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FREE but priceless Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The Showcasing Cedar Springs & Reaching around the world ~ www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXX No. 44P Thursday, November 2, 2017 STServing Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Inside this Red Hawks beat undefeated Pioneers issue Community pep rally Thursday evening Post Travels By Judy Reed tober 24, the Cedar Springs Red Pioneers a handful of times—four those games were play off games. Hawks Varsity Football team had times to be exact, and none were As a matter of fact, the last time Before last Friday evening, Oc- only played the East Grand Rapids wins for the Red Hawks. Two of Cedar Springs faced them was 10 years ago, in 2007. It was also a pre-district game at East Grand Rapids, and the Pioneers went on to win the state championship. But the Red Hawks turned up the heat Friday night, and gave the Pioneers (who were undefeated) a run for their money with a 41-40 win. And now the Red Hawks will face DeWitt in the district final on page 2 Friday, November 3, at 7 p.m. at DeWitt. Read more on page 9. There is even more to celebrate Fall Beauty than the Varsity football team, and Cedar Springs High School invites everyone to come out for a com- munity pep rally tonight (Thurs- day, November 2) at 8 p.m. at Red Hawk Stadium. They will cele- brate band and cross country go- ing to state, and other great things going on. The event is free. Come on out and show your spirit!
Red Hawk Ryan Ringler leaps over sev- Photo by K&R LaLone photography. eral Pioneers as he scores a touchdown. page 2 Halloween was Spooktacular MCC play
Sparta man killed in crash on M-57 A&E - pages 6-7 Superheroes, princesses, and evil villains all helped Kids lined up outside of the Post to get a spooktacular treat. Cross country A Sparta man died early Wednes- themselves to candy at The Post. Post photo by J. Reed. Post photo by J. Reed. heads to State day morning after rolling his vehicle The Cedar Springs Area Chamber Cedar Springs Tuesday evening for treats and held their own form of on M-57 in Courtland Township. of Commerce’s Halloween Spook- annual trick or treating fun. Halloween fun. According to the Michigan State tacular was a big hit as hordes of Businesses along Main Street, the Downtown trick or treating was Police Rockford Post, the crash oc- little and not so little ghouls and old schoolhouse at the C.S. Muse- from 5-6:30 p.m., while residential curred on M-57 (14 Mile Rd) shortly goblins, zombies and zany charac- um, the fire station, the library, and trick or treating lasted until 8 p.m. after 6 a.m., November 1. The inves- ters visited homes and businesses in The Springs Church all gave out tigation showed that a 2004 Chevro- let Impala, driven by Vincent John Cooper, 20, of Sparta, was travelling eastbound on M-57 near Berrigan Former MLB player dies of Ave. and attempted to overtake a semi-truck, also eastbound on M-57. The Impala drove off onto the left carbon monoxide poisoning Sports - pages 8-9 shoulder of the roadway, lost con- Ross John Powell, 49, a Cedar trol, then spun back across the road- Springs High School graduate and for- Catch of the week way before striking a curb on the mer Major League baseball pitcher, right shoulder of the roadway, going died last week in Texas, after his lawn into the ditch, and rolling multiple care van was overcome with carbon times. monoxide fumes. Cooper was ejected from the ve- His father, Lyle John Powell, 72, was hicle and pronounced dead at the also found dead in the van. scene. Police said he was not wear- The Collin County Sheriff Depart- ing his seatbelt and speed is believed ment told media that it appeared the Ross Powell to be a factor in the crash. van rolled to a stop in a cul-de-sac of was drafted by The Michigan State Police were Thunder Bay Drive and Enchanted the Cincinnati Way, in Lucas, Texas. Reds in 1989. assisted at the scene by the Court- Photo courtesy of land Twp. Fire Department, Rock- Powell, who played for three differ- Mark Schumann. ford Ambulance, and Kent County ent MLB teams, and served as a youth Outdoors - page 10 Road Commission. baseball coach, had recently opened Ross Powell (above) and his father, Lyle, were found dead in a commer- Powell - continues on page 15 cial lawn care van last week. Photo from Ross Powell’s facebook page. and more... COLOR PAGE
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The Post travels to CanadaArt Smith, Noah Smith and Brian Braun traveled to High Fall beauty Level, Alberta, Canada, for a seven-day moose hunt and took along the Cedar Springs Post to read in camp. The group of three hunters took home two large Ca- nadian moose. Thank you so much for taking us with you! Are you going on vacation? Take the Post with you and snap some photos. Then send them to us with some info to news@ cedarspringspost.com or mail them to Post travels, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. We will be looking for yours!
Art Smith with the Cedar Springs Post. Do you know who hit and killed Ryan Tsatsos? Family of CMU student killed in hit-and-run makes desperate plea on 2nd anniversary, $10,000 Kay Bultema sent us this beautiful photo of a tree chang- reward offered ing color. She said it was taken last week at her home, in Solon Township. Two years after their son was Do you have any fall photos you’d like to share with us? killed in a Hit-and-Run accident, Please email them to [email protected]. the Tsatsos family is making an- other plea for someone to come forward with information to help solve their case. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,500 cash reward and the Tsatsos family raised the amount by $7,500 for a total of Pastors square off again for neighbors $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in the hit-and- run death of Ryan Tsatsos. Just after midnight on Sunday morning, November 1, inLocal needpastors delight- 2015, freshman Ryan Tsatsos, of Macomb, was hit by a ed an audience of 500 vehicle while walking to his Central Michigan University community members at residence hall in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Frederik Meijer Gardens The incident occurred on Crawford Road between Bill- & Sculpture Park last week abrail Street and Concourse Drive, south of the main cam- to raise funds for North pus. Kent Connect, a 43-year- Police believe the vehicle is a dark metallic blue color. old nonprofit organization The vehicle could likely have front passenger side damage that connects people to re- and potentially fender, windshield and hood damage. sources they need to thrive. If you have any info, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800- The fourth annual 422-JAIL (5245) or visit www.crimestoppersofflint.com fundraiser event featured and submit a tip. You can also download their mobile app. 11 hilarious pastors from Rockford, Sparta, and Courtesy photo. Cedar Springs for an en- The popular game show fundraiser, Celebrity Squares, raised more than $55,000 for North Kent Connect. core round of “Celebrity The performing pastors were: Jeff Amlotte, Mamrelund Squares.” The raucous competition netted more than $55,000 to Lutheran; Jeff DeRyke, Bridgeway Community; Fr. Stephen benefit the food and empowerment programs of North Kent Con- Durkee, Our Lady of Consolation; Collision & Mechanical Centers nect (NKC, formerly North Kent Community Services). Karen Fitz LaBarge, North Kent Presbyterian “Outstanding local pastors give their time and talent each year Ben Taylor, Sparta Baptist; Fr. Tony Pelak, Assumption of the to raise money for northern Kent County,” said Claire Guisfredi, Blessed Virgin Mary; Laurie TenHave-Chapman, First Congre- executive director at NKC. “Because of our generous communi- gational; Jason Peterson, St. Peter’s Lutheran; Justin Rowland, ty and business sponsors, North Kent Connect is able to improve Rockford Baptist Church; Fr. Mark Peacock, St. Patrick Parnell; the lives of many people and help them reach economic indepen- Inge Whittemore, East Nelson United Methodist. dence. We are truly blessed to have such support.” Founded in 1973, North Kent Connect is committed to improv- ing the lives of all people in northern Kent County by providing Craft Beer, Wines, Sodas & Great Food access to basic needs and promoting economic independence through its educational classes. NKC hosts several partner agen- cies including West Michigan Works!, Arbor Circle, and Mel Brauhaus Trotter Ministries. Visit www.nkconnect.org for more informa- & tion. Restaurant SO A DEER THREW A POP QUIZ You are Cordially Invited to AT YOUR CAR. • German Tradition Our Lady of Consolation School’s • Crafted in Michigan 43rd42nd Annual DON’T FAIL THIS TEST, HEARTS & HOLLY ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR Don’t forget the CHOOSE CAR CENTER Saturday, Nov. 18?? • 8am–3pm AND MAKE THE GRADE “Fall Back” FEATURING Premier Local Artists • Unique Handcrafted Gifts & Home Decor Our FAMOUS Homemade Holiday Cookie Booth Cedar Springs Location: (616) 696-1830 with your clocks Fresh Poinsettias & Wreaths • Holiday Decorations 13399 White Creek Ave NE | Cedar Springs Tin Can Auction • BIG RAFFLE with Fabulous Prizes! Monday–Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm this weekend! Enjoy Our Wonderful Menu of Homemade Refreshments & Baked Goods Kids Carnival Greenville Location: (616) 754-0307 DON’T MISS IT! 12700 Old 14 Mile Rd NE | Greenville 95 North MaiN | Cedar SpriNGS Our Lady of Consolation School 11 Mile and Northland Drive • Rockford Monday–Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm CSBreW.CoM | (616) 696-Beer B/W PAGE
