FREE All it takes is to grab one! Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The Reaching around the world - www.cedarspringspost.comST Vol. XXVIII No.P 37 Thursday, September 17, 2015 Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Roller Horowitz home torn down New assisted living center to be built on coaster property By Judy Reed gas prices A house built in the early to sell his house at 426 days of Cedar Springs was Northland Drive for sever- demolished this week to al years, and it was bought make way for a new assist- in June by Retirement Liv- ed living and memory care ing Management, based in center. Lowell. Retired teacher Steve According to Cedar Springs Horowitz had been trying Museum Director Sharon Jett,
Post photo by L. Allen. Photo from City of Cedar Springs data base. Gas prices plummeted This home at 426 Northland Drive, formerly owned by Steve Horowitz, was torn down this week. Monday and Tuesday to as Horowitz was hav- According to the Cedar in 1858, he came to Mich- low as $2.04 a gallon, then ing a back room Springs Story, by Sue Harri- igan with his brother, Capt. rebounded sharply to $2.39 renovated several son and the late Donna De- W.P. Andrus. They stopped per gallon on Wednesday. years ago, when a Jonge, the home was built in Kalamazoo, where Sam Wednesday was the switch- beam was discov- by Sam Andrus, who lived went to school, and he went over from summer to winter ered that had “built there for many years. Ac- to war in 1861. In 1870, blend gasoline. in 1878” carved cording to an obituary at the he came to Cedar Springs No information was available Post photo by J. Reed. into it. That would Cedar Springs Historical and joined his brother in at press time on why the gas make the house Museum, Andrus was born the hardware business. The prices jumped. Going, going, gone! The property at 426 Northland was bought by Retired Living Management, to construct a new assisted living center. 137 years old. in 1838 in New York, and Home - continues on page 2 y…there’s a NEW ountr Sh l C erif Library kicks off capital campaign ne f n in Goal is to reach $750,000 by year end la By Judy Reed F to w d e n ! The Cedar Springs Public Li- summer. R brary has been in the same build- Over the last 15
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Joan Covell, formerly of Cedar Springs, and now of Boyne City, was cleaning out photo albums last fall when she came across some old photos of Red Flannel parade floats. The one we are sharing this week is of a Red Flannel Queen and Court. The back of the photo says it was 1958. How many of you remember the parade that year? The RF Queen that year was Martha Newell, and her The Post traveled with 16 They traveled on Indepen- Carten, Nikki Matzke, Sta- you and snap some photos. court members were Sally Morris, Judy Korcal, Mary people from Cedar Springs dence of the Seas. cy Barnhill, Dan Barnhill, Then send them to us with McInnis, and Judy Winter. If you were around during that this summer on a 7-day The people traveling in- Ethan Barnhill, and Lincoln some info to news@cedar- time, please give us a call at 696-3655 and let us know if the Royal Caribbean cruise cluded Burt Drent, Wanda Barnhill. springspost.com or mail young women in the photo are the ladies we just mentioned. to Fort Lauderdale, Flori- Drent, Pam Newland, Re- Thanks so much for tak- them to Post travels, PO Do you have any photos from previous Red Flannel Days da; San Juan, Puerto Rico; becca Newland, Courtney ing us with you! Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI you’d like to share? Please email them to news@cedar- Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Newland, Jeff Newland, Are you going on vaca- 49319. We will be looking springspost.com or send them to Red Flannel photos, The and Basseterre, St. Kitts. Gary Costello, Robert tion? Take the Post with for yours! Cedar Springs Post, PO 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. American Legion hosts Veterans luncheon If you were in Cedar Springs around lunchtime this past Saturday, September 12, Home...continued from front page 2015, you would have noticed the buses at the American Legion. The annual lunch and bingo for the Veter- ans from the Grand Rapids Home for Vet- erans was in full swing. The American Le- gion Family (Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion and Auxiliary Juniors) from Glen Hill Post 287 hosted the event. The veterans enjoyed a great meal along with dessert, courtesy of Mary Goller-Kilts and helpers, and then moved up front to win prizes for their shouts of Bingo! Many members of the Legion Family were on hand to help out and make it an enjoyable afternoon for the veterans. Post photo by J. Reed. 121 W Washington St. Greenville, MI 48838 Going, going, gone! 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Thursday, September 17, 2015 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 POST Highlights PavilionThe dream was a long time built in Morley Park News...... pages 1-3 coming, but construction Church Connection...... pages 4-5 was completed last weekend Voices & Views...... page 5 on a new 20 x 36-foot pavil- ion in Morley Park. Arts & Entertainment...... pages 6-7 The pavilion is the Eagle Business & Finance...... page 8 Scout project headed up by Red Flannel Post...... pages 9-11 Scout Kevin Galloway, a ju- nior at Cedar Springs High Sports...... page 12 School this year. He orig- Outdoors...... page 13 inally wanted to repair the CTA school page...... page 14 gazebo in Morley Park, but when that one was deemed Legals...... pages 16-17 structurally unsafe, he came At Your Service...... page 17 up with the idea to build a Classifieds...... page 18 new one. His goal was to build a Awesome Autumn...... page 19 20 x 36 pavilion that would be maintenance free and fit 8-10 picnic tables. Over $18,000 was raised for the The project. A groundbreaking was held in April. www.cedarspringspost.com Jeff Gust, of Gust Con- 36 E. Maple,P P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs,ST Michigan 49319, struction, and his employ- Cedar Springs junior Kevin Galloway stands in front of his Eagle Scout project, a new 20x36-foot picnic phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 ee, Todd, organized the vol- pavilion in Morley Park. published weekly, USPO third-class POSTal permit #81. unteer members through out Publisher: ...... Lois Allen the day last Saturday. Grass sibilities of different uses cap accessibility, and capac- to be submitted to the Boy Editor/Reporter: ...... Judy Reed seed will be planted this in the park. “I can vision ity to hold 10 picnic tables, Scouts for review before he Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller week. many family and communi- should serve this community can earn his rank of Eagle Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson Kevin told the Post ear- ty events here in the future. well,” he added. Scout. They will likely have Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen lier this year that the pavil- The pavilion, with its main- Kevin can now start the his ceremony in the spring at ...... Marybeth Ford, Cindy Lewis ion would add endless pos- tenance free design, handi- final paperwork that needs the Pavilion. Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall Check out our website at: EEE found in Barry County horse www.cedarspringspost.com E-mail us at: [email protected] The Michigan Department community,” said Dr. James MDARD at 517-284-5767 is vital in the prevention of [email protected] of Agriculture and Rural De- Averill, MDARD’s State Vet- for information on assistance mosquito-borne illnesses that [email protected] velopment announced the erinarian. “Horse owners in with diagnostic testing. cause illness in both humans [email protected] state’s first reported case in Michigan should be aware of Eastern Equine Encephali- and in horses. People should [email protected] 2015 of Eastern Equine En- the risk and take extra mea- tis is a serious zoonotic viral take steps to guard their ani- [email protected] cephalitis in a Barry County sures to protect their animals.” disease transmitted by mos- mals against mosquitoes by [email protected] horse.The testing was done Cases of EEE in horses are quitoes. 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If September 4 that a Barry Department of Health and Hu- In horses, EEE can cause there is a suspected case in County horse had a positive man Services and Michigan severe swelling of the brain, humans, physicians are en- blood test suggesting EEE State University’s Diagnostic stumbling, depression and couraged to contact their lo- exposure, and the horse had Center for Population and An- sometimes blindness. There is cal health department. If you already been euthanized. This imal Health on a surveillance an effective vaccine for hors- suspect an animal may have horse had not been vaccinated program for mosquito-borne es and horse owners should EEE, you should report it to for EEE. viruses in animals. 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Toyota Camry 14,605 teams recovered 4,198 stolen vehicles, worth approximately 6. Dodge Pickup (full size) 11,075 $36 million. For more information about the ATPA, visit www. michigan.gov/atpa. this ad. 7. Dodge Caravan 10,483 8. Nissan Altima 9,109 So are 20,000 other readers. 9. Acura Integra 6,902 $ DollarVille $ They could be reading your ad next week! 10. Nissan Maxima 6,586 Cedar Rock Mall | 14 Mile Rd., Rockford To avoid becoming a victim of automobile theft, the Michigan Call our advertising department to learn more. Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) is teaming with Locally owned and Operated the NICB to encourage motorists to use four layers of protection: SundayS and “cart” SpecialS 1. Common Sense – Lock your vehicle and take the keys with MondayS--10% off in aisle 3: The Cedar Springs POST you. Many thefts occur because owners make it easy for thieves your entire purchase snacks and more at when you spend $20* or more 2/$1, 3/$1, 4/$1, even 10/ $1 to steal their vehicle by leaving it unlocked. 36 E Maple Street / P.O. Box 370 2. Warning Device – Using a visible or audible warning de- Pre-owned and vintage items in aisles 14 & 15 at good prices Cedar Springs, MI 49319 vice helps ensure your vehicle remains where you left it. Hours: Sun 12-5; M-T-W 9am-6pm; 616-866-8912 616-696-3655 • www.cedarspringspost.com 3. Immobilizing Device – Kill switches, fuel cut-offs and Th-F 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-6pm *pre-tax ngagement Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post EEThursday, September 17, 2015 Church ConnectionBB irth nniversary the Spirit of adoption as the MostA AHigh will abide salvation), the Almighty spiritual notes • announcementssons, by whom • wememories cry, in the shadow of the Al- was able to provide. The ‘Abba! Father!’” (ESV). mighty.” The ultimate pro- believer is comforted by the This personal relationship tection we have from the eddingtender touch of his Father with God, is recognized by wrath and powerW of God is that cares enough to wipe the believer, as a relation- God Himself. Jesus ngagementChrist away every tear, and con- ship that God caused to became for EusE our protector fident in the power of God happen by His grace. from the almighty and the emorialto hold back every evil that From the Pulpit This close personal rela- provider of ourM relationship irthcould separate him from the tionship comes as a shock with the Father. B love of God.” to the believer for at least And so the ChristianBB says, And so we say today: “I Pastor David Vander Meer two reasons. One, because “Thanks be to God, forbituary believe in God the Father, Rockford Springs Community Church God, in His nature, is holy what the Father desiredO nniversary(our Almighty.” which no human matches; AA 5815 Fourteen Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341 and two, because of His al- mighty power that protects hankyou! Is God a dangerous elephant the holiness of His being. TT edding Verses like in Job 11: “Can The family ofW Jarrod Lee Welch would like to thank or a fluffy kitten? you find out the deep things everyone for your support, calls and cards in the passing of Let’s not be silly…He is the Father, the Son, and the and generated by God so of God? Can you find out JL and a special thanks tonnouncement Aunt Deb and Uncle Philip Eadie. neither. But He is our Fa- Holy Spirit and helps Chris- that they would be close to the limit of the Almighty?” AAM emorial ther, Almighty. tians verbalize what they Him and safe. Yet, they also And Psalm 90 that asks the M Thank you from Shane, Kathy, Don and Joan, From the very begin- believed about each part of held Him in proper awe be- question: “Who considers Cory and Angela Welch ning of the New Testament the Godhead. cause of His breath taking the power of your anger, Brother, Chrisbituary and sister, Anisa Mortensen church, the believers in I have been impressed by power and infinite strength. and your wrath according O Gary and Connie Welch Jesus Christ declared their the fact that when the early Clearly this is how God re- to the fear of you?” These O belief in God as their Fa- believers wanted to tell the veals Himself in texts from verses leave us with a fear ther, and as the Almighty. world what they believed the Bible such as when Je- to enter the presence of His hankyou! This beginning statement about God, they started by sus teaches us to pray in greatness and power. T of belief is found in what using two words: “Father,” Matthew 6 with the words: But perhaps Psalm 91 TT came to be known as the and “Almighty.” On the “Our Father,” and as Paul brings these two truths to- Thank you to all our friends and family for making our 50th Apostle’s Creed. This con- one hand, they understood writes to the Romans in Ro- gether in proper unity: “He Anniversary on August 29th a great celebration! cise creed speaks of God their position to be intimate mans 8: “You have received who dwells in the shelter of nnouncement AA Gary and Helen Johnson Church Publish Directory Cedar Springs Christian Church Your Rockford Springs Community Church 340 W. pine St. Pastor David Vander Meer pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online SundayS: on CTA property* 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 non-denominational 10:30 a.M. Cedar Springs • Birth Announcement www.rockfordsprings.org MondayS: 616.696.1180 *NOT affiliated with Sunday WorShip open prayer Creative Technologies 9:30am • 5:00pm www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org 7-8 pM Academy (CTA) • Wedding Announcement
