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By Judy Reed on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was A $1,000 reward is be- injured during the robbery. ing offered for information The suspect is described leading to the arrest of the as a white male, about 5’9’’, suspect that robbed the Ce- last seen wearing a red ban- dar Springs Hungry How- dana covering his face, a ie’s Pizza at gunpoint last gray hooded sweatshirt, and Saturday night. dark gray sweatpants. According to the Kent If you have any infor- County Sheriff’s Office, the mation about the robbery, armed robbery occurred at please contact the Kent 151 S. Main Street, just be- County Sheriff’s Office at fore 10:49 p.m. July 3. (616) 632-6357 or submit The suspect reportedly a tip through the KCSO entered the business, dis- mobile app. You can also played a gun, and demand- submit an anonymous tip ed cash from employees. to Silent Observer at (616) Photo by Cherri Rose The suspect fled the scene 774-2345. Photo by Kim Latham INSIDE Road closed for drain work THIS ISSUE By Judy Reed Corn more New basketball court than knee high

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Post publisher Lois Allen stands in a cornfield in Courtland Township. Post photo by M. Ford. By Judy Reed he says. “However, what we don’t know is where we OUTDOORS - page 10 This year’s corn crop is received an abundance of Cody’s comeback looking pretty healthy and rain, how much of that crop much higher than “knee- is affected because of pond- high by the fourth of July.” ing of water, which we can’t In the online blog Mich- see because of the growth igan Farmer, Jim Zook, of the plant at this point.” executive director of Mich- He noted that soil condi- Main Street is closed from Cherry to Elm Street. Post photo by J. Reed. igan Corn Growers Associ- tions during planting were Work is progressing on The Cherry Street portion Tuesday, July 6, to start ation and Corn Marketing the best we’ve seen in a the Cedar Springs Drain, of the project is completed, demolition. The official Program of Michigan, said long time, and that with the HEALTH - page 14 and the section of Main including seeding, and is detour is Pine St / Solon to that the recent rains really lack of rain that followed, Street between Cherry and now open to traffic. White Creek Ave. The clos- boosted corn plant growth. roots went deep to find Elm closed this week for Main Street closed be- ing is expected to last a cou- “In most areas, the corn moisture, giving the crop a AND MORE... the next part of the project. tween Cherry and Elm on ple of weeks. plant is looking very well,” CORN - continues on page 13 Page 2 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, July 8, 2021 Thursday, July 8, 2021 The Cedar Springs POST Page 3 backboard.” Womack said the new basketball court cost the New basketball court at Riggle Park City about $7,836. However, $6836 was from Teens crash into barn with ATV If you haven’t been to Riggle Park on Beech money that was left over from the dog park bud- Two teens were hurt last Saturday when the ATV Street recently, you’ve overlooked a hidden get because the dog park was built entirely by they were riding crashed into a barn. This notice paid for with public donations gem: a new half court basketball court put in by volunteers, and the extra $1000 was taken out of According to the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Cedar Springs. fund balance. the crash occurred on private property on 30th Ave- According to Cedar Springs City Manager “The City is working on a couple of big parks nue, in Sheridan Township, about 11:27 a.m. July Mike Womack, the new 30x50 court replaces projects including pickle ball courts, walking FREE to the public! 3. W e i g h t L o s s & S t o p S m o k i n g H y p n o t h e r a py the old 24x24 court that was removed when paths, the natural playground, redeveloping play Police said two teen boys, a 14-year-old and Health Awareness Clinics An appointment is not th they put in the new dog park. equipment at Riggle Park, safety improvements, Friday, July 16 7:00PM a 13-year-old, both from Fenton, were riding an is providing therapists to ad- necessary. Just sign in and “That old court was very broken up old con- new public bathrooms and either a new large play Fairway Event Center ATV together and crashed into a barn. Neither were minister weight loss and stop immediately receive therapy. crete, and we also wanted to increase the size structure or a splashpad,” said Womack. smoking, and stress relief Health Awareness Clinics 13955 Cascade Rd. wearing helmets, and both were ejected from the of the court so that it could be used for a half- “Finding funding for these projects is always MECOSTA COUNTY group hypnotic therapy. is a non-profit organization. LOWELL ATV. Both sustained significant injuries. th court game instead of just shooting hoops,” ex- the hardest part but we’re also planning on tack- For many people, this ther- They rely on donations to Monday July 19 7:00pm The 13-year-old was transported to Spectrum Health Grand Rapids by EMS. The 14-year- apy reduces 2 to 3 clothing make treatment available. A plained Womack. “We also made sure to spend ling a new recreation plan for the City this year so Comm. Center old was transported to Spectrum Health Grand Rapids by Aeromed. sizes and/or stops smoking. modest $5.00 donation when a little bit extra for the new backboard which that we can organize the future of the City’s parks 900 E. Kent Rd. Deputies were assisted by Mecosta County EMS and Wheatland Fire/Rescue. Funding for this project signing in is appreciated. New half court basketball court at Riggle Park. From City of Cedar Springs Facebook page. is a higher quality material than the previous NEW COURT - continues on page 6 comes from public donations. Support materials available. GREENVILLE The crash still is under investigation. All attendees will be Only one 2 hour session is th hypnotized twice during the needed for desirable results. Tuesday July 20 7:00pm Thought Design Bld. hypnotherapy session. Sign in 20 min. early POST Highlights Kent County selects new administrator 10 East Bridge St. NE News...... pages 1-3 Al Vanderberg to succeed Britt after 17-year tenure in County administration Boater dies on Hess Lake HealthAwarenessClinics.org • (512) 433-6200 ROCKFORD Church Connection...... pages 4-5 GRAND RAPIDS– After Vanderberg, who currently Global executive search firm Arts & Entertainment...... page 6 hosting a community forum serves as Ottawa County Ad- Korn Ferry was contracted and and conducting third round in- ministrator, is expected to step kicked off the search process in Voices & Views...... page 7 terviews at the June 24 Kent into the top Kent County staff January 2021 with subcommit- Sparta Town & Country...... pages 8-9 County Board of Commis- position later this summer. He tee and community stakehold- sioners meeting, board chair has been the administrator in er meetings and surveys aimed Outdoors...... page 10 Mandy Bolter announced that Ottawa County since 2003, at defining key qualifications Bloomin’ Summer...... page 11 the board of commissioners managing 1,200 employees for the position. Classifieds...... page 12 selected Al Vanderberg as its who serve a population of “Community engagement choice for Kent County Ad- about 300,000 residents. was a vital component of this Service Professionals...... page 12 ministrator/Controller. Bolter Current County Adminis- search,” said Dante Villarre- Legal Notices...... page 13 will enter immediate contract trator/Controller, Wayman P. al, vice president of business negotiations with Vanderberg Britt, notified the board of his & talent development at the Health & Fitness...... page 14 with the aim of presenting a fi- intention to retire last October. Grand Rapids Chamber and Hess Lake, in Newaygo County’s Grant Towship. nal contract for board approval He has been with the County member of the search subcom- Al Vandenberg will be the new Kent A Charlotte man who was covered by The Newaygo at the commission meeting on administration for more than mittee. “Hundreds of commu- County Administrator/Controller. out boating Tuesday lost his County Dive Team. July 22. 17 years and has served in the nity leaders from nonprofits, tee consideration on May 14. life on Hess Lake. The Sheriff’s Office was The “This has been an exciting, top spot since January 2018. business, economic develop- The subcommittee selected Newaygo County Dep- assisted by The Michigan thorough and transparent pro- Shortly after Britt’s an- ment, philanthropy, education, five candidates for first round uties and the Newaygo State Police, The Grant cess that culminated with the nouncement, Bolter appointed advocacy, local government interviews at public meet- County Dive Team were Police Department, Mich- www.cedarspringspost.comST selection of a strong, visionary a seven-member executive and healthcare were inter- ings on June 9 and 10; three dispatched at about 3:30 igan DNR, Newaygo Fire 36 E. Maple,P P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, and highly competent individ- search subcommittee charged viewed or surveyed. We con- were advanced as finalists. In p.m. on July 6, to the 1400 Department, Grant Fire phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 published weekly, USPO third-class postal permit #81. ual,” said Bolter. “Thanks to with deploying an equitable sidered a broad range of voices all, the subcommittee met 10 block of Hess Lake Drive Department, Life EMS and our dedicated search subcom- process to recruit and recom- throughout the process.” times over the course of eight on Hess Lake for a boater Newaygo County Central