Thursday, November 2, 2017 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 Winter parking in effect Get ready to fall back the clocks fall back an hour on Sunday, November 5 Three children @ 2 a.m. killed in horse POST Highlights News...... pages 1-3 and buggy crash The Kent County Sheriff Depart- park in overnight, but cars must be ment Cedar Springs Unit would like moved daily. Lots can be found at Three children died and six other family to remind the residents of the City the NE corner of Ash and Second; Church Connection...... pages 4-5 members were sent to the hospital after a of Cedar Springs that winter park- the SE corner of Elm and Second; pickup truck ran into the horse-drawn car- ing is now in effect. the SW corner of Ash and First; and Arts & Entertainment...... pages 6-7 riage they were riding in last Sunday, Oc- Under Ordinance No. 180 Section the NW corner of Cherry and First. tober 29. 36-86, no parking is allowed from “Compliance with the ordinance pages 8-9 According to the Michigan State Police 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. from November 1 is key in keeping the city roads clear Sports...... Lakeview Post, the crash occurred on E. to April 1 on streets and areas that during the winter months,” said Sgt. Condensary Rd. near Wood Rd. on Sunday, have a curb, such as Main Street Jason Kelley, supervisor of the Ce- Hunting/Outdoors...... page 10 October 29th at approximately 8:34 a.m. in and connecting side streets, and no dar Springs Unit. “Your attention Evergreen Township in Montcalm County. parking within a distance of 20 feet to and assistance with this matter is Voices & Views...... page 11 Preliminary investigation revealed a of the center of a street for all other greatly appreciated.” Dodge truck was driving eastbound on E. areas. The ordinance was created to A violation of the ordinance is a pages 12-13 Condensary Rd. when it collided with a help with snow removal. civil infraction. Legals...... buggy also traveling eastbound. The pick- There are public lots available to up truck struck the buggy, which caused Business Professionals...... page 13 extensive damage to both the pickup truck and the buggy. Classifieds...... page 14 The buggy was occupied by the Martin family of Sheridan. The Mennonite family Don’t forget to vote was reportedly on their way to a Sunday worship service when the crash occurred. TuesdayIt should be a pretty quiet Thousand Dollars As of Monday, October 30, the father, Tuesday as far as elections ($46,440,000) and The Paul R. Martin, 40, was in stable condition go. There is not much on issue its gener- at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, then the ballot in Kent County— al obligation un- moved to Butterworth. The mother, Judith and the only thing in northern limited tax bonds www.cedarspringspost.comST M. Martin (Imhoff), 34, was in critical con- 36 E. Maple, P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, Kent County is the City of Ce- therefore, in one P dition at Butterworth Hospital in Grand dar Springs has two people running or more series, for the phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 published weekly, USPO third-class POSTal permit #81. Rapids. Three of their sons—an 8-year-old, for two seats. Gerald Hall, who is purpose of: erecting, furnishing 3-1/2-year-old, and a 2-year-old—were in currently serving as Mayor, is run- and equipping additions to school Publisher: ...... Lois Allen stable condition at Helen DeVos Children’s ning for his seat; and Lisa Atchin- buildings; remodeling, equipping Editor/Reporter: ...... Judy Reed Hospital. An 18-month-old daughter was son, who currently serves on the and re-equipping and furnishing Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller Belinda Sanderson treated and released from Carson City Hos- planning commission, is running and refurnishing school buildings; Composition:...... Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen, pital. for the seat vacated by Dan Clark, acquiring, installing and equipping ...... Melissa Kleyn, Marybeth Ford Their other three children in the bug- who decided not to run again. or re-equipping school buildings for Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall gy—a son and two daughters--suffered fa- Other cities in Kent County hav- instructional technology; and pre- tal injuries. According to an obituary from ing elections include East Grand paring, developing, improving and Check out our website at: Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home of Carson Rapids, Grand Rapids, Grandville, equipping playgrounds and sites. www.cedarspringspost.com City, one was their son, Cameron Seth Kentwood, Lowell, and Walker. The estimated millage that will E-mail us at: [email protected] [email protected] Martin, 11; their daughter, Kayla Beth There are a few ballot proposals for be levied for the proposed bonds in [email protected] Martin, 9, and another daughter, Kendra those cities as well. 2018 is 2.26 mills ($2.26 on each [email protected] Jane Martin, 7. The only other issue that might $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a [email protected] The lone occupant in the Dodge truck, affect some people in Kent County 1.20 mills net increase over the pri- [email protected] Brandon King, 29, of Sheridan, was not in- is that Greenville Public Schools is or year’s levy. [email protected] jured. He appeared to have been wearing a also having residents vote on a bond For a complete listing of propos- [email protected] seatbelt. proposal. They are asking to bor- als go to accesskent.com and click News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. Restraint use in the buggy is unknown. row the sum of not to exceed For- on elections, then current election crash - continues on page 11 ty-Six Million Four Hundred Forty cycle. 2017 Subscription Rate...... $35 per year Office Hours: M-TH 10am-5pm • Friday 10am-2pm This week’s banner photo on page 1 of the fall leaves was taken in Cedar Springs by Lois Allen. NatureBy Tom Noreen Centerdent board member Carlinfundraiser ture Center” in the search $15,000 requested. You can Submit banner photos to [email protected] Bolt has set up a fundrais- box in the upper right cor- also donate by sending your The Howard Christensen ing site on Patronicity to ner. When it pops up, click donation directly to PO Box Nature Center is a 501(c)3 offer folks a chance to help on it and it goes to the proj- 42, Kent City, MI 49330. nonprofit that runs operates keep the center operating. ect details. But hurry, there You can call 616-675-3158 on donations and fees for You can donate by going to are only 8 days left. At press for more information. events. It is staffed mainly patronicity.com, then type time Wednesday evening, PLEASE HELP US by volunteers and at times “Howard Christensen Na- they had raised $615 of 615 pounds has difficulty making ends REACH OUR GOAL meet to cover the more than Less than Perfect credit OK • Previous BankruPtcy/forecLosures OK That is how much food we have gathered $3,500 monthly required to so far for the Cedar Springs Community keep the doors and gates We hope to collect 12501500 poundspounds ofof foodfood open. Trails, driveways, forFood the Pantry. CedarCedar Please SpringsSprings help CommunityCommunity us reach our FoodFood goal docks and boardwalks re- Pantryof 2250 beforepounds November before November 17th.15th. Non-Non 16th.- quire maintenance, and an perishableNon-perishable foods foods cancan becan droppeddropped be dropped off off at at offour often overlooked expense is ourofficeat our office officeMonday Monday - MondayFriday - Friday fromthrough from9:00 Friday a.m.9:00 - from 5:00 the insurance they must car- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. No cash donations ry to even let the public on a.m.p.m. -No 5:00 cash p.m. donations Thank you accepted. for your accepted. Thank you for your help! the property. Even for those For all your nancialhelp!Thank you service for yourneeds, help! call on who “only walk the trails,” without funding, closure of :L[O)HRLY+VUUHUSeth Donnan www.edwHYKQVULZJVm Member4LTILY:07* SIPC Financial Advisor HCNC would also mean Call us anytime . closure of the gates and Accessible loan officers 4027 17 Mile Rd Ask about our specials for veterans 616-855-4200 Cedar Springs, MI property as a whole. or Visit Us Online 49319 Now is one of those times and first responders 616-696-9370 donations are needed. Stu- grandrapids.simplemortgage.cc EEngagement BB irth B/W PAGE AA nniversary Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post WThursday,edding November 2, 2017 Church ConnectionM emorial of the Holy Spirit. More troubling to me is that one of the key bituary spiritualreasons fornotes this is the• church announcements is not believing and acting• memorieson what O the mirrors of the scripture and the Holy Spirit are showing us. O ulpit We look into the mirror of the truth of the Word of God and THEODORE JOHN LANINGA ThomasF M. Doherty, PSuperintendent rationalize that we aren’t too heavy, or our hair doesn’t look that hankyou! Northrom Mi cthehigan Conference bad. I know in my mind’s eye I see myself as that 28-year-old Theodore JohnT Laninga, with dark hair and a red beard; and when I look into the mirror TT Free Methodist Church, USA “Ted”, passed away Monday, I see that 50-plus-year-old guy with short hair (to reduce the October 30, 2017 at 11:30 Writing for The Springs Church white on my head and a white beard). If I didn’t see that and saw a.m. Ted was preceded in the 28-year-old man there would be something wrong with me. death by his sister, Wandannouncement Looking into mirrors The church almost does the opposite. The Word of God and his AAmother, Marilyn describes a strong, growing healthy body of Christ and we, Laninga. Surviving are 5 Maybe you have been at a carnival or watched a program on through rationalizations and compromise, look into the mirror daughters, Skye, Veronica,ngagement TV where people enter a room full of mirrors. Some of the mir- and see a broken down, wore out church just trying to survive. Beth, RosieEE and Kathy; rors reflect an image that is wider, or taller, or even varied in There is something wrong with our sight and I want to sug- six grandchildren, Jacob, shape related to the person who is looking into the mirror. gest two elements that will help us see truth as God presents Theodore, Lisanna, Raven, In life we have mirrors, of a sort, that reflect truth to us. The it. First, we need to honestly examine ourselves to see if our Dylan and Lilly; brothers, irth Law of the Old Testament has been described as an instructor lives reflect a true, full, uncompromising love for Christ. We Bob and Jim; sister,BB Verna; that shows us where we do not measure up. The New Testament would all profess our love for Jesus, but what does the evidence and multiple extended family members. Ted was honest, shows us how we can, in Christ, fulfill the Law of God and live of our lives say. hard-working, self-sacrificingnniversary and a die-hard