Sunday ScheduLe: • Engagement TWO WOrShiP SerViceS at 8:00 a.m. SAND LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH and 10:15 a.m. SuPerViSed nurSery care PrOV ided * 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 FOr aLL aGeS 9:00 a.m. christian education • Anniversary Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am 11:00 a.m. coffee Fellowship downstairs HaLL RentaL $75.00 (no alcohol) ~ Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Steve Lindeman • Congratulations Call Crystal Gould 616-636-5615 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake SoWorshiplWorshipon Ce 11nt ea.m.11r a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Solon Center Wesleyan Church 22 Mile22 MileRoad RoadN. to Sand LakeN. to Sand Lake 22 Mile Road N. toWorship Sand Lake 11 a.m. 19 Mile Road Sunday School 9:30am * Solon Center Cedar Springs N. to Sand Lake • In Memory Solon Center Solon Center 22W Mile eRoadsleSolony Centera Wesleyann ChurchChurch M-46 Solon Center Wesleyan Church WorshipSolon Center Wesleyan11 Churcha.m. Solon C19e Milente Roadr 19 Mile Road org Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am Solon Center Wesleyan Church 19 Mile RoadCedar Springs Cedar Springssoloncen22te MilerwM-46e RoadsleyancN.h uto rSandch Lake.org Wesleyan Church WesleyM-46an Churc19h Mile Road Cedar SpringsAlgoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. two Services:o rg Cedar SpringsM-46 Sunday Evening Worship 6pm WeoesrsSgloesloylnealconeynntCearhwnCueserlecCynhanhtcehuurrrchc.ohrgM-46 soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org org AlgomaSolon Ave. Center Wesleyan ChurchUS-131 S. to G.R. Pastor sDoloncuengteAlgomarwDeisBle Ave.yeanlclhurch.US-131org S. to G.R. org 9:30AMAlgoma & Ave. US-13119 S.Mile to G.R. Road F i r s soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org Algoma Ave. Nursery provided for all Sunday Services • Thank you US-131 S. to G.R. Summer Worship - 10AM Pastor Doug DiBell www.scwchurch.orgPastor Doug DiBell Cedar Springs PastorbaptistWorship Doug church DiBell - 11AM & Pastor Doug DiBell WeSummersleya nWorshipChu r-c 10AMh SummerM-46 Worship - 10AM of cedar springs SeniorPastor To mPastorPastorHoWorshipllo wDoug 11:15AMaTomy, MDiBell - uPastor11AMSummer sHollowayicWorship/o Y& rDougog WorshipuPastorth DiBell - 11AM- 10AMDoug & DiBell & Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm SeniorPastor To mPastorHPoalloswto aTomry,DMoSeniorInterimSeniorPPua ussHollowayigtctoo/rYDrToToiu BomPastort em hPastorHPastorlloHllowllo aTomwy, aMTomJoeyu, sHollowayiMc /GrossuY osHollowayiuscot/hlYonocuetnhterwesleyanchurch.org June-August 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just NAlgoma. Summerof 1Ave.9 Mile RUS-131Worshipd. S. to G.R. - 10AM 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Spr11in5g6s7711JAuAlsgtlogNmo.amoAafv1Ae9.,vCeMe.,idleCareRSdp.arirnSgsprJinusgtsN.Joufs1t9NM. iolefR1d9. Mile Rd. PastorWorship Doug DiBell - 11AM & 616-696-3229 in SeniorPastorPaTsot omPastorr DHooulgloDwiB aTomeyll, Mu sHollowayic/Youth 616-696-3229616-696-3262196-696-3229 233 S. Main Street • 616-696-1630 • www.csfbc.com PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & 15671 SeniorAPalgsotomraTAo vmPastore.,HCoeldloawr S aTompyr,inMgsu sHollowayJicus/Yt oNu. tohf 19 Mile Rd. 6June-August16-696-3229 Sunday Worship 9:45 AM 156St.71 Algom aJohnAve., Cedar S pPaulrings Just N. o fII19 M ileParishRd. 616-696-3229 A Warm and Welcoming Catholic Community Christian Education Hour 11:15 AM Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 12786 Algoma Ave Word of Life Clubs: Wed. 6:30 PM Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm • Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm Cedar Springs for only $20 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at Noon & Sundays at 4:00 pm www.MBC-Cedar.com Adult Bible Study and Prayer jp2cedarsprings.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] 696-3560 Thursday 6:30 PM without photo $25 with photo Mary Queen of Apostles Church Sundays @ ($5 per additional photo) 9:45 AM Roman Catholic Faith Community & 11:15 AM One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 50 word limit Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 7:30 am & 9:30 am www.thespringschurch.info *Poetry over 5 lines will be subject Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:00 pm 135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Oak & Grant) | 616.696.2970 Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] to additional fees by length.
Worship Every Sunday at 10:30am North KeNt CommuNity ChurCh Red Hawk Elementary - Cedar Springs Pastor Craig S. Carter www.cscalvary.org 1480 Indian Lakes Rd. NE | Sparta, MI 49345 Bliss-Witters & Pike (616) 222-5020 616.550.6398 Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and Service Time: Sundays 10:00 am Pastor Craig T. Owens Nursery & Children Ministry Provided operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel http://craigtowens.com www.nkcchurch.org | E-mail: [email protected] is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL a week. (Since 1946) Non-Denominational PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY pentecostal Grace West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am Sunday School 9:45 Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M.
Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. Pioneer ChristianPioneer Reformed Christian Church Reformed Church 13603 Northland Drive Pastor: Robert Eckert Services at Cedarfield Community Center Services at Cedarfield Community Center Cedar Springs, MI 49319 sunday Worship: 10 aM 866-4298 3592 173592 Mile 17 RD Mile NE Rd. (Next NE to(Next Meijer to Meijer) ) www.coumc.com Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org Bible study: 11:15 aM Monday Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org (616) 696-1410 Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM enhance fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f Pastor:Pastor: Jim Alblas Jim Alblas Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant Thursday, September 17, 2015 The Cedar Springs Post Page 5 Voices / views What do we mean by
“Representative Government”?press unpopular sentiments “Our Founders began with an inspiring set of or publish news that chal- By Lee H. Hamilton beliefs about how a nation ought to govern itself, lenges those in power. but they also ignored women and chose to set While representative de- With a presidential elec- aside the question of slavery. Representative mocracy rests on a core set More Than We tion year fast approaching, democracy is always a work in progress; we of principles, it remains a Can Bear we’re in for a lot of public never really get the balance between liberty constantly evolving concept. talk about the state of Ameri- and justice exactly right.”—Lee Hamilton At the beginning, ours was Legendary animator Chuck Jones can democracy. Much of that limited: our Founders be- created or produced some of the discussion will be insightful our consent to be governed federal, state and local level gan with an inspiring set of Ronnie McBrayer greatest cartoons, working on proj- and thought-provoking, but through regular participation are an example of this, along beliefs about how a nation ects ranging from “Bugs Bunny” to there’s a good chance you’ll in the elections that decide with a system of checks and ought to govern itself, but “The Grinch” to “Tom and Jerry” and “Pepe LePew.” His also find a lot of it vague and who will represent us. Yet balances that promotes ac- they also ignored women and greatest creation was the duo of “Wile E. Coyote and The hard to pin down. elections in and of them- countability and transparen- chose to set aside the ques- Road Runner.” There’s a reason for this. selves don’t define our repub- cy. So are the freedoms we tion of slavery. This was a de- The outcome of each of their stories was predictable. The Even our political leaders, lic, either; there are plenty of often take for granted: un- mocracy of white males of a Road Runner would “Meep, Meep” and escape, and Wile the people who are most countries around the world der our Constitution, we do certain age who owned prop- E. would go cascading off a cliff for the umpteenth time. familiar with the system’s whose elections are used to not put to a vote whether to erty. Representative democ- But miraculously, he would never die. workings, have a hard time distort democracy. continue protecting freedom racy by its nature is always Gravity wasn’t his only challenge; he also suffered from describing it. So the rule of law is also of religion or the right to ex- Government - continues on page 17 those absurd contraptions he purchased from ACME, ma- In fact, they even have a key, and along with it the chinery he thought would help him catch his nemesis. A hard time labeling it. Ours is notion that everyone ought Bat-Man outfit, a dehydrated boulder, earthquake pills, a not actually a pure democra- to be subject to equal justice painted tunnel - but none of them ever worked. But after cy: it’s more accurate to say under the law. The separation each failure, and they were legion, Coyote would scrape that we live in a “represen- of powers among the differ- Post Scripts himself off the desert floor or crawl from beneath some tative democracy” – that is, ent branches of government crushing avalanche, and soldier on, “bloody but unbowed.” the people don’t themselves creates a balance designed to Faced with his body of work, some have opined that Wile make decisions, but delegate protect the people from over- E. is a model in resiliency, an example to us all to keep on that authority to their elected weening power. The rights NOTICE keeping on. I’m not so sure about that. The Coyote’s creator representatives. In this sense, guaranteed by our Consti- The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up to 350 words. The subject should be relevant to local readers, may have made him unflappable and indestructible, but our we really live in a republic, tution ensure that the rights a word you don’t often hear of minorities of all kinds are and the editor reserves the right to reject letters or edit for Creator did not provide us with such qualities. clarity, length, good taste, accuracy, and liability concerns. Life can be too much for us sometimes, and it’s best to ad- from the podium. safe. Perhaps the best way to The big challenge in all All submissions MUST be accompanied by full name, mit it. I know that cuts against the grain of our determined, mailing address and daytime phone number. We use this conquering egos, but it is the truth nonetheless. There are start thinking about what this is to set up the structures information to verify the letter’s authenticity. We do not simply too many falls off too many cliffs; too many stupid, American representative and practices that protect and print anonymous letters, or acknowledge letters we do not self-inflicted wounds; too many times when we have had democracy really means is defend these beliefs. The use. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Email to to spatula up what is left of us from the floor; too much to recall the Pledge of Alle- courts, legislative bodies and [email protected], or send to PostScripts, Ce- exhausting pursuit without the proper pay off. giance, which is an oath to executive branches at the dar Springs Post, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. So, don’t believe the proverb that, “God won’t put more on the Republic that our flag you than you can bear.” The Bible never says such a thing, symbolizes, and in particu- and life—any life outside of a cartoon desert—doesn’t val- lar to an ideal: that our na- idate it either. What do we do about it? Ask anyone who is tion will strive for liberty in recovery. The steps that lead to restoration and healing and justice for all. Plenty of begin with the confession that we “are powerless,” and we well-meaning people, in the “only a Power greater than ourselves can restore us.” heat of the political moment, Admitting our limitations does not prevent us from living seize on one or the other of robust, powerful lives. As these spill out on the ground like those twin poles to support a catapulting Coyote going over a cliff, it is then - and only their agenda — they insist then - that God can do in us what we can’t do on our own. upon liberty or they demand Ronnie McBrayer is a syndicated columnist, blogger, justice. The Pledge, however, pastor, and author of multiple books. Visit his website at makes it clear that these core www.ronniemcbrayer.net. principles are inseparable. Still, they are ideals. They’re not sufficient to de- fine a representative democ- racy. Indeed, no single feature Decisions can take does. One of our core tenets holds that the people are you out of God’s will sovereign — that we give but never out of Attention Businesses!
