires nounced September 23 would be willing to help with the project. Last [email protected] businesses in Cedar Springs. After spending nearly ous wildfires. at 6:30 p.m. at the Barn, spring, En Gedi volunteers and students joined News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. three weeks in the north- “Fighting wildfires is an at the corner of Main Gardner in pulling and digging out weeds until western United States, arduous and dangerous job,” and Cherry Streets. school ended in June. the Department of Natu- said Paul Kollmeyer, manager Office Hours: The POST is open Monday According to Jen On August 22 and 29, in cooperation with ral Resources welcomed of the DNR Forest Resources Leonard, Chair of the Cedar Springs Operations Director Jerry Gavin, through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. home 31 employees Division’s Resource Protec- RF Art Review, there children and adults from En Gedi, Calvary As- trained as firefighters tion section. “We’re pleased to are local artists from all sembly of God Church, Cedar Springs Garden er Mrs. Niederer and her class painted the tables 2014 Subscription Rate: who had been diligent- report that all DNR employees over the area, including Club and Red Hawk staff laid down plastic, and did some maintenance yard work. When New rate due to POSTage increase...... $35 per year ly working to suppress dispatched to other states have Cedar Springs, Sand spread 3 yards of mulch, pruned bushes and weather permitted, a Red Hawk staff member the wildfires that burned returned home safely. The skills “The recent wildfires in ment, the DNR received fire Lake, Howard City, trees, and made plans to add more perennials. could be seen pruning or weeding at lunchtime. in Oregon, California, our staff gained during the time the northwest are just an- suppression assistance from Greenville, Lakeview, The Memorial Garden was originally planned Pastor Owens plans to use the courtyard for Washington and Idaho. out west will be instrumental other example of why in- other states and federal and Grand Rapids. by Shaner Nursery and planted by the Cedar several after-school games and activities along Under an interagency during suppression efforts back teragency agreements are agencies during two critical “Several of our artists Springs Garden Club and the Boy Scouts. What with other Hawk’s Nest projects. A former shop agreement, the DNR sent home in Michigan.” so important,” Kollmeyer incidents in recent years. are also involved in Art was a grassy lawn in the west end of the Hawk’s teacher will work with the En Gedi students a hand crew comprised The DNR will continue to said. “Due to the favorable This occurred in 2007 on Prize,” she said. Nest courtyard was transformed into a beautiful to make lightweight benches. By coordinating of 20 DNR employees provide assistance to national weather in Michigan this the 18,000-acre Sleeper Artists include An- oasis of perennial flowers, bushes, and trees with with the Garden Club, students will take an ac- to Medford, Oregon. fire efforts when conditions are spring and summer, the Lake Fire and two years ago drea Martin, Dean Ste- benches for relaxing. It was created as a way of tive role in keeping the flowerbeds in top shape The crew was assigned critical. Nationally, there are threat of wildfires was low, on the 21,000-acre Duck phens, Debby Walker, memorializing many students who had died in by learning about the plants and how to care for as an initial attack force eight large, uncontained fires allowing us to lend out our Lake Fire. Doug Gordon, Frank 2006. them. This mosaic, titled “Forever Connected,” is from second-time Art Re- tasked with suppressing currently burning in northern services and expertise to For more information Haik, Helen Johnson, Although the Cedar Springs utility workers Red Hawk staff and students will also benefit view artist Michelle Embs. a 20-acre fire burning in California and Oregon. When other states. When the time about the DNR’s fire man- Hector Padilla, Chris cut the grass in the lawn, school funds were from the renovated Hawk’s Nest when class- rugged terrain. Another sent on out-of-state assign- comes, we’ll receive the agement efforts, visit www. Powell, Julie Ketchman, K Purol, Kathy Gebhardt, Lisa Spielmaker, Lacy Proctor, Mi- not available to keep the garden in order. That rooms gather outside for silent reading, science chelle Embs, Michelle Donk, doesn’t mean the garden was completely for- projects (like cooking with solar ovens), and 11 carried out essential ments, the DNR is fully reim- same assistance.” michigan.gov/firemanage- Roy Bills, Sarah Schmiedicke, gotten. Several years ago, the Red Hawk PTO sketching nature during art class. Some staff fire-line leadership posi- bursed for all costs associated Because of Michigan’s ment. Fall SeSSion 1 Sandy Filer, and Sarah Jean donated 2 picnic tables made by the High School members frequently eat lunch in the courtyard, tions assigned to numer- with the support. national cooperative agree- Begins the week of September 8th Anderson. shop class and last spring New Beginnings teach- absorbing the sun and quiet beauty. of Howell; Sec. Ofcr. Sonya Hiser, of Iron Mountain; and Sec. offerings include: Many of them will be at the vote for as many art pieces as and a new one this year is our up a Red Flannel brochure for Ofcr. Jonathan Wetters, of Bay City. • Tae Kwon Do Craft Beer and Wine Tasting they like, but may only vote for Red Flannel Theme prize,” ex- a complete listing of the busi- The 21st State Properties Security Officer Recruit School began • weRQ FiTness tonight (Friday, Sept. 5), which a piece once. plained Leonard. nesses and artists. Brochures MSPNew actively officers recruiting provide security at Capitol on June 8, 2014. For nine weeks the recruits received training in • Zumba is also the artists’ reception. Cash prizes for the artists Look for the art review sym- are located at various busi- firearms, first aid, defensive tactics and physical training. Recruits Cost is $25. vary from $50 to $200. “We bol (a paint palette and paint- nesses around town and on the Michigan State Police (MSP) Director also received specific training in explosive recognition, executive Leonard said that anyone have 1st and 2nd prize in 2D brush) or sign displayed in a website at redflannelfestival. Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue announced the ad- protection and terrorism awareness. 616-696-7320 may vote (including children), juried vote, 1st and 2nd prizes window to see who might be org. dition of four new MSP state properties se- Open Monday-Wednesday at Hilltop 8:30am-2:30pm To be selected to attend the recruit school, applicants had to and each person is allowed to in 3D juried vote, popular vote, featuring a piece of art, or pick curity officers following the graduation of More offerings can be found online including a pass a physical fitness test, background investigation and hiring the 21st State Properties Security Officer Babysitting Certification Course, 6th Grade Running Annual Attention Businesses! interview.

PresortedPresorted Standard Standard Recruit School on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. USUS Postage Postage Paid Paid Permit No. 81 The Michigan State Capitol Security Section was established Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI Cedar Springs, MI Club, and a schedule to our Community Luncheons 25¢ 25¢ Support YOUR local newspaper The Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST Vol. XXIII No. 21 Thursday, May 27, 2010 “This is a significant day because it The www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXVI No. 31 Thursday, August 1, 2013 in 1970 to provide security and police services at the State Capi- serving northern Kent County and parts of newaygo and Montcalm Counties Catch of the Week P STBloomin’ Summer Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and MontcalmArts & Entertainment Counties those Post goes to Cave City LestMemorial Day weis a day to rememforgetber and honor those that gave their Tallest sunflower? lives while defending our country. It’s also a day to remember all “Polar bears” a true test of couragethat have served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the names of veterans buried in area cemoneteries, pages 11-14.and weIf honor you knowthem ofwith a veteran’sthis issue more programs starting in october of The Cedar Springs Post, page 11 name that is missing frompage the list 8 , please let us know and we’ll add them and give back to the community you serve! pages 6-7 for next year. marks the continuation of an important in- page 2 ChiCken page 2 tol and surrounding state offices. Today, state properties security Saturday, Sept. 6 • 4–7pm Crash punctures dump truck gas tank advertise in vestment in the security of our State Cap- officers are responsible for the safety of nearly 24,000 state em- • Half chicken and fixin’s $8.95 itol,” said Etue. “I’m honored to welcome - Residents will gather at this monument in the Algoma Township Memorial - ployees and visitors to state buildings in the city of Lansing. The Soldier on watch in deep snow in northern Russia during the winter of 1918-1919. Park, located across the street from Algoma Baptist Church, on Grange Av - 5,000 troops of the 339th Infantry Post photo by J. Reed. into months, if they had been for enue Monday for Memorial Day services. The park was dedicated last Me and support units (one battalion morial Day. Post photo by J. Reed by Judy reed gotten. - with the cleanup. But the Vegan option available of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - proceeded through thatactivities in and ceremonies taking place The men, a majority of them - Field Hospital, andjeep the nor 337th the driverAm of theThere will be several memorial firefighter didn’t know that. Post photoMen by and J. Reed. women across the from Michigan, dubbed- the the turnm and went straight, tersection without stopping Parent cautioned citizens - Potts, a jeep driven by Car bulance Company)dump were truck, issue Garyd Wall,this weekend55, that residents are encouraged to take part in: world cheered when the armi- selves the “Polar Bears.”and struck the driver’s side and bumped the firefighter to always stop and identify By Judy Reed oline Bartlett, 68, of Cedar Russian weaponsof and Leroy, equipm wereent transported- The Cedar Springs Historical Society is having its 10th Annual Cem stice was signed on November 11, It was the summer- ofof 1918. a Dean’s The Excavating with his mirror. He was not themselves if they need to be Springs, was heading east and sailed for Archangel,to the hospital. a Rus Theyetery sought Walk, Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. to honor veterans of all wars. • Dine In or Carry Out 1918. It meant the end of the Great U.S. Army’s 85th Division,truck thatmade was heading north injured and no citation was at the scene of an accident. A crash at the corner of of sian port on the Whitetheir own Sea ,medical 600 attention.This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell, War of 1812; John Roys, War—World War I. One groupbound on Muskegon Street - issued. Main and Muskegon Streets in up mostly of men fromthrough Michi- the intersection.miles north The of Moscow.In a related They incident,Mexican/American a fire War; Alfred Plumb, Spanish/American“When in doubt, War; they Ashouldbram the members of the 21st State Properties about 2:45 p.m., when it According to Cedar men soldiered on, however, gan and Wisconsin, finishedcrash ruptured their the fuel tank S. Tuttle, Civil War; Frank VanLew, Worldstop. War TheyI; Russell, shouldn’t George think and in Cedar Springs last week approached the Main Street were under British- fighter command. at Main -and Church 14 state properties security officers of the Capitol Security Section the subfreezing temperatures of Springs Police Chief Roger Thursday, July 25, resulted training at Fort Custer,on Ba thettle dump truckIt wasand Cenever completelyStreet was under directing William traffic Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes,that Forget everyone Korean -continues War; knows Thom on what pageas 9 northern Russia, and wondeintersectionred and tried to turn Parent, the truck was owned in a gas spill from a dump Creek, and sailed to- England.dar Springs firefighters and continues on page 20 they are there for,” he said. when they would be called homeright.; When the driver real Polar away- from the accident, by Dean’s Excavating and truck leaving a construction While some were sent othersto Franc workede, at the scene they wondered, as days turnedized she couldn’t make the when a southbound pickup had been called in to help zone. to clean up the spill. with yellow lights rotating turn and was going to hit the Neither the driver of the According to Cedar barricade, she tried to abort Springs Police officer Chad the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the to MobileA mobile home fire that homeoccurred in Cedar fireCedar Springs Policedeemed Department at 696-1311, arson or Silent Observer at Turtle rescue! Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- (616) 774-2345, or toll free at (866) 774-2345. You can also text a tip vestigated as arson. CRIMES (274637). The keyword TIP138 must appear on the first line Security Officer Vintagea.m. Thursday, cars help raise funds Solon Township The fire broke out about 1:30 of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. patrol on foot, bicycle and by vehicle, answering over 300 calls May 20, at 329 Sarah. The Cedar Springs Fire DepartmentBy arrivedTom Noreen on scene within six min- for museum 204 E. Muskegon • Cedar Springs, MI 49319 shows off town hallutes and quicklyEven extinguished an overcast morningthe blaze. with a- few sprinkles Fire Chiefdid Jerry not keepGross the said 58 that registered the fire auto start buffs from ed in a bedroombringing and their was vintage mostly wheelscontained to Morleyto Park that area. Nolast one Saturday, was at home July 27, at the according time of to Cedar fire. Springs Historical Museumout again Director to Sharon The fire department was called Jett. The annual car afternoon, show each after summer is and the mobile home on Friday one of the museum’s biggest fundraisers. Recruit School to the Michigan State rummage Bake sale someone thoughtHistorical they heard Society a be Presidenteping, like Fred a for service per year. smoke detector going off. It turned out to be a Gunnell, welcomed me to the Ph: 616-696-7320 • Fax: 616-696-3755 false alarm. show and Sally Grayvold According to Cedar Springs Police Chief wanted to make sure Roger Parent, a fire investigator made the de- I got my name in termination of arson this week. Parent saidthe the bucket fire forwas the suspicious from the 50/50 drawing, Fri., Sept. 5, 9am–4pm & Sat., Sept. 6, 9am–7pm beginning because the police had been to that Post photo by J. Reed address earlierwhich in was the daywon on by a report from a co- reaching around the world www.csaparksandrec.com • email: [email protected] Darwin Spear of S o lo n ’s n e w to w n s h ip h a lh a s a 2 ,0 0 0 -s q u a re fo o tm e e tin g r o o m th a t owner that property had been removed from Sports residents can rent. Post photo by J. Reed. Grand Haven. Memorial Day Police.” Clean up crew has 4,000 square feet of offices,Hometown There was Hero a good The MSP is actively recruiting; interested candidates should By Judy Reed a 2,000 square-foot community mix of vehicles to look room, in floor boiler heat, 2x6 ex- at as you walked the line. Photo by Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Some looked mint-out-of-the- Tom Noreen house last Saturday, July 27 to of spray foam insulation, a brick Halt! In the name of the turtle police! box such as Phil Harrison’s 1957 Chevy, show off the new township hall exterior, steel roof, LED lighting Both had trailers and were in better shape than my jeep Gavin Lillie, 8, is holding up traffic on Johnson Road, in while others were works in progress. There were to residents. Throngs of visitors which operates automatically, - was in the 101st Airborne Division back in the 1970s.- Gowen, while big brother, Gabriel, 10, helps this beautiful sports cars, family sedans and pickup trucks. Some were treated to a hotdog lunch some heated sidewalks, plenty of were stock and others were modified like Gene Niel Music by the Patin Sisters, Pat and RoseAnne, drift Call a Sales Rep TODAY! painted turtle cross the road. The two boys are the sons of and other free refreshments, as handicap parking, and a security ed through the air along with the aroma of grilled hot Carla Lillie, of Cedar Springs. - sen’s 1935 Ford pickup he had been working on for well as a tour of the facility. The dogs provided by the Cedar Springs FFA. Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church Thanks, Gavin and Gabriel! We’llsystem be sending with cameras you a cer that can be the last 3-1/2 years. Carl Anderson had it in his barn Graduates are Sec. Ofcr. Lauren Bielak, PLEASE JOIN US ON FACEBOOK Solon Township Fire Department viewed remotely. for a number of years before Gene picked it up and A big thank you to all the sponsors whoPages helped 16-17 make alsotificate had an engineand a pin there for forthe kidsPost Turtle Rescue Team. Pages 11-14 visit www.michigan.gov/mspjobs for more information on how For other readers, there’s still time—sendSupervisor us your Bob photo Ellick told the started work on it. Page 3 the fundraiser a success! to tour. Post in June that the total cost of One gentlemanPage 2 had a pair of 1940’s era military Theof a township turtle rescue approved to postnews@ the charter.net and include a brief message and your contact info.the building would be between jeeps. One painted Army olive drab with a pedestal building of the 6,000 square- $860,000 and $880,000 when mount machine gun and the other in Air Force blue. foot hall with community room completed. TO STAY UP ON ALL PROGRAMS AS WELL! 10295 Myers Lake, Rockford in the fall of 2011. The building 616-696-3655 of Grosse Pointe; Sec. Ofcr Kevin Cook, to apply. and Rummage Sale Judge EEngagement EEngagement EEngagement BB irth BB irth BB irth AA nniversary AKentA nniversary AATravelnniversary Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post Friday, September 5, 2014 Friday, SeptemberW 5, 2014edding WThe Cedar Springsedding Post W edding Page 5 Church Connection M emorialChurchM Connectionemorial M emorial bituary spiritual notes • announcements • memories O bituary spiritual notes O• announcementsbituary • memories O KeepingBy Ronnie theFaith McBrayer BRUCEhankyou! V. ELDRED BEVERLY hankyou!JANE PARKER NAOMI SUE GOODWIN-RUPERThankyou! From the Pulpit Bruce V. Eldred,T 72 of Cedar Beverly JaneT Parker, 75 Naomi Sue Goodwin-Rupert,TT T of Cedar TSprings, died age 70, of Cedar Springs, Pastor Darryl Miller Stay in School Springs, was called back to his Saviour, Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 30, 2014 passed away Saturday The Buddha said, “When the student Sand Lake UMC, 65 W. Maple, Sand Lake Thursday, August 28, 2014 at her home. Beverly was morning, August 30, 2014 South Ensley UMC, 13600 Cypress, Ensley Township is ready, the teacher will appear.” Well, at his home. Bruce wasnnouncement born born July 21, 1939nnouncement in at her home under nnouncementthe ready or not kids, your teachers are Cedar Springs, Michigan loving careAA of her daughters NovemberAA 7, 1941 in Grand AA A showing up in classrooms everywhere. Rapids, Michigan the son of the daughter of Waldo and and Heartland Hospice. Celebrating family It’s time to crack open the books, slip Vernon and Delores (Zank) Mary (Day) Cole. She The youngest daughter of As I am writing this, we are prepar- sharing time and fun together. What kind of world would the surly bonds of summer, and head back to school. Eldred. Bruce graduated was a wonderful mother, Wilbur Jay & Thelma Marie ing for our upcoming camp. Each year we have if we could do this every day! Recognizing each My counsel is to stay in school as long as you can; not to from Cedar Springs High grandmother, homemaker (Waldron) Goodwin, she our two churches go camping together other not as “those people who go to that other church” but avoid the employment line or devour your parents’ purse School and served his and cook. She enjoyed word was born on October 29, searches. Surviving are her 1943 in Greenville and was at what we call “Family Camp.” This is as fellow heirs to God’s kingdom—a true family. but to learn all you can, and to learn to become a learn- country in the U.S. Air Force ngagement er. For when you stop learning, the proverb goes, you’ve during the Vietnam War. He husband, Gerald,E whom she a graduate of Greenville a wonderful time of fellowship and celebration of God’s Hey, let’s face it. In my family, we don’t all get along E married on November 5, High School. Naomi retired wondrous creation. It is called family camp because all our all the time, but we do love each other. Yes, sometimes we stopped living. worked for Meijer for 32 1966; daughter, Mary (Todd) Hall; granddaughter, Kylee from the former Electrolux Home Products in Greenville, church family comes together. The great thing is that many have different opinions and ideas but we are still family. This applies even to those who have the parchment hang- years. He loved fishing, hunting, golfing and cutting wood. Hall; mother-in-law, Martha Parker;irth brothers, Max (Cindy) was a skilled quilter and seamstress, and was a member of those there have long since left the area for jobs or oth- And that is how God made us. We love to sit on the dunes ing on the wall, those in well-established careers, and to His name means woodsman and that was a place he loved Cole, Bill (Kathy)B Cole, Jim (Gloria) Cole; sister, Patricia of Cedar Creek Community Church. She was preceded in those who haven’t set foot onto a schoolyard in decades. BB er reasons. Some came as children but as adults no longer and share communion as the sun sets over Lake Michigan. to be. Bruce was a gentle giant, a wonderful husband, father (Patrick) Holland; sisters-in-law, Joyce (Roger) Cavner, death by her father, Wilbur J. Goodwin in 1976; a sister- attend our churches. Others are friends of former camp- This is something that we, the children of God, have in We are always in school, or at least we should be, and those and grandfather. He was a friend to many and a stranger to Rita (Charles) McKee; several nieces and nephews. She was in-law, Rose Goodwin; and a brother-in-law, Art Buckley. ers who continue to come even though their friends have common. And this brings all of us together. Mike Warnke who feel they have matriculated to the point, in life or faith, none. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who nniversary where we think we know it all, or at least we know enough, needed it. Surviving are his wife, Sheryl, whom he married preceded AinA death by her parents, sister, Ruth Ann Baxter; Surviving are her mother, Thelma Goodwin of Greenville; once said, “we will all be on the same side eventually, so passed on. In other words, it is a true family; people from brother, Arthur Cole. The family received friends Tuesday two daughters and sons-in-law, Becky & Stephane Lang of all over who come together and love each other. why not start now?” He was talking about the divisions in we haven’t graduated. We have quit. on December 23, 1963; children, Mark (Elsa) Eldred, When we refuse to learn anything more, we become fix- Melissa Ward, Matthew (Marie) Eldred; grandchildren, from 5-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, and Christina & Al Miller of Shipshewana, There is a good lesson in this. I love to work with peo- the churches. But when God’s people come together, amaz- Cedar Springs where services were held on Wednesday Indiana; three grandchildren,ngagement Stephane Lang, Stephanie ple from other denominations, remembering that we are all ing things happen! Share a meal with your family (not just ated, immature masters of minutia, nothing more, and life Nicole, Stephen, Nayeli, Cody, Kira, Skylar, Triston, edding E 11:00 am. Interment Courtland Township Cemetery. Lang, and TylerE Saganski; a great-grandson, Carter Lang; brothers and sisters in Christ. Who better to share the won- at Christmas, Easter, or Thanksgiving) and remember that grows incredibly small—looking like old men and women Colton, and Riley; aunts, Marjorie Cole and Dorothy T. W stuffed into preschoolers’ chairs. Mystery is murdered, dis- Zank; several cousins; brother and sisters-in-laws, nieces Memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Health three step-children, Tina & Eugene Burley of Cedar Springs, ders of God’s handiwork with than your family? All walks your neighbors are family, too! Hospice. Steve & Virginia Rupert of Galesburg, and Chris Rupert of of people, all different views, all children of the living God coveries dry up, and gone is the joy and excitement of new, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a irth daily revelation. sister, Carol Tiede. The family received friends on Monday Arrangements by Bliss-Wittersemorial & Pike Funeral Home, Florida; several step-grandchildren;BB a sister, Alice Buckley M Cedar Springs of Ovid; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Gilbert & Joan How many treasures are forfeited by those who “know M from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral M that they know what they know,” but they have learned Home, Cedar Springs. The service was held on Tuesday Goodwin of California, David Goodwin of Greenville, and Daniel Goodwin of Rockford;nniversary and many nieces, nephews, nothing new in decades? Their minds and hearts are as 11:00 am at The Springs Free Methodist Church, 135 N. A and cousins.AA Visitation was from 1-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, closed as a freshman’s Algebra book. In the words of Rus- Grant St., Cedar Springs. Pastors Wayne Cash and Jennings bituary Church Connection Sept. 4, 2014 at Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, sian giant Leo Tolstoy, “Even the strongest current of water Johnson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made O 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, where funeral services cannot add a drop to a cup which is already full.” to The Springs or the Wounded Warrior Project. BARBARA K. WEEKS were held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pastor Richard Nichols Maybe the always returning school year is an act of re- Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, edding is online hankyou! of Cedar CreekW Community Church officiated and burial Cedar Springs W demption, really, for we get another chance to learn our les- Barbara K. Weeks, 73 W T will take place privately in Eureka Township Cemetery. of Bailey, Tdied Saturday, sons; to take the same course, again and again if necessary, TT Envelopes for memorial contributions to the American so we can get it right; to pick up the material that we have August 30, 2014 at her home. @ www.cedarspringspost.com Lung Association are availableemorial at the funeral home. To send not yet mastered or refused to heed, and to go deeper. Barbara was born January 11, M a message of sympathy to the family, sign Naomi’s online Still, I suppose that every student, from the Kindergart- 1941 in Kent City, Michigan nnouncement guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: ener beginning to read to the old man learning new tricks, Our days are identical the daughterAA of Clarence and A www.ChristiansenCares.com at home or away feels like he is being crushed by the repetition of the class- Fannie (Jackson) Johnson. Arrangements by Christensenbituary Cremation & Funeral Care, room. But God’s classroom isn’t a form of punishment. She had been the bookkeeper O suitcases - all the same O Greenville we’re just a The lessons must be learned for our own maturation and for Jack & Jill Bible Camp well-being and the Teacher knows this. He is giving us ev- and Bethel Bible Camp, and ery opportunity to succeed—if only we will. size - but some secretary of the Ladies Aid hankyou! click away Ronnie McBrayer is a syndicated columnist, pastor, and at Woodville Community TT author. His newest book is “The Gospel According to Waffle people can pack more Church. She had enjoyed The family of Janet Riggle would like to acknowledge House.” You can read more at www.ronniemcbrayer.me. trail riding and motorcycle and extend a heartfelt thank you to Metron of Cedar into them than others. riding with her husband, Springs for the quality of care given our mother during camping, fishing, and bird watching. When horseback trail her stay there, and fornnouncement the compassion and many acts of camping she was the camp cook. When motorcycling she AA 0:30am kindness shown us by the staff at her passing. It meant Church rode her own bike and other times with Bill. Surviving are so much to us. Worship 11 a.m. her husband, William, whom she married on July 22, 1960; 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh daughters, Julie (Dan) Atwood, Brenda (David) Metzger; Solon Center Directory  Solon Center Wesleyan Church  Mary Queen of Apostles Church 19 Mile Road 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs  grandchildren, Brandon (Christy), Ashley, Melissa, Megan, Wesleyan Church M-46  Pastor: Robert Eckert Roman Catholic Faith Community org   Attention Businesses! soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org  Rob, Bren, Renee; great grandchildren, Alexis, Kaylin; Algoma Ave. Presorted Standard US-131 S. to G.R. Presorted Standard sunday Worship: 10 aM 866-4298 USUS Postage Postage Paid Paid Permit No. 81 One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI Cedar Springs, MI   www.coumc.com 25¢25¢ Support YOUR local newspaper Pastor Doug DiBell  Anna, Addi, Toby, Drayden; aunt, Ardis Gorby; several The Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST Vol. XXIII No. 21 Thursday, May 27, 2010 Bible study: 11:15 aM Monday Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 8:00 am & 9:30 am The www.cedarspringspost.com Summer Worship - 10AM  Vol. XXVI No. 31 Thursday, August 1, 2013 Pastor Doug DiBell & serving northern Kent County and parts of newaygo and Montcalm Counties Catch of the Week P STBloomin’ Summer Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and MontcalmArts & Entertainment Counties those Post goes to Cave City LestMemorial Day weis a day to rememforgetber and honor those that gave their  Tallest sunflower? lives while defending our country. It’s also a day to remember all SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August “Polar bears” a true test of couragethat have served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the names  of veterans buried in area cemeteries, and we honor them with this issue June thru August on pages 11-14. If you know of a veteran’s nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her of The Cedar Springs Post, page 11  name that is missing frompage the list 8 , please let us know and we’ll add them and give back to the community you serve! Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:00 pm pages 6-7 for next year. enhance fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f page 2 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 616-696-3229 Be very careful, then, how you live - page 2  Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] parents and a sister, Carolyn DeVries. The family received Crash punctures dump truck gas tank not as unwise but as wise, making the friends Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss- advertise in

- Residents will gather at this monument in the Algoma Township Memorial - Soldier on watch in deep snow in northern Russia during the winter of 1918-1919. Park, located across the street from Algoma Baptist Church, on Grange Av - 5,000 troops of the 339th Infantry Post photo by J. Reed. into months, if they had been for enue Monday for Memorial Day services. The park was dedicated last Me and support units (one battalion morial Day. Post photo by J. Reed Cedar Springs Christian Church by Judy reed gotten. - with the cleanup. But the of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - proceeded through thatactivities in and ceremonies taking place The men, a majority of them - Field Hospital, andjeep the nor 337th the driverAm of theThere will be several memorial firefighter didn’t know that. Sundays @ Post photoMen by and J. Reed. women across the the turn and went straight, tersection without stopping - from Michigan, dubbed- them bulance Company)dump were truck, issue Garyd Wall,this weekend55, that residents are encouraged Parentto take cautionedpart in: citizens world cheered when the armPotts,i- a jeep driven by Car and bumped the firefighter Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, where services By Judy Reed selves the “Polar Bears.”and struck the driver’sRussian sideweapons of and Leroy, equipm wereent transportedThe Cedar Springs Historical Society isto having always its stop 10th and Annual identify Cem stice was signed on Novemberoline 11, Bartlett, 68, of Cedar - with his mirror. He was not It was the summer- ofof 1918. a Dean’s The Excavatingand sailed for Archangel,to the hospital. a Rus Theyetery sought Walk, Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. tothemselves honor veterans if they of needall w ars.to be 1918. It meant the end of theSprings, Great was heading east injured and no citation was A crash at the corner of of U.S. Army’s 85th Division,truck thatmade was headingsian port north on the White Sea, 600 This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell,at Warthe sceneof 1812; of anJohn accident. Roys, PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY bound on Muskegon Street their own medical attention. issued. War—World War I. One group - Main and Muskegon Streets in up mostly of men fromthrough Michi- the intersection.miles north The of Moscow.In a related They incident,Mexican/American a fire War; Alfred Plumb, Spanish/American“When in doubt, War; they Ashouldbram men soldiered on, however, about 2:45 p.m., when it According to Cedar 340 W. pine St. in Cedar Springs last week gan and Wisconsin, finishedcrash ruptured their werethe fuel under tank British command. S. Tuttle, Civil War; Frank VanLew, Worldstop. War TheyI; Russell, shouldn’t George think and fighter at Main and Church the subfreezing temperaturesapproached of the Main Street - - Springs Police Chief Roger Thursday, July 25, resulted training at Fort Custer,on Ba thettle dump truckIt wasand Cenever completely under William Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes,that Forget everyone Korean -continues War; knows Thom on what pageas 9 northern Russia, and wondeintersectionred and tried to turn Street was directing traffic Parent, the truck was owned in a gas spill from a dump Creek, and sailed to- England.dar Springs firefighters and they are there for,” he said. when they would be called homeright.; When the driver real Polar away- continues from on thepage accident, 20 by Dean’s Excavating and truck leaving a construction While some were sent othersto Franc workede, at the scene most of every opportunity.... they wondered, as days turnedized she couldn’t make the when a southbound pickup had been called in to help SundayS: zone. to clean up the spill. with yellow lights rotating on CTA property* turn and was going to hit the Neither the driver of the 9:45 AM According to Cedar barricade, she tried to abort were held on Thursday at 11:00 am. Pastor Brett Werner Springs Police officer Chad pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the to MobileA mobile home fire that homeoccurred in Cedar fireCedar Springs Policedeemed Department at 696-1311, arson or Silent Observer at West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery Turtle rescue! Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- (616) 774-2345, or toll free at (866) 774-2345. You can also text a tip Solon Township vestigatedVintage as arson. a.m. Thursday, cars CRIMES help (274637). The keyw raiseord TIP138 must fundsappear on the first line The fire broke out about 1:30 of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. May 20, at 329 Sarah. The Cedar Springs Fire Cedar Springs DepartmentforBy arrivedTom Noreen on museum scene within six min-

