Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The 25¢ www.cedarspringspost.com Serving Northern Kent County and parts of NewaygoP and Montcalm Counties STVol. XXVI No. 50 Thursday, December 12, 2013 Inside this Tree lighting kicks off issue season Toys for Tots By Judy Reed Winter dialed down the thermo- stat last Saturday, just in time for the Cedar Springs Aea Chamber’s A Red Flannel Town Christmas— Come Mingle with Kris Kringle celebration. The day started with an arts and crafts fair at Creative Technolo- gies Academy, included historical holiday crafts at the Cedar Springs Historical Museum, a short parade from the firebarn on Maple, down Main Street, to Ash Street, with the Red Flannel Tree Farm leading the way, and carrying Santa. page 2 Santa lit the tree, which was followed by a live a nativity story Post goes to with Pastor Craig Owen and sev- Dinosaur World eral actors from Calvary Assembly of God. Also on hand for the event Santa arrives escorted by the Red Flannel Tree Farm. Photo courtesy of the was City Manager Thad Taylor Cedar Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. (dressed as a wiseman), Mayor Mark Fankhauser, Mayor ProTem The town’s after being lit Saturday night. Post photo by J. Reed. Patricia Troost, and the Red Flan- Winter weather nel Queen and Court. Santa heard wishes from all Kiphart was pleased with There was hot cocoa and oth- the boys and girls attending. the event. “I thought the er refreshments for residents, and Chamber president Shawn Lighting - continues on page 2 causes crashes Tour of lights

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Would you like to see some great lights and of his fair money to purchase and learn the com- help a good cause at the same time? Then puter software. “He’s really worked hard at it,” head over to the Patin house at 2207 15 Mile she explained. Northbound US131 between 10 and 12 Mile Road was the scene of Road, in Sparta Township. Nolan Patin, 12, Nolan, a sixth-grader at Assumption of the a chain reaction crash Tuesday. Photo by B. Altena. set up his own Christmas display—with mu- Blessed Virgin Mary, in Belmont, also has a heart sic! And not only did he teach himself how for the Cedar Springs Historical Museum, and is A cold blustery day Tuesday with falling temps caused ice to set it up, he paid for it, too—with his own setting up a donation box outside the exhibit for to rapidly freeze on the roads Tuesday afternoon, which led to money. According to Nolan’s mom, Cin- onlookers to donate to his favorite charity. multiple crashes and slide offs along northbound US131 be- dy Patin, while most kids his age would be So take a drive over to the Patin place, set your tween 10 and 12 Mile Roads. It was reported that as many as playing video games, Nolan spent his time radio dial to 95.1, and enjoy a great show. And 30 vehicles were involved in a chain reaction crash that tied up pages 5-6, 11 researching how to set up the light show with don’t forget to donate! For more Tour of Lights, that stretch of road for more than two hours. Police reported no music. And he spent several hundred dollars turn to page 7. major injuries. ometown

Man arrestedSprings Police Chief after Roger lice spottedleading the van in Ce- and police deploy a spike strip onas fleeing chase a police officer, H olidays Parent, Officers Chad Potts dar Springs Mobile Estates, the vehicle headed south on third degree; resisting/ob- and Jerry Wineland were but when they activated Podunk Ave just north of structing a police officer; H checking the city Tuesday their lights, the driver fled. 14 Mile Road. The spike unlawfully driving away evening, about 6:47 p.m., They pursued the vehicle strip deflated two passenger a motor vehicle; driving for a vehicle that had been at moderate speeds over side tires causing the driver on a suspended or revoked stolen in Solon Town- snow-covered roads, until to run off the roadway and license—second or subse- ship. They had heard from they lost him near 14 Mile into a yard on Podunk Ave- quent offense; and he has The Kent County Sheriff and Podunk. nue south of 14 Mile Road. holds on him from anoth- Adam Rittersdorf Department that it was a Other police agencies Officers from the Michi- er jurisdiction for several A man is in jail on mul- Venture van, and had been had been converging on gan State Police arrested the other charges. He is also tiple charges after driving stolen from the Auto Zone the area and within a min- driver a short distance from being charged as a habitual pages 7-9 away in a vehicle that didn’t store on 17 Mile within the ute or two, the Michigan the vehicle. offender, 4th offense. Bond belong to him and leading hour. It had been left run- State Police were again in The man, Adam Lee Rit- was set at $10,000. Plus police on a chase across ning while the driver was in pursuit of the stolen vehi- tersdorf, 30, was arraigned pg. 10 northeastern Kent County. the store. cle. Officers from Cedar in 63rd District Court Outdoors...... According to Cedar The Cedar Springs Po- Springs were able to set up Wednesday on charges of Entertainment .pg. 15 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, December 12, 2013 Thursday, December 12, 2013 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3

Toys for Tots ost ighlights TheDorothy Sprague Postand family, of Gowengoes and Kent to City, recentlyKentucky Police investigate death of inmate P H A man charged with murder pages 1-3 took the Post on an adventure with them to Kentucky. for allegedly killing his live-in News...... “We started out in Gowen, and then went on to Kentucky to the girlfriend, in Spencer Township, Squire Boone Caverns, and of course the Post was with us,” wrote in October was found dead in his Voices & Views...... page 4 Dorothy. “Then it was on to Dinosaur World in Kentucky. As you cell at the Kent County Correc- can see, the T-Rex was after the Post but we all got away safe! We tional Facility Tuesday, Decem- Sports Schedules...... pages 5-6,11 made a few stops in Tennessee and even a flea market, but the Post ber 10. and our family made it back to Michigan safe and sound.” The Kent County Sheriff De- Hometown Holidays...... pages 7-9 Sounds like fun, Dorothy! Thanks for taking us with you! partment reported that Scott Al- If readers are going on vacation, take a copy of the Post with you, len Hammer, 51, did not come Outdoors...... page 10 Scott Allen Hammer snap a photo, and send it to us with some brief information to news@ out of his cell for breakfast at cedarspringspost.com. 4:48 a.m. When deputies checked on him, they found him Church Connection...... pages 12-13 dead, in what they said appears to be a suicide. An autopsy will determine the cause of death. At your service...... page 13 Hammer was arrested October 23, after allegedly killed Scott Hammer, 51, the live-in boyfriend of Danielle Schol- Danielle Scholten-Linderman, 29, at a home on Lincoln ten-Linderman, 29, reportedly burned the woman’s farmhouse Classifieds...... page 14 Lake Avenue, in Spencer Township, where they had been in Sheridan that they had been renovating, after he allegedly staying with family. The couple was staying there while killed her in a struggle in Spencer Township, Wednesday, Oc- Entertainment...... page 15 renovating their home in Sheridan. Police said that some- tober 23. Post photo by L. Allen. time early that morning a struggle had taken place between fire. Montcalm County Sheriff deputies then apprehended the couple that resulted in Danielle’s death. Hammer then Hammer without incident. fled the home and went to their farmhouse at 3360 Wise Hammer was charged with open murder and his case was Road, in Sheridan, Montcalm County, and set the house on pending trial at the time of his death.