PresortedPresorted Standard Standard USUS Postage Postage Paid Paid Permit No. 81 Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI Cedar Springs, MI His reach. 25¢25¢ Support YOUR local newspaper The Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST Vol. XXIII No. 21 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXVI No. 31 Thursday, August 1, 2013 serving northern Kent County and parts of newaygo and Montcalm Counties Catch of the Week P STBloomin’ Summer Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and MontcalmArts & Entertainment Counties those Post goes to Cave City LestMemorial Day weis a day to rememforgetber and honor those that gave their Tallest sunflower? lives while defending our country. It’s also a day to remember all “Polar bears” a true test of couragethat have served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the names of veterans buried in area cemoneteries, pages 11-14.and weIf honor you knowthem ofwith a veteran’sthis issue of The Cedar Springs Post, name that is missing from the list, please let us know and we’llpage add t11hem page 8 and give back to the community you serve! pages 6-7 for next year. page 2 page 2 Crash punctures dump truck gas tank advertise in
- Residents will gather at this monument in the Algoma Township Memorial - Soldier on watch in deep snow in northern Russia during the winter of 1918-1919. Park, located across the street from Algoma Baptist Church, on Grange Av - 5,000 troops of the 339th Infantry Post photo by J. Reed. into months, if they had been for enue Monday for Memorial Day services. The park was dedicated last Me and support units (one battalion morial Day. Post photo by J. Reed by Judy reed gotten. - with the cleanup. But the of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - proceeded through thatactivities in and ceremonies taking place The men, a majority of them - Field Hospital, andjeep the nor 337th the driverAm of theThere will be several memorial firefighter didn’t know that. Men and women across the tersection without stopping - Post photo by J. Reed. from Michigan, dubbed- the the turnm and wentbulance straight, Company) dump were truck, issue Garyd Wall,this weekend55, that residents are encouraged Parentto take cautionedpart in: citizens world cheered when the armPotts,i- a jeep driven by Car and bumped the firefighter By Judy Reed selves the “Polar Bears.”and struck the driver’sRussian sideweapons of and Leroy, equipm wereent transportedThe Cedar Springs Historical Society isto having always its stop 10th and Annual identify Cem stice was signed on Novemberoline 11, Bartlett, 68, of Cedar - with his mirror. He was not It was the summer- ofof 1918. a Dean’s The Excavatingand sailed for Archangel,to the hospital. a Rus Theyetery sought Walk, Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. tothemselves honor veterans if they of needall w ars.to be 1918. It meant the end of theSprings, Great was heading east injured and no citation was A crash at the corner of of U.S. Army’s 85th Division,truck thatmade was headingsian port north on the Whitetheir own Sea ,medical 600 attention.This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell,at Warthe sceneof 1812; of anJohn accident. Roys, War—World War I. One groupbound on Muskegon Street - issued. Main and Muskegon Streets in up mostly of men fromthrough Michi- the intersection.miles north The of Moscow.In a related They incident,Mexican/American a fire War; Alfred Plumb, Spanish/American“When in doubt, War; they Ashouldbram men soldiered on, however, about 2:45 p.m., when it According to Cedar in Cedar Springs last week gan and Wisconsin, finishedcrash ruptured their werethe fuel under tank British fighter command. at Main and S.Church Tuttle, Civil War; Frank VanLew, Worldstop. War TheyI; Russell, shouldn’t George think and the subfreezing temperaturesapproached of the Main Street - - Springs Police Chief Roger Thursday, July 25, resulted training at Fort Custer,on Ba thettle dump truckIt wasand Cenever completely under William Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes,that Forget everyone Korean -continues War; knows Thom on what pageas 9 northern Russia, and wondeintersectionred and tried to turn Street was directing traffic Parent, the truck was owned in a gas spill from a dump Creek, and sailed to- England.dar Springs firefighters and they are there for,” he said. when they would be called homeright.; When the driver real Polar away- continues from on thepage accident, 20 by Dean’s Excavating and truck leaving a construction While some were sent othersto Franc workede, at the scene they wondered, as days turnedized she couldn’t make the when a southbound pickup had been called in to help zone. to clean up the spill. with yellow lights rotating turn and was going to hit the Neither the driver of the According to Cedar barricade, she tried to abort Springs Police officer Chad the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the to MobileA mobile home fire that homeoccurred in Cedar fireCedar Springs Policedeemed Department at 696-1311, arson or Silent Observer at If we are faithless, He will remain faithful, Turtle rescue! Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- (616) 774-2345, or toll free at (866) 774-2345. You can also text a tip Solon Township vestigatedVintage as arson. a.m. Thursday, cars CRIMES help (274637). The keyw raiseord TIP138 must fundsappear on the first line The fire broke out about 1:30 of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. May 20, at 329 Sarah. The Cedar Springs Fire DepartmentBy arrivedTom Noreen on scene within six min- for museum shows off town hallutes and quicklyEven extinguished an overcast morningthe blaze. with a- few sprinkles Fire Chiefdid Jerry not keepGross the said 58 that registered the fire auto start buffs from for he cannot disown himself. ed in a bedroom and was mostly contained to bringing their vintage wheels to Morley Park that area. Nolast one Saturday, was at home July 27, at the according time of to Cedar fire. Springs Historical Museumout again Director to Sharon The fire department was called Jett. The annual car afternoon, show each after summer is the mobileone home of the on Fridaymuseum’s biggest fundraisers. someone thoughtHistorical they heard Society a be Presidenteping, like Fred a smoke detector going off. It turned out to be a Gunnell, welcomed me to the 2 Timothy 2:13 (NIV) false alarm. show and Sally Grayvold According to Cedar Springs Police Chief wanted to make sure Roger Parent, a fire investigator made the de- I got my name in termination of arson this week. Parent saidthe the bucket fire forwas the suspicious from the 50/50 drawing, beginning because the police had been to that Post photo by J. Reed address earlierwhich in was the daywon on by a report from a co- reaching around the world Darwin Spear of S o lo n ’s n e w to w n s h ip h a lh a s a 2 ,0 0 0 -s q u a re fo o tm e e tin g r o o m th a t owner that property had been removed from Sports residents can rent. Post photo by J. Reed. Grand Haven. Clean up crew Memorial Day has 4,000 square feet of offices,Hometown There was Hero a good By Judy Reed a 2,000 square-foot community mix of vehicles to look room, in floor boiler heat, 2x6 ex- at as you walked the line. Photo by Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Some looked mint-out-of-the- Tom Noreen house last Saturday, July 27 to of spray foam insulation, a brick Halt! In the name of the turtle police! box such as Phil Harrison’s 1957 Chevy, show off the new township hall exterior, steel roof, LED lighting Both had trailers and were in better shape than my jeep Gavin Lillie, 8, is holding up traffic on Johnson Road, in while others were works in progress. There were to residents. Throngs of visitors which operates automatically, - was in the 101st Airborne Division back in the 1970s.- Gowen, while big brother, Gabriel, 10, helps this beautiful sports cars, family sedans and pickup trucks. Some were treated to a hotdog lunch some heated sidewalks, plenty of were stock and others were modified like Gene Niel Music by the Patin Sisters, Pat and RoseAnne, drift Call a Sales Rep TODAY! painted turtle cross the road. The two boys are the sons of and other free refreshments, as handicap parking, and a security ed through the air along with the aroma of grilled hot Carla Lillie, of Cedar Springs. - sen’s 1935 Ford pickup he had been working on for well as a tour of the facility. The dogs provided by the Cedar Springs FFA. Thanks, Gavin and Gabriel! We’llsystem be sending with cameras you a cer that can be the last 3-1/2 years. Carl Anderson had it in his barn Solon Township Fire Department viewed remotely. for a number of years before Gene picked it up and A big thank you to all the sponsors whoPages helped 16-17 make alsotificate had an engineand a pin there for forthe kidsPost Turtle Rescue Team. Pages 11-14 For other readers, there’s still time—sendSupervisor us your Bob photo Ellick told the started work on it. Page 3 the fundraiser a success! to tour. Post in June that the total cost of One gentlemanPage 2 had a pair of 1940’s era military Theof a township turtle rescue approved to postnews@ the charter.net and include a brief message and your contact info.the building would be between jeeps. One painted Army olive drab with a pedestal building of the 6,000 square- $860,000 and $880,000 when mount machine gun and the other in Air Force blue. foot hall with community room completed. From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books in the fall of 2011. The building 616-696-3655 Page 6 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, September 17, 2015
Arts/entert4-H Harvest Hoedown Membershipa Driveinment Sept. 19: The First Annual 4-H Harvest Hoedown Membership ometownometown th Drive will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 4 to 7 pm at Morley Park in Cedar Springs. This western themed event will JOKE Happenings have harvest themed activities and games for the entire family to HHHometown Happenings articles are a community service for non- enjoy! Activities include a petting zoo, obstacle course, inflatables, profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this music, pumpkin chunkin and much more! This event is free to f the section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is o the community! This event is to promote the 4-H clubs of our Monday at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as Week community and to share with our friends and neighbors what 4-H Some of the best two-line jokes space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions has to offer your children. 4-H members learn about animals and Someone stole my mood ring, may apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to agriculture, shooting sports, snowshoeing, robotics, ice fishing, I don’t know how I feel about that. [email protected] please include name and woodworking, photography, geo-cashing, astronomy and the list phone number for any questions we may have. goes on! Parents may enroll your children ages 5 – 19 years at I tried to catch fog yesterday, this event. Donations of non-perishable items will be collected Mist. Free Outdoor Movie for Helping Hands food pantry in Howard City as a community Sept. 18: En Gedi is offering a FREE outdoor movie after the home project. If you have any questions please contact the Montcalm th football game on Friday, September 18 . In case of bad weather County 4-H office or Animal Junction 4-H club (Cindy) at 616- I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. the movie will be showing in the High School Auditorium. All 696-2604. #37 She looked surprised. community members, students, and friends are invited to see this highly acclaimed movie titled “Remember the Titans,” rated PG. This Joke of the Week is It is a true story of a newly appointed African-American coach and Roast Beef Dinner brought to you by his high school team on their first season as a racially integrated Sept. 20: The Rockford American Legion Post 102 on the corner of Northland Dr. and Rockford Park Dr. (330 Rockford Park Dr.), classic kelly’s unit. Bring your own chair or a blanket to set in the end-zone of st the field. #36,37p will be hosting a roast beef dinner on Sunday, September 21 , and A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering every 3rd Sunday of each month. Open to the public. We will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs Howard City Harvest Festival coleslaw, rolls, desert, coffee and punch. Reasonably priced at (616) 696-0620 th Sept. 19: The 13 Annual Howard City Harvest Festival will be $9 for adults, kids age 4 to 12 for $7 and under 4 years are free. th th held on September 19 . For locations and more information go Serving from 11am to 3 pm. See ya there and bring the family! 12 grades at the same time as Awana. For more information call online to website: www.howardcity.org. #36,37p #37 616-636-5561. “Approved workmen are not ashamed” 2 Timothy 2:15. #36,37p Dinner at the Legion Sept. 21: American Legion, 80 KDL Lab: Robot Rumble S. Main St. Cedar Springs, is Sept. 23: Get ready for a hands-on creative experience! Learn the hosting a baked chicken dinner on basics of coding, challenge your friends to an obstacle course race, Monday, September 21st, from 5 or just hand out and play with an assortment of amazing robots. – 7 pm. Included will be stuffing, For ages 6 and older. Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm at the mashed potatoes, veggies, salad, Nelson Township/Sand Lake KDL Branch, 88 Eighth St., Sand rolls, drink and dessert. The cost Lake. #37 Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons is $9 for adults, children (15 and younger) $4.00. Come and By Janet Tharpe Red Flannel Queen Pageant – Ticket Sales enjoy home cooking. Take out is Sept. 26: Tickets are now available for pre-sale for the Red Flannel Raspberry and Cream Cheese Elevate Basic Brownies available. 616-696-9160. #37 Queen Scholarship Pageant, held on Saturday, September 26th. Stop by the Red Flannel Festival Office, on Main Street, or the Cedar “These are Parent & Child Yoga Springs Library, during open hours. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for children under 18. Cost is $13 at the door. Also, if you’d like to super moist Sept. 22: Yoga Instructor, Wellness Coach and Healthy Mama make a donation to the Queen Scholarship Fund, please send your and super Mentor Amber Kilpatrick will be donation, payable to Red Flannel Queen Scholarship Fund, PO rich!” hosting a special Parent & Child Box 43, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. Any donation of $100 or more Yoga session, perfect for young received prior to the pageant will receive two complimentary children. Come learn about yoga tickets in our royal donor section. #37p and try a few poses. Please bring your own yoga mat if possible. Craft & Home Business Show Tuesday, September 22 at 10:30 Sept. 26: St. Peters Lutheran Church Craft & Home Business am at the Nelson Township/Sand Show will be Saturday, September 26th from 9 am to 3 pm at 310 Lake KDL branch, 88 Eighth St., E. Division, Rockford, Michigan. A variety of craft and home inus the raspberry Kelli Thomas’s brownie recipe Mis really good. But WITH the raspberry these Sand Lake. #37 business items offered for sale. Sponsored by St. Peter’s Ladies Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies are do-a-jig delicious. Guild. Public Welcome – Admission free. #37,38p Raspberry not your jam? Try substituting cherry or Awana at Huggard strawberry. Yum! Bramble Ramble at MCC See step-by-step photos of Kelli’s recipe plus thousands Bible Sept. 23: Awana Clubs from ages Sept. 26: Montcalm Community College’s Bramble Ramble more from home cooks nationwide at: th 5K trail run and 1-mile walk is September 26th at 9 am on the www.justapinch.com/raspberrybrownies 3 years to 6 Grade will start this rd college’s Sidney campus. Early registration by September 18th You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to year on September 23 from 6:30 is $20 per person and includes a swag bag. Registration after win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”... to 8 pm at Huggard Bible Church, Kelli Thomas September 18 is on-site the day of the race and is $25 per person. Ralston, NE 8860 – 21 Mile Rd., Sand Lake. (pop. 5,943) -Janet Calling all youth! Youth Group Visit www.montcalm.edu/nature-trails for an entry form. For starts on September 23rd for 7th to more information email cherylm@montcalmedu or naturetrails@ Raspberry Cream montcalm.edu. #37 Cheese Brownies now Showing Red Pine Run 5k Oct. 11: A cross country style What You Need Directions batter into a greased DIGITAL Movies at the 4 oz unsweetened • Preheat oven to 350 9 x 13 pan. 5k on the trails of Howard chocolate baking degrees. Kent theatre Christensen Nature Center, • In a small bowl, 16190 Red Pine Drive, Kent squares • Melt butter and combine cream September 18 • 19 • 20 ShowtimeS: City. Groomed trails with 1/2 c butter chocolate in cheese, 1/3 cup of Friday: the best 5k scenery in west 2 1/3 c sugar microwave. sugar, and 1 egg. 6pm • 9pm Michigan! Divisions for all Saturday: 1 tsp vanilla • When smooth add • Mix well and spread 3pm • 6pm • 9pm ages, walkers, VIP (disabled, 5 large eggs 2 cups sugar and over batter in pan. Sunday: wheelchair, assisted) stroller/cart 1 c flour vanilla. Cover with the 3pm • 6pm pusher. Sunday, October 11th at 1/4 tsp salt • Beat in 4 eggs raspberry jam. 2:30 pm. Entry fees: $10 regular 1/4 tsp baking powder with electric mixer. • Spoon the remainder Digital Movie Tickets ONLY $3.00 registration (through Sept. 19). 8 oz softened cream Add flour, salt, and of the brownie batter 8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs $15 late registration (Sept. www.kenttheatre.com 616-696-SHOW 20 – Oct. 9). $20 Race Day cheese baking powder. Stir over the jam. 7469 coming Soon: registration on October 11th. For 3/4 c raspberry jam by hand. • Bake for 35-40 more information or to register • Pour half of the minutes. call 616-675-3158 or info@ howardchristensen.org. #37 Submitted by: Kelli Thomas, Ralston, NE (pop. 5,943)
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FAMILY FEATURES ake your next friendly gathering a popping success with desserts and snacks made from a wholesome Msimple grain. Not only does popcorn bring out the kid in everyone, it’s a naturally healthy treat you can feel good about serving your guests. And, because it’s naturally low in fat and calories, non-GMO and gluten free, you can rest assured that party-goers will keep popping back by for one more guilt-free bite. What’s more, freshly popped corn makes it easy to tickle all your guests’ taste bud cravings. Salty, spicy, sweet — the options are nearly endless. Serve it up with flavors already mixed in, or let guests mix and match their own favorite toppings to create unique tastes of popcorn perfection. These recipes make it easy to prepare crowd-pleasers for all ages ahead of time so you can focus on the fun. Find more festive popcorn recipes to help plan your next party at www.popcorn.org. Sea Salt Caramel Popcorn Yield: 3 quarts 2 quarts popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups pecan halves 1/2 cup almonds 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt Line large, rimmed 17-by-12-inch baking pan with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray; set aside. Spray large glass or metal bowl with cooking spray and place popcorn and nuts inside. In medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, butter and corn syrup. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Clip on candy thermometer and boil, stirring occasionally, until temperature reaches 290°F (about 15 minutes). Remove candy thermometer and stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over popcorn and stir to coat well. Spread popcorn mixture in even layer on prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with sea salt and allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces to serve. Store in an airtight container.
From Seed to Snack Popcorn, like all six types of corn, is a cereal grain. It resembles corn on the cob in appearance and cultivation, but only pop- corn kernels have the ability to pop. Most of the world’s popcorn is grown in the central United States. Popcorn is usually harvested with a combine, which strips the ear from the stalk and shells the kernels from the cob. The kernels are then loaded into a truck and transported to a storage bin for drying. Then, after cleaning and sorting, kernels are packaged for distribution, allowing Americans to consume more than 16 billion quarts of popped popcorn each year.
Marmalade Popcorn Balls Yield: 15 balls 1 1/2 cups sugar A DIY Dessert that Pops 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup orange marmalade A popcorn bar is a fun and easy way to have guests take an active role in 1/2 teaspoon salt the party. Provide a wide range of toppings and watch them get creative 1/2 cup light corn syrup dreaming up delicious flavor combi nations. You can even host a taste test and award prizes to the tastiest concoctions. 1 teaspoon vinegar Simply set out a large bowl of popcorn and surround it with smaller 5 quarts popped popcorn bowls with various popcorn fixings. Let each person fill a paper bag or In saucepan combine sugar, water, other container with popcorn and top or mix with their desired flavorings. marmalade, salt, light corn syrup and Topping ideas: vinegar. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook to hard-ball n Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots) stage (250°F). n Dried herbs and spices (oregano, cinnamon, nutmeg) Pour slowly over popped popcorn and n Nuts (pine nuts, peanuts, slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds) mix thoroughly. Butter hands and shape into 2 1/2-inch balls. n Small candies (chocolate pieces, peanut butter chips, marshmallows)
Nutty ’n’ Natural Popcorn Yield: 3 quarts 2 tablespoons sunflower seed kernels, finely ground 2 tablespoons almonds, finely ground 2 tablespoons walnuts or hazelnuts, finely ground 4-6 tablespoons melted margarine or butter 2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn 2 tablespoons wheat germ 1 6-ounce package (1 2/3 cups) chopped dried fruits and raisins Pour melted margarine over popcorn. Sprinkle with ground nuts and wheat germ; toss to mix. Stir in dried fruits. Page 8 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, September 17, 2015 $ Business / Finance $ A Quick self-assessment Advance Auto Parts opens first store in Cedar Springs ofThe beginning your of the yearbusiness is always a • Is your firm in a solid position with Advance Auto Parts, Inc., great time to pause and ask yourself, “How your cash flow? the largest automotive af- is my company doing?” Often we, as busi- termarket parts provider in Marketing: North America, serving ness owners, are so busy solving day-to- • What makes your product/service bet- both professional in- day issues and running the business that we ter than your competition? staller and do-it-yourself don’t take time to reflect on “Is my business • What is really important to your cus- customers, will open its first tomers a wide range of parts part of this commitment, we performing the way I want it to?” tomers when they consider your prod- store in Cedar Springs at and recognized national are pleased to announce a The following Self-Assessment can be uct or service? 4177 17 Mile Road on Sep- brands as well as several free $1,000 check has been do- completed in less than 5 minutes. If you an- • Are you satisfied with your market tember 24. A ribbon cutting services. Store team mem- nated to Building Homes for swer “No” or “I’m not sure” to any of these share compared to your competition? ceremony will be on Friday, bers will provide free instal- Heroes,” said Mr. Horn. 11 issues, it may be time to sit down with a • Do you have a good handle on your September 25 at 3:30 p.m. lation for your new wind- Vehicle know-how is SCORE Counselor for a free and confiden- sales trends over the last three years? tial session. Company officials said shield wipers and also offer a made easier than ever by SCORE can ask the additional questions Customer Service: they chose this location for complimentary check of the Advance. The Company’s that can help identify the improvement op- • What do your customers say and think the store because it’s conve- vehicle’s electrical system website, portunities for your firm. We can then guide about your overall customer service? nient to where their custom- and old battery, as well as www.AdvanceAutoParts. you in developing an action plan. • How many customers do you lose an- ers live and shop, as well as provide free installation of com, offers articles, online Most of our initial sessions last less than nually due to service issues? the garages where they take a new battery with purchase videos and audio and video an hour so what do you have to lose besides • What portion of your customer’s pur- their vehicles for repair. on most vehicles. They also podcasts on the website’s some problem spots in your business? chases come from your company? Scott Horn is the new provide free checks on alter- “Advance Know-How” sec- Your Chamber of Commerce can connect General Manager and works nators and starters. tion. Financial: you with a SCORE representative for a free with 11 other team members The store offers fast parts “This new store’s 12 Team • Is your firm as profitable as you think it and confidential session to help you im- at the new Cedar Springs delivery to local commercial Members will delight our should be? prove and grow your business. To contact location. A 20-year veteran customers such as profes- customers with dependable • What are the trends of your profitabili- SCORE directly call 616 771-0305 or email of the automotive and retail sional mechanics and garag- and fast service every job, ty over the past 3 years? [email protected] sales industries, Mr. Horn es. Customers can also con- every day,” said Kenn Hey- • In your opinion, why are you not meet- has been with the Advance veniently order online and der, District Manager for ing your profit expectations? Auto Parts Team for nine pick up in the new store in Advance Auto Parts. “The years. He is ASE-certified, 30 minutes. 