Publisher: ...... Lois Allen mittee, our board of commis- mend finalists to the board of Through a multi-faceted months; all meetings were no- that had gone overboard. Dispatch. Editor/Reporter: ...... Judy Reed sioners and the high level of commissioners to interview for market outreach campaign tar- ticed and open to the public. After hours of searching, No other information Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller Vanderberg is responsible Graphic Design/Comp.:... Belinda Sanderson community engagement in the the appointment of the County geting highly diverse recruit- the body of a 69-year-old about the event has been Advertising Consultants:...... Melissa Kleyn, process, I’m confident that Al Administrator/Controller. The ment sites across the country, for oversight of administrative Charlotte man was re- released...... Marybeth Ford will be the kind of leader who subcommittee’s work included the firm identified over 140 and other departments with- Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall reflects the community’s - pri identifying an executive search prospects and contacted more in Ottawa County and serves orities and can leverage Kent firm that could execute a com- than 100 potential candidates on boards, committees and Check out our website at: Two charged in County’s assets for sustained prehensive national search to and sources. From this group, workgroups for numerous Ot- www.cedarspringspost.com growth and innovative service identify and recruit a diverse the firm identified 13 external tawa County and community E-mail us at: [email protected] [email protected] to our residents.” slate of highly qualified can- and one internal candidate to agencies and organizations. Amazon theft [email protected] Pending contract approval, didates. present for search subcommit- SELECTS - continues on page 13 [email protected] An Amazon [email protected] driver and an- [email protected] [email protected] The last ride other young [email protected] man have News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. been arrested and charged THE POST COVID HOURS: Mon 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for trying to Tues Noon to 5 p.m. | Wed Noon to 5 p.m. | Thur steal an Am- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | CLOSED Fridays azon Prime van full of Lawrence Clay Demarion Brewster Subscription Rate...... $40 per year packages. 3 Month Subscription...... $15 According to Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker, 6 Month Subscription...... $25 Rockford Police were dispatched to a reported carjacking of an Amazon delivery truck in the city of Rockford on June Craft Beer, Wines, Sodas & Great Food 28. Other metropolitan Grand Rapids police departments as- sisted in the investigation, which eventually led to the truck Richard Gee being found in the City of Wyoming. Brauhaus Did you see a long line of Lawrence Edward Clay, 21, the driver of the Amazon van, motorcycles and cars heading had reported the carjacking. Becker said that the investiga- & down Northland Drive on Satur- tion showed that the original report of a carjacking in Rock- Restaurant day, July 3? If so, you witnessed Father Lam of St. John Paull II Parish. ford was false. Richard Gee, of Belding, taking “We have filed charges against Demarion Brewster, 18, his last ride. • German Tradition and Lawrence Clay in this matter,” said Becker. A line of over 70 motorcycles Clay was arraigned on July 2 on charges of Unlawful • Crafted in Michigan and 18 cars escorted a motorcy- Driving Away of an Automobile, Larceny Over $1,000 but McDonald’s offers cle hearse that left Bliss Witter less than $20,000, Conspiracy to Commit that offense, and beer on its menu & Pike Funeral Home after the one count of Lying to Police in a Violent Crime Investiga- 55-year-old’s funeral service tion. in many countries, last Saturday and drove south on “The first three charges are felony charges punishable by including Northland to 15 Mile and then a maximum of 5 years in prison, the last one is a felony pun- France, on several back roads to get to ishable by a maximum of 4 years in prison,” said Becker. Germany, 18 Mile Road and back to the The motorcycle hearse that led the last ride. Bikers on the last ride of Richard Gee. Bond was set at $40,000, 10 percent. Clay bonded out. Portugal, funeral home. the bike in memory of Rich,” neral home. Mr. Brewster is facing the same charges, he however is

Father Lam from St John Paul II did said Mary Thorrington, Gee’s sister. “He was a big Harley Davidson per- not charged with the crime of Lying to Police in a Violent and South Korea. the service and was one of the riders. She added that Rich’s wife, children, son, as well, and he saw the hearse a Crime Investigation. His bond was set at $30,000, 10 per- “Richard gave him a ride on his bike a siblings, cousins, and friends all joined few times and always said if something cent. He is still in custody. 95 NORTH MAIN | CEDAR SPRINGS few years ago, so before the services, in the last ride. Jason Herroon drove the happened, he wanted it to be part of his Both men are presumed innocent until proven guilty be- CSBREW.COM 616-696-BEER Father asked if he could start and rev up hearse, which came from Simpson fu- last ride,” explained Thorrington. yond a reasonable doubt.

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Page 4 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, July 8, 2021 Thursday, July 8, 2021 The Cedar Springs POST Page 5 may tell you that she became a math major, were married, Tom and Jean bought the cottage have been treating their children and because the country was in the midst of the baby on Little Whitefish Lake from her parents. grandchildren to annual ski trips in northern Obituary Obituary boom, cold war, and space race. The Soviets had Together they added on to that cottage, survived Michigan. While Tom had to give up skiing only Church Connection recently tested their atomic bombs and launched a house fire, and made that cottage a home. Life a few years ago, Jean gave it up many years ago MARK A. SCHUMANN JEAN ANDERSON Sputnik. There was a push to improve math and on the lake was good year round, but summer’s to focus on feeding the family. As soon as skiers spiritual notes • announcements • memories Mark A. Schumann On the 4th of July, Jean Anderson (83) of Pierson, science education across the nation in the 1950s were especially nice, spent with extended family, hit the hill, Jean started baking cookies, dough age 61 of Belmont, Michigan passed and 60s, and Jean answered the call. Although swimming, boating, fishing, eating, and enjoying for which she had prepared well in advance. She formerly of Cedar away around dinner the timeline may work, the truth may be that Jean each other’s company. Jean was incredibly also put the soup on the stove; she usually brings Springs went to be time at home was simply good at math and wanted to teach engaged in the lives of her children, Tom, Sara, 4-5 different kinds of soup also prepared in From the Pulpit with his Lord and surrounded by from an early age. Jean loved playing games, and and Amy. She was the primary shuttle service to advance. (Her canned tomatoes make the best Church loved ones-- math is important when you are always the and from all sorts of practices. She was president chili, soup, and pasta sauce.) If you were with Savior on Monday, June 28, 2021. fireworks followed designated scorekeeper like Jean was. of boosters, and she never missed a concert or Jean, she made sure you were well fed and loved. Directory SOLID ROCK WORSHIP CENTER When the train soon after. Although Incalculable are the number of hours she enjoyed athletic contest. Also incalculable are the number Feel free to try your hand at a few of our family’s whistle sounded, Jean was a teacher playing games of all sorts with her friends and of questions posed over the years. Like many favorite recipes. Most things she cooked didn’t Worship Service PASTOR BOBBY GRAY the conductor and math major in family. She remembered playing cards with her mothers she was especially skilled at asking have a recipe, but here are a few of our family Sunday @ 10:30am 11862 Shaner Avenue NE, Cedar Springs called “All Aboard” college, it is grandparents when she was very young and she questions. Of her children, she’d asked questions favorites: https://bit.ly/jeanscooking. It is Children, Youth & and our beloved interesting that so was playing cards with her own grandchildren like, what did you learn today? Who did you sit unlikely you will be able to replicate her cooking 233 S. Main Street | Cedar Springs Adult Ministries Mark boarded the many things about till the very end. She was a member of several by on the bus? How was practice? Where are you exactly; experience taught Jean well. She would Sunday @ 5:30pm 616.696.1630 train with a tender and grateful look back at her life are bridge groups through the years often playing going? Did you do your homework? When will add and reduce ingredients as taste and Pastor Mike Wittmer www.cedarspringsbaptist.org AN OPEN DOOR the people he loved. Mark was born July 16, incalculable--the hands of cards played, cookies several times a week. Family-time at the lake, on you be home? The questioning skill, however, appearance dictated. If in doubt, err on the side of “Behold I have set before thee an troubled and perplexed, they were 1959 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Arnon baked, pancakes flipped, papers graded, ski trips, or even a cruise ship inevitably ended in wasn’t limited to her own family. She was always a bit more sugar or a few more berries; Jean Cedar SpringS ChriStian ChurCh open door, and no man