Michigan State Police Adds 12 Canine Teams 36 E. Maple, P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 published weekly, USPO third-class postal permit #81. Lois Allen publisher. Member of the Michigan Press Association Publisher: ...... Lois Allen Warning: Con artists using new tricks Editor: ...... Judy Reed Reporters: ...... Judy Reed, Sarah Read State Police offers tips for avoiding scams Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller Post photo by J. Reed. The Michigan State Police reminds residents that scams vising that they have received such calls. The MSP and IRS Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson Thank you to everyone who donated to Toys for Tots! can take many different forms. If the offer seems too good will never contact you over your phone and demand pay- Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen You’ve been giving some great gifts, especially the ones for to be true, it probably is. Or, more recently, there are threats ment, or threaten arrest if funds are not sent...... Marybeth Ford, Sherry Olson teens and preteens, who are often overlooked when buying of arrest if IRS bills aren’t taken care of. To avoid becoming a scam victim: Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall gifts for this type of program. We had one person come in Most scams involve obtaining a victim’s personal infor- Do not give personal information to unknown callers. with six huge bags full of presents—how fun is that? It felt Check out our website at: mation under false pretenses. The scammer usually por- Do not respond to unsolicited e-mails from unknown www.cedarspringspost.com like Christmas! We are excited for all the kids who will be trays a sense of urgency, pretending to be an official of a senders. E-mail us at: [email protected] happy on Christmas morning! legitimate organization to fool a victim into providing per- Confirm the identity of a contact by independently speak- If you haven’t yet donated or want to donate more toys, [email protected] sonal information. ing with the identified source (your bank, Credit Card Com- [email protected] our last pickup will probably be Friday, so try to get it here In a new twist, scammers are posing as MSP members pany, government agency, etc.). [email protected] Thursday or first thing Friday morning if you can. We are advising that they will be arrested if they do not send an Use a reliable source, such as the phone book, to confirm [email protected] open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you need alternate hours, please IRS payment over the phone by supplying vital personal the contact’s phone number or e-mail. Michigan State Police [email protected] call us at 696-3655. information and credit card. A number of residents are ad- Report any suspicious contacts to police. (MSP) Director Col. Kriste [email protected] Kibbey Etue is pleased to [email protected] announce that Michigan cit- News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. izens will soon benefit from the services of 12 canine Office Hours: The POST is open Monday teams, including eight new PersonalA change in the personal propertyemption, the taxpayer must tax and changecommercial property through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. teams and four replacement ...continued from front page property tax law for 2014 file the “eligible personal for four years. They must Lighting teams, who graduated from could give some small busi- property exemption affida- make these records avail- 2013 Subscription Rate: the MSP 2013 Basic Canine turnout was outstanding considering the weath- ness owners some relief. vit” with the local city or able to the local assessor, School. One price for all...... $25 per year er,” he said. “It was double what I expected Effective December 31, township. If it is not filed county equalization depart- This graduating class would brave the cold.” 2013, commercial and in- on time, the taxpayer will ment, and the Department Tri-City Post brings the total number of Replacement Canine School Graduates While the first ever Christmas parade was dustrial personal property not receive the exemption. of Treasury upon request. Tpr. Jereme Miller, Dakota, Coldwater Post MSP canine teams to 49, short, Kiphart wasn’t fazed. “It’s only the first with a combined true cash The affidavit form is avail- If the assessor believes Tpr. Nolan Przybylo, Hondo, Metro Post which is an historic high for the department. The MSP Ca- telligent problem-solving abilities and a high work drive. year. We have at least six more groups who have value of less than $80,000, able online at Michigan.gov that the property is not el- Tpr. Michael Sinke, Murph, Fifth District Headquarters nine Unit responds to approximately 5,600 calls annually The MSP’s canines retire to their handler or another loving said they would like to be part of it next year,” he is eligible for an exemp- and on the City of Cedar igible, the assessor may Tpr. Benjamin Sonstrom, Otto, Second District Headquarters making it one of the largest and busiest in the country. person’s home after working eight years. explained. “It’s just a start. We will continue to tion—but the exemption Springs website. deny the claim and notify The Basic Canine School is a 14-week intense training A replacement team is where a veteran handler trains Replacement Canine School Graduates grow it and make it a tradition.” must be filed by February Taxpayers who qualify the taxpayer of the reasons program conducted in-house by veteran MSP Canine Unit with a new partner to replace a retiring canine. The four Tpr. Michael Bush, Shep, Rockford Post Kiphart said he was obviously excited to see 10. by filing on time, are not for the denial. A taxpayer members. The handlers and their canines covered more recently retired canines reside with their handlers. Tpr. Kris Mikowski, Ammo, Cadillac Post Santa come up the road, and is always excited to True cash value is the required to also file a -per may then appeal the denial than 100 miles on foot during the training, which covered The last Basic Canine School graduation was in August Tpr. Joel Service, Pitch, Niles Post see the kids’ smiling faces. “But what I was most market value of all personal sonal property statement. before the Board of Review. subjects including tracking, narcotics detection, building 2012 when five new teams graduated. Tpr. John Sholtz, Enzo, Lapeer Post excited to see was the Red Flannel Queen and property owned by, leased But they still must maintain Failure to file an exemption search, area search, property search, obedience and aggres- The graduates include: her court,” remarked Kiphart. “It truly complet- The Red Flannel Queen and her court brave the by or in the possession of books and records relating on time does not qualify as cold at the tree lighting Saturday. Post photo by sion. Additionally, the handlers received more than 100 Basic Canine School ed a Red Flannel Town Christmas. To have them the owner or related entity, to the description, date of a denial and cannot be ap- J. Reed. hours of classroom instruction. Graduates come out and brave the cold in those dresses was within a local tax-collecting purchase or acquisition, pealed. These teams will join other Canine Unit team members Tpr. Bryon Bierema, truly inspiring and I loved it. I’d like to say a big of the Cedar Spring Area Chamber of Com- unit. purchase or lease price, and Anyone who fraudu- who are strategically placed throughout the state for calls Hank, Fifth District Head- thank you to the Red Flannel Festival on behalf merce for making this event complete.” To qualify for the ex- value of all the industrial lently claims an exemp- for service. The unit also provides services in explosive quarters tion for personal property detection, accelerant detection, cadaver detection and the Tpr. Ben Bordner, Smoke, would be guilty of a mis- We feature tactical entry dog program, which provides services to the Eighth District Headquarters   demeanor punishable by MSP Emergency Support Team. Tpr. Kyle Kelley, Bach, $ imprisonment of 30 days The MSP Canine Unit was established in 1960. All of Seventh District Headquar- !  No Dental Insurance? to 6 months and/or a fine of the unit’s canines are German shepherds due to the breed’s ters; $500 to $2,500. 2 off ability to handle the various functions and stress with in- Tpr. Denis McGuckin, Jax, full-Service oil Change Taxpayers not eligible CedarRock Dental Care Includes up to 5 qts. quality Valvoline Oil, filter, for the exemption must announces its lube & complete maintenance check. still file a personal property      Gebhardt Insurance statement by February 20. Comprehensive Dental Plan           GEBHARDT INSURANCE AGENCY  Sand Lake oil-N-Lube Failure to file either a per- City receivesThe grant treewas used to planting1.8 million customers in          14 South MainAgency St., Cedar Springs, MI 49319 93 3rd Street | Sand Lake | 616-636-5250 sonal property statement or plant two Maple trees and Michigan’s Lower Penin-     Phone: 696-9440 or 1-888-696-9440 It can save anyone without dental insurance an exemption affidavit will 14 S Main St., Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5:30 pm eight Flowering Pear trees sula and partners with the       Phone: 696-9440 or 1-888-696-9440 hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars every year. Friday 8 am - 5pm • Saturday 8 am - 12 noon result in an estimated as-  !         grantThe City of Cedar Springs along Main Street; to re- Michigan Forestry and Park /BNF *Off regular price. May not be combined with any other same service offers or discount. sessment. place diseased Ash trees in Association to assist local "EESFTT No cash value. Must present this coupon. Not valid with other offers. For more info, go to received a Community Limit 1 per customer. Expires 5/1/14 Riggle Park; and to increase municipalities with tree $JUZ Michigan.gov/treasury. Tree Planting grant from 5FMFQIPOF For details, call 863-7049. Consumers Energy in the tree density within the City. planting projects on lands               QuiCk. eaSy. truSted. amount of $1,000. Consumers Energy serves open to the public. Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, December 12, 2013 Thursday, December 12, 2013 The Cedar Springs Post Page 5 planning to remove the Red Flannel from our water tower. I have reassured folks that because of the enormous cost, it could never happen. (I hope not.) Kathy, you have taught me a valuable lesson. Boys basketball If I address City Council again, I will record my every word, put 2013-14Cedar Springs Red Hawks Voices/ors, forv my earlyiews departure. it in writing, and submit it to the City Council correspondence, VARSITY My statements that night: First, I thanked the current and past for the historical record. Kathy, hateful vitriol is all yours. I am a Post Scripts city council members who voted Bob Truesdale into the Mayor’s proud Red Flannel Festival volunteer. I haven’t lost friends, our The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up to 350 words. The subject seat. I felt it was the best thing they ever did for our city (not a family hasn’t split. The truth is, I made and renewed many won- Winter Sports should be relevant to local readers, and the editor reserves the right to castigation of council members). Second, I thanked the volunteers derful friendships this past year and our family remains united. reject letters or edit for clarity, length, good taste, accuracy, and liability concerns. All submissions MUST be accompanied by full name, mailing and Red Flannel Board for their hard work and dedication for our Our friends and family are looking forward to the 75th (diamond) address and daytime phone number. We use this information to verify the Red Flannel Festival. I thought the 2013 Red Flannel Day Festival anniversary of Red Flannel Day, 2014. Schedules letter’s authenticity. We do not print anonymous letters, or acknowledge was awesome. It was an honor and a privilege to work with the Rose Powell, Red Flannel Town, USA letters we do not use. Email to [email protected], or send to Girls Basketball PostScripts, Cedar Springs Post, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. RFF board and volunteers (I said nothing about costs, police or Cedar Springs, Michigan beer tent). Third, I also said I feel the Red Flannel is like a mas- VARSITY Were we at the same meeting? cot for the Cedar Springs community, like Spartie is for Michigan To the Cedar Springs City Council and State, Wolverine is for U. of Michigan, Red Hawk is for Cedar After reading Kathy Bremmer’s letter in the Cedar Springs Springs Schools, etc. Some people love it, some hate it, and a few its Tax Payers: Post (11/27/2013), it’s hard to believe we were at the same City just don’t care. I did say I like the new logo and I hoped that some- I have held back my thoughts for a couple of years, but recent Council meeting. I had been wondering if you were ill or moved day it might include our Red Flannel. Fourth, I asked council to events do not allow me to do so any longer. away since I haven’t seen you at a City Council meeting in several table the vote on the new logo and give our residents, voters, and Just when several of us, and what I truly believe to be a ma- months. You were right—a woman (me) proudly took to the po- taxpayers a chance to review it. Most people didn’t know about jority of the tax payers, were excited that we had a leader with JV dium on Thursday, November 14, 2013. That’s where your truth the new logo until it showed up on the front page of the Cedar innovative business ideas, as well as a goal of making the city ended. You may criticize me and disagree with me; that is your Springs Post the day of the council meeting. Fifth, I asked what friendlier, a majority of the council voted him out of office in what right. Attack me with lies and that is very different. I had to leave the plans were for the new logo? What kind of costs would be in- I would call a very unprofessional manner. I know Mr. Truesdale early for medical reasons, not as you stated that I wasn’t interested volved in applying it to our