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- 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 amount of insurance you need will depend on most people to maintain an emergency by Judy reed gotten. with the cleanup. But the - of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - proceeded through thatactivities in and ceremonies taking place The men, a majority of them - Field Hospital, andjeep the nor 337th the driverAm of theThere will be several memorial firefighter didn’t know that. Men and women across the tersection without stopping - Post photo by J. Reed. from Michigan, dubbed- the the turnm and wentbulance straight, Company) dump were truck, issue Garyd Wall,this weekend55, that residents are encouraged Parentto take cautionedpart in: citizens world cheered when the armPotts,i- a jeep driven by Car and bumped the firefighter By Judy Reed selves the “Polar Bears.”and struck the driver’sRussian sideweapons of and Leroy, equipm wereent transportedThe Cedar Springs Historical Society isto having always its stop 10th and Annual identify Cem stice was signed on Novemberoline 11, Bartlett, 68, of Cedar - with his mirror. He was not It was the summer- ofof 1918. a Dean’s The Excavatingand sailed for Archangel,to the hospital. a Rus Theyetery sought Walk, Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. tothemselves honor veterans if they of needall w ars.to be 1918. It meant the end of theSprings, Great was heading east injured and no citation was A crash at the corner of of U.S. Army’s 85th Division,truck thatmade was headingsian port north on the White Sea, 600 This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell,at Warthe sceneof 1812; of anJohn accident. Roys, bound on Muskegon Street their own medical attention. issued. War—World War I. One group in up mostly of men fromthrough Michi- the intersection. The - “When in doubt, they should your individual situation. fund containing six to 12 months’ worth Main and Muskegon Streets about 2:45 p.m., when it miles north of Moscow.In a related They incident,Mexican/American a fire War; Alfred Plumb, Spanish/American War; Abram men soldiered on, however, According to Cedar in Cedar Springs last week gan and Wisconsin, finishedcrash ruptured their werethe fuel under tank British fighter command. at Main and S.Church Tuttle, Civil War; Frank VanLew, Worldstop. War TheyI; Russell, shouldn’t George think and the subfreezing temperaturesapproached of the Main Street - - Springs Police Chief Roger Thursday, July 25, resulted training at Fort Custer,on Ba thettle dump truckIt wasand Cenever completely under William Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes,that Forget everyone Korean -continues War; knows Thom on what pageas 9 northern Russia, and wondeintersectionred and tried to turn Street was directing traffic Parent, the truck was owned in a gas spill from a dump Creek, and sailed to- England.dar Springs firefighters and continues on page 20 they are there for,” he said. when they would be called homeright.; When the driver real Polar away- from the accident, by Dean’s Excavating and truck leaving a construction While some were sent othersto Franc workede, at the scene they wondered, as days turnedized she couldn’t make the when a southbound pickup had been called in to help zone. to clean up the spill. with yellow lights rotating turn and was going to hit the Neither the driver of the To help determine if a “gap” exists between of living expenses, with the money kept in According to Cedar barricade, she tried to abort Springs Police officer Chad the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the to MobileA mobile home fire that homeoccurred in Cedar fireCedar Springs Policedeemed Department at 696-1311, arson or Silent Observer at Turtle rescue! Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- (616) 774-2345, or toll free at (866) 774-2345. You can also text a tip Solon Township vestigatedVintage as arson. a.m. Thursday, cars CRIMES help (274637). The keyw raiseord TIP138 must fundsappear on the first line The fire broke out about 1:30 of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. May 20, at 329 Sarah. The Cedar Springs Fire the amount of insurance you have from your a liquid account. This fund can help with DepartmentBy arrivedTom Noreen on scene within six min- for museum shows off town hallutes and quicklyEven extinguished an overcast morningthe blaze. with a- few sprinkles Fire Chiefdid Jerry not keepGross the said 58 that registered the fire auto start buffs from ed in a bedroombringing and their was vintage mostly wheelscontained to Morleyto Park that area. Nolast one Saturday, was at home July 27, at the according time of to Cedar fire. Springs Historical Museumout again Director to Sharon The fire department was called employer and the amount you need, your first unexpected doctor’s bills, costly auto repairs Jett. The annual car afternoon, show each after summer is the mobileone home of the on Fridaymuseum’s biggest fundraisers. someone thoughtHistorical they heard Society a be Presidenteping, like Fred a smoke detector going off. It turned out to be a Gunnell, welcomed me to the false alarm. show and Sally Grayvold According to Cedar Springs Police Chief wanted to make sure Roger Parent, a fire investigator made the de- I got my name in step is to identify all those expenses that your and so on. If you weren’t there, could your termination of arson this week. Parent saidthe the bucket fire forwas the suspicious from the 50/50 drawing, beginning because the police had been to that Post photo by J. Reed address earlierwhich in was the daywon on by a report from a co- reaching around the world Darwin Spear of S o lo n ’s n e w to w n s h ip h a lh a s a 2 ,0 0 0 -s q u a re fo o tm e e tin g r o o m th a t owner that property had been removed from Sports residents can rent. Post photo by J. Reed. Grand Haven. Clean up crew Memorial Day has 4,000 square feet of offices,Hometown There was Hero a good family would face alone if you were gone. Here family afford to contribute to such a fund? By Judy Reed a 2,000 square-foot community mix of vehicles to look room, in floor boiler heat, 2x6 ex- at as you walked the line. Photo by Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Some looked mint-out-of-the- Tom Noreen house last Saturday, July 27 to of spray foam insulation, a brick Halt! In the name of the turtle police! box such as Phil Harrison’s 1957 Chevy, show off the new township hall exterior, steel roof, LED lighting Both had trailers and were in better shape than my jeep Gavin Lillie, 8, is holding up traffic on Johnson Road, in while others were works in progress. There were to residents. Throngs of visitors which operates automatically, - was in the 101st Airborne Division back in the 1970s.- Gowen, while big brother, Gabriel, 10, helps this beautiful sports cars, family sedans and pickup trucks. Some were treated to a hotdog lunch some heated sidewalks, plenty of were stock and others were modified like Gene Niel Music by the Patin Sisters, Pat and RoseAnne, drift Call a Sales Rep TODAY! are some to consider: Again, it’s something to think about when painted turtle cross the road. The two boys are the sons of and other free refreshments, as handicap parking, and a security ed through the air along with the aroma of grilled hot Carla Lillie, of Cedar Springs. - sen’s 1935 Ford pickup he had been working on for well as a tour of the facility. The dogs provided by the Cedar Springs FFA. Thanks, Gavin and Gabriel! We’llsystem be sending with cameras you a cer that can be the last 3-1/2 years. Carl Anderson had it in his barn Solon Township Fire Department viewed remotely. for a number of years before Gene picked it up and A big thank you to all the sponsors whoPages helped 16-17 make alsotificate had an engineand a pin there for forthe kidsPost Turtle Rescue Team. Pages 11-14 For other readers, there’s still time—sendSupervisor us your Bob photo Ellick told the started work on it. Page 3 the fundraiser a success! to tour. Post in June that the total cost of One gentlemanPage 2 had a pair of 1940’s era military Theof a township turtle rescue approved to postnews@ the charter.net and include a brief message and your contact info.the building would be between jeeps. One painted Army olive drab with a pedestal • Ongoing income replacement needs and you estimate your insurance needs. building of the 6,000 square- $860,000 and $880,000 when mount machine gun and the other in Air Force blue. foot hall with community room completed. living expenses – If you were to pass • Surviving spouse’s retirement – If you’re in the fall of 2011. The building 616-696-3655 away, and your paychecks were to stop, it married, your income may contribute to would likely create a gigantic hole in your your spouse’s ability to put money away family’s finances. 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y…there’s a NEW nel Wine and Microbrew Tasting event will still in place,” said Tracy. “The Car & Trac- ountr Sh be held this Saturday, September 19 at the tor Shows, Museum Open House, Rotary C er American Legion. Chicken BBQ, Lion’s Lumberjack Supper, el iff nn in The Red Flannel Art Review, Red Flan- Queen Scholarship Pageant, Bed Races and la ...continued from front page F to w nel Town House Decorating Contest, Trol- Grand Parade are wonderful traditions!” Festival d tival is the biggest and best ever! We want e n ! ley to provide transportation, and an AYCE For a full schedule of events, or to down- R to especially thank Cedar Springs resident, Spaghetti dinner at the Cedar Springs Big load event applications, visit www.redflan-
Tim VanWagoner, for his suggestion of a RR II Boy Restaurant will also return. nelfestival.org. EE country-western theme for this nationally DD MM “Of course, the traditional events are ,, recognized, quality event, as well as the FF S LL G Kent County Sheriff Department for their AA N NN 2015 RI approval of this creative theme. The com- NEE PR L F R S ments about the theme have been very pos- ESTIVA , CEDA itive!” AL, The Festival will partner with 95.7 FM in but a Mechanical Bull, a Western Obsta- Grand Rapids, for radio commercials and cle Course and Olde Tyme Photographs to Luv2Quilt an expanded number of television commer- complement the Country/Western theme. cials will begin on Charter Cable Channels The Scottville Clown Band will return in in September. The 36-page full color “Of- the Grand Parade, with a concert after the ficial Red Flannel Press” has already been Parade in the Grand Lodge. “This is a fan- distributed, thanks to Festival Business Pa- tastic, entertaining group to have return tron Sponsors and “Friends of the Festival,” again this year,” said Tracy. a donor program designed exclusively for A Red Flannel Comedy Revue will also be Luv2Quilt individuals. NEW this year as part of the Grand Lodge 15% OFF NEW this year is a competitive Red YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE WITH THIS entertainment, hosted by Festival Board COUPON Flannel Open Golf Tournament, hosted by Trustee Liz Thorington, who has performed Expiration Date: 12/31/2015 Whitefish Lake Golf and Grill. several years in Gilda’s Club LaughFest. Also new this year, the Festival will de- Due to last years’ success, The Red Flan- 1565 Dagget Road 616-636-5565 Pierson 887-2060 Robinson
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Red Flannel Queen Scholarship pageant contestants
Sarah Kiander Katherine Krankall Ashlee Warlick Tara Tepin Nicole Von Seggern Allie Alverson Megan Zinn Bailey Lachniet Jessica Plowman
The 70th annual Red p.m. at the Cedar Springs for $10 in advance, $13 at daughter of Kevin and Jim and Michele Tepin; of Ken and Carol Zinn; Flannel Festival Queen High School Auditorium. the door. Kids under 18 Shila Kiander; Katherine Nicole Von Seggern, Bailey Lachniet, daughter Scholarship Pageant will Doors open at 7 p.m. are $6. Krankall, daughter of daughter of Maribeth and of Jennifer and Derek be held on Saturday, Tickets are available at This year’s contestants Sarah Marcus; Ashlee Jeffrey Von Seggern; Allie Lachniet; and Jessica September 26, at 7:30 the Cedar Springs Library are Sarah Kiander, Warlick, daughter of Alverson, daughter of Plowman, daughter of Greg and Laura Warlick; Eric and Sonya Alverson; Joe and Lisa Plowman. Prince and Princess Tara Tepin, daughter of Megan Zinn, daughter contest next week Other events happening next
The annual Red Saturday, September 26: Flannel Prince and 5K run/walk Lumberjack supper Princess contest will take The Red Flannel 5K Run/walk takes The Cedar Springs Lions Club has place next Wednesday, place Saturday, September 26, and is hosted the Lumberjack Supper prior September 23, at the a fun thing for the whole family to do! to the Queen’s pageant every year historic Kent Theatre in Awards and kids fun run follow the since 1941. The supper consists of downtown Cedar Springs main run. 5K run/walk starts at 9 a.m. scalloped potatoes and ham, chicken, at 6:30 p.m. Come on at Maple and Park Street. The kids fun baked beans, coleslaw, dessert, coffee out and see the littlest run starts at 9:45 a.m. Best dressed Red and milk. Dinner served on Saturday, Red Flannel royalty get Flannel competition. September 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the crowned! Free admission Cedar Springs High School cafeteria. and free refreshments. The prince and princess are chosen through a random drawing of ticket entries.