Star Trek at peace with God. First, do we have an ever-deepening sense of love in our fan. ThereAA will never be another person who could fill Without the mirror of the Law we would never know things hearts for Christ and the things that are important to him? What his shoes. As he would say “Hugs and Kisses, Bye”. were out of order in our lives. The whole of scripture acts as a dominates our focus? Please don’t rationalize. What do we An informal luncheon to say “Goodbye” was held on mirror to show us how we can reflect the image of Jesus Christ. spend our time thinking about? What do we spend our time do- Wednesday, November 1st from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at his The Holy Spirit too plays the role of a mirror. John 16:8 tells ing? How do we spend our resources? What breaks our hearts? home in Sand Lake. Those eddingwishing to make a donation in Ted’s memoryW may do so to Skye Woodcock or us that the Holy Spirit will be sent from heaven to convict the Is Jesus truly our first love? Do we love Him more than any- W world of sin. thing or anyone; so much so that in comparison we hate these Rosie Laninga; all donations will be used to provide his The key with all mirrors is to believe what they reflect, unless other things and people? headstone. emorial they are the funhouse mirrors of the carnival. I have been trou- Second, do we believe? Or do we rationalize? Not an intel- ArrangementsM by Hessel Cheslek Funeral Home, Sparta bled that the world doesn’t seem to know that their lives don’t lectual belief, but I’ll risk my life on it, type of belief. The bible measure up to the law and they don’t seem to feel the conviction teaches us that confessing Jesus Christ as Lord and believing mIRRORS - continues on page 13 O bituary TROY DUANEhankyou! PETERSEN Church Troy DuaneTT Petersen, age 50 of Cedar Springs, ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL Mary Queen of Apostles Church passed away unexpectedly (since 1946) Non-Denominational • pentecostal GraceDirectoryRoman Catholic Faith Community on Wednesday, October 25, 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 2017. Preceding Troynnouncement in Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30 pm • Sundays at 7:30 am & 9:30 am death areA Ahis grandparents, Sunday Night ..... 6pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays at 6:00 pm pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 Irving & Myrtie Petersen Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] and Frank & Ada Castle and a nephew, Anthony Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY Petersen. Troy is survived 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. Pastor: Rev. Kim DeLong 866-4298 West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery by his parents, Duane & coumc.weebly.com Connie Petersen of Cedar Sunday School 9:45 sunday Worship : 11 aM WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. Springs; son, Shawn enhanced fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M. Petersen of Berkley; sister, Kim Rockinger of Cedar Cedar Springs Christian Church Springs; brothers, Jeremy 340 W. pine St. Pioneer Christian Reformed Church (Kelly) Petersen of Alto, Aric (Amber) Petersen of pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online SundayS: on CTA property* Cedar Springs Services at Cedarfield Community Center Cedar Springs; nieces, Sailor Rockinger, Nautica non-denominational 10:30 a.M. 3592 17 Mile Rd. NE (Next to Meijer) MondayS: 616.696.1180 Phone: 696-9120 Rockinger, Bianca Petersen, Avery Petersen all of *NOT affiliated with open prayer Creative Technologies Web: www.pioneercrc.org Cedar Springs, Ada Petersen of Alto; nephews, Brayden www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org 7-8 pM Academy (CTA) Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM Petersen and Owen Petersen, both of Alto and many aunts, uncles, and cousins along with lots of special Cedar Springs Cedar Springs United United Methodist Methodist Church Church friends. Troy loved to be outdoors. It didn’t matter if 140 S.140 Main S. St., Main PO St., Box PO K, CedarBox K Springs , Cedar Springs Rockford Springs Community Church 616-696-1140616-696-1140 • www.cedarspringsumc.org www.cedarspringsumc.org Pastor David Vander Meer he was hunting, fishing, watching a sporting event or at Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 the mud bogs, if he was outside and in the sun, he was Rev. Karen Sorden www.rockfordsprings.org having fun. Troy enjoyed watching sports, especially Sunday Worship Service: 10:15 a.m.Pastor • Coffee Jane Fellowship: Duffey 11:15 a.m. Sunday WorshipSupervised Service: Nursery 10:15 Care a.m. Provided Coffee Fellowship: 11:15 a.m. Sunday WorShip football and NASCAR, going downhill skiing and Wednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pmSupervised dinner, 6:20-7:00pm Nursery Care Christian Provided Education 9:30am • 5:00pm riding his snowmobile. However, Troy’s favorite Wednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pm dinner, 6:20-7:00pm Christian Education Do you know that Saturday is the Sabbath? thing was spending time with his friends and family, SAND LAKE especially his nieces and nephews. Visitation with To learn more about UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Troy’s family was held on Monday, October 30, 2017 The Church of God the Sabbath and the 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 Fellowship Group of Michigan from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in truth of the bible visit Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am Sidney. Memorial services for Troy were held at 11:30 Pastor Bruce Chapman HaLL RentaL $75.00 (no alcohol) ~ 616.636.9209 www.cogfgomi.org Call Barb Gould 616-636-5615 a.m. on Monday at Faith Lutheran with Pastor John Autio and Pastor Greg Cooper officiating. Sunday School 9:30am Solon Center Wesleyan Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am Senior Pastor,Worship Rev. Chadrick 11 a.m. Brown Sunday Evening Worship 6pm 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake ServiceSolon TimeCent: e10r am Bliss-Witters & Pike Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm Solon Center Wesleyan Church 19 Mile Road (Sept. - March) www.scwchurch.org Cedar Springs Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and Wesleyan Church M-46 Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm org soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel 616-696-3229 Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. 233 S. Main Street • 616-696-1630 • www.csfbc.com Pasto15671r Dou Algomag DiBell Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days H I L L C R E S T Community Church of God 15671 ASt.lgoma A vJohne., Cedar Sprin gPauls Just N. of 1 9IIMile RdParish. 616-696-3229 a week. TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN A Welcoming Catholic Church 5994 18 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-9333 Senior Pastor Kristi J. Rhodes 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 Worship: Sunday 10:00 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm • Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm Nursery & Children’s Church during message Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 pm & Sundays at 4:00 pm *Youth - Sunday 11:30 am-12:30 pm *Tuesday - Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30 pm *Wednesday - Kidzone & Grief Share 6-7:30 pm *Thursday - Open Prayer 6-7:30 pm jp2-mqa.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]
Sunday Worship 9:45 AM Christian Education Hour 11:15 AM west michigan FREE Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM Correspondence 13603 Northland Drive Course 12786 Algoma Ave church of Chris Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Word of Life Clubs: Wed. 6:30 PM Meeting at the corner of Park & Elm St., Cedar Springs AvAilAblE Cedar Springs Sunday Worship: 11am (616) 696-1410 www.MBC-Cedar.com Adult Bible Study and Prayer (616) 975-2778 Sunday Bible Class: 12:30pm Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant 696-3560 Wednesdays 6:30 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm [email protected] EEngagement BB irth AA nniversary B/W PAGE Thursday, NovemberW 2,edding 2017 The Cedar Springs Post Page 5 M emorialChurch Connection miles from the heart of campus, the collection is widely bituary considered one of America’s most important resources for O spiritual notes • announcements • memories the study of primate evolution. Colleagues describe Gunnell as pivotal to enabling more students and scholars to use the GREGG F. GUNNELL collection, the life’s work of the late paleontologist Elwyn hankyou! Simons. Under Gunnell’s leadership, use of the collection Gregg F. Gunnell,TT 63 of Durham, North Carolina increased more than five-fold. He would even invite passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Duke researchers to stay at his house to save money on lodging University Hospital. Gregg was born July 19, 1954 in while visiting the fossils from abroad. He also won multiple Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of V. Fred and Carollee grants, including one from the National Science Foundation (Crane) Gunnell. He graduatednnouncement from Houghton High to make 3-D scans of the fossils and put them online, thus School in AA1972 and the University of Michigan with a making them available free of charge to anyone with internet PhD in Biological Anthropology and Geology. He was access, without having to travel to Durham. Gunnell edited the director of the Division of Fossil Primates at Duke three books and published more than 120 scholarly papers, University Lemur Center, Durham, North Carolina. not only on bats and early primates but also on ungulates, Gregg spent more than 40 years studying fossils hidden pangolins, carnivores, snakes, lizards, fish, and geology and in layers of rock for clues to what kinds of animals lived stratigraphy. “Gregg had no care about awards, personal gain there, what they looked like and how they changed over or fame,” said University of Michigan paleontologist Bill time. He first fell in love with fossils as a teenager, when field,” said Northeastern Illinois University professor Lesa Davis, Sanders, Gunnell’s friend and collaborator for over 30 years. his uncle took him to a quarry to look for trilobites. He earned who worked alongside Gunnell for eight summers in Wyoming “He did science for the right reasons -- for the thrill of discovery his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in anthropology in 1976 and in the 1980s and 1990s. He was often the breakfast cook, “a and the desire to find things out, to learn about the natural world.” 