can shut it.” like drowning men needing a rope. and Virginia (Dailey) Schumann. He graduated questions asked, and tears shed on our behalf. cards and games into the early morning hours. genuinely interested in those around her and was would. Jean was also a crier. She cried for all of Non-Denominational Jean was born in 1938 toward the end of the Jean won more than her fair share, and never especially adept at asking questions that would those she loved regardless of whether you were 340 West Pine Street • P.O. Box 109 • Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Revelation 3:8 They are in desperate need of more from Cedar Springs High School and Central Great Depression. She grew up on Alpine took it easy on her grandchildren. And she didn’t help her better understand your story. Inevitably, leaving home or coming home. They were tears SUNDAY Instead of a hindrance to the than just food, clothing, and a milky Michigan University with a Master’s degree. Ministry of Reconciliation need to keep score in order to win, but she wasn’t however, if you were in her home, the questions of joy mixed with worry; pride with temporary Phone: (616)696-1180 WORSHIP spread of the gospel, the post-Covid 20-minute sermonette on Sunday. He taught at Cedar Springs Public Schools for Avenue in a farmhouse just south of 3 mile in AT 10:30 A.M. e-mail: [email protected] conditions in our world present a They need a Church that knows 35 years retiring in 2017. He touched many lives Walker; she remembers when Alpine was a dirt above grandmotherly guilt to get an advantage. would turn to food--are you hungry? Would you sadness. Cry if it helps but there is no need, she “Fellowship Partners in Christ” mighty challenge—an opportunity God as Paul did, “in the power of for several generations in the town he loved. road. She was the big sister; the oldest of five From childhood Jean had wanted to become a like something to eat? You’d be foolish to refuse, cried enough tears for all of us over the years. to the church for evangelism. His resurrection, and the fellowship He enjoyed the simple things in life and loved children of Ted and Babe Lankamp--Jean, Sara, teacher. After graduating Jean got her first Jean’s cooking was legendary. Food. Also And if you do cry, make sure they are tears for Cedar Springs United Methodist Church While some ministry opportuni- of his sufferings…” helping others in need. In retirement he worked Jerri, Kathy, and Gerrit. Being the oldest child teaching job in the Wyoming school district in incalculable: cookies baked, pancakes flipped, the joy of a life well lived and pure of heart. 140 S. Main St., PO Box K, Cedar Springs tomatoes canned, strawberries turned into jam, Jean’s influence on our lives is indelible and ties seem to be permanently closed They want an anointed, power- part time for Rowerdink, a wonderful company she had the benefit of spending the most time 1960. She taught there until 1968 when she 616-696-1140 • www.cedarspringsumc.org with her aunts, uncles, and grandparents, whom married her husband Tom, a lawyer in Cedar people fed. Jean’s love was best expressed beyond calculation. We have all been shaped by Email: [email protected] and still others on pause for this cur- ful, lively, and thriving church that who supported him up to the end. Surviving are she adored. Being the big sister, she also had the Springs. That year she began teaching in Cedar through her food. Every meal, but especially her forgiveness, generosity, and gentle kindness. Pastor Larry French rent season, there is an open door to (through consecration) is “being his wife, Lori; daughter, Katie who characterizes Sunday Worship Service: 9:30 a.m. • Coffee Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. Springs where she taught elementary, mostly 4th breakfast at grandma’s is an affair: bacon, eggs, We will miss her dearly and are thankful to have preach the gospel all over the world made conformable” to the Image her dad as very loving and kind; mother, Virginia, occasional responsibility of taking care of her Supervised Nursery Care Provided grade at Hilltop Elementary until 2001. Cedar all sorts of fruit, juice, coffee, tea, and, of course, had her so long in our lives. We loved her dearly today as never before. and character of Christ. Church step children, Chase (Mary) Molin, Joshua younger siblings. Difficult to count are the number of diapers she changed. Judging by her Springs, although they didn’t live there, was the pancakes. Pancakes are always available upon and are proud to call her friend, aunt, sister, wife, The lessons learned in 2020’s services where the Spirit moves in Molin, Chelsea Molin; 6 step grandchildren. The raised eyebrow when asked recently, it was quite community to which she and Tom were most request at Jean’s house. While she sometimes mother, grandmother. Jean is survived by her Live stream Sabbath service @ cogfgomi.org solitary confinement are powerful jarring and wonderful ways. family will greet friends Friday, July 9 from 6-8 a few. As they got older, the youngest siblings connected. Jean taught and Tom practiced law in made pancakes from scratch, as she made most many bridge partners; her sisters, Geraldine and Join us at 1pm and practical. The resilience and in- In this new post-covid world, en- p.m. at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, also had the privilege of being driven to school in the same office on main street for over 50 years. things, years of experience confirmed that the Sara, her grandchildren, Chase, Ian, Aiden, The Church of God every Saturday for genuity of God’s people have been try-level Christianity doesn’t cut it- Cedar Springs. A memorial service will be held their big sister’s blue impala convertible--a car For years they were fixtures at Red Flannel Days, Hungry Jack Buttermilk pancake mix that Chloe, Jake, and Tommy; her children: Amy Fellowship Group of Michigan a live broadcast. put on high display for all the world -if it ever did. Saturday, July 10 at 11:00 a.m. at The Springs Pastor Bruce Chapman To learn more visit Jean bought proudly when she got her first the Rotary Chicken Barbecue and other requires oil, milk, and eggs is simply the best. (Jason), Sara (Mike), and Tom (Holly); and her to witness. God is preparing His False unity, where members Church, 135 N. Grant St., Cedar Springs. The www.cogfgomi.org teaching job. A much more exciting car than the community events. Through her 40 year teaching (Of late this pancake mix is hard to find in stores. husband of 52 years, Tom. The family will greet 616.636.9209 Church for an unprecedented reviv- “agree to disagree,” or “agree to not family will greet friends one hour before the numerous minivans Jean had more recently. Jean career it is incalculable the number of lives she Hungry Jack did not sponsor this obituary friends Saturday, July 10 from 1:30 p.m. until al and outpouring of His Spirit. talk about it” doesn’t cut it. service. Pastor Dallas Burgeson officiating. In Pastor Inge Whittemore honor of Mark please wear your CS Red Hawk graduated from Grand Rapids Union High touched directly as teacher, colleague, and although offers would be considered--also time of service at 3:00 p.m. at the Bliss-Witters & “Where You Truly, “The fields are white, Only genuine Acts 1 unity brings are Loved” Like us on Facebook or CMU clothing to the services. Memorial School in 1956. Having been active in her mentor. Also incalculable are the number of difficult to calculate, the thousands of dollars Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Pastor www.eastnelsonumc.org ready for harvest!” and we each down the power of God, not the contributions may be made to Central Michigan Wesleyan Methodist church as a youth, upon papers graded over those 40 years. While she spent on pancakes over the years.) You can cook Michelle Vallier officiating. Interment Pierson must stand ready to partner with band, or the lights. Only stepping Indoor Services University, Carlin Alumni House G/E, 524 E. graduation she continued her education at loved teaching and Cedar Springs, family was your pancakes to your preference, but Jean Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Sunday 10:00 am NEW God in these final days. There are beyond ankle-deep waters will 9024-18 Mile Rd. NE Bellows St. Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 Houghton College in New York (later she earned always Jean’s first priority. Many long evenings preferred hers slightly thinner than the directions your local school booster organization, volunteer Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Worship Service TIME! untold multitudes, all waiting for work. 616-696-0661 Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike a MA from Western Michigan University). From were spent grading papers at the kitchen table recommended and just slightly undercooked or your time, or buy your kids and grandkids more the Church to arise from her com- There are countless numbers Funeral Home, Cedar Springs Dutch immigrant stock, she was the first of her after her own children were fed and put to bed, gooey. Jean’s cookies are also amazing. If you books than you can carry at a used book sale placency and swing into action. whose spirits are crushed by uncer- family to go to college. At Houghton she studied but she was always mom first. She loved are lucky enough to have had them, you will supporting your local library. As the results of Covid are tainty, sin, crime and who need the math education. Her son, the history teacher, teaching, but she loved family most. After they likely agree. For the past 20+ years Tom and Jean Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike viewed, we see millions who are uplift and comfort which only the Funeral Home, Cedar Springs left hurting in mind, soul, and body. gospel of Jesus Christ can bring to Obituary After going through sorrows, op- them. Tribute the first to wave or greet you with a wide, firm From various sports involvement through pened with our favorite team. It was uncanny pressions, and deprivations, many Lord, help us to see the need and JAMES HARRINGTON hand-shake, while looking you in the eye to ask each decade, Mark would wear many Red to hear him recall scores and time frames of proud hearts are broken; many eyes move with bravery, courage, and James C. MARK SCHUMANN how you were. Anyone who knew him could Hawk ‘hats’, including: Playing rocket foot- games. I saw his dedication to following a fa- Harrington age 85 ball, youth basketball, little league and 4 yrs vorite team and their athletes, even during los- Mary Queen of Apostles Church are filled with tears of sorrow at the anointing to walk through… an All-Sports Enthusiast and Teacher of Integrity sense the honest, straight-forward truth that loss of family, jobs, peace, and se- open door. of Cedar Springs, In recent years, partic- emitted from his stories of thrilling games or HS baseball, Jr High and 4 yrs HS school bas- ing seasons, which helped me understand what Roman Catholic Faith Community curity; their hearts and minds are MI died Monday, ularly since last year, the life’s events he witnessed. It was that reliable, ketball; coaching youth, girl’s and boy’s HS team loyalty was all about. Through all those One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 June 28, 2021 at Cedar Springs area has lost dependable and assuming character that made basketball; reffing rocket football, girl’s basket- lean years of his Tigers, or his dad’s Cubbies, I Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30 pm • Sundays at 9:00 am Pilgrim Manor, some truly good people it easy for people to trust him with so much ball and umping softball; keeping score, run- saw how a true fan understood the big picture Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays at 6:00 pm Grand Rapids. who have been a positive responsibility as his young age. He certainly ning clock or announcing an endless number of enjoying the game for the entire season. I Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] The greatest possession you He was born part of our community. didn’t fall far from ‘his tree’. Thank you, Mr. of games for all the CS teams. His time-con- owe so many “Thank you’s” to Schu for invit- November 3, 1935 These were individuals and Mrs. Schumann. suming contributions of helping support Red ing me to ride along to numerous HS games, Pilgrim Bible Church have is the 24 hours directly in in Belding, MI the for whom you almost ex- It all started in the early ‘70s when young Hawks sports for over 40 yrs has never been or the one time I’d be a 4th fan with his fam- son of Claude and West Pine St. • 696-1021 • Rev. David Ward pected and wanted to see student, Schu, could be seen at every Skin- matched before, probably never being dupli- ily at Wrigley Field; the only time I’d see that front of you. Mildred (Sydow) at any given celebratory gathering, town-hall ner Field football game to eagerly help with cated again in the school’s future. I can only stadium. It was inspiring for this tag-along to SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 Harrington. He meeting, festival or sporting event. Such is grounds-keeping; picking up cones, markers hope that the powers that be within this com- watch him in the art of politely asking big-time, WORSHIP 10:45 AM and 6:00 P.M. served in the U.S. Army from 1956-58 and MIDWEEK SERVICE • WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. ...For there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. the case with the passing of Mark Schumann and assisting with equipment on the sidelines munity would someday pay indelible homage pro athletes for their autograph. Now, I’d give worked at General Motors 36th St. Plant Ecclesiastes 3:17b last week. Mr. Schumann, to the 4,000 or so of during Varsity games. It wasn’t long until he to this deserving, CS sports figure, by naming a almost anything to be able to see Schu once for 30 years. He enjoyed traveling in his his students he taught in 35 yrs, he was affec- was overseeing fieldhouse and pressbox de- street or sports structure after him. more, to be able to ask for his. From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books Rockford Springs Community Church retirement and was a Civil War buff and tionately known as ‘Schu’ to all his classmates, tails of announcing Frosh and JV games. Ulti- Personally, I wanted to write this sports trib- Rest In Peace, My Friend.. My boyhood and Pastor David Vander Meer participated in the reenactments. Surviving boyhood friends and sports acquaintances. If mately, he fulfilled his duties by becoming the ute to Schu, for the many boyhood memories young adult years were a lot more enjoyable 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 are his wife, Ellen; sons, Randy www.rockfordsprings.org northern Kent County was part of Great Brit- manager of the football team. He was naturally I still hold today. He was, in many respects, because of you. Harrington, Greg (Ranee) ain, he would certainly have been “Sir Mark”. destined to be such an integral part of the entire my ‘other brother of sports’. For a little over Please save me a seat somewhere near you Sunday WorShip Harrington; step-children, 9:30am • 5:00pm You see, as close to Knighthood that our town football complex, as if it were his front yard; one year, starting the summer of 1972 when and your family, in ‘The Stadium on the other Cathy (Richard) Barajas, Tim could bestow upon a resident for an unprece- for it was! Sitting across from the field, at the my family moved into town, I would become side. (Shari) Huddleston, Jennifer dented relationship with his high school’s ath- end of the then unpaved street, sat the well-kept Schu’s neighbor. Besides having the obvious Huddleston; 15 grandchildren; SAND LAKE letic program, Mark would be the antithesis of quaint home of a young boy who dreamed of fun kids would have hitting Mark Covell 6 great-grandchildren. He UNITED METHODIST CHURCH such a person. riding with his folks to see his beloved Tigers whiffle ball HRs over the ga- 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 was preceded in death by his On the coat-tails of my brother and his life- or his dad’s Cubbies over in Chicago, on beau- rage, watching the big game Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am parents; 2 brothers, Claude long friend, Tim, I was one of those fortunate tifully manicured fields, just the way their fam- on TV, or throwing TD passes HALL RENTAL $75.00 (No Alcohol) ~ (Vadalia) Harrington, Ron Call Barb Gould 616-636-5615 enough to call him Schu as early as 1970. Four ily’s yard always looked. During the fall sea- to the corner of the end zone on (June) Harrington, step-son grades older can seem like a decade, when son, one can only imagine the excitement that Skinner field after a game, etc., Dennis Harrington. The family Solon Center Wesleyan Church you’re a kid, so it was quite rare for someone that little boy felt on all those football nights, as it was the intangible things that Worship 11 a.m. will greet friends Friday, July At home or on the road - Watch on Facebook Live that much younger to be allowed to join in and he gazed out his living room window, seeing I would learn during that year 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake 23 from 3:00 p.m. until time SERVICESolon TIMECent: e10r am Solon Center Wesleyan Church participate in ‘much older’ boys’ games. While the bright lights shining on a colorful display about sports history, competi- 19 Mile Road of service at 4:00 p.m. at the www.scwchurch.org Cedar Springs Wesleyan Church M-46 you could expect a cold shoulder from other of sporting action and spectator fun. I’m sure tion and sportsmanship from org Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral solonc616-696-3229enterwesleyanchurch.org Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Home, Cedar Springs. Pastor less-patient boys, this was never the case with it sometimes wasn’t easy for him to fall asleep a mature, junior high student Pasto15671r Dou Algomag DiBell Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. athlete. I didn’t realize it then, PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & Dan VanBelzen officiating. Mark. He was always polite and respectful to with the loud noise of the crowd cheering a SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August me; even caring at times about my safety and late TD, or the announcer’s captivating voice, but I was getting to know a re- 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 616-696-3229 Interment Solon Township Cemetery. well-being from injury! It was that thoughtful, echoing through the crisp autumn air; as he al-life sports guru, long before Arrangements by Bliss- friendly and cordial personality that I witnessed quietly lay there with a sleepy grin. His legacy the term was popular. The rest Witters & Pike Funeral him having toward virtually all people he’d in- in Red Hawk sports history was beginning to of us didn’t need to wait until Home, Cedar Springs teract with into his adulthood, no matter their grow, with each game-winning dream at that the local TV or GR newspaper Every Life Tells A Story... age or disposition. Always seemed like he was youthful age. arrived to know what hap- HEALTH & BEAUTY HOME IMPROVEMENT