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Shirley Merlington named Read-To-Ride Elliot’s Amusements and the Red Flannel Festival are 2015 Grand Marshal once again partnering with the Cedar Springs Library to allow kids in PreK-8th Grade the chance to earn a By Judy Reed active in the Legion Auxiliary and has been coupon for either a free Red Flannel carnival ride, popcorn, or snow corn. All they have to do is read 6 The Red Flannel for 34 years. hours and then have a parent or teacher initial their Festival Board of “It’s very obvious reading log. Directors proudly Shirley loves the Red Cash in your reading log during open hours at the CS named Cedar Springs Flannel Town, and Library on or before Sept 30th. Coupons available as long resident Shirley especially the Red as they last. Merlington as the Flannel Festival! There is a limit of one coupon per student. 2015 Grand Marshal Her connection to for the 76th Annual Festival Founders Celebration, to be held Grace Hamilton and on Saturday, October Nina Babcock is very 3, 2015. special to us. The Red Red Flannel house “The Festival is Flannel Town is a extremely proud better place because decorating contest and thankful for the of her involvement many years of Shirley’s Shirley Merlington and extraordinary outstanding dedication Cedar Springs for 48 years volunteerism!” said Tracy. to the Cedar Springs now,” she said. Shirley said it’s true that community,” said Michele Shirley served as she loves Cedar Springs. Tracy, President of the Executive Director of “I love it! I love the Red Festival. the Red Flannel Festival Flannel Festival, and look Shirley was shocked from 1990 to 2003. She forward to it every year. when she found out the also served as Director We usually have company. board had selected her. “I of the Cedar Springs It’s always been thrilling was really surprised,” she Chamber of Commerce to me. Ronny and I were said. “It never entered my for 12 years, served on both proud to be involved mind.” the Cedar Springs Board in it all of these years,” she Shirley was born in of Education, the Cedar remarked. “We couldn’t Cedar Springs, at a house Springs Women’s Club and ask for a better town to on Beech Street. She went was 5th District President live in.” Ronny was also to Cedar Springs Public of American Legion a Grand Marshal several Schools until 3rd grade, Women’s Auxiliary. “For years ago. when her family moved to 25-30 years I’ve been Shirley will reign this It’s that time of year again—only two weeks until Red Flannel Day, when thousands Sand Lake. She graduated involved in everything in year, the Festival’s 76th, of people descend on Cedar Springs. Are you ready to show your hometown pride? high school there, and met Cedar Springs,” remarked over the two weekends of How about showing it by decorating your house? The RFF has a contest where you her future husband there, Shirley. Other positions the 15th oldest Festival can win a cash prize for showing your Red Flannel pride. And it’s free to enter! Just Ronny Merlington. Shirley she’s served in include the in the state of Michigan, get an application online at www.redflannelfestival.org. Need some ideas? You can and Ronny settled in Cedar Board of Review, the DDA, sharing the Red Flannel check out the house of the chairman of the event at 366 E. Beech Street. (He also Springs after he graduated the Elections Commission, warmth of our community happens to be last year’s inaugural winner of the event.) Judging is September 24- from Michigan State. “I’ve and the Selective Service with visitors and residents. 26. Cash prizes for first, second, and third place. been in the same house in board. At age 77, she is still
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Red Hawks win againstSport Belding S by Lauren VanDenHout Photos by K. Alvesteffer and Rob LaLone. The Cedar Springs Red Hawks varsity football team claimed another victory, this time against the Belding Redskins, on Friday, Sep- tember 11. The boys kept on the offensive, resulting in a final score of 42-7. With another win under the team’s belt, they now have a non-conference record of 2-1 for this 2015 season. Offensively junior Quar- terback Collin Alvesteffer scored three touchdowns for the Red Hawks; and junior Red Hawk quarterback Collin Alvesteffer scored three touchdowns in the win over Dylan Ostrom-Howell and Belding last Friday. seniors Da’Marcus Barnett mance, make sure you don’t sphere is sure to be electrified, The Red Hawks limited Belding to just seven points. and Cameron Umphrey also three phases of the game. It miss the Red Hawks next as it is the high school’s annual made it to the end zone. Fol- On defense, the Hawks managed to break once in the obviously helped that Collin match up as they go head-to- homecoming football game, as lowing these touchdowns, Isa- managed to hold their own. game, leading to a touchdown Alvesteffer returned from inju- head against Grand Rapids well as Mlive.com’s Game of iah MacDonald, Taylor Van- With their quick reflexes, the for their side. ry,” said Red Hawk Coach Gus Catholic Central. The kickoff the Week. Come out and cheer Dyke, and Cameron Umphrey team had an impenetrable de- “We played well, and ex- Kapolka. is at 7:00 p.m. at home, at Red on your on your Red Hawks! made two-point conversions. fensive line that Belding only ecuted to a high level in all With their rising perfor- Hawk Stadium. The atmo- Be the referee By Mark Uyl, Asst. Director, MHSAA Cedar Springs Varsity Tennis
Be the Referee is a weekly message from the Michigan High School Athletics Association that is designed to help compete in Hamilton Invitational educate people on the rules in different sports, to help them better understand the art of officiating, and to recruit offi- cials. Automatic first downs Today we are going to talk about one of the biggest rule difference areas in high school football from those rules used in college and pro games and that deals with automat- ic first downs. When watching that college game on Saturday or the pro game on Sunday, all of us know there are several defensive fouls that give the offense an automatic first down. How- ever, under high school rules, the opposite is true most of the time. The only high school fouls that result in an automatic first down for the offense are the roughing fouls - roughing the Cedar Springs #2 doubles Ethan Brown and Nick Hibbs. passer, the kicker, the holder and the long snapper. Fouls The Cedar Springs boys varsity tennis team such as defensive pass interference or any other personal Red Hawks at Hamilton Invitational. Pictured Left to Right: Drew French, Alex Rob- reached the halfway mark to their season last foul do not bring an automatic first down under high school inson, Jared Liggett, Austin Nielsen, Dylan Kolasa, Blake Fisk, Ethan Brown, Kars- week with a match against Forest Hills Eastern rules. en Dingman, Nick Hibbs, Jon Baculy, Dane Conely, Tim Shovan. and an invitational at Hamilton High School. On Wednesday September 9, the Red Hawks competed against Forest Hills Eastern on home courts, which resulted in an 0-8 loss for the Red Hawks. On Saturday September 12, the Red Hawks traveled to Hamilton High School for an invitational. Several of the Ce- dar Springs players had very close sets with their opponents. Red Hawk players finishing in second place were #2 singles Karsen Dingman, #3 singles Drew French, #4 singles Austin Nielsen and #2 doubles Ethan Brown and Nick Hibbs. Over- all the Cedar Springs Red Hawks came in third place com- peting against Coopersville, Hamilton and Coloma schools. “Boys tennis faced some tough competition with a loss to Forest Hills Eastern this week,” noted Coach Katie Un- sworth. “At the Hamilton Invitational #2, #3, #4 singles and #2 doubles all took second place and individual medals. #4 Sessions starting OCTOBER 4 singles Austin Nielsen was well on his way to taking first place overall in his flight when unfortunately during his third match suffered a severe sprained ankle. This injury takes him out for the next two weeks. The boys played well. I would like to compliment Jon Baculy who had some incredible winning shots in his match Saturday! I’d also like to compli- ment Timothy Shovan and Alex Robinson on their tenacity at the net! Way to play guys. We have a talented team and its really quite fun watching all the guys play!” Girls golf results The Cedar Springs Girl’s Golf team competed in the Russ Johnson Invite this past week. Alyssa Keaton shot a 103, Audrie Davis and Michaela Tawney each shot a 117. In another OK Bronze Jamboree at Cedar Chase, the Red Hawks finished 5th, with a team score of 253. Alyssa Keaton shot a 54, Malory Shevock 62, Courtney Pienta 63 and Audrie Davis 74. “The first week of school is always tough,” said Coach London. “We have been improving. We will get it back next week.” Thursday, September 17, 2015 The Cedar Springs Post Page 13
Ladies’ guided pheasantOutdoors hunt set for HuntingBy Dave Robinson prep Oct. 11 in Belding Every year about this time, hunters all across the country head into the woods in search of wild meat and some outdoor adventure. In our area it’s elk, deer, bear and sometimes wild turkey. It is also about this time every year when we read stories of hunters getting lost, stranded, injured, or otherwise more adventure than they bargained for. Having hunted, fished, camped and backpacked a time or two in my life, I have picked up a few lessons about being in the out of doors. First, get your vehicle in shape for where you’re going to be hunting. Many years ago, when I was a Deputy Sheriff, we received a call that a single mom was overdue from an elk hunting trip on State Forest land. The dispatcher took all the pertinent information from the caller and assigned a couple of us to search for the missing hunter. We found her the next morning where she had slid her Oldsmobile sedan off in the ditch and spent the night in her car . (Pre-cell phone days.) She and her four-year-old son had slept in the car and were little the worse for wear. But an Oldsmobile!!? I have no idea what she thought she was going to do with an elk if she actually shot one, but her story is just wrong on several levels. I have often used her story as an example of how to go hunting. Your rig should be fully capable of navigating back roads and in good repair, with good tires, and recently in- Hunting - continues on page 17
The Department of Natural Resources invites ladies interested in trying out pheasant hunting to its annual guided pheasant hunt in Belding Oct. 11. Pictured here is the hunt group from the 2014 event. Catch The Department of Nat- range, hunting with a guide Brosier at 616-874-8459 to ing.” of the ural Resources, in partner- for three pheasants, learn- sign up. Established in 1975, Pine ship with Pine Hill Kennels ing to clean the birds and “The hunt was such a suc- Hill Sportsman’s Club of- and Sportsman’s Club and enjoying a gourmet lunch. cess last year, and all the la- fers its members some of Week the Grand Valley Chapter Beginners are welcome. dies had a great time. Some the finest in upland bird of Pheasants Forever, will Registration is limited to had never shot a gun before hunting anywhere on four host a ladies’ pheasant hunt 12 ladies, 18 years of age or and were shooting birds out farms totaling more than Sunday, Oct. 11, at 3329 older. The cost for the day of the sky by late morning.” 600 acres. Pine Hill’s in- Johnson Road in Belding, is $45 per person. Firearms said Donna Jones, DNR tensive land management Michigan. are available for beginners, wildlife technician at Flat program not only benefits Registration and coffee if needed. All participants River State Game Area. the population of free-rang- will begin at 9 a.m. The will go home with memo- “We look forward to mak- ing upland birds, but also day’s events will include ries and a special gift. ing this experience avail- enhances habitat for deer, warming up with shooting Pre-registration is re- able again to ladies who turkey and waterfowl. clay pigeons on the skeet quired. Please call Scott want to try pheasant hunt-
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RiverFishing inland lakesfishing in fought for freedom challenges with powerful “fish moves.” Gradually summer and ice fishing in the fish exhausted and was drawn close to the boat. winter is wonderful outdoor When it was close, I released some line and the fish took exposure. It’s a joy to look its chance to escape. Mike, with shock, said, “What are you Aaron Funk, age 13, got this 23-inch brown trout, through the ice hole and observe swimming fish. Ice shan- doing?!” I said I wanted to play the fish longer. He said, while camping at Duke Creek campground (his fa- ties create a dark room and sun filtered through the ice “You cannot do that.” Instantly I learned why. The fish im- vorite campground) over Labor Day weekend. lights the water. The hole resembles a TV viewing screen. I mediately swam to an underwater log and swam around the “This is one of three nice trout he got out of Duke find joy watching fish and catching them. log. The log now caught me on one end of the line and the Creek that weekend,” said his mom, Amanda Funk. Now is a time when anglers crowd the rivers to catch fish fish on the other. Mike rowed to the log that was submerged “He’s a proud fisherman!” swimming upstream. I am an infrequent angler and had lit- near the water surface. We could see the fish on a short line tle experience river fishing until I was teenager. At age 15, unable to get away. my older brother took me fishing to Fletcher County Park, It was near the water surface and Mike was able to net It’s back—get out those near Alpena, and it became an annual Memorial Day week- it. We landed the fish and prepared it for dinner. Mike ex- end event. plained more do’s and don’ts for fishing while we enjoyed a cameras! At that park, I learned an important fishing lesson. Many Northern Pike dinner. We enjoyed bass, sucker, and pan fish It’s that time of year again when anglers big and small like Northern Pike were just under the size limit and needed dinners on our fishing weekends. We smelt fished the Great to tell their fish tales! Send us a photo and story of your first, to be released. It was fun for me to reel in a fighter big or Lakes. Each fish species has unique habitat requirements best, funniest, biggest, or even your smallest catch. Include small. I am sure that is not what the fish considered a good for temperature, depth, vegetation, currents, and prey. your name, age, address, and phone number, along with the time. I prefer continuously casting my lure instead of sitting The fish we catch