city identity? Will we have to replace had some very big, aggressive, modern, and forward-thinking in important city business. I did send my regrets to our new May- patches we just purchased for the police department uniforms? We ideas that quite possibly the council was not ready for yet, but just paid over $700 for them. I in my opinion, it is past time for big ideas for this city. He may asked if we have to destroy or have made some mistakes, but who doesn’t? I, personally, like big grind off the former tagline “a goals. I look at it if from the point of view that if you only make it great place to live, work and half-way to your goal, you still got somewhere! But why should play” from our city signs? What I be surprised when this is the same group that says you cannot was the cost to develop that run the city like a business? I find this statement ridiculous and new logo? As we know, last cannot believe such a thing is said. Rather, if it’s a school, city, year the City of Cedar Springs county or any organization, it must be run like a business and get spent thousands of taxpayers’ the most out of every dollar you possibly can. Please remember in JV dollars to destroy and replace your thinking, you do serve the taxpayers. The task of the council our people’s property. How should be about what is best for the citizen not about which side freshman much more will we be spending one is on or about wins or losses. on logos and taglines? Kathy, as It also does not hurt to be friendly instead of arrogant. Some of a concerned citizen and former the city employees are great, but it seems as you get up the ladder city councilwoman, you should it ends. City Hall should be a friendly place to go, not confronta- be interested in these additional tional. After all, you are working for the citizens of the commu- expenses. nity! Last, but not least, I ad- I know some of the council members will say I have no vote or dressed a rumor I have heard voice, as I do not live in the city, and yes, I cannot vote but I do from several citizens—that our feel the $468,000 I have paid in property taxes to the city in the Cedar Springs City Council is Council - continues on page 13

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hether you’re looking to fill the family calendar with fun holiday activities or need a few ideas to make the Wseason more meaningful, this guide to family holiday fun has you covered. “Whether it’s finding a great cookie recipe and bit- ometown ing one arm off each one (like we do), or just making cards for olidays the family, it’s lovely to give your kids something uniquely their own to look forward to each year,” said Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks. Here are some A to Z ideas to get you started today: Celebrate the joy of Christmas Amish Warehouse & Gifts A 616-696-2050 at one of the churches in our community: HDec. 15, 17, 22, 24, 29: Celebrate the coming of Christ a reminder of the reason for the season of Christmas. Get • Start a calendar to build anticipation for all holiday celebra- at Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, 140 S. Main, more details at http://cscalvary.org.H tions. You can buy one or make one, and it can be as simple or Cedar Springs. On Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m., our kids will share Stop and listen as as fancy as you like. the Good News with “Christmas Counts” and a presentation Dec. 24: We’ll be doing what we do best this Christmas • Make angels — snow angels, construction paper angels, an- of “The Reluctant Innkeeper.” On Dec. 17 at 7:00 p.m., we season at Courtland-Oakfield UMC with simple celebrations God Whispers Love. gel ornaments or even angel food cake. offer a worship service of hope and healing of God’s gifts of friends and family, symbols and traditions, B & B Beauty Salon for those who struggle with life circumstances. Childcare carols and Christ ... especially Christ. Our B 616-696-1150 is provided. On Dec. 22, our adult choir presents a cantata Candlelight service at 7:00 p.m. will be a time to take a Christmas Eve called “All is Well” in the 9:00 a.m. worship service. Join restful break and listen as God Whispers Love. We are • Make bird feeders out of empty milk jugs or small cardboard 7:00 pm tubes rolled in peanut butter and birdseed. us on Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) to welcome the Christ child located at 10295 Myers Lake NE. Check out our website, • Host a book exchange with friends, where everyone trades into our hearts and lives. We offer two worship services: www.coumc.com, or visit us on Facebook, https://www. books they own and have already read. 7:00 p.m. (supervised childcare provided for ages 0-3 and facebook.com/COUMC Courtland-Oakfield UMC special Children’s Time) and 10:00 p.m. Both services Dec. 24: East Nelson United Methodist Church, 9024 18 Cedar Car Co. Photos courtesy of Getty Images include Holy Communion and candlelighting. Then, on Mile Rd. NE will be holding a Candlelight Service on 10295 Myers Lake NE C 616-696-0100 Dec. 29, we worship at 10:00 a.m. and celebrate the joy Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. Come celebrate the blessed birth • Gather some friends and go caroling around the neighbor- of the Christmas season! For more information, please call with us! hood or at a retirement center. (616) 696-1140 or visit us online: www.cedarspringsumc. • Cook something new. You can find plenty of new dishes with org Dec. 24: Please join us Bing, which lets you quickly find full recipes and reviews at 7 p.m. for a traditional Rowland’s right on the search page; and that lets you spend less time Dec. 15, 22, 24: Join First Baptist Church of Cedar Christmas Eve Worship searching and more time cooking up some delicious fun with Springs, at the corner of Main and Muskegon Street, for service with music and the whole family. their Christmas program, “Pointing to ,” on December Holy Eucharist at Holy suRplus outlet Dean Excavating 15, at 5 p.m. On Sunday, December 22, hear the Christmas Spirit Episcopal Church. D 616-636-5524 message, “Anticipation: Imminent” (based on Luke 1:45- We are located at 1200 Post 55, and 2:1-14). They will also hold a Christmas Eve Drive NE, Belmont, at the • Have a family dance party. Turn up the tunes or pop in the service on December 24 at 7 p.m. at the church. intersection of Post & Pine dance video game and cut loose together. JIS Tire Main Street Restaurant Dec. 15, 24: The children of the Solon Center Wesleyan Island drives, 1/4 mile west • Drive around town and take in the holiday lights and sights. J 231-937-4962 R 616-696-1880 Church will celebrate the birth of the Savior with a of Exit 95 (Belmont) of US Plan your route ahead of time, and end the trip with a special Jingle some bells. Hang bells on your front door; make a vid- • If you leave cookies and milk for Santa, don’t forget his rein- Christmas program “What Will You Give to Jesus?” on Route 131. Visit us online treat like hot cider at your favorite spot. • eo of the littlest ones singing or Jingle Bell Rock. deer. Carrots or homemade reindeer chow will give them en- Sunday, December 15 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The at www.holyspiritbelmont. Cedar Springs Eyecare And don’t forget the jingling Salvation Army bells. Not only ergy for their long night’s journey. children will perform in both services. The church will also org or www.facebook.com/ E 616-696-0830 can you donate, but many scout troops and church groups • Try a restaurant you’ve never been to before. If you’re watch- celebrate Jesus’ birth with a Candlelight Christmas Eve holyspiritbelmont. ing your budget, go at lunch time, when you can try smaller, Service on Tuesday, December 24 at 6 p.m. The church • “Elf” your neighbors. Put together small treat bags with gift volunteer to ring those bells and collect donations, which is a great way for kids to help a good cause. lunch-size portions for less money. is located at 15671 Algoma Avenue, just north of 19 Mile Dec. 24: We encourage you tags that say “You’ve Been Elfed!” Then leave them as a se- Road. Everyone welcome! to join us at Resurrection cret surprise in their mailboxes or hanging from the front door. Kent County Credit Union Sand Lake Veterinary Lutheran Church of Sand K S 616-636-4100 F Framed Images 616-696-3650 Dec. 20, 22, 24: Join The Springs Church on Friday, Lake, for a Christmas Eve 616-696-8180 • Let the kids plan a Kids’ Night In. They get to pick the menu • Keep track of Santa’s journey around the world. “If you’re a December 20, at 6:30 p.m., when their worship band Candlelight Worship Service, All remaining Christmas Items - 50% oFF • Make time for friends. The kids, especially teens, will appre- and the activities, and be in charge of making the fun happen. Santa fan,” says Liz, “use resources like the NORAD Santa performs a fabulous concert of your favorite, fun Christmas at 7 p.m. Resurrection ciate getting to hang out with their buddies. If you’re hosting, • Practice random acts of kindness. Encourage everyone to do Tracker powered by Bing, available at www.NoradSanta.org, songs to get you in the mood for Christmas. Proceeds from Lutheran Church is located EvErthIng in the store 20% oFF! make sure you have plenty of fun snack foods. something kind for someone else — it could be clearing snow to follow his trip throughout the big day.” low cost tickets ($3/person or $10 per family) go to help just south of Sand Lake, off off the sidewalk for a neighbor, doing a family member’s Awsome Tan fund the church’s “Bless the children” ministry, which from Northland Drive. It Sale Starts 12/12 thru 12/31/13. Geek Worx chore for them, or buying a soda for the person behind you in T provides clothing for children in the community. Fun for will be a wonderful service, Some exclusions apply: see store for details. G 616-696-7000 616-696-7259 line. the whole family! They also invite you to their Christmas in honor of our Lord and • Tekton (Lifetime Warranty) Tools • Have some fun with family game nights. Let everyone take • Trim the tree together. Don’t worry about the tree looking Eve Candlelight Service on Tuesday, December 24 at 7 Savior, Jesus Christ as we Cedar Springs Public Library magazine perfect — the point is to have fun, and the results • Name Brand Health & Beauty Aids turns picking their favorite board games, card games and vid- L 616-696-1910 p.m. Feel free to come as you are, and bring friends and celebrate His birth. For more eo games to play together. will be a tree you can all be proud of. family, too! There will be glo-sticks for the kids. The information, 616-636-5502. • Over the Counter Medicaitons • Spice up the holidays with gingerbread. You can bake ginger- • “Learn about the holiday celebrations of other cultures,” Ray Winnie Auto Sales Sunday, Dec. 22 message (at 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.) is • Food & Snacks suggests Liz. “Kids love all kinds of celebrations, and it can bread cookies or gingerbread cake. Try your hand at building U 616-754-7195 part of the series “ Conspiracy.” We are located on • Gloves a — either with a kit or with graham crack- be magical to find out how other children around the world the corner of Oak & First Streets in Cedar Springs. For more ometown Let everyone unwrap one gift that will help get them in the ers and frosting. spend their holiday time.” • information visit our website www.thespringschurch.info • Tarps holiday spirit. It could be a milk and cookie plate set for Santa, or call 616.696.2970. We hope to see you at The Springs • Hardware H2Oasis Family Fare - Cedar Springs new holiday pjs or socks, or a holiday-themed book or CD. H olidays H 616-866-0557 M 616-696-0720 this Christmas! • Household Cleaning & Paper Products Sand Lake Veterinary • Gift Items • Keep things cozy with hot chocolate. Set up a hot chocolate • Make gifts to give friends, neighbors, teachers or coaches. V 616-636-4100 Dec. 22, 24: Hillcrest Community Church of God H station with different flavors such as mint, caramel or rasp- You can make ornaments, baked goods, photo books, candles • Shop & Garage Equipment Volunteer to help those in need. Some families like to serve Welcomes you on Sunday, December 22, at 10:45 a.m., to berry, flavored marshmallows, and fun extras like chocolate or pet treats. • • Name Brand Closeouts - Inventory Contstanly Changing meals in soup kitchens, sort clothing or food donations, or col- enjoy a down home Christmas play. Come and be a part of sprinkles or cinnamon stir sticks. • Plan holiday movie nights so you can enjoy the classics. From lect and pack items for shelters or soldiers. our studio audience at our live broadcast. Watch families • Take part in local holiday happenings. Go to a holiday con- the funny to the touching, there are lots of ways to enjoy the Also visit our Greenville location public waRehouse Have a video game marathon with games the whole family reenact the Holy Nativity, and we’ll all sing Christmas cert; be a part of the local holiday tree lighting ceremony; vis- silver screen’s many tributes to the season. • can play. carols together. Then the Christmas Eve Candlelight for the same great deals - 1205 W. Washington St. • Greenville it Santa; or go to a seasonal sporting event. It’s easy to find Kent Theatre service will be December 24, at 6:30 p.m. Won’t you something to put you in the holiday spirit when you search N 616-696-7469 W Wilson Chiropractic Center join us in celebrating the birth of The King! There will Muskegon St. • Cedar Springs with Bing, which gives you performance times, ticketing in- 616-696-2650 be refreshments following both services. We are located at is online @ formation, maps and more right within the search page. • Experience The ballet. If you can’t go to a live www.cedarspringspost.com performance, try a recorded version on DVD or via Netflix or • Take a walk around the neighborhood. Make it a scavenger 5994 18Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI. For questions please 616-696-9716 The Cedar Springs Post Hulu. hunt and look for certain holiday decorations, animals, cars call 616-696-9333. I 616-696-3655 and parts of nature.