Page 6 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, July 8, 2021 Thursday, July 8, 2021 The Cedar Springs POST Page 7 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Rep. Huizenga announces July office hours Fourth of July fun State Rep. Mark Huizenga today invited residents of Friday, July 23, 8-9 a.m., at Maxine’s Family Restaurant, feedback. Residents can also contact Huizenga’s office by northern Kent County to five office hour meetings in July. 370 N. State St. in Sparta; and phone at 517-373-8900 or by email at MarkHuizenga@ Huizenga will host office hours at the following times Monday, July 26, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at New Beginnings, house.mi.gov. and locations: 4735 Lake Michigan Drive NW in Grand Rapids. Huizenga represents the 74th House District, which in- Friday, July 9, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Herman’s Boy, 220 Office hours are open to the public, and no appointment cludes the cities of Cedar Springs, Grandville, Rockford Northland Drive NE in Rockford; is necessary to attend. Huizenga will be available to dis- and Walker and the townships of Algoma, Alpine, Solon, Saturday, July 10, 8-9 a.m., at Rainbow Grill, 4158 Chi- cuss his legislative work and listen to people share their Sparta and Tyrone. cago Drive SW in Grandville; Friday, July 16, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at Big Boy, 13961 White Creek Ave. NE in Cedar Springs; ometown HHappenings JOKE HHometown Happenings articles are a community service of theWeek for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand New...continued from page 2 court for placement in this section, we can no longer run all Family riddles continued system. A new recreation plan will be required for a DNR grant articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This is Left: Steve Reed enjoyed the weekend with his grandkids. Here he is with his newest grandchild, Ember. opportunity that should be available in April 2022; hence either a not guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. Why should you never trust stairs? Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may Right: Judy Reed’s grandson Maverick enjoying the beach at Lake Michigan. Photos by Judy Reed. large play structure OR a splashpad, but the grant would only be They are always up to something. apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings enough money for one of those, not both,” he explained. Rachelle and Claire Sova on the shores of Pine Lake. to [email protected] please include Photo by Teri Marsman. “The City Council and City staff are focused on making the Sometimes I tuck my knees into my chest and lean name and phone number for any questions we may have. Photo by Kimberly Hatfield-Cooper City’s parks a place where our citizens want to spend time and forward. we want the parks to have amenities that enhance the small-town Concert at Velzy Park That’s just how I roll. feeling that we all love about Cedar Springs.” July 8: There will be a Concert at Velzy Park located behind What do you call a cheese that’s not yours? Please feel free to contact the City with any thoughts, questions Solon Township Hall at 15185 Algoma on July 8th from 7-9 Nacho cheese! or concerns that you may have about existing parks or future park Rip and Kenda Gillette with their grandkids, Noah, Everlie pm. The concert will feature B-Side Growlers. In the event of Photo by Jenny Drew. amenities. rain, the concert will be inside. #26,27 and Josie Bielecki at the carnival! Photo by Kenda Gillette. Did you hear about the cheese factory that exploded in France? HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS There was nothing left but de Brie. are online at Photo by Blaire Kelly http://cedarspringspost.com/ Why did the kid throw his clock out the window? Photo hometown-happenings/ Because he wanted to see time fly. Which bird has the worst manners? Ages: 3 - 12 2021 VBS Mocking birds. Fun (Vacation Bible School) July 9th and 10th What do you get from a pampered cow? Do you have a fun photo to share with our readers? East Nelson Church Spoiled milk. Please submit your digital photo by emailing it to 9024 18 Mile Rd NE I can’t take my dog to the park because the ducks keep [email protected]. Please include your Cedar Springs, MI name and location and your photo may be selected to be trying to bite him. 49319 featured in The POST’s Photo Fun! Don’t have email? I guess that’s what I get for buying a pure bread dog. Elyse Mae Chilcote with her goodies 616-696-0661 Printed photos can be submitted by sending them to First 4th of July. Photo by from the Sand Lake carnival. Photo Photo by Tyler Hammond Britney Weeks Gunnell Photo by Alesia Turner Daisy’s first 4th. Photo by Nicki Kelli Mull-Hamilton and her son enjoying Photo Fun, P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. eastnelsonumc@ What did the big flower say to the little flower? by Kelly Chilcote. yahoo.com Howard the fireworks. Photo by Kelli Mull-Hamilton Printed photos will not be returned. Hi, bud!

Camp Hope: Getting S’mores of God’s Love How does NASA organize a party? Friday, July 9 Saturday, July 10 They planet. • Registration at 6:00pm • VBS Opens - 9:30am WE ARE OPEN!!! with pizza dinner. • Picnic Lunch at Noon How many tickles does it take to get an octopus to laugh? The Cedar Springs Library is currently • VBS begins at 6:30pm and • VBS Closes at 3:30pm ends at 8:30 following camp- Ten tickles. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC fire, songs, and s’mores. with LIMITED CAPACITY On-line Registrations: https://eastnelsonumc.org/vbs-2021 What’s the difference between a poorly dressed man on Individuals who are fully vaccinated Wet Clothes and towels needed for kids to play in water a unicycle and a well-dressed man on a bicycle? on Saturday afternoon. (2 Vaccine Doses + 2 Weeks) are welcome Attire. to enjoy the Library WITHOUT a mask. Masks are REQUIRED for those who are not vaccinated This Joke of the Week is **CURBSIDE SERVICES WILL ARTS & brought to you by Photo by Brandy Homrich CONTINUE ALWAYS** Sand Lake Derby Race. Photo by Larry Banfill Sand Lake Parade. Photo by Christine Solomon http://cedarspringspost.com/category/artsentertainment/ Playroom will remain CLOSED ENTERTAINMENT classic kelly’s is online @ A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering MON-FRI 10AM-6PM • SAT 9AM-12PM http://cedarspringspost.com/category/ 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs 107 N. Main Street Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-1910$ artsentertainment/ (616) 696-0620 Ticketsemail: ONLY [email protected] 3.00 VOICES & VIEWS Our upstairs Banquet Hall is LIKE us on CLOSED nOw availaBle fOr private parties facebook POST Scripts UNTIL NEXT JULY 23 NOTICE Movie Showing The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up to will be 350 words. The subject should be relevant to local June 23-25 readers, and the editor reserves the right to reject letters or edit for clarity, length, good taste, accu- Help Support the racy, and liability concerns. All submissions MUST Kent Theatre be accompanied by full name, mailing address and We hope to be back up to full schedule soon. daytime phone number. We use this information to Memberships - $10.00 verify the letter’s authenticity. We do not print anony- Donations gladly accepted mous letters, or acknowledge letters we do not use. . Make checks out to The Cedar Writers are limited to one letter per month. Email Inquiries at [email protected] Springs Theatre Association. The Cedar Springs to [email protected], or send to Post Mail to: PO Box 237K, or call (616) 263-9784 Scripts, Cedar Springs Post, PO Box 370, Cedar Cedar Springs, MI 49319 for information and ask for POST Springs, MI 49319. Julie the Events Coordinator. Newspaper 8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs 110 max capacity 616-696-SHOW 6,860 people like this * We only print positive letters about candidates one week www.kenttheatre.com 7469 22 N. Main St., Cedar Springs | www.redbirdbg.com | 616.263.9784 7,074 people follow this prior to an election. Page 8 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, July 8, 2021 Thursday, July 8, 2021 The Cedar Springs POST Page 9

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LOCAL Newspaper! in addition to community www.spartachevy.com ice cream social! www.spartachamber.com | facebook.com/SpartaChamber.Michigan #shoplocal #shopthepost Page 10 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, July 8, 2021 Thursday, July 8, 2021 The Cedar Springs POST Page 11 SUMMER OUTDOORS Bloomin’Keep your garden looking its best all Rangers to the rescue Ranger Steve’s Get growing By John Pepin, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Nature Niche For many visitors to Por- By Ranger Steve Mueller summer long cupine Mountains Wilder- with an urban by Melinda Myers ness State Park, this fabled Summer means hot and often dry weather for many 60,000-acre countryside of gardeners. Keep your garden looking its best with less virgin hardwoods and hem- The Longest day garden water and maintenance throughout the summer. locks, waterfalls and wilder- Spread a layer of organic mulch like leaves, evergreen ness presents a formidable The longest day has come and gone. Spring has ended needles or woodchips on the soil surrounding plants. This challenge. and summer has begun. We had a couple weeks of unsea- helps keep plant roots cool, conserves moisture, sup- The park, which stretches sonably hot weather in the 80’s and even 90º F days to presses weeds and improves the soil as it decomposes. across portions of Gogebic close spring. The longest hours of daylight mark the start Use a three- to four-inch layer of coarser material like and Ontonagon counties, is of summer. The solstice has the longest daylight followed wood chips and a thinner, one-inch layer of finer materi- home to nearly 100 miles of by shortening daylight hours. This year the solstice arrived als like leaves. Pull the mulch away from the trunk of the hiking trails, the third-high- with cool weather. High temperature was in the 60’s and at tree, stems of shrubs, and base of flowers and vegetables. est peak in Michigan, almost the close of day it was 52ºF. This properly cared for garden continues to provide colorful blossoms. Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com 20 miles of rocky and stark I sat on the back porch clothed in a warm sweater at 9:35 SUMMER - continues on page 15 Lake Superior shoreline and p.m. to watch the fading of color. I wanted to know the lat- the whitewater rapids of the est I could see colors. Shades of green were broadcast from Presque Isle River. trees, yard grass, and garden plants. As I relaxed in a chair, For the park’s small band I heard birds chirping in the woods to the north of the yard. of experienced rangers— I could not see them. At 9:44 a Barred Owl flew from north Kent County Credit Union is now though skilled at search and of the yard to trees southward. It was pursued by two dis- rescue missions and first Visitors enjoy a sunny day at the Lake of the Clouds overlook, the signature attraction at Porcupine turbed chirping American Robins. It was still light enough aid—the challenges posed Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon County. to see the orange robin breasts. by Michigan’s largest state in half. miles away in Marquette or for the park’s three big at- Two Great Blue Herons flew from east to west over the park are even greater. In a typical year, park 160 miles away in Wausau, tractions—the Lake of the house at 9:48. I could only discern gray color but even in When a park visitor is rangers respond to an aver- Wisconsin. Clouds overlook, Summit bright daylight they appear grayer than blue. lost or injured, time and age of 14 search and rescue State police canine units Peak, and the series of wa- The birds were unexpected treats as dusk claimed the distance become enemies as incidents, two fatalities, five respond to searches from terfalls along the Presque evening and dimmed vegetation colors. the park’s dimensions seem Lake Superior rescues and posts at either Calumet, Isle River. My ears were searching for sounds in the evening quiet to grow exponentially in an one to five calls for air sup- about 85 miles away, or The park has no outstand- but it had become silent. instant—even for this most- port. Gladstone, which is locat- ing missing persons, homi- Gradually the green in most trees vanished like the sounds skilled and well-trained Because of the difficulty ed more than double that cide or other cold cases. but the crab apple tree glowed with faint color. Ground rescue team in the western of the terrain, the distances distance away from Silver vegetation greens continued until the first evening star ap- Upper Peninsula. Park response peared at 10:06 p.m. The star was Vega in the constellation involved and the usage re- City—the park’s eastern Most rescue and missing Photo courtesy of Pexels The rangers oversee this Lyra the harp. We were only three days from a full moon strictions in wilderness ar- gateway community. persons incidents are re- (Family Features) Urban er are the soil quality and mountainous area serviced and its brightness kept other stars from piercing the sky’s eas, an average search and “We have the potential ported in the evening hours, living and lush gardens ar- whether it is adequate to by only two main roads, dark envelope with pinhole dots of white. rescue mission takes six to of encountering something after Porkies park rangers en’t as mutually exclusive nourish vegetation. If not, where cellphone coverage When the first star appeared, I conceded color had van- 10 hours to complete. quite bad,” Knack said. have already worked an as one might assume. In you may need to excavate is limited, especially within ished from the landscape. It was now just my imagination A primary goal of emer- “This is a unique state park eight- or 10-hour day. fact, it’s possible to cul- and refill your planting- ar the park’s 35,000 acres of that saw greens. There were varying intensities of light gency medical technicians in terms of the number of Knack typically serves tivate thriving gardens in eas with nutrient-rich gar- untrammeled wilderness. reflecting from different plants but colors were gone. The is to get an injured person to trails and rescues.” as incident commander for even the smallest spaces. dening soil. Access to water “No two rescues are alike; only color remaining was blue in the sky, high overhead, We continue to be an active supporter of our medical care within 60 min- Most of the fatalities in- the operations, though other The first step toward cre- is also a concern; if you’ll no two are at the same sce- and that, too, was fading. By 10:17 the blue had vaporized. utes—the so-called “golden volve heart attacks, heat ex- rangers out in the park on ating a successful small be forced to water by can, nic spot,” said Mike Knack, I retreated into the house to warm. When I turned on a families and neighborhoods we serve. Our new hour.” haustion or heat stroke and the search and rescue ef- garden space is planning. avoid choosing plants that manager of the park and a light, the outside seemed to suddenly become dark. However, moving an in- drowning. forts might also assume lead Sketching out your garden would better benefit from a member of the rescue team. The robins had settled for the evening, the herons surely name represents who we are. We will work jured visitor out of the park With loose rocks, tree roles. area with a clear under- thorough hose soaking. “There’s no one profile of had found their night roosting site. They were probably at usually proceeds at about 1 roots and slippery mud on The park has nine rangers standing of the actual di- As you begin planning a lost or injured hiker. It a nest in their communal breeding colony. The Barred Owl together with you, side-by-side, toward your goal. mile per hour. It takes the trails, the No. 1 injury at the trained in National Associ- mensions is important. This the actual contents of your spreads the whole spectrum was busy hunting to satisfy its hunger after a day of sleep. fastest helicopter 45 min- park is broken legs—tibia or ation of Search and Rescue allows you to allocate ade- garden, don’t hesitate to of users.” The longest day was ending and I had witnessed day- utes to arrive. The quickest fibula fractures. Other com- techniques; two are trained quate growing space for the blend edibles with beauty. time animals protecting their young from a predator and a The statistical an ambulance can get to mon problems include heat and licensed EMTs. Season- vegetation you choose and Many herbs offer attractive hungry owl beginning its night work. Bright colors in trees the most accessible parts stroke and dehydration. al and other park staffers are prevent overcrowding. textures and colors that can challenge dimmed and disappeared. Greens in the yard were gone but of the park is 20 minutes. Those who get lost at the also often called to assist Part of your planning add variety to a colorful se- The number of incidents activity of night insects and rodents increased beyond the The nearest regional medi- park are often new visitors during park incidents. should also take climate lection of flowering plants. of lost and injured park vis- ability of my eyes to notice. cal centers are located 130 who lose their way looking into account. If the sun Edible plants such as straw- itors are split about equally RESCUE - continues on page 15 The daily pageant of life activities was ensuing but the reaches your garden area, berries offer color from creatures were most likely knowing what time the sun blooms (and later brightly unaware it was the longest Complete Collision typically hits matters. Some hued fruit), as well as trail- YOUR VISION COULD BE day of the year. 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In 2017, he was appointed to barn 12131 18 Mile Rd., Gowen, MI 49326 R. Ward Jr., Trustee, within www.cedarfieldcommunity.com For more information contact Scott at Spencer For total contents per ju- four months after the date CRITTER total mush, and so full of love to give! the Michigan Child Lead Exposure Elimination Commission by TOWNSHIP dicial lien process under of publication. Governor Snyder and reappointed by Governor Whitmer in 2019. Township 616-984-0035. Notice is further given that CORNER OF NELSON MCL570.521 ET-SHQ, Abigail - 3 year-old female – Domestic Shorthair He is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association as single units, reserves the Trust will thereafter be Dated: July 1, 2021 COUNTY OF assigned and distributed to FOR RENT and the National Association of County Administrators. He was the right to refuse any the persons entitled to it. PLEASE DO NOT leave president of the board of the Michigan Association of County Ad- KENT, MICHIGAN and all bids. 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Cars can get “As we emerge from one of the most challenging periods in Dated: July 8, 2021 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NELSON Car & Mattress Next to Meijer dangerously hot in just a too long--and we modern history, the County remains focused on advancing poli- few minutes even with the can’t figure out why! cies to support economic prosperity, safe and healthy communi- OF THE LAST DAY OF VOTER windows cracked. 