taste better than those caught by other type and size of fish, and where caught. We can’t wait to with a static line waiting for fish to bite. I am too antsy. people. When one spends time exploring fish nature niches hear from you! Photos published as space allows. Photos/ Watching a bobber is not the best time for me. to learn behavior, selected habitats, and experiences time in stories may be sent by email to [email protected] Thunder Bay River flowed into and out from Sunken beautiful wild places fishing, it adds flavor to the meal. This with Catch of the Week in the subject line, or mail to: Catch Lake. We floated the rowboat downstream to where we makes the fish we catch the best tasting. It is a psychologi- of the Week, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. thought “the big one” would be lying in wait for its next cal benefit that transposes to our taste buds. meal. It was a great place to perfect casting skills. Too long I learned to never allow slack in the line because the fish a cast would land on a log; too short would not reach hidden will seize the escape opportunity. We were lucky to eat the hollows where fish were waiting; and too far to the left or fish that taught me a lesson. It is good for people to learn Mac’s right was not suitable for fish to hunt their prey. My older where fish come from. Too many people think they come Rustic Sports brother, Mike, was excellent at casting. Whatever he did from grocery stores or fish markets instead of rivers, lakes, was always better than I could do. I think that is true of and oceans. We cannot protect habitats if we do not know Your One Stop Sports Shop! older brothers in general (true or not). them from personal intimate outdoor experience. Go out- Under Ownership: Nick & Bob MacTavish As we floated down the lazy river, we would cast to where doors. New we thought fish were waiting. I hooked one and the fish de- Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be di- Sports Shop Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7am-8pm, Sat. - Sun. 6am-9pm Convenience Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5am-10pm, Sat. 6am-10pm, cided it was not going to be landed. One must not to exert rected to Ranger Steve (Mueller) at odybrook@chartermi. Sun. 6am-9pm too much instant pressure on the line or it might snap. I kept net - Ody Brook Nature Sanctuary, 13010 Northland Dr. constant pressure on the line and reeled the fish closer as it Cedar Springs, MI 49319 or call 616-696-1753. 519 Ensley • Howard City • 231.937.4372 Page 14 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, September 17, 2015
Creative Technologies Academy Special Events & Attractions Making a Difference in the Things that Matter
A red carpet kick-off to the school year Hoots, hollers, high-fives, and “paparazzi” were await- ing the CTA elementary stu- dents as they strolled the red carpet to their classrooms on the first day back after sum- mer break. Superintendent, Dan George, and Dean of Students, David Oldebek- king, treated the students to granola bars to make sure they were well-fueled for for the full day of education and activities. Leadership is a school- Students stroll the red carpet heading to their first day of class. New Staff wide area of focus for the Creative Technologies Academy welcomes new teaching 2015-2016 school year. staff for the 2015-2016 school year. L to R: Mr. James Fre- In order to emphasize this denburg, high school science; Mrs. Kate Bialkowski, first character trait, the elemen- grade; Mr. Jeremy Holtrop, K-12 music and drama; and tary created small groups Carolynn Davidson, high school mathematics. by mixing grades together with the plan to empower CTA Calendar the older elementary stu- dents to serve as mentors to September the younger students. Within 17 Girl Talk (Middle School and High School) – the groups, the students will 3:00 p.m. participate in teambuilding 18 Cross Country – Spartan Invitational – 12:00 p.m. activities, have discussions 19 Le Tour de Donut – NHS Volunteer Work on leaderships and the “WE The school-wide Hula Hoop Challenge paired each leadership group together to stand hand-in-hand and 24 Cross Country – Fremont Invitational – 4:00 p.m. pass the hula hoop down the line without releasing their partner’s hand. Photo credit: Aspire Photo and ARE CHARGERS” initia- 25 Picture Day – ALL grades Design tive. 25 Student Early Release – (2 hours early) K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. CTA Cross Country Teams Charging Ahead 6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. 30 Cross Country – Conference Meet – 4:00 p.m.
October 1 Girl Talk (Middle School and High School) – 3:00 p.m. 2 School Walk-A-Thon 2 Student vs. Staff Football Game at Skinner Field – 4:00 p.m. 3 Cross Country – Allendale Falcons Invitational – 8:30 a.m. 9 Student Early Release – (2 hours early) K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. 6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. 10 Cross Country – Portage Invitational – 8:30 a.m. 13 Cross Country – Conference Championship – 4:00 p.m. 16 Cross Country – Montabella Invitational – Junior Ethan Lehman uses the knowledge of his years of racing as he men- 4:00 p.m. tors the Middle School CTA Cross Country Team. 19 Parent/Superintendent Town Hall Meeting – The Charger Girls’ Cross Country team works together at the 6:00 PM The 2015 Creative Tech- This year’s boys’ varsi- Independent Conference Meet. nologies Academy Cross ty team consists of junior, 19-22 Student-Led Parent Teacher Conferences Country Team has already Ethan Lehman; sophomores and younger middle school dle school team. With elev- (required of all students and parents) participated in their first Les Miner, James Hofs- runners. There are eight en meets left in the season, 23 Student Early Release – (2 hours early) two races: Kent City Long tra, Dawson Armstrong, runners in grades 6-8 par- both the high school and K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. Lake Invitational and their and Jonathan LeTourneau; ticipating in cross country the middle school teams are 6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. first Independent Confer- freshman, Dawson Inger- this season. And while the continuing to work hard and 24 Cross Country – Michigan Class “D” State ence Meet. Running for this soll. The current school current high school team is press on for a great 2015 Championship – 11:30 a.m. year’s varsity girls’ team is team has strong and sea- going strong, CTA is also cross country season! 26-30 Spirit Week – All Grades senior Kaleigh Keech and soned runners who are serv- excited for the future with 31 Cross Country – Mich. Independent Schools freshman Brianne Calkins. ing as mentors to the newer a strong and growing mid- State Championship – 8:30 a.m. Chargers Kid’s Club per day per child to attend. The program is also available on working on creating short stories, painting works of art, in- early release days from 1 – 5 p.m. vestigating through experiments, and other fun. CTA has an exciting new after school program where we In September, the group will spend time getting to know If you would like more information about the Charger encourage kids to explore their world using their creativity one another through story time, group games, craft time, Kid’s Club or are ready to join in on the adventures, you in all the activities we offer to them. Chargers Kid’s Club and educational activities. They will enjoy a lot of hands- can contact the Chargers Kid’s Club leader, Amanda Brinks is for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade and runs on fun and each child will be encouraged to bring a unique at [email protected] or call CTA at 616-696-4905. Monday through Friday from 3 – 5:00 p.m. The fee is $4 perspective to the activities. In October, they will begin Thursday, September 17, 2015 The Cedar Springs Post Page 15
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Township of Nelson County of Kent, Michigan Summary of Nelson Public Notice Summary of the Regular Township Board Meeting city of cedar Springs Meeting of the 2 Maple Street Cedar Springs City Council Sand Lake, MI 49343 Fall brush Pick up Nelson Township/Sand Lake Hall is scheduled for Monday, Thursday, September 10, 2015 Tuesday, September 8, 2015 September 21, 2015. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 PM Please stack branches all in one direction. Present: Noreen, Hoffman, Mahoney and Cedar Springs City Hall No stumps or branches larger than Armstrong. Absent: Austin 66 S. Main St. six inches in diameter or Cedar Springs, Michigan Board action approved: Educational class tree removals will be picked up. for Mechanical & Plumbing Inspector; Amend The Meeting was Called to Order by Mayor Gerald Please have brush out by 6:00 a.m. Election budget center 191-726 & 191-760 by Hall at 7:07 p.m. the DPW crew will only make $1,000.00; Venman’s proposal one time lawn The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. service; Approve additional $25,000.00 from one trip through town. All Councilmembers were present. Nelson Township Community Development Block Ten citizens addressed the Council during the Public Grant for ADA improvements at the library; Accept Dated: September 11, 2015 Linda Christensen Forum. bid of $55,963.00 for Library ADA enhancements; City Clerk The following were approved: waiving of permit fees Approve additional $300.00 for roof repairs at the 616-696-1330 for sandwich board signs, outdoor display and out- Library. door seating for the next two years; a Mayoral ap- pointment to the CS Area Parks & Recreation Board; Discussed: Board members attending MTA Ordinance Nos. 190 and 191; a purchase agreement Conference & Expo January 2016. between the City of Cedar Springs and Hansen Re- alty, LLC; a $2,000.00 contribution toward matching Complete copies of the minutes are available at grant funding for Trout Unlimited; Resolution No. the Township Hall during regular business hours 2015 – 27, permitting the operation of golf carts on Monday – Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM. City streets during Community Events; a facilitation Dated: Sept. 17, 2015 Laura Hoffman and strategic planning process for the City; a use agreement between the Community Building De- Nelson Township Clerk Public Notice velopment Team and the City; returning a damaged city of cedar Springs Red Flannel poster to the artist and Resolution No. 2015 – 28, adding Nelson Township and the Village At its regular meeting held September 10, 2015, of Sparta to the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council. the City Council approved two ordinances, Nos. The following were discussed: a second amendment 190 and 191. with Wolverine Skyhawk’s Model Club; Ordinance Nos. 192 and 193; the CS Chamber of Commerce’s Ordinance No. 190 amends Article IX. Planned Downtown Trick or Treating as a Community Event; Unit Development; Sections 40-598, Purpose; a Library Board proposal for the Library Board to Public Notice 40-599, Principal Permitted Uses; 40-602, Appli- build the new library building and turn it over to the Special Meeting of the cedar cation and Review Procedure Preliminary PUD City who will own it and the library to lease the build- Site Plan and Final PUD Site Plan and adds Sec- ing; establishing a PUD for the property on which the Springs Planning commission tions 40-603, Preliminary PUD Site Plan Submit- new library is to be built; naming Councilor Conley tal Requirements; 40-604, Standards for Approv- as a communications rep for the Council; creating tuesday, october 6 2015 al of Preliminary PUD Site Plans; 40-605, Final a committee to help the Library with their Capital 7:00 p.m. PUD Submitted Requirements; 40-606, Stan- Campaign; creating a Fire Barn relocation commit- dards for Approval of Final Site Plan; 40-608, Va- tee; removing the planter in front of the Kent Theatre; cedar Springs city Hall lidity of Approved Final PUD Site Plan; 40-609, videotaping all City meetings and framing a replace- Amendments to Approved Final PUD Site Plan 66 S. Main St. ment Red Flannel poster and hanging it at City Hall. and 60-610, Appeals and Variances of the Code An update by the Friends of Skinner Field was given. cedar Springs, Michigan of Ordinances. A Mayoral Proclamation providing for the designa- tion of September 19, 2015 as Prisoner of War/Miss- Public hearings will be held on the PUD designation provides design options intend- ing in Action Day was read. following: ed to permit flexibility in the regulation of land The City Manager’s Report was heard. development and encourages innovation in land Department Reports were offered. 1. A Special Land Use Approval Permit for use and variety of design, layout and types of Council Comments were heard. Boyd Culver for property located at 81 N. structures. The meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m. Main St. The applicant wishes to operate A complete copy of the minutes is available in the of- a light assembly and packaging of home Ordinance No. 191 amends Section 10-1 of fice of the City Clerk and will be posted on the City’s brewing equipment business which is only Chapter 10, Article 1 of the Code of Ordinances. website www.cityofcedarsprings.org upon approval. allowed in the Central Business District with This ordinance requires compliance of mobile a Special Land Use. homes in properly licensed mobile home parks Dated: Sept. 17, 2015 Linda Christensen provided all ordinances, codes or regulations City Clerk 2. A Special Land Use Approval Permit for otherwise applicable to mobile home parks or 616.696.1330 Bob Cook & Nikki Twitchell/Cook for prop- mobile home within mobile parks including but erty located at 171 W. Muskegon St. The not limited to the provisions of zoning ordinances applicants wish to operate a salon and bou- construction codes, property maintenance codes tique and have an apartment on the premis- and public health codes applies to mobile home es which are only allowed in the Mixed Use parks and mobile homes within mobile home at home District with a Special Land Use. parks to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Please plan on attending the meeting if you wish These ordinances are effective as of September or away, to make comment. If you are unable to attend 17, 2015. the meeting: but wish to have your comments we’re just heard, you may put them in writing and send A complete copy of the ordinances is available them to: Cedar Springs Planning Commission, in the office of the City Clerk during normal busi- 66 S. Main St., Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319. ness hours. a click away...