shows off town hallutes and quicklyEven extinguished an overcast morningthe blaze. with a- few sprinkles 10:30 a.M. Fire Chief Jerry Gross said that the fire start did not keep the 58 registered auto buffs from non-denominational ed in a bedroom and was mostly contained to bringing their vintage wheels to Morley Park officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Cedar Springs. that area. No one was at home at the time of & 11:15 AM last Saturday, July 27, according to Cedar fire. Springs Historical Museumout again Director to Sharon The fire department was called Jett. The annual car afternoon, show each after summer is Ephesians 5:15, 16 (NIV) the mobileone home of the on Fridaymuseum’s biggest fundraisers. 616.696.1180 someone thoughtHistorical they heard Society a be Presidenteping, like Fred a smoke detector going off. It turned out to be a Sunday School 9:45 Gunnell, welcomed me to the MondayS: false alarm. show and Sally Grayvold According to Cedar Springs Police Chief wanted to make sure Roger Parent, a fire investigator made the de- I got my name in termination of arson this week. *NOT affiliated with Memorials may be made to the Ladies Aid at Woodville Parent saidthe the bucket fire forwas the suspicious from the 50/50 drawing, beginning because the police had been to that Post photo by J. Reed www.thespringschurch.info address earlierwhich in was the daywon on by a report from a co- reaching around the world Darwin Spear of S o lo n ’s n e w to w n s h ip h a lh a s a 2 ,0 0 0 -s q u a re fo o tm e e tin g r o o m th a t owner that property had been removed from Sports open prayer residents can rent. Post photo by J. Reed. Grand Haven. Clean up crew Memorial Day WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. has 4,000 square feet of offices, There was a good Hometown Hero By Judy Reed a 2,000 square-foot community mix of vehicles to look Creative Technologies room, in floor boiler heat, 2x6 ex- at as you walked the line. Photo by Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Some looked mint-out-of-the- Tom Noreen house last Saturday, July 27 to of spray foam insulation, a brick Halt! In the name of the turtle police! box such as Phil Harrison’s 1957 Chevy, show off the new township hall exterior, steel roof, LED lighting Both had trailers and were in better shape than my jeep Gavin Lillie, 8, is holding up traffic on Johnson Road, in while others were works in progress. There were Community Church. to residents. Throngs of visitors was in the 101st Airborne Division back in the 1970s.- which operates automatically, - Gowen, while big brother, Gabriel, 10, helps this beautiful sports cars, family sedans and pickup trucks. Some were treated to a hotdog lunch some heated sidewalks, plenty of were stock and others were modified like Gene Niel Music by the Patin Sisters, Pat and RoseAnne, drift Call a Sales Rep TODAY! 135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Oak & Grant) | 616.696.2970 - painted turtle cross the road. The two boys are the sons of 7 8 pM and other free refreshments, as handicap parking, and a security ed through the air along with the aroma of grilled hot Academy (CTA) sen’s 1935 Ford pickup he had been working on for Carla Lillie, of Cedar Springs. - well as a tour of the facility. The dogs provided by the Cedar Springs FFA. www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M. Thanks, Gavin and Gabriel! We’llsystem be sending with cameras you a cer that can be the last 3-1/2 years. Carl Anderson had it in his barn Solon Township Fire Department viewed remotely. for a number of years before Gene picked it up and A big thank you to all the sponsors whoPages helped 16-17 make alsotificate had an engineand a pin there for forthe kidsPost Turtle Rescue Team. Pages 11-14 For other readers, there’s still time—sendSupervisor us your Bob photo Ellick told the started work on it. Page 3 the fundraiser a success! to tour. Post in June that the total cost of One gentlemanPage 2 had a pair of 1940’s era military Theof a township turtle rescue approved to postnews@ the charter.net and include a brief message and your contact info.the building would be between jeeps. One painted Army olive drab with a pedestal building of the 6,000 square- $860,000 and $880,000 when mount machine gun and the other in Air Force blue. From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books foot hall with community room completed. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, in the fall of 2011. The building 616-696-3655   Cedar Springs St. John Paul II Parish  Sunday ScheduLe:  TWO WOrShiP SerViceS at 9:00 a.m. Pioneer ChristianPioneer Reformed Christian Church Reformed Church Roman Catholic Faith Community    and 11:30 a.m. Services at Cedarfield Community Center 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904  SuPerViSed nurSery care PrOVided Services at Cedarfield Community Center Bliss-Witters & Pike Publish  3592 17 Mile RD NE (Next to Meijer) You Have A Choice… There Is A Difference. 10:00 a.m. coffee Fellowship downstairs 3592 17 Mile Rd. NE (Next to Meijer) Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30pm • Sundays at 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm  Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and Your 10:15 a.m. christian education FOr aLL aGeS Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org Grant Chapel Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at Noon & Sundays at 4:00 pm Pastor Steve Lindeman Sunday SundayServices: Services 10AM,: 10AM,6PM 6PM operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel • Birth Announcement Newaygo Chapel  Pastor: Jim Alblas jp2cedarsprings.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] Pastor: Jim Alblas is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland 45 E. Main Street 226 State Road • Wedding Announcement Grant, MI 49327 Newaygo, MI 49337 Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days • Engagement Phone: (231) 834-5613 Phone: (231) 652-5613 Worship Every Sunday at 10:30am Sunday School 9:30am a week. * 810 17 Mile Road, Cedar Springs Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am Rockford Springs Community Church • Anniversary Pastor David Vander Meer at the corner of 17 Mile and Olin Lakes Sunday Evening Worship 6pm • Congratulations www.cscalvary.org 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 Fbaptist i r church s Wednesday Youth Group 7:00-8:00pm • In Memory * (616) 696-8708 of cedar springs www.rockfordsprings.org Nursery provided for all Sunday Services Pastor Craig T. Owens 233 S. Main Street Sunday WorShip • Thank you Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm http://craigtowens.com 696-1630 9:30am • 5:00pm in David J. Fields ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL Sunday Worship 10:00 AM SAND LAKE Licensed Funeral Director-Owner (Since 1946) Non-Denominational Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM for only $20 13603 Northland Drive without photo pentecostal Grace Word of Life Clubs UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.J. McKinley Charles M. McKinley 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) 12786 Algoma Ave 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 Cedar Springs, MI 49319 $25 with photo Licensed Funeral Director-Retired Licensed Funeral Director Wednesday 6:30 PM ($5 per additional photo) Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am Cedar Springs Rev. Darryl Miller (616) 696-1410 50 word limit www.fieldsmckinley.com Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm www.MBC-Cedar.com Adult Bible Study Worship Service 9:30 am • Children’s Church 9:30 am *Poetry over 5 lines will be subject Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 696-3560 Wednesday 7:00 PM Family Night - Thursdays 5:30-7pm Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant to additional fees by length. Two Convenient Locations Serving Your Needs Page 6 The Cedar Springs Post Friday, September 5, 2014 Friday, September 5, 2014 The Cedar Springs Post Page 7 2014-15Cedar Springs Red Hawks Football VARSITYDay Date Opponent Place Time Arts/entertLibrary, 43 W. Cherry St. Please join us with youra preschoolers.inment Friday sep. 05 @ Sparta High School sparta High School 7:00PM They will LOVE the stories, music and crafts! #36 Friday sep. 12 Belding High School Red Hawk Stadium 7:00PM ometownometown (Rocket Football/Rocket Cheer night, Athletic honors night) FALL Sports Friday sep. 19 @ GR Catholic Central HS GR Catholic Central HS 7:00PM Red Flannel Day Talent Show Tryouts JOKE Friday sep. 26 northview High School Red Hawk Stadium 7:00PM Happenings Sept. 10,17: Looking for talented kids of all ages. The Red Flannel (Senior Night Football/Band) HHometown Happenings articles are a community service for non- Talent Show is searching for singers, vocal groups, dancers, Friday Oct. 03 @ Wyoming Park HS Wyoming Park High School 7:00PM H Schedules Friday Oct. 10 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern 7:00PM profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this instrumentalists and variety acts for the Red Flannel Day Talent Friday Oct. 17 Greenville High School Red Hawk Stadium 7:00PM section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is Show on October 4th. Come in and show us what you got. Tryouts Boys soccer (Pink Game and Kids Club) Monday at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as f the Friday Oct. 24 Forest Hills Northern HS Red Hawk Stadium 7:00PM on Wednesdays September 10 & 17 at 7:00 pm at the Kent Theatre, (Homecoming) space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions o JV & VARSITY JV VARSITY 8 N. Main St. Cedar Springs. So, get together with friends and PrincipalWeek rounds Day Date Opponent Place Time Time may apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to family and plan your act now. If you have any questions, or can’t Monday sep. 08 @ Sparta High School sparta High School 5:00PM 6:45PM [email protected] please include name and It was the first day of school. As the principal made his make it on tryout day, please contact Len by email, len@laphoto. Tuesday sep. 09 @ Wyoming Park HS Wyoming Area 5:00PM 6:45PM JVDay Date Opponent Place Time phone number for any questions we may have. com or 231-750-2337. #35,36b rounds, he heard a terrible commotion coming from one Thursday sep. 11 Greenville High School Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM 6:45PM Thursday sep. 11 @Belding High School Belding High School 6:30PM of the classrooms. He rushed in and spotted one boy, taller Tuesday sep. 16 @ Northview High School northview High School 5:00PM 6:45PM Thursday sep. 18 GR Catholic Central HS Red Hawk Stadium 6:30PM Tuesday sep. 23 Forest Hills Northern HS Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM 6:45PM Thursday sep. 25 @ Northview High School northview High School 6:30PM Read-to-Ride Red Flannel Day than the others, who seemed to be making the most noise. Thursday sep. 25 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 5:00PM 6:45PM Sept.: Calling all K-8th graders to Read-to-Ride great Carnival AYSO/CASSA Night at Red Hawk Stadium Thursday Oct. 02 Wyoming Park HS Red Hawk Stadium 6:30PM Sept. 11: AYSO/CASSA Night is Thursday, September 11th at the He seized the lad, dragged him to the hall, and told him to Tuesday sep. 30 Wyoming Park HS Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM 6:45PM Thursday Oct. 09 Forest Hills Northern HS Red Hawk Stadium 6:30PM Rides. Read 3 or 6 hours to earn one or two FREE coupons Thursday Oct. 02 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 5:00PM 6:45PM Cedar Springs Red Hawk Stadium. JV game begins at 5 pm and wait there until he was excused. Thursday Oct. 16 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 6:30PM for Elliott’s Rides during Red Flannel Days. Reading logs at Monday Oct. 06 Fruitport High School Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM 6:45PM Thursday Oct. 23 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 6:30PM Varsity at 6:45 pm. Players wearing their soccer jersey will get in Returning to the classroom, the principal restored order Tuesday Oct. 07 northview High School Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM 6:45PM cedarspringslibrary.org or at the library. Cash your log in anytime free to the game. Come out and support our Cedar Springs High and lectured the class for half an hour about the importance Thursday Oct. 09 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 5:00PM 6:45PM before Red Flannel Day or on Red Flannel Day between 10 am School Boys Soccer Team. #36 of good behavior. “Now,” he said,” are there any questions? freshman and 2 pm at the Friends of the Library giant book sale on Main One girl raised her hand. “Please sir, may we have our Day Date Opponent Place Time Street across from the Kent Theatre. #36 Page 20 Wednesday sep. 10 Fruitport High School Red Hawk Stadium The Rockford5:30PM Squire, Thursday, March 8, 2012 teacher back?” she asked. Thursday sep. 18 GR Catholic Central HS Red Hawk Stadium 4:30PM 3Doodler Dream It, Draw It “Where exactly is your teacher?” Girls golf Sept. 11: Have you ever wished your drawings could come to life? Thursday sep. 25 @ Northview High School northview High School 4:30PM The girl smiled. “He’s in the hall, sir.” Thursday Oct. 02 Wyoming Park HS Red Hawk Stadium 4:30PM Chicken BBQ and Rummage Sale Now they can! With the use of the 3Doodler, create simple 3D VARSITY Sept. 5,6: Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church, 10295 Day Date Opponent Place Time Thursday Oct. 09 Forest Hills Northern HS Red Hawk Stadiuml 4:30PM objects from your own imagination or use some of the provided Friday sep. 05 @ Calvin Christian High School ironwood Golf Course 3:30PM Thursday Oct. 16 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 4:30PM Myers Lake Rd., Rockford, is having their annual Chicken BBQ, This Joke of the Week is Page 20 The Rockford Squire, Thursday, March 8, 2012 stencils. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited. For all Monday sep. 08 @ Greenville High School (Jamboree) Glenkerry Golf Course 3:30PM Thursday Oct. 23 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 4:30PM Rummage and Bake Sale. The rummage and bake sale is Friday, brought to you by Wednesday sep. 10 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS (Jamboree) eqypt Valley Golf Course 3:30PM ages. Thursday, September 11 at the Spencer Township KDL September 5 from 9 am to 4 pm, Saturday, September 6, from 9 am Friday sep. 12 @ Russ Johnsen Invite Russ Johnsen Invite 9:00AM branch, 14960 Meddler Ave. Gowen. 