1979, and completed a doctorate in anthropology and geology in particularly thankless job of getting up before everyone else in the Along the way he supported and encouraged a generation 1986, all at the University of Michigan. After finishing his Ph.D., morning to cook for 12 or so cranky people,” Davis said. “When of students. His colleague Erik Seiffert of the University of he worked for more than two decades alongside his graduate he wasn’t in the field he was globe-trotting to museums in Europe Southern California noted, “the field of vertebrate paleontology advisor Philip Gingerich as coordinator of the vertebrate fossil or Africa, discovering fossils in drawers passed over again and would literally be smaller if it had not been for Gregg taking so collections in Michigan’s Museum of Paleontology. While an again by others who hadn’t recognized their significance,” said many students under his wing and giving them the opportunities undergraduate at Michigan, he went on his first expedition to Gunnell’s former student Doug Boyer, now a faculty member at and encouragement that they needed to move forward and be Bighorn Basin in northwest Wyoming to dig for mammal bones in Duke. His frequent travels to museums and dig sites took him to successful.” “Gregg took a bunch of us into some of the toughest the approximately 50-million-year-old rocks. Over the next four every state but Rhode Island and more than 30 countries. Much collecting anywhere and taught us how to find fossils where they decades he would spendngagement several months a year looking for fossils of Gunnell’s early career was focused on primates, but his work were few and far between,” said Gunnell’s longtime friend John- in far-flungEE places including Wyoming, Indonesia, Pakistan, took a turn in 2000, when he traveled to Tanzania as part of an Paul Zonneveld, now a paleontologist at the University of Alberta. Sumatra and other locales. Armed with screens and chisels and international team of scientists invited to excavate an ancient lake “I’m honored to have been part of that group.” Surviving are his often crawling on all fours, he was able to recognize the knobby bed. There they found the fossil skeleton of a tiny thumb-sized parents, Fred and Carollee Gunnell; sister, Katie (Daniel) Webber; shape or textured surface of a singleirth worn tooth or bit of jawbone animal that turned out ngagementto be a bat, dubbed Tanzanycteris. Thus nephews, Corey (Maureen) Webber and daughter Casssandra; in seemingly barrenBB rock. At night, Gunnell and his colleagues began Gunnell’sEE research on the origin of bats, delicate-boned and Coleton Webber. A memorial service will be held Saturday, would sit in the camp cook tent identifying and cataloging the day’s animals he was attracted to, he said, because their rarely preserved November 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, fossil discoveries. “Gregg was astonishing in this respect,” said fossils “interest nobody.” He became accustomed to dispelling Cedar Springs. The family will greet friends at 10:00 a.m. Pastor paleontologist Jonathan Blochnniversary of the Florida Museum of Natural myths about these misunderstoodirth creatures. “Bats are not blind,” AA Karen Sorden officiating. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship History, who got his start collecting fossils in Wyoming with Gunnell told an audienceB at Canada’s Royal Tyrrell Museum in BB hall. Private interment Solon Township Cemetery. Memorial Gunnell in the early 1990s. “He could identify mammal species 2016. “And the last place they would ever want to be is in your contributions may be made to Duke University Division of Fossil based on partial teeth with onlyedding one or two cusps remaining.” It hair. Trust me.” Gunnell joinednniversary Duke in 2011 to take the helm of Primates online at http://lemur.duke.edu/discover/division-of- was grubby, trying work. Those who accompanied him in the the Duke LemurAA Center’s Division of Fossil Primates, a collection fossil-primates/ or mail to Duke Lemur Center, 3705 Erwin Road, field recall waitingW in international hotels for days for collecting that today contains roughly 32,000 fossil specimens from Egypt, Durham, NC 27705. Make check to Duke University and place, permits, enduring long, bumpy drives through the backcountry Madagascar, Colombia and Wyoming, ranging from 55 million “in memory of Gregg Gunnell” in the memo line. and watching dust storms obliterateemorial their makeshift camps. Known to 500 years old. Some specimensedding are represented by a single Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, for his warmthM and dry sense of humor, “Gregg could lighten the tooth, a bit of jawW or a partial skull, others by complete skeletons. Cedar Springs. mood on the hottest, dustiest, most awful fossil-less days in the Housed in an unassumingW brick building at 1013 Broad St., two bituary emorial O M The most valuable gift ROY ELIJAH BILLS SPECIALIST TIMOTHY D. BROWN Roy Elijah Bills, 81, hankyou!of October 7, 1982bituary – November 4, 2005 you can give another is Howard City, Michigan, O went to be TTwith the Lord Some days it canO still a good example. October, 24, 2017 after a Sneak up on you and long, courageous battle with Take your breath away. hankyou! pancreatic cancer. An artist,nnouncement a Grief never dies,T just home builder,AA and all-around Like the loveTT we shared, people lover, Roy left behind With our beloved Timmy. many friends and family members who remember him We love and miss younnouncement For I have given you an example, that ye with love. He was a story teller AAso much. who loved to tell jokes. Each Dad, Mom, Stevie should do as I have done to you. year, he gave away hundreds and Nathan John 13:15 of jars of pickles, tomatoes and freezer jam to everyone in From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books town, family members, and anyone who dropped by for a visit. Roy was a great and respected man, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. Roy is survived by Publish first wife of 25 years, Ann E. (Wright), mother of his children: daughter Rachel A. Bills (Ed Tusing), son Leroy (Yog) and your wife (Kathy) and daughter Melody Mazurek. He married Arlene (Force), his wife and partner for 38 years. Arlene brought four sons into the marriage whom Roy loved. They • Birth Announcement are: Dennis (Cheryl) Force, Don (Cindy) Force, Dave (Lisa) • Wedding Announcement Force, Scott (Toni) Force. Roy has 14 grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Surviving also • Engagement are three of Roy’s siblings: Louise Culver, Luella Ludlow and • Anniversary* Lorraine Moore (Phil). Preceded in death are siblings: Robert, • Congratulations Wayne, Raymond, Ray, Loretta Scram and Roger. Roy wanted everyone to know that his life-long best buddy, Bill Spence, • In Memory* was by his side through his illness and the last days of his life. • Thank Youin For more information and stories about Roy, visit the Heckman Funeral Home web site. Family received visitors at Heckman Funeral Home, 225 E. Edgerton St., Howard City, MI, on Friday, Oct. 27 from 6-9 p.m. A funeral service was held at for only $20 the VFW hall in Howard City, 1001 Ensley St. at 11:00 a.m. without photo Interment to follow at Reynolds Township Cemetery, W. Almy $25 with photo Rd. in Howard City. A meal was served afterward at the VFW ($5 per additional photo) 50 word limit hall. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be given to the VFW or Faith Hospice. *Poetry over 5 lines will be subject to addtional fees by length. Every Life Tells A Story... Arrangements by Heckman Funeral Home, Howard City B/W PAGE
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Arts/entertwill be a chance to sign up for tutor training.a Sessionsinment are Wednesday, November 8th at 6 pm, Friday, November 17th ometown at 10 am and Tuesday, November 21st at 2 pm. By training people to be tutors, the Center can offer one-on-one reading Happenings help to adults asking for assistance in reading or English JOKE HHHometown Happenings articles are a community service as a Second Language (ESL). You do not need to speak for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand another language to tutor ESL. The Literacy Center of West Michigan is located at 1120 Monroe Ave., NW, Suite 240, f the for placement in this section, we can no longer run all Grand Rapids. Please call 616-459-5151 (ext. 10) or email o Week articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This is us at [email protected] to register. #44 not guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. Pick a hymn Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may One Sunday a pastor told his congregation that the apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to Voters Not Politicians Educational church needed some extra money and asked the people [email protected] please include name Town Hall to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offer- and phone number for any questions we may have. Nov. 9: Voters Not Politicians Town Hall with an educational ing plate. He said that whoever gave the most would be presentation to explain what is gerrymandering and the Voters able to pick out three hymns. Not Politicians proposal to end it plus an opportunity for The offering plates were passed, then brought to the American Legion Holiday Bazaar registered voters to sign the petition to get the proposal on front and placed on the altar. The pastor was about to Nov. 4: The American Legion Auxiliary is having their th th the ballot. The event will be held on November 9 from 6 to 7 pray over them when he glanced down and noticed annual Holiday Bazaar on November 4 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Cedar Springs Public Library, 107 Main St., Cedar pm at the Cedar Springs Legion, 80 S. Main Street in Cedar that someone had placed a $1,000 bill in the offering! Springs. Hosted by Voters Not Politicians, a non-partisan He