616-696-1100 Abigail may start out ties and inclusive engagement,” said Bolter. “We look forward to REGISTRATION FOR THE AUGUST 3, 2021 SPECIAL shy, but once she working with Al to help further these priorities and to identify new • LOST warms up to you her partnerships and areas for growth.” PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP ELECTION FOR SALE Britt’s retirement is effective on July 24. During his tenure true purrsonality really shines! This pretty girl CITY OF CEDAR SPRINGS Any qualified resident of the Township of • FOUND in County administration, he oversaw the opening of the Kent $1.00 OFF to good has lived successfully with other cats, and would Nelson, County of Kent, State of Michigan, who homes County Human Services Complex, creation of the West Mich- • FREE Special Meeting is not already registered to vote may register to do best in a home with feline friends to help her igan Sports Commission and establishment of the Kent School CLASSIFIEDS Use Happy Jack® Kennel vote in a special election to be held on the 3rd day to control fleas, ticks, come out of her shell. She is affectionate, loving, Services Network. More recently, he directed modernization of Of the Cedar Springs When you pay with Dip of August, 2021 in the Township, in conjunction mange, stable flies & mos- and playful, and would make a great addition to the County’s IT infrastructure, helped launch the Kent County City Council with the State primary election. quitoes where they breed. someone’s family! Population Health Consortium, drove planning for the new Kent At Tractor Supply. (www. 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Page 14 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, July 8, 2021 Thursday, July 8, 2021 The Cedar Springs POST Page 15 prove the situation. One primary effort focuses on educating park visitors. Rangers recommend visitors stop at the HEALTH & FITNESS Rescue...continued from page 10 park visitor center before heading out into the Gina Penegor is an accounting assistant at park. In addition to providing park maps and the park. She has worked there for the past other information, knowledgeable staffers ByCody’s Sarah Mahoney, Spectrum comeback Health Beat five years. During this time, she has been there can answer a wide range of questions. among staffers who lend their support ser- “We are also looking to be more instructive Walk into Cody Allan vices during search and rescue events. on the nuts and bolts of backpacking 101,” Wright’s room, and you’ll Penegor said she wants visitors planning Knack said. get an immediate sense of to come to the park to anticipate its rugged Some of these backpacking basics to be who he is and what he likes. character, which includes mud, bugs, and presented at the park visitor center will in- The Chicago Bulls bed- How’s Your Balance? places along the trail they are going to want clude reminding hikers to leave no trace of ding and the University of Improve Your Balance to Protect to stop to enjoy the sights. their presence by packing out whatever they Michigan football signs Against Falls She said when calls are received about lost pack in and preparation tips, including the on the wall speak to the or injured park visitors, Michigan Depart- “10 Essentials” hikers should be sure to pack 23-year-old’s love of ath- ment of Natural Resources park personnel in their knapsacks or backpacks. Did you know that each year three million people are letics. gather as much information on the situation These essentials include: treated in emergency departments for fall injuries? Not ev- His sense of fun seems to as they can. • A map and compass for navigation. ery fall results in an injury, but statistics show about one in shine through in everything “Being at park headquarters, we have the • Sunglasses and sunscreen for solar pro- five does result in a serious injury. he does. When he’s listen- base radio and telephone service to prepare tection. Falls can happen to anyone, at any age. Although, as we ing to classic rock, his head for the situation. I also answer multiple phone • Extra clothing for insulation. age, our balance and range of motion may become more constantly bops along to the calls regarding backcountry camping/hiking • A headlamp or flashlight for illumina- limited. Above: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State music. and try to give the guests as much guidance Park’s small band of experienced rangers are tion. “A Matter of Balance” is an evidenced-based class that What’s less evident is just as they will take,” Penegor said. “We do get trained to be skilled at search and rescue mis- • First-aid supplies. Michigan State University Extension is offering. The eight- sions and first aid to face the challenges posed how bleak his life looked in a lot of calls from family members not being • Waterproof matches, a lighter or candles week course meets weekly and covers topics such as: by Michigan’s largest state park. August 2019. able to get in contact with family in the park. to help start a campfire. • What conditions make you more likely to fall Driving his white pickup It’s hard for them to understand that we don’t Right: A sign at Porcupine Mountains Wilder- • A repair kit and tools. • What you can do to prevent falls home from work one eve- Cody Allan Wright hugs his mom, Brenda, for the first time in months due to COVID-19 restrictions. have cell service in the park.” ness State Park warns of the dangers along • Extra food for nutrition. Photo by Taylor Ballek, Spectrum Health Beat. • How you can make your home safer the water course at the Presque Isle River on Penegor has performed a range of duties • Extra water for hydration. • Fears and myths about falling the western end of the 60,000-acre park. Several weeks after the during park emergencies, including covering • An emergency shelter. • Balance and range of motion exercises crash, Cody could breathe radio traffic as part of the incident command New trail signs, like those hikers may be fa- • Habits that increase our risk for falls without a ventilator. Doc- team, keeping track of the incident timeline miliar with from the North Country National Fear of falls is associated with: a 30 percent increase in visits, with over 35 million visitors tors moved him to Spectrum by documenting radio transmissions, contacting emergency Scenic Trail, are being put up at the park under a new pilot • Isolation and activity avoidance statewide. Health Blodgett Hospital. service providers, covering for park staff involved in the re- program aimed at providing better direction and location in- • Decreased strength and mobility At the Porcupine Mountains, cabin and campsite reserva- That October he had re- sponse and updating affected family members on progress formation for those using the trails. • Loneliness tions sold out. Wait times of nearly an hour were reported to covered enough to move to of the situation as it unfolds. In cases where hikers become lost, these confidence mark- Cost: Class is free, but reservations are required. Please visit the Lake of the Clouds scenic overlook. Spectrum Health Rehab and ers should be helpful to searchers and the missing. Trail de- call 231.592.0792. First-aid aid Park visitation soared to a record 600,000, even with the Nursing Center’s Subacute scriptions are being updated on the DNR website to include Where: MSU Extension, 14485 Northland Drive, Big Responding to these incidents consumes a good chunk of park being closed from April through June because of coro- Inpatient Rehabilitation challenges visitors might face and more details on character Rapids. the park’s budget. navirus restrictions. program. It specializes in of the trails. When: In-person workshop on Wednesdays, August “We probably have more spent on first aid supplies than The influx of visitors new to recreation brought a great working with people with Park visitors are encouraged to learn about the park and 11-September 29, 2021. other ranger districts as a whole,” Knack said. deal of naivety to the park. severe injuries through the the basics of hiking and backpacking—like breaking in hik- Time: 10 am-12 pm EST. Over the years, park staff has made improvements to “We saw cars packed with new camping gear, hikers pull- Emerging Consciousness search and rescue equipment, including purchases made ing new boots out of the box to hit the trails,” Knack said. ing boots before wearing them on a lengthy walk before ar- Program, a brain injury spe- hearing and understanding pared for the next phase in with funds contributed by the Friends of the Porkies group. “We saw first-time campers with tons of inexperience.” riving at the Porcupine Mountains. cialty program, and Cody us, to some degree. Now, his journey. In 2016, the Friends of the Porkies asked park staff for Tenderfoot hikers and campers were not ready for the Echoing the Boy Scouts’ motto to “be prepared” is per- received multiple types of there is no question. And Kailee Wright, Cody’s a needs list. Their No. 1 need was for rescue equipment: a challenges of the rugged 2,000-foot-high mountains that haps the best advice for park visitors. medical support and thera- it’s so much fun when we sister who is also a nursing rescue tent with a heater, a wheel-a-body and an all-terrain cause the lungs and legs of even experienced park visitors These picturesque mountains, modest by western stan- py from its interdisciplinary see him smile.” student, teamed with their vehicle. The Friends kicked off its fundraising drive in Jan- and DNR staffers to burn. dards, offer many places where hemlock cathedrals provide team. For patients like Cody, mom to rent a modified uary 2017 and titled it “Rescue Me.” Visitation was split about evenly between experienced