The Cedar Springs Post The Presorted Standard Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties US Postage Paid Dec, 22, 25: Permit No. 81 Join Pioneer Christian Reformed on December Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST Two killed in Cedar Springs, MI CHRISTMAS TREES Go ice skating at a local rink. You can rent skates and take a 25¢ CHRISTMAS TREES • Sand Lake Oil & Lube Vol. XXIII No. 40 Thursday, October 7, 2010 O An accident Monday morning at M-82 and West County Line Road 616-696-3655 Howard City crash (Newcosta) in Howard City killed two people and sent two others to the TownA sea of red celebrates in style 22 at 6 p.m. for a Blue Christmas Service. While Christmas hospital. rolled over the city of Cedar Springs last Saturday, Oc tober 2, and - spin on the ice together. left thousands X 616-636-5250 of tired but happy festi Wreaths val-goers in its - Enjoy the great outdoors, even if it’s cold. Play in the back is a time that many look forward to and things like joy and wake. Wreaths • The annual Red Flannel Festival was a rousing suc cess, with - many events sold out. Ac- X marks the spot. Plan a treasure hunt in and around the happiness mark this time of year, others have a particularly cording to yard, go to the park, ride your bikes, build a snowman, have • RF Festival president Mi- & chele Andres, the Flapjack & Two people in this Ford Ranger were killed Monday when another car ran a Breakfast sold Great trees! Great Prices! stop sign. out with over According to Howard City Police Chief Steve DeWitt, Stephanie 700 breakfasts Red Flannel Queen Tinsley Nulph and court members Sam McGahan and Kayla Ovokaitys ride on Great trees! Great Prices! Bass, 35, of Grandville, was heading southbound, in a Chrysler 300, served. This is the the first Red year Flannel that Festival float in Saturday’s parade. a snowball fight, play flag football, soccer or ring-around-the- house. Write clues that lead players from one place to the next hard time during the Christmas season. Join us for a Blue on W. County Line Road, about 10:55 a.m. Monday, October 4, when Amy Brown, and the Brown Fam ily did the breakfast. Estimates downtown) and Arts & Craft Post photo by J. Reed. now show $1,500 from the break - Show booths were also sold out. fast being donated to the Veteran’s The new All-American Lumber more marching bands than in pre crash - continues on page 3 Park in downtown Cedar Springs! - jack Show from Minnesota was a vious years, which was great to The Marketplace (vendors great success with large crowds at - see. There were many great floats,- Woman dies in crash with all four shows. and lots of interesting costumes. until they find a special, hidden gift. Give a Gift The parade had 112 entries, and An outstanding fireworks show rosies. Christmas Service where we will acknowledge the difficulty rescue unit closed out the evening. c Several Varieties, Free elebrates - The Traveling Redcontinues on page 9 Several Varieties, Free Flannel pants that Christmas can present and offer some help for the From the mitten to the boot Bailing, Shaking, and drilling. that lasts The town of New Orleans, Louisiana, is known for its parades, Mardi Gras beads and vibrant colors. But this year, on October 2, a new parade Bailing, Shaking, and drilling. Patsy’s Hair Place & Barbershop The Cedar Springs Post came to town—a mini Red Flannel celebration. Flannel - pain. You are also invited to our Christmas Day Service continues on page 13 P 616-636-4500 Y ALL YEAR LONG AeroMed lifts off at the scene of an accident in Pierson Township Monday. The Montcalm County Sheriff’s A portion of the proceeds 616-696-3655 Office is investigating a two-ve hicle accident that occurred Mon Young, 71, of Lakeview, suffered Post photo by J. Reed. A portion of the proceeds day morning at W. Kendaville - serious injuries and was airlifted Road (104 - by AeroMed to Butterworth hos th) and N. West County was killed instantly in the crash. on Wednesday, December 25, at 10 a.m. Come celebrate Line Road (Newcosta) in Pierson pital. He is listed in serious condi .00 The driver of the rescue unit Township. tion. His passenger, Shirley Marie- was taken by ambulance to a According to Deputy Randy Narloch, 61, also of Lakeview, - Grand Rapids Hospital with non- Hansen, a Montcalm County Res Donated to Alpha life-threatening injuries. Cedar Springs wasn’t the only town celebrating Red Flannel Day this year. for only $25 cue Unit was traveling north on These people celebrated in New Orleans: Douglas Burns (CT), Frank Lucato Fallen Trees - rescue - (NY), Mark Anderson (LA), Kevin Breen (IA), Cole Newton (DC), Nathan Hart Donated to Alpha West County Line Road about continues on page 13 Declare a “Pajama Day” and let everyone hang out in pjs and 11:13 a.m. Monday, enroute to an men (TX), Matt Tuggles (TX), Dagny Paul (VA), Matt Meyers (IL), Kristin Saari • (MN), Joaleen Carr (GA), Tiffany Johansen (MI). Have some fun with yarn. Learn how to finger knit or crochet. other accident, with lights and si Red Flannel results • with us the birth of our Savior. Pioneer CRC meets at ren activated, when it broadsided - a Chevy Impala traveling east on - - Kendaville Road. Family Center. JV Football undefeated Police said a preliminary report indicates that the driver of the res Family Center. cue unit, Richard Wayne Pierce, slippers, and serve breakfast for dinner. 70, of Pierson, failed to stop at the- Or make holiday decorations and crafts with yarn. stop sign. 3592 17 Mile RD NE Cedar Springs, MI, 49319 (Next To The driver of the car, Max Leroy Page 2 Complimentary Meijer) Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org. Page 7 Complimentary Q Z Page 10 Hot Chocolate and Coffee. Dec. 24: Calvary Assembly of God (810 17 Mile Road) Plan quiet time amid all the hustle and bustle of the season. SUBSCRIPTION Landscape Renovations, INC. • • Take a holiday trip to the zoo. Many zoos have special holiday will offer its annual Candlelight Christmas Eve service LandscapeLandscape Renovations, Renovations, INC. INC. Whether it’s for naps, reading, unplugged time from all elec- displays and programs that let you celebrate the season wild- on Tuesday, December 24, at 6:30pm. This is a relaxing Located at 12734 Northland Dr., Cedar Springs tronics, or just a day of not going anywhere, it’s important to Call 616-696-3655 style. and joy-filled hour of hot chocolate, Christmas carols, and 616.696.4748 or 616.862.0853 take time to recharge. 616.696.4748 or 616-862-6698 Page 10 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, December 12, 2013 Thursday, December 12, 2013 The Cedar Springs Post Page 11

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ByRanger Ranger Steve Steve’s Mueller Nature Niche 8450 Shaner Ave. 616-866-0724 Emergency Call 911 FunSome families Giraffe might head publicity photos toDiversion use in needed to care for animals to warmer climates for the brochures and publications. in a zoo environment. I have holiday break. A short time A zoo photographer was pictures of boxes of Purina ago when my hair had color in a jeep capturing events monkey chow and saw box- (1988) I was invited to visit close and far of what hap- es of chow for many other JV Freshman a giraffe’s bedroom, kitchen pened around our vehicle. animals. 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Holy SpiritDirectory Episcopal Church spiritual notes • announcements • memories spiritual notes • announcements • memories 10 am Sunday worship (616)784-1111 emorial bituary 1200 Post Drive NE, Belmont M The First Baptist Church (corner of Pine Island, 1/4 mile west of Exit 95 of US 131) Associate pastor achieves ordination O of Cedar Springs is proud O www.holyspiritbelmont.org to announce the ordination JOE A. FISHER New Ideas, Traditional Worship Pastor bituary of their Assistant Pastor, the hankyou! Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Craig T. Owens O Rev. Chris Howard, to the Joe A. Fisher,T 63 of Cedar Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM Springs, TTdied Thursday, gospel ministry. Pastor Chris Word of Life Clubs From the Pulpit is in his sixth year of youth December 5, 2013 at his home Wednesday 6:30 PM hankyou! ministry with the First Bap- surrounded by his family 12786 Algoma Ave • Cedar Springs Adult Bible Study TT tist Church since graduating after battling corticalnnouncement basal www.MBC-Cedar.com 696-3560 Wednesday 7:00 PM from Baptist Bible College degenerationAA for many years. Joe was born April 16, 1950 in Mary Queen of Apostles Church/St. Clara Mission in Clarks Summit, Pennsyl- Roman Catholic Faith Community via. Lakeview, Michigan the son of 810 17 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs nnouncement Raymond and Lily (Uplinger) One W. Maple | Sand Lake, MI | 636-5671 www.cscalvary.org AA The Ordination Service Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 8:00 am & 12:00 noon was held November 10, af- Fisher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 pm http://craigtowens.com ter a council, called for the the Vietnam War and worked for General Motors Fisher Mass at St. Clara (4584 N. Bailey Rd., Coral, MI) Easter-October BRIAN SHEARS November 3, 1956 – December 15, 2011 Body for 32.7 years. He was active during his lifetime and Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] purpose of examining the enjoyed walking, biking, his motorcycle, fishing, hunting Joy! Joy! Joy! We all know how much he loved TV candidate, recommended PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY We all know how much he loved the kitchen that the church proceed with and golfing. Since retiring in 2005 he spent the winters in Florida with his wife and he always enjoyed spending