was so excited that he immediately shared his joy Springs. Along with garage sale items and arts and crafts, ballot committee seeking to put before voters a proposal to we will also have a bake sale. #44 with the congregation and said he’d like to personally end gerrymandering in Michigan. The proposal would ask thank the person who placed the money in the plate. voters to amend the Michigan State Constitution to deny A sweet little old lady sitting in the back shyly raised Sand Lake Lions Club Variety Sale partisan politicians the ability to manipulate voting district her hand. The pastor asked her to come to the front. Nov. 4: The Sand Lake Lions Club will host a Variety Sale boundaries to secure their own hold on power. It would th When she did, he told her how wonderful it was that she on Saturday, November 4 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Sand instead give the authority for drawing those boundaries to an gave so much and asked her to pick out three hymns. Lake United Methodist Church ED building. Located on Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. This event th Her eyes brightened and a big grin spread across her face the corner of 6 and Maple Streets. Antiques/Vintage will help educate and gather signatures to support the petition as she looked out over the congregation. She then point- collectibles and crafts, quality used clothing, miscellaneous drive to gather nearly 316,000 valid signatures needed to put ed to the three most handsome men in the pews and said, items. #44 the anti-gerrymander proposal on the 2018 ballot. #44 “I’ll take him and him and him.” Dinner at the Legion Library Book Sale This Joke of the Week is Nov. 6: American Legion, 80 S. Main St. Cedar Springs, Nov. 9-11: The Friends of the Nelson Twp./Sand Lake Library is hosting a Pork Chop dinner on Monday, November 6th, is hosting a book sale on Thursday, November 9 and Friday, brought to you by from 5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes & gravy, November 10th from 10 to 6 pm and on Saturday, November veggies, stuffing, salad, roll, dessert and drink. The cost is 11th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, classic kelly’s A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering $9 for adults, children (15 and younger) $4.00. Come and 180 Northland Drive in Sand Lake. #44,45p enjoy home cooking. Take out is available. 616-696-9160. 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs #44p Solon Center Wesleyan Church Holiday (616) 696-0620 Bazaar TOPS weight loss support group Nov. 11:Do your Christmas shopping! Saturday, November Nov. 7: Need help getting through the holiday season? 11th from 9 am–2 pm, delicious fresh baked goods, 100’s of Take off pounds sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit weight loss hand crafted items, jewelry, and many other vendors. There’s support group for men and women, meets every Tuesday at Library definitely something for everyone! Rolls & coffee and a lunch the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sand Lake. Your first counter are also available. The church is located @ 15671 visit is free so come check out what TOPS can do to help you Algoma Avenue, just north of 19 Mile Road. Come early, stay reach your weigh loss goals! Weigh-ins 8:15-9am, meeting late! #43,44p Directory starts at 9:15am. In case of inclement weather, meetings are cancelled if Tri-County or Cedar Springs schools are closed. Call Martha at 696-1039 for more information. #44 Cookie Walk at Holy Spirit Episcopal Nov. 11: Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is holding its annual Cookie Walk and Christmas Delites sale on Saturday, God’s Kitchen in Cedar Springs November 11th from 9 am to 3 pm. The church is located at Nov. 7,14,21,28: Join us for dinner every Tuesday. God’s 1200 Post Drive NE in Belmont (corner of Post and Pine Island Kitchen – Cedar Springs welcomes families from Northern drives, just off Exit 95 of US 131). Featuring our “world- YOUR hOMeTOwN Kent County and the surrounding area to a Tuesday Evening famous” Cookie Walk – Come early for the best selection. Meal. No charge – no registration required! Served from There will also be baked goods, crafts, Santa’s Attic and a Cedar Springs Community 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the St. John Paul II Parish, 3110 – 17 Mile silent auction. The Christmas Delites sale is sponsored by the Rd., Cedar Springs. For more information, call the Church Holy Spirit’s Episcopal Women group and funds their support We have office at 616-696-3904. #44 for various church activities, such as kitchen supplies, funeral MON - FRI 10 - 6 refreshments, the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, the Explore & something for SATURDAY 9 - 12 Help Promote Literacy Soar Reading Club, and more. More information can be found everyone! Nov. 8,17,21: The need is urgent at this time! The Literacy on the church’s website: www.holyspiritbelmont.org. #44 Library Center of West Michigan has scheduled information [email protected] 616-696-1910 sessions for prospective volunteer tutors. These sessions Free Veterans Event in Sparta www.cedarspringslibrary.org 107 N Main Street last one hour. It allows persons interested in becoming Nov. 11: Join in the Sparta Community Celebration to fb: cedarspringspubliclibrary Cedar Springs, MI 49319 volunteer tutors to find out more about the Literacy Honor our Veterans! On November 11th at the Sparta High Center and its programs. At the end of the session there School Auditorium, there will be a documentary film “The Unknowns” about the unique perspective to the rigorous and now Showing intricate training of the Sentinel Training Program soldiers NELSON TOWNSHIP/SAND LAKE BRANCH must endure to be assigned duty at the Tomb of the Unknown DIGITAL Movies at the 88 Eighth St. Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Sparta’s Specialist 3rd 1-877-243-2466 (toll free) Kent theatre Class Don Bradford will narrate and share his story as Sparta’s only guard to have served at the Tomb. The event is at 2 to Monday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM noVember 4:30 pm (doors open at 1pm). The event is free. Present will Tuesday & Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM 3 • 4 • 5 also be Sparta’s Robert Shangle, LiveStatue. A color guard of the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corp recruiters Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM showtimes: will present the colors. There will be displays inside and out Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Fri: 6:00PM • 9:00PM including about the Sparta POW camp in 1944 For more sat: 3:00PM • 6:00PM • 9:00PM sUNday: 3:00 PM • 6:00PM information please see our website at: www.spartahistory.org. The Sparta Township Historical Commission. Following the Movie Tickets event these Sparta restaurants are serving a Free dinner to all $ ONLY Veterans after 5 pm! - Cellar Brewery – Downtown Trini’s – SPENCER TOWNSHIP BRANCH 3.00 Garden Patch – Big Joe’s. #44p 14960 Meddler Ave. 8 N. 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Arts/entertainmentof Saranac, as Maura, the fisherman’s wife. MCC MCC presents “The Fisherman and His Wife” Drama Class Instructor SIDNEY–Find out what a magic talking fish, he is Carolyn Johnson is the di- happens when a couple grateful for the fortune but rector and Katelynne Bills, strikes it rich after they find is happy to continue his of Howard City, is the light a magic talking fish and the way of life. However, his and sound technician. wife’s greed brings conse- wife takes advantage of the “The Fisherman and His quences into their fairytale situation, causing the cou- Wife” is originally a fairy- life. ple to experience the perils tale by Brothers Grimm. Montcalm Communi- of greed with the help of the Haas’s adaptation is inter- ty College’s drama class narrator, Scatman L’Adore, active fun for the whole presents “The Fisherman and the audience. family and is appropriate and His Wife,” adapted by Cast members include for young audiences. Claudia Haas, Nov. 4 and 5 Brendan Doolittle, of Sher- For more information or at 2 p.m. in the Barn The- idan, as Scatman L’Adore; to arrange a group perfor- ater on the college’s Sidney Bethani Christie, of Ed- mance, contact Johnson at campus. Admission is free. more, as Jonner, the fisher- [email protected] When a fisherman finds man; and Jessie Tribbette, or 989-328-1248. November 9th, 2017 eteran s ay ssue V ’Page 7 Thursday,D November 10, 2016 The Cedar SpringsI Post Page 11 The Cedar Springs Post H o n o r i n g Thursday, November 10, 2016 Veterans Day A l l W H o noVember 11, 2016 S e rv e d
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Montcalm Community College student Bethani Christie, of Edmore, on right, goes fishing and finds a magic talking fish played by MCC student Brendan Doolittle, of Sheridan, in “The Fisherman and His Wife,” AB Mitchell Phillips Pvt. Jacob Pinkerton CSM Michael Poll II CW3 Mike Powers Spc. Andrew Prater Cpt. Michael Reyburn Cpl. Noah Reyburn adapted by Claudia Haas. Courtesy photo. For every man and woman who has ever www.spartachevy.com The American Legion served America We Salute You! Post 287 616-887-1791 91 First Street, Cedar Springs, MI (616) 696-9160 8955 Sparta Ave. The Vanderhyde’s Are Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave. Horse Tradin’ In Sparta (*Limited space available.) Community pep rally – DeaDline nov. 6, 2017 for nov. 9th issue This 8-page, pull-out tribute in The POST features the photos and names of over 150 Area Veterans that have served our country and have been our hometown heroes in Thursday,TONIGHT November 2, 8 p.m. recent years (since the 90s). We realize there are many LOCAL Veterans that have From John Norton, Athletic Director, Cedar Springs High School served our country that we may have overlooked or missed... Come out this Thursday to Red Hawk sta- for those individuals that are representing Would you like us to include your vet in our Veteran’s Day Tribute? dium for a Community Pep Rally at 8:00 our school and community at state level For a nominal fee of $10, we can include your LOCAL veteran in our Veteran’s Day p.m. This is a completely free event where competitions this weekend. Music, intro- Tribute. Send us or email us your veteran’s photo with name, rank, and time of service the school plans to celebrate the accom- ductions, giveaways and maybe a surprise and their photo and name will be included in our Veteran’s Day Tribute in our Novem- plishments of various sports teams and ac- or two. We hope to see everyone there! Go ber 9th issue. Hurry, deadline is Monday, November 6, 2017! tivities from this past fall. It will be a time Red Hawks! to rally as a community and show support Call 616.696.3655 for more info Ph. 616.696.3655 | Fax 616.696.9010 P.O. Box 370 | 36 E. Maple St. Arts/entertainment Cedar Springs, MI 49319 is online @ cedarspringspost.com email: [email protected] Pay tribute to your Alexander Gardner