616-984-5680. #36 Tuesday sep. 16 @ Wyoming Park HS (Jamboree) Wyoming Park HS 3:30PM to 7 pm. BBQ Chicken will be available on Saturday, September classic kelly’s Wednesday Sep. 17 OPEN DATE (Conference Jamboree) Cedar Chase Golf Course 3:30PM th 6 from 4 to 7 pm. Half chicken and fixin’s, dine in or carry out. A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering Monday sep. 22 @ Forest Hills Northern (Jamboree) eqypt Valley Golf Course 3:30PM Volleyball Vegan option available. $8.95. #35,36b Free Movie Night Thursday sep. 25 @ Lowell High School Arrowhead Golf Course 3:30PM Sept. 12: An En Gedi 5th Quarter Special Event will include 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs Wednesday Oct. 01 OPEN DATE (Post Season Tournament) Boulder Creek Golf Course 8:00AM an outdoor movie of the Princess Bride (PG). This is for high (616) 696-0620 VARSITYDay Date Opponent Place Time Hope Community Church Yard Sale school students as well as all the community members on Friday, Tuesday sep. 09 @ Grand Haven High School (Quad) Grand Haven High School 3:00PM Sept. 5,6: Hope Community Church Yard Sale, 7000 Myers Lake DayJV Date Opponent Place Time Thursday sep. 11 @ Grant High School (Quad) Grant High School 5:00PM th September 12 immediately following the first home football game 30+ Year CSHS Class Reunion Saturday sep. 13 @ Grandville Inv. Grandville High School 8:30AM Rd., Rockford, MI September 5 (Friday) from 9 to 5 pm and th Friday sep. 05 Calvin Christian High School Cedar Chase Golf Course 3:30PM or approximately 9 pm. Presented on the north end of the football Sept. 20: On Saturday, September 20 , the Cedar Springs High Tuesday sep. 23 Wyoming Park HS Cedar Springs High School 6:00PM September 6th (Saturday) from 9 to 1 pm. There will be a really Monday Sep. 08 OPEN DATE (Conference Jamboree) Cedar Chase Golf Course 3:30PM stadium. Bad weather location is the high school auditorium. School’s 30+ Year (1984+) Class Reunion will be held at Northern Wednesday sep. 10 @ Wyoming Park HS (Jamboree) Wyoming Park HS 3:30PM Thursday sep. 25 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 6:00PM good variety of clean merchandise available at this sale. Stop on Saturday sep. 27 @ Zeeland East HS (Zeeland East Invite) Zeeland East HS 8:30AM Bring a chair or blanket. Concessions (popcorn, candy, coffee Trails Bar & Grill, Newaygo from 6 pm to 2 am. For more Monday sep. 15 @ Greenville High School (Jamboree) Glenkerry Golf Course 3:30PM by! For info call Judy at 616-340-2820. #35,36b Wednesday sep. 17 @ Forest Hills Northern HS (Jamboree) Grand Rapids Golf Club 3:30PM Tuesday sep. 30 northview High School Cedar Springs High School 6:00PM and drinks) will remain open during the movie. Everyone will be information see www.cedarspringsclassreunion.com. #36,37p Monday sep. 22 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS (Jamboree) Grand Rapids Golf Club 3:30PM Thursday Oct. 02 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern 6:00PM admitted free after the 3rd quarter of the football game. Check us Wednesday sep. 24 @ Rockford High School Silver Lake Country Club 3:30PM Tuesday Oct. 07 Forest Hills Eastern HS Cedar Springs High School 6:00PM Thursday Oct. 09 @ Wyoming Park HS Wyoming Area 6:00PM Registration for Red Flannel Prince & out at Facebook or www.EnGediYouthCenter.com. #35,36b Thursday sep. 25 Lowell High School Cedar Springs HS 3:30PM CSPS Class of ‘64 Reunion Thursday Oct. 02 @ Northview High School (Invite) Boulder Creek Golf Course 4:00PM Saturday Oct. 11 @ Morley-Stanwood HS (Morley Invite) Morley-Stanwood High School 9:00AM Princess Oct. 4: CSPS Class of ‘64 will hold its 50th Reunion on October Tuesday Oct. 14 Greenville High School Cedar Springs High School 6:00PM Sept. 6: Attention all Cedar Springs area kindergarteners! Flat River Community Players present “On 4th at the Red Flannel Rod & Gun Club. Social time will begin Thursday Oct. 16 @ Northview High School Northview High School 6:00PM Saturday Oct. 18 @ Sparta Invitational Sparta High School 9:00AM Registration for the 2015 Prince & Princess Pageant is this after the Red Flannel Parade. RSVPs should be sent to Joyce th Golden Pond” Thursday Oct. 23 Forest Hills Northern HS Cedar Springs High School 6:00PM Saturday, September 6 from 9 am to noon at the Red Flannel Sept. 12-20: Greenville’s Flat River Community Players present Hansen by September 12 at [email protected] or 4171 Cross Country Thursday Oct. 30 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 6:00PM office, located at 18 S. Main St. #36 the Ernest Thompson play, “On Golden Pond,” at 7:30 pm on Indian Lakes Rd., Cedar Springs, MI 49319. Please reply even if September 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 pm on September 14, at not attending with updated information and a picture if you can boys-girls VARSITY GIRLS BOYS Day Date Opponent Place Time Time Register Now For Free Hunter Education the Greenville Area Community Center. Tickets are $13 adults so we can include your information in the class booklet. Contact Saturday sep. 06 @ Stanton Hornet Run Central Montcalm HS 8:30AM 8:30AM JVDay Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 9: To register for firearm Hunter Safety Classes at the Red Joyce Hansen for more information. #36,37p Friday sep. 12 @ MSU Spartan Invitational Forest Akers East - MSU 10:00AM 10:00AM and $11 students and senior citizens. Reserve tickets with VISA Tuesday sep. 09 @ Kenowa Hills High School Kenowa Hills HS 5:30PM Wednesday sep. 17 @ Flannel Rod & Gun Club, call Jim Pope at 231-834-5545 after 6 or MasterCard at www.ShowClix.com, or by clicking on the Wyoming Park HS (Conference Jamboree) Wyoming Area 4:30PM 5:15PM Saturday Sep. 13 @ Rocket Invite Reeths−Puffer High School 9:00AM pm. Classes at the Club, 7463 18 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs, will be Saturday sep. 20 Red Hawk Invite Cross Country Course 10:00AM 10:00AM Saturday sep. 20 @ Sparta Invitational Sparta High School 9:00AM ShowClix link on the Player’s website www.frcp.org, or by calling Wednesday Oct. 01 @ Forest Hills Northern (Conference Jamboree) Forest Hills Northern 4:30PM 5:15PM Tues. September 9th from 6-9 pm, Thurs. September 11th from 1-888-71-TICKETS (8425387). Tickets will also be available at Tuesday sep. 23 Wyoming Park HS Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Saturday Oct. 04 @ Portage XC Invite Portage 10:00AM 10:00AM Thursday sep. 25 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 5:00PM 6-9pm, and Sat. September 13th from 8 am-4:30 pm. Class size Wednesday Oct. 15 @ Forest Hills Eastern (Conference Jamboree) Forest Hills Eastern HS 4:30PM 5:15PM the door. #36 The critters are Tuesday sep. 30 northview High School Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM limited to 40 students. #35,36b Saturday Oct. 25 @ OPEN DATE (Regionals) Cedar Springs HS 10:00AM 10:00AM Thursday Oct. 02 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 5:00PM West Michigan Snowmobile Museum Saturday Oct. 25 @ OPEN DATE (State Finals) Cedar Springs HS 10:00AM 10:00AM Tuesday Oct. 07 Forest Hills Eastern HS Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM coming Thursday Oct. 09 @ Wyoming Park HS Wyoming Park HS 5:00PM Get Hooked on Scouting Motorsport Swap Petting zoo at Saturday Oct. 11 @ Jenison High School (Jenison JV Invite) Jenison High School 8:30AM Sept. 9: Come join in the fun and adventure and get Hooked on Sept. 13: The West Michigan Snowmobile Museum and Library Tuesday Oct. 14 Greenville High School Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Scouting! The boy and a parent need to be present to complete Solon Farm Thursday Oct. 16 @ Northview High School Northview High School 5:00PM will host a monthly Motorsport Swap on the 2nd Saturday of BOYS Tennis Thursday Oct. 23 Forest Hills Northern HS Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM registration. We have two great Packs serving the Cedar Springs Thursday Oct. 30 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 5:00PM th every month until Fall. All motorcycles, go karts, snowmobiles, Market Schools. Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 pm at Beach Elementary mini bikes etc. are welcomed. Starts at 9 am to 4 pm. $10 to swap. It’s a two-ingredient rec- VARSITYDay Date Opponent Place Time School. For more information on the Cub Scout Packs, please Coffee, drinks and some food provided for a donation. 13969 ipe for fun—two or more Monday sep. 08 Big Rapids High School Cedar Springs High School 4:15PM contact: Pack 3220 – Melissa at 616-520-7023 or mcvicker Thursday sep. 11 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern 4:00PM Francis Way, Cedar Springs. Museum is located west of Meijer kids and a cluster of critters Monday sep. 15 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 4:00PM Dayfr esDatehm Opponentan Place Time [email protected] or Pack 3222 – Chrysti at 616-225-7139 or Wednesday sep. 17 Wyoming Park HS Cedar Springs High School 4:00PM on 17 Mile Rd. For more info contact Ron Knapp 616-636-7232. (any variety, the more the Saturday Sep. 06 @ Rocket Invite Reeths−Puffer High School 9:00AM [email protected]. #36 Monday sep. 22 Cadillac High School Cedar Springs High School 4:15PM #36p better). Stir together and Tuesday sep. 09 @ Kenowa Hills High School Kenowa Hills HS 5:30PM Wednesday sep. 24 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 4:00PM Monday sep. 15 @ Sparta High School (Tri or Quad) sparta High School 5:00PM watch carefully. Monday sep. 29 sparta High School Cedar Springs High School 4:15PM Tuesday sep. 23 Wyoming Park HS Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Preschool Storytime at the CS Library Wednesday Oct. 01 @ Kelloggsville High School Kelloggsville High School 4:00PM Heaven Is For Real presented. The critters are coming to Thursday sep. 25 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 5:00PM Thursday Oct. 02 spring Lake High School Cedar Springs High School 4:00PM Sept. 10: Preschool Storytime every Wednesday from 10:15 to Sept. 13,14: The Cedar Springs United Methodist Church is Solon Market this Saturday, Tuesday sep. 30 northview High School Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM th Saturday Oct. 04 @ Conference Tournament Forest Hills Eastern HS 9:00AM 11:15 am, starting September 10 at the Cedar Springs Public Thursday Oct. 02 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 5:00PM showing the movie Heaven is for Real in our fellowship hall. This September 6, from 8 a.m. Monday Oct. 06 @ Tri Whitehall High School 4:00PM Tuesday Oct. 07 Forest Hills Eastern HS Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM movie is based on a true story. Bring a friend and join us for any until 1 p.m. Needed are kids Thursday Oct. 09 @ Wyoming Park HS Wyoming Park HS 5:00PM now Showing of the following showings. Saturday, September 13th at 3 or 7 pm to complete the recipe! Call 696-4227 for more information Tuesday Oct. 14 Greenville High School Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM or Sunday, September 14th at 3 pm. We are located at 140 S. Main or check out their Facebook page for up-dates. Solon Market Thursday Oct. 16 @ Northview High School Northview High School 5:00PM DIGITAL Movies at the Thursday Oct. 23 Forest Hills Northern HS Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Street. Admission and popcorn are free. Soda and bottled water is located at 15185 Algoma Avenue behind the township hall. www.csredhawks.org Thursday Oct. 30 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 5:00PM will be available for purchase. #35-37p Kent theatre Page 20 The Rockford Squire, Thursday, March 8, 2012 Greenville Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Fallfest 2014 bluegrass September Sept. 13: The Greenville Garden Club will hold their annual plant 5 • 6 • 7 sale on Saturday, September 13 from 9 am to 2 pm. New location: music festival Good Luck Red Hawks! ShowtimeS: Greenville Ace Hardware Parking Lot, 1325 W. Washington. Fall Friday: 6PM • 9PM is a great time to plant your spring garden. Perennials, shrubs, Celebrate the Fallfest 2014 bluegrass music festival Sep- Saturday: 3PM • 6PM • 9PM tember 19-20, 2014 at the Kent County Youth Fairgrounds 20635 W. Stanton Rd. | Pierson, MI | 616.636.8289 Sunday: 3PM • 6PM bulbs, dried materials, garden related items and crafts will be on sale. Master gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Rain in Lowell, Michigan. It’s a music festival that the whole or shine, plan to attend. #36 family can enjoy. There will be instrument workshops, a DIGITAL Movie Tickets ONLY $3.00 bake sale, craft and food vendors, kids activities, campsite 8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs 616-696-SHOW jammin’, and bluegrass music stage acts all weekend long. www.kenttheatre.com Awana Kick Off Sunday and Potluck Be sure to bring lawn chairs for the great show inside the 7469 Sept. 14: Huggard Bible Church, 8860 – 21 Mile Rd., Sand Lake concert building. It’s Bluegrass music, rain or shine. coming Soon: will kick off their Awana program on Sunday September 14th at On Friday night, September 19, Deadwood, Luke Len- 9:30 am. The service will surround the kids. 10:45 Sunday School. hart Family & Friends, Dueling Banjos and Hawks and The Commander will lead the Hour and let you know about things concerning Awana. The lunch is at 11:30 with place settings and Owls will entertain you from 6:00-10:00 p.m. meat provided. Bring a dish or two to pass. There will be a table set On Saturday, September 20, it’s music from noon until Sept 12-14 Sept 19-21 up for early registration. Awana is for 3 years old to 6th grade and 10:00 p.m. There will be Schlitz Creek, Blue Town, Dog 1 *Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor starts on September 17th at 6:30 pm. #36 Bluegrass - continues on page 13 , Thursday, March 8, 2012 Thursday, The Rockford Squire , Page 20 Page 8 The Cedar Springs Post Friday, September 5, 2014 Friday, September 5, 2014 The Cedar Springs Post Page 9 All About Heating & Cooling Inc. 2014-15 12505 Northland Dr. Cedar Springs Red Hawks 422 N. 