West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery , the Lord is come! Two years ago he turned the TV off ordination. The charge to the time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Let earth receive her King; Two years ago was hisngagement final trip to the kitchen church was brought by the Sunday School 9:45 Rev. Alan Moody, a long Jeanne (Manley) whom he married on December 5, 1969; WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. Let every heart prepare Him room, E Rev. Chris Howard, associate pastor at First Baptist Church of Cedar Springs, was recently After the funeralE I think that’s when it really kicked in time family friend, and the ordained. (L to R) Rev. Alan Moody, Rev. Jim Howard, Jim Bowers, Charles Sommer, Rev. Chris children, William Fisher, Amy Nelson, Heather Fisher & MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M. And heaven and nature sing. We all said our last goodbyes Howard (seated), Steve Farver, Joe Austin, Rev. Tom Dolph, Steve Marvin, Rev. Dann Austin, Lyndsey Kooistra, Heidi & Jason Mosher; grandchildren, Joy is not something that melts away, it is unaffected by charge to the candidate was Hoping we wouldn’t have to do that for many years Rev. Grant Shattuck, Rev. Bob Teis. Briana, Seth, Nicole, Joleen, Baylee, Michele, Lily and circumstances, remaining rock-solid. Joy is what the birth irth brought by the Rev. Ken Ri- Dying at a young age of 55 Cyndi; mother, Lily Fisher; sisters, Susan & Edwin Pioneer ChristianPioneer Reformed Christian Church Reformed Church BB ley, the Executive Director of Baptist Bible Seminary. tended by friends, family to many more years of serv- of Jesus in brings us. Services at Cedarfield Community Center Hood, Janie & Denny Ream; brother, Edward & Angie Services at Cedarfield Community Center Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! I will never forget my dad Lake Ann Camp. The prayer A Harvest Celebration and members of the church ing the Lord together here at 3592 173592 Mile 17 RD Mile NE Rd. (Next NE to(Next Meijer to Meijer) ) Luncheon followed the family. First Baptist Church,” said Fisher; aunt, Audrey Earhart; several brother and sisters- Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org Let men their songs employ; He did what he loved of dedication was brought by Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org nniversary in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family received Sunday SundayServices: Services 10AM,: 10AM,6PM 6PM While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains He built houses,A and hunting and fishing on the side the Rev. Dann Austin from service which was well at- “We are looking forward Pastor Jim Howard. Pastor: Jim Alblas AA Pastor: Jim Alblas friends Sunday from 7-9 pm and Monday from 6-8 pm at Repeat the sounding joy. He worked until he couldn’t residents in northern Kent County. What a joke that never should the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, On the day Jesus was born, the angels sang about peace We miss how he would sing in his sleep have happened. The attorney fees and time that was wasted on this where services were held Tuesday 11:00 am. Pastor Darryl Rockford Springs Community Church on earth. Jesus Himself said that He didn’t come to con- How he always sang going eddingto the kitchen is totally ridiculous! I am old-school and just a plain plumber, but Miller officiating. Military honors will be conducted by Pastor David Vander Meer demn us, but to save us. Jesus came to be our Savior, which 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 How he wouldW make sure that TV remote was in his hand I feel both sides should be tarred and feathered for their actions. W the Kent County Veterans Honor Guard. Interment Solon is another reason for great joy! www.rockfordsprings.org I tried to get it while he was sleeping... he woke up ...continued from page 4 Some sensible people from both sides need to get involved and Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made No more let sins and sorrows grow, Sunday WorShip Council I’d have to say he was one great dad last ten years does give me a say! I pay what I consider a lot of get this issued solved. We do not need a new logo. I truly believe to Spectrum Health Hospice, the Brain Support Network, 9:30am • 5:00pm Nor thorns infest the ground; emorial He made hisM mistakes and learned from them property tax without any city services: no water, sewer, leaf pick- the Red Flannel logo needs to be returned to the people who really or MW Memory Care. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & He comes to make His blessings flow M up or road maintenance, as our property is on a county road but own it—the citizens of Cedar Springs and surrounding area. It has Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs SAND LAKE Far as the curse is found. He didn’t always say the nicest things but we understood in the city limits. been our logo for as long as I can remember. Jesus Christ’s Advent among us was the fulfillment of a He wasn’t a perfect dad, but he was good for us three UNITED METHODIST CHURCH I have never met the new city manager who has been here over It’s past time to return the 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 promise given all the way back in the first book of the Bi- Even if you’re no longer herebituary physically Rev. Darryl Miller O a year. If I was a council member, I would want him out meet- community back to the peo- ble. God the Father said Jesus would come to wipe out sin, O You still are here with us ing with the tax payers, seeing if they had any needs, complaints, ple that pay the taxes instead Worship Service 9:30 am • Children’s Church 9:30 am Worshipand sorrow, 11 a.m.and reverse the curse, turning it back into a Family Night - Thursdays 5:30-7pm You are in our memories and maybe even new ideas. The last couple city managers at least of a few people, who in my blessing22 Mile Road forN. allto Sand whoLake would put their faith in Jesus. What joy SoWorshiplWorshipon Ce 11nt ea.m.11r a.m. You are in our hearts stopped at our place of business when they first came to town. opinion, are trying to feed their Worship 11 a.m. Solon Center Wesleyan Church hankyou! 22 Mile22 MileRoad RoadN. to Sand LakeN. to Sand Lake to have all of the negatives turned into positives! Very much missed and loved by 22 Mile Road N. toWorship Sand Lake 11 a.m. 19 Mile Road Our company does a lot of municipal work for several cities huge egos and it appears have At your Service ... Solon Center Cedar Springs Solon Center Solon Center 22W Mile eRoadsleSolonN. yto Center Sanda LakeWesleyann ChurchChurch M-46 T Solon Center Wesleyan Church I hope you will discover—or rediscover—the joy that the T WorshipSolon Center Wesleyan11 Churcha.m. Wife Chris; children, Mitchel, Joshua, Catrina, his mom Solon C19e Milente Roadr 19 Mile Road org Solon Center Wesleyan Church 19 Mile RoadCedar Springs throughout West Michigan and I can assure you, our city is very no common or business sense. Wesleyan ChCedarur cSpringshsoloncen22te MilerwM-46e RoadsleyancN.h uto rSandch Lake.org Wesleyan Church M-46 19 Mile Road Cedar SpringsAlgomabirth Ave. of US-131JesusS. to G.R.brings. At Calvary Assembly of God, where two Services:o rg Cedar SpringsM-46 and grandchildren WeoesrsSgloesloylnealconeynntCearhwnCueserlecCynhanhtcehuurrrchc.ohrgM-46 soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org org AlgomaSolon Ave. Center Wesleyan ChurchUS-131 S. to G.R. backwards and unfriendly. I truly feel we are a joke to all of West In all honesty, I feel bad- Pastor sDoloncuengteAlgomarwDeisBle Ave.yeanlclhurch.US-131org S. to G.R. org soloncenterw9:30AMesleyanchuAlgomarch .& oAve.rg US-13119 S.Mile to G.R. Road I have the privilege of pastoring, we are talking about the SCHULTZ SEPTIC Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Summer Worship - 10AM Pastor Doug DiBell Pscwchurch.orgastor Doug DiBell Cedar Springs PastorWorship Doug DiBell - 11AM & Pastor Doug DiBell Wesleyan Church SummerM-46 Worship - 10AM Michigan, not just Kent County. In the construction industry, we ly that I have to write a letter SeniorPastor To mPastorPastorSummerHoWorshipllo wDoug 11:15AMWorshipaTomy, MDiBell - uPastor 11AMSummer-s Holloway10AMicWorship/o Y& rDougog WorshipuPastorth DiBell - 11AM- 10AMDoug & DiBell & joy and the light that came with Jesus Christ’s birth. If you "We're #1 in a #2 business" SeniorPastor To mPastorHPoalloswto aTomry,DMoSeniorSeniorPPua ussHollowayigtctoo/rYDrToToiu BomPastort emhPastorHlloHllowllo aTomwy, aMTomyu, sHollowayiMc/uY osHollowayiuscot/hlYonocuetnhterwesleyanchurch.org June-August nnouncement Cedar 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just NAlgoma.PastorSummerof 1Ave.9 Mi leDoug RUS-131Worshipd. S. toDiBell G.R. - 10AM & are known to be a very unfriendly city to try and build anything of this nature. I grew up in Heating & $ 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Spr11in5g6s7711JAuAlsgtlogNmo.amoAafv1Ae9.,vCeMe.,idleCareRSdp.arirnSgsprJinusgtsN.Joufs1t9NM. iolefR1d9. 6M1ile6R-d6.96-3229616-696Worship-3262196-696-3 2- 211AM9 don’t6 1have6-69 a6 -home3229 church, I would love to have you join us Year 'round 24 hour service 5 WALK-IN NAIL TRIMS SeniorPastorPaTsot omPastorr DHooulgloDwiB aTomeyll, Mu sHollowayic/Youth AA Summer Worship - 10AM for and/or with. this town, graduated from the Cooling inC. •Residential •Commercial   #'%%" & ! 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. Pastor Doug DiBell & over the next couple of Sundays at 10:30 a.m. SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth 6June-August16-696-3229 ExpEriEncE not guEsswork  & !'" &! Happy Sweet 16 I remember when my uncle (Mike Holton) and I donated the school system, I’ve ran my Our low rates are worth Sat.