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Boys cross country teamSport wins regionals,S heads to state It may have been an overcast, chilly day but that did all); sophomore Jaydon Moleski 16:44 (10th overall); not stop the Cedar Springs Boys Cross Country team sophomore Dilan Sargent 16:49.49 (12th overall); soph- from winning the Division II Regional Championship omore Gavin Braciak 16:49.71 (14th overall); sophomore and upsetting the number three state ranked team of Fre- Daniel Vermulm 17:31 (42nd overall); and freshman Aus- mont. tin Mann 18:28 (69th overall). It was a true team effort The boys competed in the Division II MHSAA Re- that paid off for the Red Hawks. Bowers, Mora, Moleski, gional competition at Michaywe Pines Golf Course in Sargent, and Braciak each took home all-regional medals Gaylord on October 28 and clinched the championship, after placing in the top 15. edging out Fremont with a score of 47 to 50. The Red Hawks have had an exciting season. They “Our key in the race was our top 5 runners racing as a brought home trophies from the Sparta Invitational pack,” explained Coach Garrett Lacey. “Top runner was (first); Red Hawk Invite (first); Carson City Invitation- 16:28, 5th runner was 16:49. Very tight 21-second gap al (second); and the Kent/Ottawa County Championship for our 1-5 runners. We could not have beaten a team (first). Highlights also include the team winning the last like Fremont, who has phenomenal front runners, with- OK White conference meet by outrunning Forest Hills out packing it up like that.” Northern with a score of 43 to 47. Bowers, Mora, and Each of the seven team members had impressive per- Moleski each earned first team all-conference honors sonal best times. Freshman Corey Bowers had a time of The Red Hawk boys cross country team is headed to state. Pictured (L to with Sargent also earning honorable mention all-confer- th th R): Jaydon Moleski, Gavin Braciak, Daniel Vermulm, Corey Bowers, Dallas 16:28 (5 overall); senior Dallas Mora 16:29 (6 over- Mora, Dilan Sargent, Coach Garrett Lacy (Austin Mann not pictured). ence honors. state - continues on page 11
MerlingtonGirls qualifiescross for countryState team finishes strong The Cedar Springs girls cross country team was next for finished their season strong at regionals in the team with Gaylord at the Michaywe Pines Golf Course a season best on Saturday, October 28. The girls placed 10th time of 20:44. overall but each of the seven members of the Lauren Lett team had a personal or a season best record. (freshman) fol- Junior Carolanne Merlington led the Red lowed with a Hawks with an outstanding personal best time personal best of 19:55, placing 14th overall, and qualify- time of 21:27; Cedar Springs junior Carolanne Merlington (right) is headed to the state meet. She is shown ing for the state meet. Jill Detweiler (junior) Alexis Wood here with Coach Marie Covey. Courtesy photo. (freshman) with a personal best of 22:19; Madison Mor- November 9th, 2017 ris (sopho- The Lady Red Hawks cross country team finished 10th at regionals. L to R): Coach more) with a Marie Covey, Alexis Wood, Lauren Lett, Rachel Bowers, Madison Morris, Carolanne personal best Merlington, Jill Detweiler, Tonya Tepin. Courtesy photo. eteran s ay ssue of 22:44; Ton- of their accomplishments. I’m especially V ’Page 7 Thursday,D November 10, 2016 The Cedar SpringsI Post Page 11 proud of Carolanne Merlington’s success The Cedar Springs Post ya Tepin (sophomore) with a personal best H o n o r i n g Thursday, November 10, 2016 Veterans Day A l l W H o of 22:47; and Rachel Bowers (senior) also and look forward to coaching her through noVember 11, 2016 S e rv e d with a personal best of 23:00. state finals.” The “This girl’s team is one of the largest Congratulations to the lady Red Hawks P ST 36 E. Maple St. Cedar Springs on a great season and best of luck to Ca- 616-696-3655 in CSHS history, which is exciting,” said Spc. Kyle B. Kelley Spl. Bill L. Korb Katie Kortz Spc. Jeremy Laatz Specialist David Lange Richelle Lange-Gentry Coach Marie Covey. “We have many run- rolanne Merlington who will be traveling ners experiencing high school cross coun- to Michigan International Speedway in Septic Tank Cleaning 1565 Dagget Rd. Pierson Brooklyn to compete in the state meet on 616-636-5565 try for the first time. They have improved PFC Jay Lange MAA 2C Seth Larson Sgt. Anthony Lawrence Pfc. Jason Lawrence Lcpl. Garry Lewis HM1(FMF) Sarah J. Reed Linderman so much over the season. I’m very proud November 4.
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Red Hawks beat EastS Grandport RapidsS By Kayleigh Boomgaard Volleyball news Under the Friday night lights on October 27, the varsity Red Hawks of Cedar Springs faced off against the Pioneers of East Grand Rapids in the first round of playoffs. The Red Hawks defeated the previous- ly undefeated Pioneers with a final score of Cedar Springs 41, East Grand Rapids 40. Throughout the entirety of this in- tense match up, the two teams were neck in neck on the scoreboard. The Red Hawks finished with a one point lead due to a kick in the first quarter by Moritz Lerch. The Red Hawks were the first to The Lady Red Hawk volleyball won the silver bracket championship at make it on the scoreboard, with a Central Montcalm last weekend. Courtesy photo. touchdown run in by Ryan Ringler at 10:07 left to play in the first quar- The Lady Red Hawks competed in their season’s last ter. This touchdown was followed tournament, the Central Montcalm Hornet Classic on Sat- by a PAT (point after touchdown) urday, Oct 28, and brought home the Silver Bracket Cham- also scored by Ringler. Additional pionship trophy. Cedar Springs touchdowns in the During Pool play, the Red Hawks started the day with a first quarter were run in by Darius The Red Hawks celebrate their win over EGR. Photo by K&R LaLone. loss to Tri County 13-25 and 18-25. The next pool match Barnett and Ringler, followed by in- resulted in a tie with ranked Cadillac 26-24 and 16-25. The complete attempts at PATs. Lady Red Hawks took control the rest of the day with a vic- In the second quarter, running tory in the final pool match against Chippewa Hills, putting back John Jacob Todd scored an ad- them in 5th place of 12 teams. The victorious semi-final ditional touchdown shortly after a match against Morley Stanwood (25-20, 18-25 and 15-12) Pioneer run made by Max Lundeen, sent the team to the Championship Silver Bracket match, who received a key pass from team- where they won the Championship title against Ionia 25- mate Michael Malewitz. Malewitz 27, 25-20 and 15-7. also made passes to Connor Davis Leaders on the day were middle hitter Grace Pavel- for a run into the end zone, and to ka, who owned the service line with 37 service points and Pioneers Ben Forestner and Nick 15 aces, while also contributing 25 kills, and a team lead- Milanowski for two completed two- ing 13 blocks; senior Sydney Plummer tallied an amazing point conversions. team high 61 kills while adding 6 blocks, 25 digs and 13 Coming back from halftime with service points; outside hitter Kyla Andres had a solid day a standing score of Cedar Springs with 17 kills, 28 service points, 8 aces, 7 blocks and 28 33, East Grand Rapids 28, the close digs; while libero Brighton Miller played tough defensive- game continued. Pioneer player ly, contributing the leading 36 digs and 83 serve receives. Connor Davis ran up the middle for Setter Maddie Outwin ran the offense with an amazing 282 sets and 89 assists, along with 27 service points, 4 aces and a total of 8 yards, scoring a touch- The Red Hawks scored more points on the Pioneers in the first quarter (27) than the Pioneers beat - continues on page 11 allowed in each game all year. Photo by K&R LaLone. 3 blocks. Freshman middle blocker Arianna Rau put down 10 kills and 10 blocks, while Lauren Kostus rallied 13 service points,19 digs and 30 serve receives. Ashley Wise added 3 blocks and 2 kills while Nikki Vanderhoef tallied 8 serve receives and 3 digs. Band heads to state “Wow is all I can say! These girls battled long breaks and pushed through bracket play to come out on top,” remarked Coach Ashley Reynolds. “All the hard work, frustrations, and lessons learned throughout the season prepared us for that moment. We persevered and pulled together as a team to win this tournament. I could not be more proud of each and every one of the girls, as they each played a significant role in our success on Saturday.” The Varsity Volleyball team closed out conference com- petition with a 0-3 loss at Northview on Thursday, Oct 26. The team heads into the District Championship at Rock- ford on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 5:30pm to take on the winner of the East Grand Rapids/Forest Hills Northern quarterfinal match, with a season record 8-25-6 overall and 2-10 in the Pictured is the band-spelling out Picasso during last Saturday’s competition. Photo by Kelli Hamilton. conference. The Cedar Springs Marching Band com- New peted Saturday, October 15% Off ALL Furniture 28, in Rockford, for the Arriving weekly! Reeths-Puffer Invitational. tri county NEW Furniture They placed fourth in their flight with a score of 87.05. 