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Library...continued from front page Government...continued from page 5 Hunting...continued from page 13 brary at the corner W. Maple and Main Street, behind the a work in progress; we never really get the balance between spected belts and hoses. Oh, and don’t forget to top off your current fire barn. The size of the library would increase liberty and justice exactly right. fuel tank! I know it sounds way too basic, but you never from 2,016 sq. ft to 9,998 sq. ft. and include a wide range This is worth remembering at the moment, when the prob- know. of books and materials; be handicapped-accessible; have lems we confront seem so overwhelming and our institutions Secondly, take a few things with you that you can use just separate men’s and women’s bathrooms; additional seat- are under so much strain. The problems they have to resolve— in case you can’t get out. Sometimes a tree will fall across ing; study rooms for small groups; a children’s library with the outsized role of money in politics, excessive partisanship, the road, blocking your way. That chainsaw you threw in the expanded space for activities, crafts and story time; a young the sheer complexity of the policy challenges we face—are back on impulse could be a lifesaver. Or you could use it to adult/teen area; a multipurpose room for library programs daunting, but that doesn’t mean representative government it- cut firewood if you wind up spending the night. Some extra and community use, with a kitchen; a computer lab/class- self should be called into question. food never hurts. Most hunters take along plenty of snack room for workshops/training; twelve computer worksta- In fact, it is our great strength. It protects against arbitrary food and some water or a thermos of coffee. How about tions; and more. authority, strives for justice, hears our varied and conflicting a first aid kit? Some extra band-aids and gauze pads, tape, The capital campaign committee said they are planning opinions before it acts, and moderates tensions among com- antibiotic ointment are easy insurance and can bring peace of several fundraising activities that will be easy and exciting peting interests. It works in a measured fashion that tends— mind to what could be a trip-ending cut or other minor inju- for local residents, businesses and corporations to take part over time—to encourage policymakers to find consensus. It is ry. Firestarter. Can you start a fire with what you have with in. Keep watch for these to be announced in the coming the form of government that, when allowed to work properly, you? Matches, a small propane lighter or a ferro rod and steel weeks. is most likely to lead to wise policy, firmly rooted in the con- striker like a Lightning Strike starter should already be in The Library Capital Campaign Committee is made up of sent of the ordinary people on whose shoulders it rests. your kit anyway. A good pair of walkie-talkies can be valu- members of the Library Board of Directors, the Friends of Lee Hamilton was a member of the U.S. House of Represen- able when you and your companion get separated. The list the Library, members of the Community Building Develop- tatives for 34 years. He writes regularly about Congress and goes on, but you get the idea. Murphy’s Law is always look- ment Team and other local citizens and has room for others what individuals can do to make our representative democra- ing for a place to strike, so try to cover all the possibilities to serve. To become involved please contact Nick Andres at cy work better. His columns are part of the educational mis- Finally, take along a good dose of common sense. Always [email protected]. sion of the Center on Congress at Indiana University, where let someone know where you’re going, when you’re going he is director. www.centeroncongress.org to return, and then stick to the plan. It’s a good idea to take a companion. After all, you need somebody to wrap that winch line around the tree and besides it’s just easier to have Where Does help packing your trophy out of the canyon. Remember your Good it Come From? ng s A hunting grounds may not have cell phone service so don’t i ro 1. B 1. F rely completely on that smartphone to get you out of a jam.
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We will be conducting onsite interviews at Freeway Access • Pet Friendly NBHX Trim Corp. on Tuesday, September 22nd be- • On-Site Customer Service Sun HomeS at Narrow tween 9am and 4pm to fill current openings in sand- Village Trails ing, press operation, inspection, buffing and more! 518 HICKORY LANE Your Pay starting between $11 and 13/hr with permanent HOWARD CITY, MI 49329 employment possible after 90 days on the job. 888-250-7079 Visit www.gillstaffing.com www.4villagetrails.com Search *Prospects must apply for residency and satis- for more information. fy background screening requirements. Not all homes are eligible for purchase by current Sun use the Homes lease customers, and lease credit is sub- ject to cap on approved home transfers. Financed GILL STAFFING amount: $28,251.64 at 10.432% APR, 240 mo. Term with 10% down payment. Payment includes dis- 2843 East Paris Ave SE counted site rent of $299.22/mo. in 1st year, with Cedar Springs $25.00 increase in 2nd year . 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Operator CNC Machinist needed in the Howard City Area CLASSIFIEDS Maintenance • Tool needed & inDie Repair AssemblyGeneral production • Machine Operator Big Rapids $10.00/hr, Sparta Area $9.50/hr, are online @ www.cedarspringspost.com SummerCNC MachinistGreenville Help needed $8.50 •in Qualitytothe $10.00/hr Howard City Manager Area Maintenance • Tool needed & inDie Repair General production GeneralBig Rapids Labors/Spray $10.00/hr, Painters, Sparta Machine Area $9.50/hr, Operators GeneralSummerJanitorialneeded LaborGreenville inHelp Rockford $8.50 • Powder•CNC $8.00Qualityto $10.00/hr to •$8.50/hr Landscapers Coater Manager GeneralFreight Labors/Spray Management Painters, Coordinator Machine needed Operators on GeneralFabricatorsneeded2nd Labor shift in inRockford Grand • • CNC Rapids Process$8.00 to$17.00/hr •$8.50/hr Landscapers Tech’s CarpentersFreight Management needed in CoordinatorGrand Rapids needed $15.00/hr on FabricatorsPowder2nd Coaters shift in needed Grand • in RapidsProcess Grand $17.00/hrRapids $11.00/hr Tech’s The POST needed in Grand Rapids $15.00/hr WeldersCarpentersMaterial Handler• Brake with Plastics Press Experience Operators Powder Coaters needed in Grand Rapids $11.00/hr Weldersneeded • on Brake 2nd in Grand Press Rapids $8.75 Operators will give you a CLASSIFIEDS Material Handler with Plastics Experience FabricatorneededWarehouse on with 2nd sheetin Grand metal RapidsWorkers experience $8.75 neededwithFabricatorWarehouse in Grand Forklift with Rapids sheet metal$13.00 Experience Workers experience to $20.00/hr Deadline: neededwith independing Grand Forklift Rapids on experience $13.00 Experience to $20.00/hr depending on experience Monday by 5:00 p.m. ANDAnd MANY many moreMORE jobs, ... 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Treat the entire grill with a ing the work more enjoyable; and a thorough fall clean-up degreasing solution, working from the bottom of the cart will give you peace of mind all winter. up to the grill bed. Let the degreaser work for a few min- Your MVP during home maintenance season can be the utes. Be careful around gas hoses, connections, electrical pressure washer. Up to 75 times more powerful than a gar- components or heating elements. den hose, a pressure washer is a versatile tool that offers an Using a general medium-pressure spray pattern, flush efficient way to get a variety of cleaning tasks done. detergent and rinse any residue, working from the top Deck down. Let the grill dry thoroughly, then coat with non- Once you’re ready to stash away outdoor furniture for the stick oil to help reduce future build-up. season, remember to wash it down first for a deeper clean Safety than a garden hose can provide. Before moving these items Operate a pressure washer only outside, far away from into storage, first let them dry completely. windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon Ensure your deck is free of mold and debris. A thorough monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being clean will also serve to prep your deck for weatherproofing drawn towards occupied spaces. with a stain or sealant (another useful task to include on Always wear goggles and closed-toe footwear when your fall checklist.) operating a pressure washer. Don’t spray near children, Outdoor Surfaces pets, electrical wires, or power lines. After use, allow the Rejuvenate driveways, patios, sidewalks and other large unit to cool down before storing. flat surfaces quickly and with no streaking using accesso- For more outdoor fall cleaning tips, and for resourc- ries like the Briggs & Stratton Surface Cleaner that works es on choosing a pressure washer right for your home’s on a 14-inch diameter in one stroke. It features a dome needs, visit www.briggsandstratton.com. shape to control overspray to protect walls and flower beds.
Grill Get ready for colder weather with quick Cleaning your grill is a breeze with a pressure washer. and simple outdoor clean-up tasks. First disconnect the propane tank and move it away from
Harvest moon total eclipse there for a couple hours, visit. Stargazing is even To find a nearby state park Dark Sky Parks offer ideal viewing so don’t let hunger or more fun when you can or state forest campground, from the Michigan DNR discomfort ruin this point out constellations, visit www.michigan.gov/rec- spectacular evening! planets and other celes- reationsearch. Something about the night • Know what to look for: tial elements. To check camping avail- sky simply inspires awe. As visit a site like www. For more information ability and make a res- the stars begin to appear after skyandtelescope.com/ about the eclipse, including ervation at www.midn- sunset, we can go outdoors observing/sky-at-a- diagrams and a full expla- rreservations.com or by and see the vastness of space, glance/ to see what will nation, visit http://earthsky. calling 1-800-44PARKS (1- and perhaps realize that our be in the sky during your org/?p=51212. 800-447-2757). day-to-day stresses are not so big after all. Michiganders are fortunate to have access to several ideal locations for stargazing, including Looking for a job? three state parks with dark sky preserves: Port Crescent State Park (Huron County), Lake Hudson Recreation Manpower Can Help! Area (Lenawee County) and Wilderness State Park (Em- met County). On the night of Septem- placing red tape over a Please note that Mich- Manpower has JOBS! ber 27-28, there will be even flashlight, since red light igan state park day use more reason to visit these is less damaging to night areas are closed after START THIS WEEK! $11.00 and up parks due to the Super Har- vision ability. 10 p.m. For late-night vest Moon Total Eclipse. The • Make sure you have viewing opportunities, • Material Handling – Forklift Driving – Computer Harvest moon will be a spec- any necessary park- be sure to book a camp- Skills Needed tacle to see, and Michigan ing passes, such as the site and watch the skies state parks and state forest Recreation Passport, from the campground. • Customer Service campgrounds are ideal view- which grants access to • Bring chairs, blankets, ing locations. The eclipse be- any Michigan state park, water and snacks to • Data Entry Clerks gins at 9:07, but the best state forest campground make your night com- views will be from about or state boat launch. fortable. You may be • Assemblers 10:10 to 11:30 p.m., from anywhere east of the Rocky Your hometown local floor-covering floor-covering store store • Packaging Mountains. forfor 3433 yearsyears Here are a few tips for • Pack Trackers/Mechanical Skills viewing this natural night- • Hand Tools/Tapemeasure/Warehouse/Stocking/ time show: • Show up to your star- Loader/Unloader gazing destination while it’s still light • Electronic Testing out to allow your eyes Rockford Floor Covering, Inc. to adjust slowly as the light disappears. This Visit us at 10704 Northland Drive 616-866-2748 also allows you to see Apply in person at Manpower of Rockford where you’re going as you choose the perfect 65 S. Main Street viewing spot. Brick Building, Park in the back and enter lower level. • Don’t use artificial Corner of 10 Mile and Main St. light sources such as Manpower, Rockford, MI 49341 flashlights and cell phone displays. The first tip above should allow Call 616-866-3982 x 77178 you to see enough to get around without damag- ing your night vision. If you need to use light, try Page 20 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, September 17, 2015 meat Family produce HOT Pack 89 Quality & more BUY! 2 lb Fresh Ground Hamburger Family Carne molida Pack
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