$ &! 9:30am-1pm 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. Sundays616-696-3 @229 Joy! Joy! Joy! Let it reign! the call! - 696-9570 ngagement heating and air-conditioning to the Kent Theater, I checked to see business here, Northwest Kent 616-696-2599    "616.696.3900 9:45 AM E if we could get the city fees waived. “Oh absolutely not,” as that Mechanical Co., for 25 years, & 11:15 AM E Publish Your would set a dangerous precedent. A few months later, we donat- and my mother lives here. My Attention Businesses! www.thespringschurch.info PresortedPresorted Standard Standard ed the plumbing for a shower building at the Kent County fair- dad was fire chief for several USUS Postage Postage Paid Paid PermitPermit No. No. 8181 FLORIST CedarCedar Springs, Springs, MIMI 25¢ 25¢ Support YOUR local newspaper The Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST 135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Oak & Grant) | 616.696.2970 Vol. XXIII No. 21 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The www.cedarspringspost.com grounds in Lowell. The city waived the fees and asked us if there years, he was on the council Vol. XXVI No. 31 Thursday, August 1, 2013 irth Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Catch of the Week P STBloomin’ Summer Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and MontcalmArts & Entertainment Counties • Birth Announcement • Birthday Post goes to Cave City Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those that gave theirthose Lest we forget Tallest sunflower? lives while defending our country. It’s also a day to remember all “Polar bears” a true test of couragethat have served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the names of veterans buried in area cemoneteries, pages 11-14.and weIf honor you knowthem withof a veteran’sthis issue of The Cedar Springs Post, page 11 name that is missing frompage the list 8, please let us know and we’ll add them and give back to the community you serve! pages 6-7 for next year. was anything else they could do; they even thanked us and they for 15 years, and served as its’ page 2 BB page 2 Blessed John Paul II Parish • Wedding Announcement • Engagement weren’t even the owners of the building! mayor for 7 years. This is a city Crash punctures dump truck gas tank FLOWER SHOP advertise in

Roman Catholic Faith Community I have watched this city squander away so many things in the which I truly cared for in my - Residents will gather at this monument in the Algoma Township Memorial - Soldier on watch in deep snow in northern Russia during the winter of 1918-1919. Park, located across the street from Algoma Baptist Church, on Grange Av - 5,000 troops of the 339th Infantry Post photo by J. Reed. into months, if they had been for enue Monday for Memorial Day services. The park was dedicated last Me and support units (one battalion morial Day. Post photo by J. Reed with the cleanup. But the * * by Judy reed gotten. AND GIFTS of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - proceeded through thatactivities in- and ceremonies taking place jeep nor the driver of the firefighter didn’t know that. The men, a majority of them - Field Hospital, and the 337th Am There willtersection be several without memorial stopping Post photoMen by and J. Reed. women across the - the turn and went straight, dump truck, Gary Wall, 55, Parent cautioned citizens- Potts, a jeepfrom driven Michigan, by Car dubbed them bulance Company) were issued this weekendand that bumped residents the are firefighter encouraged is tohaving take partits 10th in: Annual Cem By Judyworld Reed cheered when the armi- and struck the driver’s side to always stop and identify nniversary oline Bartlett,selves 68, the of“Polar Cedar Bears.” Russian weaponsof and Leroy, equipm wereent transportedThe Cedar with Springs his mirror. Historic He alwas Society not stice was signed on November 11, of a Dean’s Excavating - themselves if they need to be Springs, wasIt washeading the summer east- of 1918. The and sailed for Archangel,to the hospital. a Rus Theyetery sought Walk, injured Sunday, and May no 30 citation at 2:00 was p.m. to honor veterans of all wars. A1918. crash It atmeant the thecorner end of the Great truck that was heading north at the scene of an accident. boundof onU.S. Muskegon Army’s 85thStreet Division, made- sian port on the Whitetheir own Sea ,medical 600 attention.This years veteransissued. will be Ebenezer Jewell, War of 1812; John Roys, War—World War I. One group through the intersection. The “When in doubt, they should • Anniversary • In Memory • Thank you Main and Muskegon Streets aboutin 2:45up mostlyp.m., ofwhen men it from Michi miles north of Moscow.In a related They incident,Mexican/American a fire- According War; Alfreto d Plumb,Cedar Spanish/American War; Abram past, one being when the new Meijer store was being built. Mei- past, care for in my present, crash ruptured the fuel tank 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 men soldiered on, however, stop. They shouldn’t think in Cedar Springs last week approachedgan the and Main Wisconsin, Street finished their were under Britishfighter command. at Main andS. Tuttle, Church CivilSprings War; Police Frank ChiefVanL ew,Roger World War I; Russell, George and Thursday,the subfreezing July 25, temperaturesresulted of on the dump truck and Ce- - that everyone knows what intersectiontraining and tried at Fort to turn Custer, Battle It was never completelyStreet was under directing William traffic Schultz,Parent, World the truck War was II; Charlesowned Haynes,Forget Korean -continues War; Thom on pageas 9 in anorthern gas spill Russia, from a and dump wonde red Creek, and sailed to England.dar Springs firefighters and away from the accident, they are there for,” he said. right. When the driver real- Polar - continues on page 20 by Dean’s Excavating and truckwhen leaving they awould construction be called home; While some were sent othersto Franc workede, at the scene ized she couldn’t make the when a southbound pickup had been called in to help zone.they wondered, as days turned to clean up the spill. with yellow lights rotating turn and was going to hit the Neither the driver of the According to Cedar barricade, she tried to abort AA Springs Police officer Chad Your A the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the A original to MobileA mobile home fire that homeoccurred in Cedar fireCedar Springs Policedeemed Department at 696-1311, arson or Silent Observer at Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30pm • Sundays at 10:00 am & 5:00 pm Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- (616) 774-2345, or toll free at (866) 774-2345. You can also text a tip jer offered to pay the entire cost to run a water main big enough but more importantly for the Turtle rescue! vestigatedVintage as arson. carsCRIMES help (274637). The keyw raiseord TIP138 must fundsappear on the first line Solon Township a.m. Thursday, The fire broke out about 1:30 of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. May 20, atBy 329 Tom Sarah. Noreen The Cedar Springs Fire Departmentfor arrived on museumscene within six min- shows off town hall Even an overcast morning with a few sprinkles utes and quickly extinguished the blaze. - Fire Chiefdid Jerry not keepGross the said 58 that registered the fire auto start buffs from hometown florist ed in a bedroombringing and their was vintage mostly wheelscontained to toMorley Park that area. Nolast one Saturday, was at home July at27, the accordingtime of to Cedar Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at Noon & Sundays at 4:00 pm • Congratulations fire. Springs Historical Museumout again Director to Sharon The fireJett. department The annual was carcalledafternoon, show each after summer is for their store as well as for future use under the expressway. future. the mobileone home of the on Fridaymuseum’s biggest fundraisers. someone thoughtHistorical they heardSociety a be eping,President like aFred smoke detectorGunnell, going welcomed off. It turne me dto out the to be a false alarm.show and Sally Grayvold Accordingwanted to Cedar to make Springs sure Police Chief Roger Parent,I got a firemy investigatorname in made the de- “Look for our specials terminationthe of bucketarson this for week. the Parent said50/50 the firedrawing, was suspicious from the jp2cedarsprings.