inspiring places for peace and reflection. Cody continues to get skilled care from an interdisciplinary team at Spectrum Health Neuro-Rehabilitation Four months after the Services Home Care. Photo by Taylor Ballek, Spectrum Health Beat. every milestone signaling three-bedroom apartment in “We needed to raise almost $40,000 to totally fund the and neophyte park patrons. In addition, the Porcupine Mountains is a place of forest crash, doctors removed his more cognitive function is a Grand Rapids. purchase of the equipment. Through fundraisers and the Prior to 2020, the highest number of park search and res- lakes surrounded with evidence of an active geologic past, ning, the vehicle went off the worst, I never accept- “Today, we know there tracheostomy tube. huge win. Cody moved there in Feb- generosity of donors, by spring, 2018, we had raised the cue or injury incidents peaked at 30 in 2016, when some including an escarpment that separates a high, rocky plateau the road and crashed into ed it,” his mother, Brenda are a lot of strong possibil- By January 2020, Cody More than anything, his ruary. He receives skilled necessary funds,” said Sally Berman, board president of the major storm events impacted conditions at the park. from the Big Carp River and the Lake of the Clouds below. the woods in Sand Lake, Wright, said. “I just started ities for patients to improve no longer needed an intense care team longed for him to care by an interdisciplinary Friends of the Porkies. “…We purchased all of the equip- Last year, the park rangers responded to 52 search and res- Other evocative place names lending credence to the rug- Michigan. praying. And when he fi- and recover well beyond medical setting. Doctors speak again. team from Spectrum Health ment and had it delivered to park headquarters by early cue or injury incidents, despite only a single incident being ged and deep forest mountain character of this area, known A resident heard the boom nally opened his eyes and that time,” Dr. Deshpande moved him to Spectrum One morning, Alisha Neuro Rehabilitation Ser- June. Park staff featured the Argo (ATV) in the White Pine logged from January through June. well to the American Indians of the region, include Mis- and then followed the sound looked at me, I said, ‘Cody, said. “Cody’s a great ex- Health Neuro Rehabilita- Merwin, one of his regular vices–Homecare. July 4th parade and the Ontonagon Labor Day parade.” Park managers expect camping and lodging reservations cowawbic Peak, Manabezho Falls, Mirror Lake, Lost Creek of music coming from the I know you’re in there. ample. In disorders of con- tion Services-Residential. caregivers, set Cody up in Cody’s family, including to again sell out in the Porcupine Mountains this year. Vis- Outpost and Green Mountain Peak. disabled vehicle. The truck And we’re going to get you sciousness like his, we now The popularity challenges His care team there con- his chair and began chatting dad Tony and another sister, itors looking for a nearby state park to stay should consider The character of this land provides a world of wonder had nearly been hidden out.’” talk about recovery time Over an average year, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness tinues to work closely with to him about her upcoming Jamie, remain grateful that Lake Gogebic State Park, which is typically less crowded. and enchantment to park visitors, but also challenges they from view, buried under- Over an arduous recov- in years rather than days, State Park attracts between 400,000 and 450,000 visitors. him, helping him relearn vacation. because of Michigan’s no- So far this year, with an early winter thaw, which in- should be ready for. neath a tree it had toppled. ery and rehab process, her weeks or months.” However, that changed dramatically with the coronavirus how to stand and move his “We knew he was very fault insurance, he’ll con- creased numbers of early-season visitors, rescues at the park Meanwhile, the park’s rangers and other staffers continue A medical helicopter flew promise is proving true. It helps that Cody had pandemic. arms and legs. In August, close to speaking,” she said. tinue to be taken care of. from January to present have already reached 20, including to train for the next call for help. They don’t know when it Cody to Spectrum Health Cody’s recovery reflects been so active and athletic. Across the state, the DNR saw an unexpected increase in he walked for the first time “I asked, ‘Are you comfort- “We will continue to have one fatality. will come, but they know that it will. Butterworth Hospital, new perceptions and possi- “The healthier habits a the number of people heading to the outdoors for recreation, since the accident, assisted able?’ And he whispered, all the therapy he needs,” When it does, they will respond to wherever it is within where doctors treated his bilities about traumatic in- person had before an acci- many experiencing activities like fishing, hunting and hik- Meeting the challenge by a therapist and a walker. ‘Yes.’ Brenda said. “And that is so the nearly 100 square miles of this spectacular setting. They many injuries, including juries and the brain’s ability dent, the better things go ing for the first time. To meet the challenge of the increased number of park He’s rebuilding important “I was so surprised I start- important to his continued will be ready. eight broken ribs, collapsed to heal, said Aashish Desh- afterward,” Dr. Deshpande The sales of hunting and fishing licenses increased in visitors, many of whom are inexperienced, staffers at the skills. The smallest wins ed to tear up,” she said. progress.” lungs, severe burn, a bro- pande, MD, a specialist in said. kind. In 2020, Michigan state parks and recreation areas saw Porcupine Mountains are taking several steps to try to im- mean much for moving on “And then he whispered, While it was sad for Cody ken neck, clavicle, scapula, physical medicine, rehabili- Rehab journey to the next stage. ‘No,’ as in, ‘Don’t cry.’ to say goodbye to the care femur and fractures to his tation and brain injury med- Brenda is convinced “He can reach up now,” “He’s probably the most team that led him so far, his go a bit drier while moisture-loving plants prefer evenly during the hotter days of summer. Lobelia, French mari- skull and facial bones. icine at Spectrum Health. Cody’s strong personali- said Kari Ondersma, his determined person I’ve ever family is confident they can moist soil. golds, and sweet alyssum are a few annuals that may stop He suffered severe brain An outdated medical ty—“stubborn, bullheaded occupational therapist. “I’m met in my life,” she said. help him on his long road to Continue weeding throughout the summer. These un- flowering (heat stall) during hot weather. Continue to water injuries and had fallen into view dictated that if pa- and hard-working”—plus a hopeful he will be able to recovery. wanted plants compete for water and nutrients. Many are and trim back as needed. Then wait for cooler temperatures a coma. tients didn’t improve within use his arms more for self- Readying for Summer...continued from page 11 dedicated network of sup- Dr. Deshpande is confi- hosts for insects and disease, attracting them to the land- and flowers to return. His condition seemed a short time—usually with- port and therapy is making care, like grooming and home dent in Cody’s long-term Water thoroughly to encourage deep, drought tolerant scape and putting your garden plants at greater risk. Add a few hanging baskets or containers for extra color grim. in five or six days—there all the difference in his re- brushing his teeth.” Research suggests that prospects, too. roots. Light, frequent watering promotes shallow roots, Remove faded flowers (deadhead) to improve the plant’s and pizzazz. Place containers and hanging baskets in lack- His family held fast to wasn’t much hope for heal- covery. Cody has also begun to strong family bonds and “There can still be some making plants more susceptible to drought and other envi- appearance, encourage more flowers or prevent reseeding. luster garden areas like the front entrance, next to the patio faith. ing, the doctor said. “Every part of his story use his arms for handling support systems play a big significant recovery,” the ronmental stresses. Self-cleaning plants like impatiens, cuphea and calibrachoa or anywhere a bit of fresh color is needed. “Even though the medical The latest thinking is very seems like a miracle to us,” an iPad, which helps with part in recovery. This has doctor said. “The healing Check new plantings every day or two and water often need no deadheading to keep blooming. Columbine, Am- Employ a few or all of these strategies to keep your gar- team told us to prepare for different. Brenda said. Zoom and FaceTime calls certainly helped in Cody’s process can go on for years. enough to keep the root area and surrounding soil slightly sonia and bee balm are a few perennials that produce lots den looking its best. You will be amazed at the big impact with friends and family, journey. Cody’s great proof of that.” moist. Gradually extend the time between watering. Most of seedlings. Deadhead these and other plants that produce such small efforts can provide. Select Care Physical Therapy Ondersma said. His parents, siblings Reprinted by permission plants thrive with an inch of water each week. Let soil mois- more seedlings than you desire. Stop deadheading peren- Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, North End of Town (Next to Carpet Store) “And he can do more ges- and friends are constant of Spectrum Healthbeat. ture not the calendar be your guide. 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