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Sports Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche Outdoors Cedar Springs crushes Comstock Park in football debut By Ranger Steve Mueller The Cedar Springs Red edge they needed to come He ended up with two inter- They never punted the Catch Hawks varsity football out on top. ceptions on the night. ball the entire game. of the team started their season off The Red Hawks domi- The Red Hawks scored Mlive.com has now Special everyday sightings with a bang last Thursday, nated the game from the again in the third on a run ranked Cedar Springs Celebrate special oppor- good for hunting. Despite my sorrow in butterflies, but in late sum- Week August 28, by rolling over very first drive, scoring by Cotton, and again in the #10 in their Grand Rap- tunities. Today I was sitting While contemplating the one creature’s death, I cel- mer, dragonflies like mead- Comstock Park 50-13. only two minutes into the fourth on a run by Alvestef- ids football power poll. on the back porch, when I flycatcher identification, ebrate the continued life of owhawks are abundant. The Panthers went 12-1 game. They scored twice fer. The other teams include would rather walk trails and a Cooper’s Hawk flew another. Unfortunately, sev- Grasshopper populations last year, losing only to in the first quarter—once The Panthers scored Rockford, Zeeland West, explore Ody Brook Nature through the backyard about eral species native to oth- are peaking and provide en- South Christian in the semi- on a run by Kaden Myers, twice—once in the second Lowell, Grand Rapids Sanctuary nature niches. six feet above ground. It er parts of the world have ergy for birds getting ready finals. But they were no and the second on a run by quarter and once in the Christian, Hudsonville, It was a comfortable 77 F. was in view for only a few established in our area and to migrate. match for this year’s Red MavRick Cotton. third. South Christian, Caledo- The sunshine felt too hot. A seconds. Its size was too big are disrupting ecosystems, Many people do not ap- Hawks, who hit the ground They scored three touch- Five Red Hawks—My- nia, West Catholic and flycatcher landed on a dead for the look-a-like Sharp- causing the death of spe- prove of Cooper’s Hawks running on the Panther’s downs in the second quarter. ers, Cotton, Alvesteffer, East Kentwood. tree branch and it was diffi- shinned Hawk and it had a cies, and causing millions filling their stomach with home turf and never looked One on a pass from sopho- Anthony Topolski, and This week the Red cult to identify the species. rounded tail instead of be- of dollars in damage to birds, but the same people back. more quarterback Collin Zach Wamser—combined Hawks take on longtime I thought it was in the Em- ing squared off. I enjoy a crops, landscapes, and spe- have no objection to insect An aggressive offense Alvesteffer to Cotton, the for 340 yards rushing, and rival the Sparta Spartans pidonax flycatcher group visit to the yard by the bird cies we cherish. eating birds killing and eat- and a strong defensive line second on a pass to Myers, Cotton and Myers added at 7 p.m. at Sparta. that has several look-a-like eating hawks. They are sel- A Pileated Woodpeck- ing their prey. If managed worked perfectly in tandem and the third was a 35-yard another 77 yards in receiv- species. To separate species dom successful in capturing er flew over, brightened ideally, our yards will pro- to give the Red Hawks the interception by Alvesteffer. ing for 417 yards. Sophomore quarterback Collin Alvesteffer had two interceptions vocal calls or songs are re- a meal. my day and was quickly vide healthy conditions for in last week’s win against Comstock Park. quired. I rejoice with them when followed by another that a balanced biodiversity that I narrowed the choices to they succeed in filling their called as it passed. It was supports life forms includ- Alder Flycatcher or Least stomach or get food to feed my birthday and I pretend- ing all predators. Tennis team recordsA home matchtwo with Grant more Public thon Baculywins at #2 doubles; sophomore Do you want to see Flycatcher but finally de- their young. They are a nat- ed it was wishing me a fine Sit, observe and celebrate Schools on Wednesday, August 27, Jared Liggett and freshman Nicholas cided I was still wrong. ural and healthy component day. I am pleased my efforts occurrences of minute to resulted in a 5-3 win for the Cedar Hibbs at #3 doubles; and sophomore your school sport on It was most likely not an in nature niches. Predators over 35 years have created large wildlife in your neigh- Springs Red Hawk varsity boys Timothy Shovan and junior Jesse Em- Empidonax species but an prevent other species from conditions for life. I reap borhood. tennis team. #1 singles Blake Fisk pie at #4 doubles. Eastern Wood-Peewee. It over abundance whether benefits and joys of nature Natural history questions (junior), #2 singles Nick Fennessy Coach Katie Unsworth has confi- this page? did not have an obvious they are insect predators, in the yard daily. or topic suggestions can be (senior), #3 singles Drew French dence in her young team. “So far we This 16-inch large mouth bass was caught by Zeppi We are looking for coaches, parents, stu- white eye-ring. Wing bars bird predators, or mammal Closer to the ground directed to Ranger Steve (sophomore), #4 singles Dylan Ko- are off to a positive start to our sea- Jobse, 12, while fishing on Lincoln Lake, in their boat, dents or fans of school sports to write up sum- were faint. Its behavior of predators. I take sorrow in level Giant Swallowtail, (Mueller) at the odybrook@ lasa (sophomore) and #1 doubles son! We took first place as a team in with grandpa Bill Jobse, of White Creek Lumber, on maries and/or take photos of games. If you perching, flitting out to prey the death of birds, butter- Red-spotted Purple butter- chartermi.net Ody Brook, Karsen Dingman and Austin Nielson the Sparta Invitational and won both Friday, August 22. want to see your sport covered in the Post and on insects, and then return flies, or creatures I work to fly, Cabbage White, and 13010 Northland Dr, Cedar (sophomores) all won their matches. of our dual matches against Grant and “The Bass gave him quite a battle, fighting through are willing to devote a little time to the effort, to the perch is typical for support with food, water, Clouded Sulphur butterflies Springs, MI 49319-8433. On Thursday, August 28, the Red Fruitport. We are looking forward to the lily pads, but Zeppi hung on for the catch,” re- please contact your coach to let him or her peewees. I usually expect and shelter. Life is not easy traversed yard openings. A 616-696-1753. Hawks traveled to Fruitport for a a strong, successful season with 10 marked Bill. “He was so proud. This is the first big know you are volunteering, and then contact the peewees to be in the for any creature but each Pearl Crescent landed on match, which led to in an 8-0 win. returning players and two new team bass keeper of his season.” us here at the Post for further information and dense forest but this one has it place. Predators are the dog. I spend the most Rounding out the roster is junior players (Hibbs and Empie) who seem He added that they are enjoying fishing together, af- a set of guidelines. We’d love to hear from found the forest opening welcome. time watching birds and Ethan Brown and sophomore Jona- to be natural tennis players!” she said. ter restoring their 14ft. Lund fishing boat. you! Call Judy at (616) 696-3655, or send an Congratulations, Zeppi, you made the Post Catch of email to [email protected]. Pictured Left: The Cedar Springs Red Hawks’ #1 singles Blake Fisk serving the the Week! Special Eventsball to hisat opponent. Latitudes & Steelheads Fall flutter for giant panfish by Jack Payne It’s back—get out those I hear fish stories many times low water and the numerous about a lake that is killer on gi- cabbage weeds there is a right cameras! ant panfish. Rarely does this way to rig and fish them and It’s that time of year again when anglers big and small like Harvest Festival pan out for me. However we the wrong way. Trust me on to tell their fish tales! Send us a photo and story of your first, did find a little gem in Mason this—I landed 13 fish before best, funniest, biggest, or even your smallest catch. Include County. Round Lake is near- my partner landed one. your name, age, address, and phone number, along with the september 19th & 20th ly 600 acres and sits between Go light, very light. I used type and size of fish, and where caught. We can’t wait to Fountain and Walhalla. two one sixty four ounce jig hear from you! Photos published as space allows. Photos/ The very first bluegill that I heads. I use the jig heads that stories may be sent by email to [email protected] caught went an even 10 inch- come with the Whip R Snap with Catch of the Week in the subject line, or mail to: Catch es. Over the better part of three tails. Tie one jig on about 18 of the Week, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. days we only caught four gills inches up from the end of your under seven inches and the ma- line. Tie a loop so that your jig jority went 8 inches or better. has the greatest movement. Tie Our crappies were all over 10 the second jig on the end of inches with the average near- your line. Weekly fishing tip ing the 12-inch mark. Now comes the fun part. Bass were a bonus fish and Place a Whip R Snap on one all went 15-20 inches and were jig and a Whip R Shad on the caught while chasing the slab other jig. These ultra-light jigs “Field of Dreams” crappies. Now before you Beverage TenT will flutter up and down and loCated in north GraSS lot juSt behind latitudeS hook up your boat and head can be worked through the there, understand that we nev- Jack Payne with a bluegill caught on a mini spinner. cabbage weeds. FRidAy, SepTeMbeR 19 Saturday, SePtember 20 er caught our limit of fish. We A painstakingly slow re- 6 - midniGht noon - midniGht caught big fish and our best 3-hour outing produced 21 fish. trieve is needed. Lift the jigs up and over a cabbage weed Featuring: Live Music from Local Artists - dJ entertainment all day We averaged 16 fish each time out. and then let it flutter to the bottom. Continue working the The most productive locations have cabbage weeds and the retrieve over and over. The majority of your fish will suck luke Galloway Featuring evening entertainment from best depth was between 6-8 feet on Round Lake. Other lakes in your small jig when worked in this manner. Casting and & The Gitchell boys the outer vibe that we like include Crooked, Pine, Gun or Miner Lake and reeling over the tops of the weeds only works when the fish Catching big pike in the summer the depth might reach 10 feet. Using your graph or your eyes are extremely aggressive. Dropping the lures into their face Most anglers consider winter the best time to catch a tro- you will easily be able to locate the few spots that have both and teasing the fish results in many more fish. phy-sized pike, but following a few key pointers can make cabbage weeds and the depth. The majority of your strikes will come on the fall. About summer pike fishing worthwhile. 