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] “Look for the striped canopy beginning whichbecause was the won police by had been to that Post photo by J. Reed address earlier in the day on a report from a co- reaching around the world in Darwin Spear of “Look for the green canopy Solon’s new township hall has a 2,000-square foot meeting room that owner that property had been removed from Sports This included all engineering, fees, permits, fire hydrants and I truly hope this council can residents can rent. Post photo by J. Reed. Grand Haven. Memorial Day has 4,000 square feet of offices, There was a goodClean up crew By Judy Reed a 2,000 square-foot communityHometown mix of vehicles Hero to look room, in floor boiler heat, 2x6 ex- at as you walked the line. Photo by Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Some looked mint-out-of-the- Tom Noreen on Facebook.” house last Saturday, July 27 to of spray foam insulation, a brick box such as Phil Harrison’s 1957 Chevy, & bright yellow doors” show Halt!off the In thenew name township of the turtlehall polexterior,ice! steel roof, LED lighting Both had trailers and were in better shape than my jeep & bright yellow doors” while others were works in progress. There were to residents.Gavin Lillie, Throngs 8, is ofholding visitors up trafwhichfic on Johnsonoperates Road, automatically, in sports cars, family sedans and pickup trucks. Some was in the 101st Airborne Division back in the 1970s. edding wereGowen, treated while to abig hotdog brother, lunch Gabr iel, 10, helps this beautiful some heated sidewalks, plenty of were stock and others were modified like Gene Niel- Music by the Patin Sisters, Pat and RoseAnne, drift- Call a Sales Rep TODAY! and paintedother turtlefree refreshments,cross the road. asThe twohandicap boys are parking, the sons and of a security sen’s 1935 Ford pickup he had been working on for ed through the air along with the aroma of grilled hot - related items at a cost close to one million dollars, and all at no go forward in a more profes- wellCarla as a Lillie,tour of of the Cedar facility. Springs. The system with cameras that can be the last 3-1/2 years. Carl Anderson had it in his barn dogs provided by the Cedar Springs FFA. SolonThanks, Township Gavin Fire and Department ! We ’ll be sending you a cer viewed remotely. for a number of years before Gene picked it up and A big thank you to all the sponsors whoPages helped 16-17 make alsotificate had an andengine a pin there for the for Postkids Tur tle RescueSupervisor Team. Bob Ellick told the started work on it. the fundraiserPages a success! 11-14 Page 3 to tour.For other readers, there’s still time—sendPost in June us your that photothe total cost of One gentlemanPage 2 had a pair of 1940’s era military Theof a townshipturtle rescue approved to postnews@ the charter.netthe building and include would a be between jeeps. One painted Army olive drab with a pedestal of the buildingbrief messageof the and6,000 your square-contact info.$860,000 and $880,000 when mount machine gun and the other in Air Force blue. foot hall with community room ChurCh fuLL GospeL 17 N. Main St. completed. W 866-0990 in the fall of 2011. The building W cost to the city. As the individual from the West Michigan Met- sional manner, but I am not (Since 1946) Non-Denominational 616-696-3655 pentecostal Grace ro Council tried to explain to both the city and the township, he convinced it can. 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) for only $20 without photo encouraged them to take this gift as this is something the two of Thank you for taking the Your compete Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am emorial $25 w/ photo ($5 per additional photo) technology Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm M them wouldn’t be able to afford to do together in the next 10 to time to allow me to share my Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 50 word limit 15 years. It was still turned down. In talking to Meilogo. 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Phone: (231) 652-5613 sunday schedule:  TWO WOrshIP serVIces at 9:00 a.m.    and 11:30 a.m. CEDAR BODY  suPerVIsed nursery care PrOVIded Bassetts Towing & Auto Repair  nnouncement  10:00 a.m. coffee Fellowship downstairs HOP, INC. WE INSTALL 10:15 a.m. christian education FOr all aGes AA S Hours Pastor Mary Ivanov  COMPLETE Monday - Friday Help a family in need 7am-6pm The family of Kim Fisk lost everything when their home BODY REPAIR David J. Fields •Clutches Sunday School 9:30am burned down on December 4th. The home was not insured ALL MAKES & MODELS Licensed Funeral Director-Owner •Brakes Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am Low Cost Rentals Available • Visa 13603 Northland Drive and all possessions were lost. If you wish to help the family, • Mastercard Sunday Evening Worship 5pm A.J. McKinley Charles M. McKinley Auto Glass Installation •Oil Changes Cedar Springs, MI 49319 a savings account for donations has been opened at Choice- •American Express Fbaptist i r church s Sunday Youth Group 6:30pm Licensed Funeral Director-Retired Licensed Funeral Director •Foreign & Domestic of cedar springs Nursery provided for all Sunday Services (616) 696-1410 One in Cedar Springs under the name of Kim Fisk. If you www.fieldsmckinley.com 696-1830 Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm (Sept. - March) 14050 Edgerton • Cedar Springs 233 S. Main Street Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant wish to make a donation of goods or for more information 13399 White Creek 696-1630 Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm you can call Kim at 616-835-8915. Two Convenient Locations Serving Your Needs (3/4 mile south of 17 Mile) (616) 696-3051 Page 14 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, December 12, 2013 Thursday, December 12, 2013 The Cedar Springs Post Page 15 Arts/entertainment CLASSIFIEDS 36 E. Maple St., P.O. Box 370 Quilt raffle at Sand Cedar Springs, MI 49319 ometownometown 616-696-3655 ANIMAL LOST/FOUND ADS ARE FREE! JOKE – 696-3655 – Happenings Lake/Nelson Library HHometown Happenings articles are a community service for non- Help homes for Critter profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this AUCTION Collectibles Services section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is f the Wanted Sale Corner Monday at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as o CrochetedWeek dolls space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions Help Wanted: Bartender at A TO Z Trash will pick up your For Sale: male Chihuahua CEDARFIELD may apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to There was once a man and woman who had been the American Legion Post trash weekly. One-time hauls puppy 8 weeks old, $200. Call [email protected] please include name and 287. Apply in person at 91 available. Call Bryan at 616- 616-636-9209. 50f married for more than 60 years. They had talked about COMMUNITY phone number for any questions we may have. First St., Cedar Springs. 696-2938. #tfnb everything. They had kept no secrets from each other 616-696-2598 #50,51b Next to Meijer Found: Tan and white Boxer/ Weekly trash pick-up $11 a Pit mix, male, dog. Found in except that the little old woman had a shoebox in the top www.artsmithauctions.com Home-made Holiday Baked Goods Drivers: CDL-A. Dedicated Why don’t you month and one time hauls. Call Cedar Springs. No tags or Dec. 14: Home-made Holiday Baked Goods Sale – Saturday, of her closet that she had cautioned her husband never Lanes! Company Drivers & Steve at Let’s Talk Trash at 616- collar. Friendly and trained. Call December 14 from 9 am to 2 pm at Tractor Supply Company to open or ask her about. For all of these years, he had Owner Operators. Teams & 984-6189. #41-52p Brynadette to identify, 616-835- never thought about the box, but one day the little old consider 2624. #47 in Cedar Springs. Hosted by the Tri County 4-H Club. Stop Singles. $1,000 Sign On Bonus woman got very sick and the doctor said she would not Child care for O/O! Fuel Discount, Safety Garage Doors: Spring re- in to shop for wonderfully gift-boxed goodies, that make Bonus Program, Excellent Fuel buying a pairs. Sales, service and Free to Good Home: 6 mo. Old perfect gifts! Or, keep them to enjoy for yourself!. #50 recover. Surcharge, 6 mos. verifiable installation of garage doors female Lab/Boxer mix puppy, In trying to sort out their affairs, the little old man took Learn Play & Grow Day- exp. Call: 800-599-0087. #50p house and electric openers. Low- brindle color. “I need more down the shoebox and took it to his wife’s bedside. She care, the hottest place to be est prices guaranteed. Free people time than my family Children’s Christmas program at Cedar Estimates. 616-334-3574. can offer. I would be great agreed that it was time that he should know what was in the coolest town. Look Barbie: Designer Vera Permanent position for #50p companion!” Call Sabrina at Springs UMC Five dedicated community volunteers put their heads, needles, in the box. When he opened it, he found two crocheted us up at LeanPlayand- Wang’s first wedding dress open at GrowDaycare.com. 616- 616-835-6483. #50 Dec. 15: Come and hear the Good News on Sunday, and thread together for over 40 hours to make a beautiful quilt for dolls and a stack of money totaling $25,000. He asked for Barbie. Paid $150.00. Christmas? the Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library to use as a fundraiser. 696-3754. #50-1p For sale just in time for December 15 at 10:30 a.m. in our sanctuary. Our Christian her about the contents. Christmas for $75 or best Education classes will share why “Christmas Counts,” and The quilt was pieced together by Sharon Hula, Sharon Jones, “When we were to be married,” she said, “my grand- offer. Call 616-520-3195. in sales. Call 616-696-1100 our Kids’ Choirs present a musical called “The Reluctant Lois Williams and Janet Boezwinkle. Long arm quilting was mother told me the secret of a happy marriage was to #50f Earn extra $$ Classes/ Lost • Found • Free Innkeeper.” As we focus on of all - Jesus done by Quilting by Carol of Rockford Michigan. This quilt never argue. She told me that if I ever got angry with lessons Make your own job. Work Christ - prepare your heart and be strengthened and demonstrates the passion these volunteers have for the library you, I should just keep quiet and crochet a doll.” 20 hours or 40. Work in a Apartments encouraged in this season! #50 and its services. newspaper office or from your The little old man was so moved he had to fight back Give the Gift for Sale home office. Looking to make for Rent “We hope that the community likes it as much as we do,” says tears. Only two precious dolls were in the box. She had extra money in sales? If selling Blue Christmas Service at Cedar Glenda Middleton, Library Branch Manager. “These women de- only been angry with him two times in all those years of of HealtH does not scare you, The Post Meadowcreek Apartments cided to offer it to the library as a way to raise money for the Season dried firewood, 4x8x16, living and loving. He almost burst with happiness. is always looking for someone 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms avail- Springs UMC this Holiday 5-10 cord load delivered. 