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Hunting/Outdoorsthink of it as you and your neighbors instead of some nebu- ByRanger Ranger Steve Steve’s Mueller Nature Niche lous thing called government. My wilderness program is based on a book written by Aldo Leopold who was designated as the most outstanding Catch th conservationist of the 20 century. In “A Sand County Al- of the manac,” he shared the significance for preserving remnant Week Value of wilderness areas for recreation, science, and wildlife. My program, with photographic slides, includes prose and poetry and is accompanied by Leopold’s reasoning for wild places preserving wilderness. It is my most popular and well-re- In 1975, I began sharing my passion for preserving what is now known as Grand Staircase National Monument. It ceived program. Email me for a program brochure and re- was established in 1996 using the Antiquities Act. I have quest your organization to invite me to present. Wilderness been presenting a program titled “Wilderness, Unique Trea- protection is of immediate concern. sure” advocating for wilderness protection for that area and You and neighbors are represented by a majority in the others for 42 years. Thanks to efforts by Theodore Roos- US House and Senate that are considering proposed legis- evelt over a century ago, the Antiquities Act was created al- lation to prevent establishment of new national parks and lowing presidents to create national monuments on publicly to give the president authority to reduce the size of current owned land to protect and preserve areas for present and parks without Congress approval so they can be mined for future generations. Congress then has authority to make it a oil, coal, and be timbered. Congress and the judicial branch- national park, leave it as a monument or eliminate it. es represent you and neighbors to limit the president from Roosevelt established national forests as another means making unilateral decisions that only represent him and a for maintaining economic, social and environmental sus- limited number of people. The public comment period re- tainability. Michigan has national and state forests with wil- garding the issue had 99 percent of 2.8 million comments derness areas within them. say leave the parks alone. The three branches representing The Bureau of Land Management is another agency you and neighbors protects from dictatorial decisions by charged with protecting and managing public lands. Each those expected to represent all Americans and not just 1 is governed by you and your neighbors collectively under percent. the name government. When using the term government, WILD - continues on page 11 Braun Bender, the son of Brant and Leslie Bender, of Cedar Springs, is 7 years old and loves to spend time New reservation policy at state parks fishing with his grandfather, James Bender. Thanks to the Cedar Springs Cub Scouts and a patient papa and Will give more campers better opportunities at sites father, Braun has learned the finer skills of fishing and In an effort to make it has grown into quite the independent fisherman. Now easier for more people to to get him to actually enjoy eating his catch! Braun is have a chance at securing shown here with his catch of the day, two bluegills. campsites at many of the Congratulations, Braun, you made the Post Catch of state’s most-visited parks, the Week! the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has put It’s back—get out those in place a new policy that encourages people to firm cameras! up their reservations further It’s that time of year again when anglers big and small in advance of their planned like to tell their fish tales! Send us a photo and story camping dates. The new of your first, best, funniest, biggest, or even your sliding modification and smallest catch. Include your name, age, address, and cancellation structure takes phone number, along with the type and size of fish, and effect Nov. 1. where caught. We can’t wait to hear from you! Photos Campers still can make published as space allows. Photos/stories may be sent reservations up to six by email to [email protected] with Catch months in advance. Un- of the Week in the subject line, or mail to: Catch of the der the current policy, the Week, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. cost to cancel or modify a camping reservation is $10.
A new DNR camping reservation policy that will help make it easier for more people to secure campsites in Michigan state parks further in advance, takes effect Nov. 1. Camping reservations can be booked up to six months ahead of time at www.midnrreservations.com. The new structure still will the planned arrival date. include the $10 modifica- That incremental fee will be FREEZER SALE tion and cancellation fee, determined by the length of but also will include an time a reservation is held: additional incremental fee *Reservations held for up based on the length of time to two months: 10 percent Save between the date the initial of the nightly rate for each reservation was made and policy - continues on page 11 the “Big Bucks” Many At: Hey Honey, Models Larry’s DEER!Hey Honey, I got a I got a DEER! Nice Job NORTHTOWN Rodney!Nice Job In Stock Rodney! Furniture & Appliance Get theGet kitchen the kitchen table table Furniture & Appliance cleanedcleaned off - we off are - we are going togoing cut upto cut the up the 6481 SW Greenville Rd deer tonight.deer tonight. RODNEY!!RODNEY!! Greenville, MI 48838 Yes, Deer? 24-Hour24-Hour Yes, Deer? Take the deer to Deer TakeTake KE itthe LLY’StoKelly’s deer or toLEAVE! Drop-OffDeer Chest Models Starting At: 616-754-6101 KELLY’Sit in or the LEAVEhome WOODS!! YES, DEERDon’tit in the bring WOODS! it Drop-OffDuring Delivery, Gift Certificates Store Hours YES, DEER DuringSeason $179.95 And Layaway Available MondayStore-Saturday Season 9am-6pm www.kellysdeerprocessing.com www.kellysdeerprocessing.comFREE DEER PROCESSING FOR “SPORTSMEN AGAINST HUNGER” FREE DEER19077 PROCESSING 12 Mile Road FOR• Big “SPORTSMEN Rapids, MI 49307 AGAINST • (231) 796-5414HUNGER” 19077 12 Mile Road • Big Rapids, MI 49307 • (231) 796-5414 Thursday, November 2, 2017 The Cedar Springs Post Page 11 Voices / views Post Scripts NOTICE The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up to 350 words. The subject should be relevant to local readers, and the editor reserves the right to reject letters or edit for clarity, length, good taste, accu- racy, and liability concerns. All submissions MUST be accompanied by full name, mailing address and daytime phone number. We use this information to verify the letter’s authenticity. We do not print anonymous letters, or acknowledge letters we do not use. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Email to [email protected], or send to Post Scripts, Cedar Springs Post, PO Box 370, Ce- dar Springs, MI 49319. Visit The POST online @ www.cedarspringspost.com
State...continued from page 8 Beat...continued from page 9 Crash...continued from page 3 “The boys started this journey back in June, and worked down with 7:39 left to play in the third quarter. Cedar Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this traffic crash, very hard during the off season this summer, and continued Springs senior Nicholas Campione finished off the third but other possible contributing factors are still under inves- that into the regular season this fall,” said Coach Lacey. quarter with a Red Hawk touchdown, then passed to team- tigation. “All the work they have put in came to fruition last Sat- mate Ryan Ringler for a PAT. Assisting with the crash scene and investigation were urday with an upset of the #3 ranked team in the state— The Hawk’s defeat of the Pioneers was a triumphant win, Montcalm County Rescue 21, Rescue 30, Alpha 2, Alpha 3, Fremont—and a regional championship. The team is filled and the Cedar Springs varsity football team greatly looks Life EMS, Life Net, Sheridan Fire Department, Lakeview with confidence going into the state meet this weekend and forward to next week’s game against DeWitt at DeWitt high Police Department, Greenville DPS, and Montcalm County seeking a top 5 finish.” school. The Cedar Springs High School will be hosting a Central Dispatch. The boys travel to Michigan International Speedway in spirit bus for students to travel to the home of the Panthers Brooklyn on Saturday, November 4, for state finals. Good and show their Red Hawk pride. The game will take place luck to them! #LetsGoRedHawks. on Friday, November 3rd at 7pm. Thank you to our Advertisers for Keeping the Post coming! Wild...continued from page 10 ...continued from page 10 100% advertiser supported Presidents, like other elected people, tend to represent a Policy modified/canceled camp night. limited number of people instead of representing all Ameri- *Reservations held for between two to three months: 15 cans through compromise. Presidential actions are balanced percent of the nightly rate for each modified/canceled camp #shopthepost by Congress and Judicial branches representing you. When night. Congress struggles to protect your inalienable rights, it re- *Reservations held for between three and four months: quires compromise to meet the desires of the real govern- 20 percent of the nightly rate for each modified/canceled ment that I refer to as you and your neighbors. Our current camp night. president stated Congress and Judicial branches prevent *Reservations held for between four and five months: 30 him from accomplishing work he wants done and he wants percent of the nightly rate for each modified/canceled camp authority to make decisions without their approval. That night. would move us towards dictatorial leadership. *Reservations held longer than five months: 40 percent Aldo Leopold who was an avid hunter and advocate for of the nightly rate for each modified/canceled camp night. protecting wilderness stated: “Like winds and sunsets, wild Note: There will not be a fee to modify a reservation that things were taken for granted until progress began to do adds camp nights. away them.” Now, we face the question whether a still Rather than holding onto several blocks of campsites at higher standard of living is worth its cost in things natural, a campground – or in some cases, multiple campgrounds – wild, and free. For us in the minority, the opportunity to see the new policy incentivizes campers to finalize their plans geese is more important than television, and the chance to as soon as possible. find a pasque-flower is a right as inalienable as free speech. “We are updating the current policy to encourage camp- Elected officials should represent all of us and appoint ers with reservations to make any necessary changes to agency heads that focus on agency missions. They should their travel plans much earlier in the process, which opens be staffed with skilled people that make decisions based on up more sites for others who currently may experience dif- the agency mission for present and future generations. My ficulty finding space at our more popular campgrounds,” program will help provide understanding on why Roosevelt said Ron Olson, DNR Parks and Recreation Division chief. and Leopold advocated for protecting parks and wilderness. “Rather than waiting for cancellations that may or may not Moving? Hopefully, you will agree with them. Not only is Utah’s happen close to their own desired travel dates, more camp- Grand Staircase threatened with elimination but parks ers will find that the new reservation policy will give them Let us know so your across America might lose protected status. National Parks access to a variety of sites much earlier.” have been said to be America’s best idea. For more information on camping opportunities and pric- newspaper subscription Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be di- ing, visit www.michigan.gov/camping. Camping reserva- rected to Ranger Steve (Mueller) at odybrook@chartermi. tions can be booked up to six months in advance at Mich- can move with you! net - Ody Brook Nature Sanctuary, 13010 Northland Dr. igan state parks. Campers are encouraged to visit www. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 or call 616-696-1753. midnrreservations.com or call 1-800-44PARKS (1-800- 447-2757) to check on availability. Remaining camping Call Mary at spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact Jason Fleming, chief of the 616.696.3655 or Resource Management Section in the DNR Parks and Rec- reation Division, at 517-284-6098 or flemingj@michigan. email: classifieds@ gov. cedarspringspost.com B/W PAGE
Page 12 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, November 2, 2017 TOWNSHIP OF NELSON COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Legal NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL PINE LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Nelson, Kent County, Mich- igan, having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of the application of herbicide treatments for the eradication and control of aquatic weeds and plants in Pine Lake (the “Im- PUBLIC provements”) in the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements NOTICE and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: TOWNSHIP OF SOLON PINE LAKE WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Lots and Parcels Numbered: PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 41-03-26-351-004 41-03-35-102-018 41-03-35-126-008 41-03-35-152-024 the Planning Commission of the Township of 41-03-26-351-012 41-03-35-103-012 41-03-35-126-009 41-03-35-152-025 Solon will hold public hearings on Tuesday, 41-03-26-351-017 41-03-35-103-013 41-03-35-126-013 41-03-35-152-026 November 21, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at the Solon 41-03-26-351-018 41-03-35-103-015 41-03-35-126-014 41-03-35-152-027 Township Hall, 15185 Algoma Ave., NE, Cedar 41-03-26-351-029 41-03-35-103-017 41-03-35-126-015 41-03-35-152-028 Springs, Michigan, to hear and consider com- 41-03-26-351-032 41-03-35-103-018 41-03-35-126-019 41-03-35-152-029 41-03-26-351-033 41-03-35-104-011 41-03-35-126-020 41-03-35-152-030 ments regarding the following proposed amend- 41-03-26-351-034 41-03-35-104-012 41-03-35-126-021 41-03-35-152-031 ments to the Township Zoning Ordinance: 41-03-26-351-035 41-03-35-104-020 41-03-35-126-022 41-03-35-152-032 Medical Marihuana Facilities. The Plan- 41-03-26-351-036 41-03-35-104-024 41-03-35-126-023 41-03-35-152-033 ning Commission is reviewing a regulatory or- 41-03-26-351-037 41-03-35-105-007 41-03-35-126-024 41-03-35-152-034 dinance and a zoning ordinance that would per- 41-03-26-351-038 41-03-35-126-001 41-03-35-126-025 41-03-35-152-037 mit various types of medical marihuana facilities 41-03-26-352-001 41-03-35-126-002 41-03-35-126-027 41-03-35-152-038 to be licensed to operate within the Township, 41-03-26-352-008 41-03-35-126-003 41-03-35-126-028 41-03-35-152-049 including provisioning centers, secure trans- 41-03-26-352-009 41-03-35-126-004 41-03-35-152-008 41-03-35-152-053 porters, safety compliance facilities, processors 41-03-26-400-002 41-03-35-126-005 41-03-35-152-021 41-03-35-152-054 and growers. The ordinance would repeal prior 41-03-35-102-009 41-03-35-126-006 41-03-35-152-022 41-03-35-152-055 Township Ordinance No. 11-2-Z, which provided 41-03-35-102-016 41-03-35-126-007 41-03-35-152-023 41-03-35-152-056 medical marihuana business regulations, and replace that ordinance with regulations govern- Map of Special Assessment District ing medical marihuana facilities, including regu- (Includes only those parcels of land having frontage on Pine Lake or deeded or dedicated access thereto) lations as to the number of such facilities to be permitted, their location and other matters. New AR-2 District; Minimum Lot Size in AR-2 District. This proposed amendment would revise the definitions of “Lot” and “Lot of Record” and would then divide the existing Ag- ricultural Residential District into two separate districts, consisting of the AR-1 Agricultural Res- idential District and the AR-2 Prime Agricultural Residential District. The regulations for the AR-1 District will be substantially the same as the pri- or AR District, but the new AR-2 District would be revised to include, among other provisions, a minimum lot size of two acres for parcels within the AR-2 District. Associated provisions dealing with non-conforming lots, references to the for- mer AR District (rather than the AR-1 and AR-2 Districts) and other issues are addressed in the proposed ordinance. The lands proposed for rezoning to the AR-2 District are those parcels which are currently lo- cated in the AR District, and which are also lo- cated within the following-described areas:
Solon Township, Kent County, Michigan, Township 10 North, Range 11 West
Sections 1 through 8; the West 1/2 and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9; Sections 10 through 13; the North 1/2 and the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 14; Section 15, except the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 thereof; the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 16; Sec- tions 17 through 20; the West 1/2 of Sec- tion 21; the Southeast 1/4 of Section 23; NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Town- OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL Sections 24 through 26; the South 1/2 of ship Supervisor of the Township of Nelson has OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT Section 27; Sections 28 through 30; Sec- made and certified a special assessment roll for MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL tions 33 through 35. the special assessment district, which roll sets ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBU- forth the relative portion of the cost of said Im- NAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE All current AR District parcels, except those provements which is to be levied in the form of a OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESS- lying in the foregoing areas, shall be included in special assessment against each benefited lot and MENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PAR- the AR-1 District. The lands to be rezoned to the parcel of land in the special assessment district. TY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE AR-1 or AR-2 District by this ordinance are only SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. those lands currently located in the AR District. TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the The proposed ordinance amendments are Township of Nelson will hold a public hearing on No- An appearance may be made by an owner or available for review at the Township offices at the vember 14, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, above-stated address. All interested persons at the Nelson Township Hall, 2 Maple Street, Sand in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be may attend the public hearings and comment on Lake, Michigan, to review the special assessment filed with the Township by letter prior to the hear- roll and to hear and consider any objections thereto. ing, in which case a personal appearance at the the proposed amendments. Written comments hearing is not required. may be submitted to the Township offices, at the TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special as- above stated address, up to and including the sessment roll as prepared has been reported to the This Notice was authorized by the Township time of the public hearings. Township Board and is on file with the Township Board of the Township of Nelson. Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. Dated: November 2, 2017 Dated: October 10, 2017 Laura Hoffman, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER Township Clerk TOWNSHIP OF SOLON B/W PAGE
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Page 16 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, November 2, 2017 Two Towns Of Christmas November 11: Cedar Springs Pre-Holiday Open House: 10:00am - 7:00pm November 17: Rockford Holiday Open House: 5:00pm - 9:00pm November 18: Rockford Holiday Open House : 10:00am - 7:00pm November 25: Cedar Springs Small Business Saturday: 10:00am - 7:00pm December 1: Rockford Holiday Lighting Ceremony: 5:30pm - 7:00pm December 1: Rockford Free Carriage Rides: 5:30pm - 7:30pm December 2: Cedar Springs Parade & Mingle With Kris Kringle: 9:00am - 8:00pm December 2: Rockford Santa Parade: 10:45am - 12:00pm December 2: Rockford Santa in the Pavilion & Free Carriage Rides: 12:00pm - 2:00pm December 6: Rockford Rotary Pavilion Santa Visits: 6:00pm - 8:00pm December 7-8: Rockford Free Carriage Rides: 5:30 - 8:30pm December 9: Cedar Springs Kent Theatre Christmas Concert: 3:00pm - 5:00pm December 10: Cedar Springs Kent Theatre Dance Extravaganza: 3:00pm - 5:00pm December 13: Rockford Pavilion Santa & Live Reindeer: 6:00pm - 8:00pm December 14-15: Rockford Free Carriage Rides: 5:30pm - 8:30pm December 15: Rockford Live Nativity Scene: 7:00pm - 9:00pm December 15: Santa Visits at Rockford Footwear Depot: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Cedar Springs & Rockford Chambers have come together to create a fun filled holiday season! For more event info: Like the Two Towns of Christmas facebook page