1st Annual Dennis Anderson When fishing the cabbage weeds in late summer or early the time that your jig disappears from view is when a hungry When it’s very warm out think about where pike will fall, only a few lures are needed. We rigged our rods up with slab reaches up from the bottom and sucks it in. hide—places with cooler water. These spots include along MeMorial open an action spin snell, a 2.5 inch rival worm and the Whip R The small rival worm is the junior bait to the original Bass the thermocline, where coldwater streams/rivers flow into Shad or Whip R Snap jigs, all from Stopper Lures. Stopper Worm. This little worm with its mini front spinner lakes, or around springs. 4 Person Scramble @ Cedar ChaSe Golf CourSe The mini spinner has one small hook and #0 blade. The lands big gills and specks. Fish it in the same manner as a jig. Look for water bodies that aren’t densely populated with best-colored blades were chartreuse or gold. Some of the bet- Work it over the tops of the weeds, drop it down in a helicop- pike so those present may have a chance to grow fairly Saturday, SePtember 20 ter blades will have chartreuse on one side and gold or brass ter fashion and slide it briefly over the bottom. large. Also consider locations that have special regulations Tee-off at 10 AM • Registration at 9 AM • $220 Per team ($55 Per PerSon) on the other. Tip this rig with a small red worm. These three lures will land plenty of panfish from Labor (size limits). On the calm days, we found that when we dragged near the inCludeS: awardS, PrizeS, doG & ChiPS at turn, authentiC fajita bar to be held Day until Halloween. Fish the tallest cabbage weeds in your Lastly, focus on water bodies that have a good pike for- bottom the action was best. On the windy days, casting it and lake and fish ever so slow. Watch your line and your rod tip after outinG at the beveraGe tent, where awardS will be announCed aS well. age base, particularly other species that prefer cooler water. working it over and through the cabbage weeds worked well. and go as light as possible. Enjoy the fall fishing season. Want to learn even more about fishing for northern pike? CaLL 231.937.7056 - SIgn YOUr TeaM UP TODaY, 101 East Edgerton Street | Howard City, If possible, go weightless. If a sinker is needed, one number For more information check out www.jackpaynejr.com or Check out their page on the Michigan Fish and How to seven split shot is best. facebook outdoorsinmichigan. Catch Them website at Michigan.gov/dnr. TeaM SHeeTS avaILaBLe aT LaTITUDeS (231) 937-7056 | www.latitudes-steeheads.com Action tails are hands down my favorite. Due to the shal- This tip was adapted from Michigan Outdoor News. Crackdown

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...continued from front page ...continued from page 3 ...continued from page 6 Voices / views FitnessThe rest of her family echoed those sentiments. Rainlong roots, are natural to the area, and grow tall enough to provide Bluegrassand Billy Strings & Don Julin. Rep. VerHeulen to hold Shila said she doesn’t plan to push to lose even more some shade. Over 2,000 plants were put in to the ground at this Save money and come for the whole weekend for a TheBy Lee H. Hamilton Summer of Our Discontent weight. “I’m just trying to maintain. I want to be able to site. $20.00 advance ticket or $25.00 at the gate. For advance There is great unease in the land — concern about moments. Over the long live and not worry about one more pound. I’m comfortable If you want to get in on the next planting opportunity or learn tickets, send a check payable to WMBMA and a SASE to Despite these last few economic inequality, disgust with scorched-earth pol- reach of our history, we’ve September office hours where I’m at.” more about how we’re working together to develop Cedar Springs Ruth Lakatos, 11926 Reed Street, Grand Haven, MI 49417. months of hot and lazy itics in Washington. But the long reach of our history learned time and again that Her current workout routine includes three days of cross- into an even more amazing community and what you can do on Children 15 and under are admitted free with parent admis- days, it’s been hard not to teaches that when an aroused public forces political when our political leaders State Rep. Rob VerHeulen, R-Walker, invites constituents fit (aerobics and strength training) a week, one 3-mile run, your property, join us for a public presentation on Wednesday, sion. Campsites are available. notice a cold political wind leaders to focus on finding solutions to problems, we do focus on our challenges, to meet for office hours in Sparta and Walker during Sep- and walking in between. September 25th at 6:30 p.m. at the Kent Theatre. You can also Fallfest 2014 is sponsored/produced by the West Mich- blowing through the coun- can overcome differences and make progress. speak to one another direct- tember. We asked Shila if she had any tips for people wanting to get connected by liking the Cedar Springs Community Building igan Bluegrass Music Association. Visit their website at try. The magazine Foreign ly, and are determined to Office hours will take place: get healthier. “If you want to do it, you can—just decide to Development Team on Facebook. If you would like to find out www.wmbma.org Affairs captured it with its find a solution to our prob- • In Sparta on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Maxine’s Family do it. Start where you are. Go for a walk. Drink more water. more about the Trout Unlimited Rogue River Home Rivers Ini- latest cover, a mockup of was an unflagging opti- ity is joined to a host of oth- lems, they can overcome Restaurant located at 370 N. State St., from 9:30 to Choose healthier options. Just start with one thing at a time tiative project please contact Nichol De Mol at 231-557-6362 or a travel poster featuring mism that as Americans we ers—from climate change their differences and make 10:30 a.m. and do it,” she said. [email protected]. a crumbling U.S. Capi- could face head-on the task to crumbling infrastructure progress. • In Walker on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Pop’s Restaurant tol with the tagline, “See of improving our own and to a world in which the There is no shortage of located at 1339 Walker Village Dr. NW, from 9:30 to America: Land of Decay others’ lives and deliver on forces of chaos and turmoil challenges facing the sys- 10:30 a.m. and Dysfunction.” our responsibility to future appear to be expanding. tem. But I am convinced “Meeting with residents during office hours is a great op- Americans are clearly generations. Now, that’s no Yet I think Foreign Af- that they are no match for portunity to be able to bring local thoughts and opinions Legal NOTICES At your uneasy. In early August, an longer the case. fairs has nailed the biggest an aroused and determined with me to Lansing,” said VerHeulen. “Being able to talk NBC-Wall St. Journal poll Why not? Partly, it’s the factor: the perceived dys- public that recognizes we one on one with residents gives me insight on what resi- Nelson Township/Village dents would like to see for the future of our state.” reported that three-quarters economy: growth has been function of our political are all in this together, that PUBLIC NOTICE Absolute Heating of those surveyed lacked sluggish, we’re not generat- system. Americans don’t we can adapt to changing If residents are unable to attend Rep. VerHeulen’s office of Sand Lake service...SCHULTZ SEPTIC & Ventilation LLC confidence that the next ing enough good jobs, and expect miracles, but they circumstances, and that we hours, feel free to contact his Lansing office at (517) 373- VILLAGE OF SAND LAKE "We're #1 in a #2 business" generation would be better the benefits of the recovery do expect political leaders should not give up on the 8900 or email [email protected]. 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It’s also a day to remember all “Polar bears” a true test of couragethat have served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the names of veterans buried in area cemoneteries, pages 11-14.and weIf honor you knowthem ofwith a veteran’sthis issue 205-9511 The Cedar Springs Post, Sparta of page 11 name that is missing frompage the list 8 , please let us know and we’ll add them and give back to the community you serve! pages 6-7 for next year. page 2 We want to share our friends with you! page 2 Crash punctures dump truck gas tank Cement & BlockworkCementCeCem &ent ment & & CharlieCCharlieharlie MC MB MrideCCBBriderideBloCkBlo WorkBloCkC Workk Work advertise in Call 616-696-3655 to Advertise PatiosPatios •Patios Driveways • Driveways• Driveways • Pole • BarnPole• Pole BarnFloors Barn Floors Floors SidewalksSidewalksSidewalks • Retaining • Retaining• Retaining Walls Walls WallsSENIOR or email [email protected] DISCOUNT - Residents will gather at this monument in the Algoma Township Memorial - FHA Approved Foundations Soldier on watch in deep snow in northern Russia during the winter of 1918-1919. Park, located across the street from Algoma Baptist Church, on Grange Av FHA ApprovedFHA Approved Foundations FoundationsAVAILABLE - 5,000 troops of the 339th Infantry Post photo by J. Reed. into months, if they had been for enue Monday for Memorial Day services. The park was dedicated last Me and support units (one battalion morial Day. Post photo by J. Reed by Judy reed gotten. - with the cleanup. But the of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - proceeded through thatactivities in and ceremonies taking place The men, a majority of them - Field Hospital, andjeep the nor 337th the driverAm of theThere will be several memorial firefighter didn’t know that. Men and women across the tersection without stopping - Post photo by J. Reed. from Michigan, dubbed- the the turnm and wentbulance straight, Company) dump were truck, issue Garyd Wall,this weekend55, that residents are encouraged Parentto take cautionedpart in: citizens world cheered when the armPotts,i- a jeep driven by Car and struck the driver’s side and bumped the firefighter Charlie ~ Jim mcBride By Judy Reed selves the “Polar Bears.” Russian weaponsof and Leroy, equipm wereent transportedThe Cedar Springs Historical Society isto having always its stop 10th and Annual identify Cem CharlieCharlie ~ Jim m~ cBrideJim mcBride stice was signed on Novemberoline 11, Bartlett, 68, of Cedar - with his mirror. He was not It was the summer- ofof 1918. a Dean’s The Excavatingand sailed for Archangel,to the hospital. a Rus Theyetery sought Walk, Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. tothemselves honor veterans if they of needall w ars.to be 1918. It meant the end of theSprings, Great was heading east injured and no citation was A crash at the corner of of U.S. Army’s 85th Division,truck thatmade was headingsian port north on the Whitetheir own Sea ,medical 600 attention.This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell,at Warthe sceneof 1812; of anJohn accident. Roys, War—World War I. One groupbound on Muskegon Street - issued. Main and Muskegon Streets in up mostly of men fromthrough Michi- the intersection.miles north The of Moscow.In a related They incident,Mexican/American a fire War; Alfred Plumb, Spanish/American“When in doubt, War; they Ashouldbram men soldiered on, however, about 2:45 p.m., when it According to Cedar in Cedar Springs last week gan and Wisconsin, finishedcrash ruptured their werethe fuel under tank British fighter command. at Main and S.Church Tuttle, Civil War; Frank VanLew, Worldstop. War TheyI; Russell, shouldn’t George think and the subfreezing temperaturesapproached of the Main Street - - Springs Police Chief Roger Thursday, July 25, resulted training at Fort Custer,on Ba thettle dump truckIt wasand Cenever completely under William Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes,that Forget everyone Korean -continues War; knows Thom on what pageas 9 (616) 636-8451 23889 Hooker Road intersection and tried to turn Street was directing traffic (616) 636-8451 23889 Hooker Road northern Russia, and wondered Parent, the truck was owned (616) 636-8451 23889 Hooker Road in a gas spill from a dump Creek, and sailed to- England.dar Springs firefighters and they are there for,” he said. when they would be called homeright.; When the driver real Polar away- continues from on thepage accident, 20 by Dean’s Excavating and truck leaving a construction While some were sent othersto Franc workede, at the scene when a southbound pickup they wondered, as days turnedized she couldn’t make the to clean up the spill. had been called in to help zone. turn and was going to hit the with yellow lights rotating According to Cedar Neither the driver of the Fax (616) 636-8348 Sand Lake, MI 49343 barricade, she tried to abort Fax (616)Fax 636-8348 (616) 636-8348Sand Lake,Sand MI Lake, 49343 MI 49343 Springs Police officer Chad the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the to MobileA mobile home fire that homeoccurred in Cedar fireCedar Springs Policedeemed Department at 696-1311, arson or Silent Observer at Turtle rescue! Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- (616) 774-2345, or toll free at (866) 774-2345. You can also text a tip Solon Township vestigatedVintage as arson. a.m. Thursday, cars CRIMES help (274637). The keyw raiseord TIP138 must fundsappear on the first line The fire broke out about 1:30 of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. May 20, at 329 Sarah. The Cedar Springs Fire DepartmentBy arrivedTom Noreen on scene within six min- for museum shows off town hallutes and quicklyEven extinguished an overcast morningthe blaze. with a- few sprinkles Fire Chiefdid Jerry not keepGross the said 58 that registered the fire auto start buffs from ed in a bedroombringing and their was vintage mostly wheelscontained to Morleyto Park that area. Nolast one Saturday, was at home July 27, at the according time of to Cedar fire. Springs Historical Museumout again Director to Sharon The fire department was called Bassetts Towing & Auto Repair Jett. The annual car afternoon, show each after summer is the mobile home on Friday www.cedarspringspost.com one of the museum’s biggest fundraisers. someone thoughtHistorical they heard Society a be Presidenteping, like Fred a WE INSTALL smoke detector going off. It turned out to be a Gunnell, welcomed me to the false alarm. show and Sally Grayvold Hours According to Cedar Springs Police Chief wanted to make sure Roger Parent, a fire investigator made the de- I got my name in termination of arson this week. Monday - Friday Parent saidthe the bucket fire forwas the suspicious from the 50/50 drawing, beginning because the police had been to that Post photo by J. Reed address earlierwhich in was the daywon on by a report from a co- reaching around the world Darwin Spear of 7am-6pm S o lo n ’s n e w to w n s h ip h a lh a s a 2 ,0 0 0 -s q u a re fo o tm e e tin g r o o m th a t owner that property had been removed from Sports residents can rent. Post photo by J. Reed. Grand Haven. Clean up crew Memorial Day has 4,000 square feet of offices,Hometown There was Hero a good •Clutches By Judy Reed a 2,000 square-foot community mix of vehicles to look room, in floor boiler heat, 2x6 ex- at as you walked the line. Photo by Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Some looked mint-out-of-the- Tom Noreen house last Saturday, July 27 to of spray foam insulation, a brick box such as Phil Harrison’s 1957 Chevy, • Visa •Brakes Halt! In the name of the turtle police! show off the new township hall exterior, steel roof, LED lighting Both had trailers and were in better shape than my jeep Gavin Lillie, 8, is holding up traffic on Johnson Road, in while others were works in progress. There were to residents. Throngs of visitors which operates automatically, - was in the 101st Airborne Division back in the 1970s.- Gowen, while big brother, Gabriel, 10, helps this beautiful sports cars, family sedans and pickup trucks. Some were treated to a hotdog lunch some heated sidewalks, plenty of were stock and others were modified like Gene Niel Music by the Patin Sisters, Pat and RoseAnne, drift Call a Sales Rep TODAY! • Mastercard painted turtle cross the road. The two boys are the sons of •Oil Changes and other free refreshments, as handicap parking, and a security ed through the air along with the aroma of grilled hot Carla Lillie, of Cedar Springs. - sen’s 1935 Ford pickup he had been working on for well as a tour of the facility. The dogs provided by the Cedar Springs FFA. Thanks, Gavin and Gabriel! We’llsystem be sending with cameras you a cer that can be the last 3-1/2 years. Carl Anderson had it in his barn Solon Township Fire Department viewed remotely. for a number of years before Gene picked it up and A big thank you to all the sponsors whoPages helped 16-17 make •American Express alsotificate had an engineand a pin there for forthe kidsPost Turtle Rescue Team. Pages 11-14 •Foreign & Domestic For other readers, there’s still time—sendSupervisor us your Bob photo Ellick told the started work on it. Page 3 the fundraiser a success! to tour. Page 2 of a turtle rescue to [email protected] in June and includethat the atotal cost of One gentleman had a pair of 1940’s era military 36 E. Maple Street • P.O. Box 370 Phone: 616-696-3655 The township approved the brief message and your contact info.the building would be between jeeps. One painted Army olive drab with a pedestal building of the 6,000 square- $860,000 and $880,000 when mount machine gun and the other in Air Force blue. 14050 Edgerton • Cedar Springs foot hall with community room completed. in the fall of 2011. The building 616-696-3655 Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Fax: 616-696-9010 (616) 696-3051 Judge Women

Page 14 The Cedar Springs Post Friday, September 5, 2014 Friday, September 5, 2014 The Cedar Springs Post Page 15 AwesomeAutumn CLASSIFIEDS 36 E. Maple St., P.O. Box 370 How tall is your corn? 616-696-3655 ANIMAL LOST/FOUND ADS ARE FREE! Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Fresh Market Tracy Skelonc, of Solon Township, sent us this photo of – 696-3655 – (partWinter three of squash, a three part series)one of the Three Sisters her husband, Martin, and their son, Dalton, in the corn on by Vicky Babcock Help Apartments Critter their family’s farm. She said their corn measures 11 feet 6 AUCTION Classes/ Services inches. lessons Wanted for Rent Corner Long before the Earth was populated by people, there were the Sky People. This particular tale, of the Three Sisters, speaks of Sky Woman, who, because of her curiosity, fell through a hole in Auctions: Friday, September 12 Piano Lessons – Beginner Weekend workers needed for MILDRED HOUTING A TO Z Trash will pick up your Found: Orange cat found near at 6 pm. Antiques, collectibles to early Advanced: Cedar Assembly and Plastic Injection trash weekly. One-time hauls 14 Mile Rd., east of Cedar the sky while peering through to the world below, a world of end- & housewares. Items can be Springs, Sand Lake area. Three Molding in Newaygo. Must be LEISURE ACRES available. Call Bryan at 616- Springs. Please email tjoy04@ less sea. The creatures of this world saw her fall and swiftly scoop- viewed at auctionzip.com, ID# major recitals a year. Christmas able to work Saturday and TAkING AppLICATIONS 696-2938. #tfnb hotmail.com. #36 ing soil from the sea bottom, they placed it onto the back of a giant and vanilla. Pour mixture over dry ingredients and stir until a soft 31095 or from 2 – 6 pm on recital will be “Frozen” Call Sunday from 7:00 am to 7:00 for 1 and 2 bEDROOM turtle, that she would have a safe place to land. This “turtle island” dough forms. Friday. Located at Peddlers 616-696-4505 or email pm. High school diploma or ApARTMENTS Garage Doors: Spring re- Found: Female dog wearing a GED required. Apply today at remains today and is what we now refer to as North America. Market, 420 N. Lafayette, [email protected]. Must be 62 years of age or pairs. Sales, service and collar. Medium sized German Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times Workbox Staffing! 8235 Mason Greenville. We are always #35,36p handicapped or disabled of any installation of garage doors Shepherd mix. Found on Now Sky Woman was pregnant at the time of her fall and, when until it comes together. Roll the dough out into a 10- by 7-inch Drive Newaygo 231-303-9000. taking consignments and age. 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Three sacred plants sprang up scones. early Childhood Development. call (616) 696-3920/ TDD 1-800-649-3777 Free: Cats and kittens – kittens from where she laid—a gift from the Creator. These gifts were Place scones onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 min- Crafters Needed for Saturday, 25-35 hours per week. Call 616- 6-8 weeks old, assorted colors, th This institution is an Critter corn, beans and squash, the sustainers of life. They became known utes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. November 15 from 9 am to 3 835-5868. #36,37p Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer including Siamese. Also some 616-696-2598 pm. Courtland Oakfield United Corner adult cats. Good for farmers. as the three sisters and were the three major crops raised and held For glaze, combine confectioners’ sugar and milk. Whisk until www.artsmithauctions.com Methodist Church, Rockford, Taking applications on Saturday, Call 616-696-2625 ask for Ruth. sacred by Native Americans. 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Lost on at 10:00 a.m. th needs to find homes for these C and provide significant amounts of potassium and vitamin B6 as 15185 Algoma Avenue. For more information call 616-696-1718. 616-225-3425, 11661 Harvard July 26 on 18 Mile between This institution is an two lovable cats. Call 616-822- well as dietary fiber. While about 90 percent of winter squash’s to- For total contents per judicial Ave. 49341. #36,37p Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Simmons and White Creek. Call Like us on facebook for updates. 1260. #34 lien process under MCL570.521 616-446-9511. #33 tal calories come from carbohydrates, a number of studies suggest 1565 Dagget Road 616-636-5565 ET-SHQ, as single units, reserves Join the Arbor that certain starch related components in squash have antioxidant, Garage/ Pierson 887-2060 the right to refuse any and all Yard Sales 3rd Shift Caregivers For rent anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and insulin-regulating properties. bids. 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WaysBeat to prepare the family Morning for the day ahead Meltdown Family Features Mornings can be mayhem for moms. In fact, according to the Johnson- ville Sausage Prevent bullying Report, nearly FromTips the to Kent help County you Sheriff and Department your child half of moms say that morn- Bullying, when one child picks on another repeatedly, is ings can be so an increasing problem in schools. Bullying can be physical, hectic that most verbal or social. One only has to think of the most recent days everyone school shooting to know that bullying can have tragic con- in the family sequences. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office wants to help needs to fend you ensure your child is safe from bullying at school and for themselves promote an atmosphere where problems can be worked out for breakfast. constructively, rather than violently. 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Drivers:From the Kent County Sheriff Department be extra cautious as kids get back-to-school Summer days are waning away and kids across Michigan • Once on board proceed quickly to your seat and stay while the bus is stopped. Wait until the bus has driven went back to school this week. The Kent County Sheriff’s sitting until the bus arrives at your school or other off to avoid not being seen by the driver. Office encourages drivers to cut down distractions and con- drop off location. Tips for motorists: centrate on the road as kids of all ages get back to school. • Do not move around on the bus. • Remember that children are unpredictable in their ac- Children are often eager to get on and off the bus because • Always walk on the sidewalk when preparing to tions. Take extreme caution when traveling in a school they are excited to get to school and they are also excited cross the street near a bus. Make eye contact with the zone. to get home and tell their parents about their day. Sheriff driver so that you are sure he or she sees you. • If you live in an area where there are no sidewalks, drive Stelma has some safety measures for both students and mo- • Never walk behind the bus. cautiously. Be more alert to the possibility of children torists to help ensure safety for everyone. • If you are walking beside the bus, make sure you are walking in the road. Tips for students: at least 10 feet (10 “giant” steps) away. • Be more aware of children playing near school bus stops. • Always arrive at the bus stop early. • Take extra precaution to make sure that clothing with • Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medi- • Prior to boarding, wait until the bus has come to a drawstrings and book bags do not get caught in the ans and on curbs. complete stop, the door is opened and the bus driver hand rail or door. • Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully says that it’s OK to board. • Never stop to pick something up you have dropped

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