989- many services and operations we offer. The colors are so vibrant “Honey,” he said, “that explains the dolls, but what who is willing to work at it, and able, appliances furnished, Dec. 17: This is a service of hope and healing for those 285-4572. #44-3p and cheerful that I imagine many people will love it.” about all of this money? Where did it come from?” Gift Certificates: has the ability to close a sale. cathedral ceilings. 300 who have a difficult time during the holiday season. Life Seeking a person who can’t give The quilt is a perfect-sized couch quilt at 68 x 110 inches. It is “Oh,” she said, “that’s the money I made from selling • Massage Oak St. Cedar Springs. circumstances like the death of a loved one, divorce, strained up and needs to be challenged Call 616-249-1682. www. extra long and great for a nap or comfortable enough for two to the dolls.” • Yoga Classes every day. Someone who can meadowcreekapts.us. family relationships, unemployment, and illness can make stay warm and read a good book (from your library). The value drive themselves without driving #tfnb it difficult to be joyful. This is a time to claim our feelings This Joke of the Week is • Dance Classes their co-workers crazy. of the quilt is $285.00. before God and remind ourselves that Jesus is Emmanuel – Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $1 each or 6 brought to you by • Dance Fitness This is a commission paid position. We supply the sales “God is with us.” Join us on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 for info call for $5 at the library, 88 Eighth Street, Sand Lake. The drawing materials, business cards Home p.m. in our sanctuary. Childcare is provided. #50 will be held December 21st at 3 p.m. at the library. Need not be classic kelly’s 616-439-0890 and the work space w/phone improvement A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering Or stop by access. Must have good phone present to win. Futon for Sale: Relatives skills, in person skills. Some Preschoolers “Snakes Alive” at HCNC For more information, contact the KDL Sand Lake/Nelson Li- 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs 90 N. MaiN St. coming for the holidays? driving may be required. Prior Heat your entire home, Dec. 17: Check out Mr. Lickety (HCNC’s live snake), can brary at (616) 784-2007 or visit www.kdl.org. (616) 696-0620 Cedar SpriNgS This like new wood framed sales experience is helpful. water and more with an Animal Ads he hear us? How does he smell? Do we shed our skin like futon with beige mattress is Quitters need not apply. Kin of Hope perfect for guests. Paid over OUTDOOR WOOD the snake does? What does Mr. Lickety eat? Pizza? What Natural Health For more info, send your $200 selling for $125 will de- resume, contact information and FURNACE are the five things your parent might say that Mr. Lickety Dance & Fitness Studio liver for $30 within 15 mile we will get back with you. Send are FREE always does? Children will make a snake from clay to take radius of Cedar Springs. Call from Central Boiler Perry’s Place LLC to: sales@cedarspringspost. Absolute Comfort home! Rain or Shine,Please dress for the weather. Ages 3 Jubilee Christmas Tour for herbs, teas, and more... 616-309-3950. 50f com. – 6 years old. Tuesday, December 17 from 10:30 am to 12 At Sunshine Community Church Dec. 13 Mechanical Contractors Inc. in On Friday, December 13, the Sun- The POST pm. Donation of $4 per child. Howard Christensen Nature shine Community Church, located 231-652-5286 Center, 16190 Red Pine Drive, Kent City. 616-675-3158. at 3300 East Beltline Avenue NE in #50 Grand Rapids, will host the exciting CLASSIFIEDS PETS of the Week Jubilee Christmas Tour, featuring tal- small ads Christmas Concert at The Springs ented Christian recording artists The Booth Brothers, Greater Vision and are online @ Meet Sky! She is a 7 year Church make ¢ents old Domestic Longhair/Mix. Dec. 20: The Springs Church Worship Team is hosting a Legacy Five. www.cedarspringspost.com Sky is a very friendly cat who Christmas Concert at The Springs Church, 135 N. Grant What began as a light-hearted lunch call 696-3655 loves to be around people - Street, at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 20. You will hear conversation between three friends her favorite spot is in her lap! some of your favorite, fun Christmas songs and experience has become one of the most popular She is a tuxedo cat that walks some great entertainment for the whole family. Let us help concert tours in Gospel Music. The on her wrist on her front paw get you in the Christmas spirit! All proceeds will go to the Jubilee Tour brings three of the most due to a previous injury. She church’s Bless The Children ministries to help kids in our popular names in Southern Gospel is a trooper that doesn’t let community with clothing and other needs. Tickets are $3 a Music together for a unique and un- that stop her! Sky is looking person or $10 a family. For more information please call the forgettable concert experience. The CLASSIFIED AD FORM Classified Ads are now on our website... Check it out at for a family who will give her the attention she deserves! church office at 696-2970. Don’t miss out on this wonderful event has proven to be very popular DEADLINE IS 5:00 pM MONDAy www.cedarspringspost.com Come and meet her at HSWM! Her adoption fee is free Christmas event! in cities across the United States, and (1) (2) (3) (4) until Christmas thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation! has enjoyed sell-out concert attendance in numerous cities. The evening allows each group to be featured during the now Showing (5) (6) (7) (8) Gingerbread Lane Meet Cookie! She is a Dec. 21: Stroll down Gingerbread Lane and enjoy tasty first half of the program, then the second half brings the DIGITAL Movies at the (9) (10) (11) (12) 2 year old Shepherd mix. gingerbread stories. Each child will make a simple three groups together for a Jubilee spectacular. The un- (13) (14) (15) (16) Cookie is a great dog who gingerbread house. Pre-registration is required and scripted and spontaneous format that is both entertaining Kent theatre and inspirational, providing audiences with a most enjoy- LIve ON STAGe (17) (18) (19) (20) loves to play with other dogs. participant spots are limited. For all ages. Saturday, December 13 • 14 • 15 She would love a home that December 21 at 10:30 am at Sand Lake/ Nelson Township able, must-see evening. Christmas Concert (21) (22) (23) (24) can play fetch with her, take KDL branch, 88 Eighth St., 616-636-4251. #50 In 2012, the three artists united to release the Jubilee Dec. 14 @ 3Pm under (25) $12.20 $12.40 $12.60 her on long walks and give her Christmas recording and traveled to eight cities to present 25 words or less $12.00 Tickets $5 5 yrs $12.80 $13.00 $13.20 $13.40 lots of attention. She is a great the Jubilee Christmas Tour. The concerts featured material Free Kent County Teen Film Festival Special ShowtimeS: car rider too! Come and from the new Christmas recording and delighted crowds $13.60 $13.80 $14.00 $14.20 Jan. 17: Lights! Camera! Action! All Kent County teens FriDay, Dec. 13: 6:00Pm • 9:00Pm Christmas Dance throughout the Holiday season. meet her at Humane Society grades 6 – 12 are invited to enter the Kent County Teen saturDay, Dec. 14: 7:00pm oNly Extravaganza 25 words $12.00 (includes ad placement on website) and Cost of Ad $ ______sunDay, Dec. 15: 7:00pm oNly of West Michigan. Film Festival. Deadline for submission is Friday, January The dawning of 2013 began a new chapter in the Jubilee Dec. 15 @ 3Pm each additional word is 20¢. place one word in each space. Box $1.50 series, as the Jubilee artists continue to Tour throughout the under 17. Selected films will be screened Saturday, February 22, 00 5 yrs Be sure to include phone number and/or address in ad copy. Bold $1.50 Tickets $10 10:30 am at Celebration! Cinema North, 2121 Celebration United States. This Holiday season, the Jubilee Christmas Tickets ONLY $3 Free Name ______For more information on the Humane Society of West Ad Total $ ______Dr. NE. Check www.kdl.org/teens for more information. Tour will be featured in 16 cities throughout the US. The 8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs Michigan, call (616) 453-8900 or visit them at 3077 www.kenttheatre.com Address ______Times to run X ______#50 stop in Grand Rapids will mark one of those special eve- 616-696-7469 Amount Due $ ______Wilson NW, just ½ mile north of Three Mile Road nings. This event, featuring the Booth Brothers, Greater Vi- comiNg SooN Phone ______during adoption hours or visit ww.hswestmi.org. Start Date (Thurs.) ______sion and Legacy Five at the Sunshine Community Church, Adoption Hours: promises to be enjoyable for the entire family. The Jublee Signature ______Type of Payment ___Cash Sunday and Monday: Closed Christmas concert will begin at 7:00pm. Expiration Date ______Check Tuesday - Friday: 2pm-7pm, Reserve tickets online at www.imcconcerts.com, or by Dec. 20-22 Dec. 27-29 Jan. 3-5 Credit Card Number ______Credit Card Saturday: 10am-4pm phone at 800-965-9324. *Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor Page 24 The Rockford Squire, Thursday, December 13, 2012 Page 16 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, December 12, 2013

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