FREE but priceless Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The SHOWCASING CEDAR SPRINGS & Reaching around the world ~ www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXXI No. 36 Thursday,P September 6, 2018 STServing Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties INSIDE THIS School board Deputy receives life saving ISSUE appoints new award Harvest Festival member By Judy Reed By Judy Reed Kent County Sher- iff Deputy Todd Frank The Cedar received a Life Saving Springs Board of award last week for his Education inter- rescue of an 11-year-old viewed five can- from a mobile home fire didates Tuesday last summer. evening for the Frank was sitting in his open board seat cruiser filling out a report page 2 & 7 left by the recent in the North Park lot on resignation of July 22, 2017, when a secretary Brook woman came running City manager Nichols. up to his cruiser yelling evaluation Trent Gilmore The board took that there was a fire in a applications until Tuesday morning. The trailer in Cedar Springs five who were interviewed included Tony Mobile Estates (which Owens, Paul Stark, Mistie Bowser, Trent abuts the parking lot he Gilmore, and James Halstead. The board was in) and that people then discussed the candidates and voted to were still inside. Frank Captain David Kok, Road patrol command- offer the position to Gilmore. ran towards the area and er with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office (left) presents Deputy Todd Frank with a Life Saving Gilmore lives with his wife and children could see smoke coming award for his rescue of an 11-year-old from a in Algoma Township. Two attend Cedar from the area. He alerted fire. Photo courtesy of Deputy Ryan Morin. Springs Public Schools and another will dispatch to send the fire start in a couple of years, according to his department. A woman was trying to go biography on the school’s website. Gilm- Frank said it was chaotic when back in the back door and there ore said his wife grew up in Cedar Springs he arrived on the scene at 336 was heavy smoke rolling out. page 3 and graduated from Cedar Springs Public Carol St. I grabbed her and told her she Schools. He also said he grew up in an edu- “I started herding people to- couldn’t go back in. She said her The medal Deputy Frank received Red Hawks win cational household because both his parents gether as swiftly as I could. It 11-year-old son was in there.” with his Life Saving award. Post pho- were teachers, and his father-in-law is also was a family of five, including The boy had reportedly been to by J. Reed. SCHOOL - continues on page 13 a newborn,” explained Frank. outside but gone back in to get a AWARD - continues on page 5 Four townships partner on 16 Mile

RoadBy Maura Lamoreaux, Kentconstruction County Road Commission

The Kent County Road Commission’s multi- year, three-mile-long, gravel-to-pavement con- SPORTS - page 8 struction project on 16 Mile Road, from Pine Lake Avenue to Harvard Avenue, readies for completion Gold treasures this summer. This is largely due to the collaborative

OUTDOORS - page 9 Where four townships meet: 16 Mile Road and Keller Avenue. Pictured (left to right) Patrick Malone, Com- missioner, KCRC; John Wood, Trustee, Spencer; Sharon Fase, Trustee, Spencer; Lisa Wright, Clerk, Spen- cer; Catherine Knapp, Deputy Treasurer, Spencer; Jeff Knapp, Supervisor, Spencer; Mike Krygier, Super- visor, Courtland; Tom Hoskins, Resident, Courtland; Laura Hoffman, Clerk, Nelson; Maureen Mahoney, Time to harvest Trustee, Nelson; Robyn Britton, Supervisor, Nelson; Jerry Byrne, Deputy Managing Director, KCRC. cucumbers effort among the townships of a borderline road im- agreement, the identified of Courtland, Oakfield, Nel- provement project can be township would be respon- son and Spencer. The fund- tricky to secure because of sible for 100 percent of the ing needed to transform the the road’s physical divide local share of a borderline three miles of gravel road to among townships. Agree- road project despite two pavement required a united ments made by townships townships sharing the bor- effort from these neighbor- prior to January 1931 der. ing communities because, sought to alleviate this type Assuming full responsi- as a borderline road, 16 of confusion by assigning bility for the local share of Mile Road falls within each construction—and there- a road project, for which 16 Mile Road, west of Keller Avenue: Two miles of newly constructed of the townships, which sit fore, financial—responsi- only half of the road resides road, from Pine Lake Avenue to Keller Avenue. The third mile, between to its north and south. bilities to one of the adjoin- in the township’s own juris- BLOOMIN’ - page 10 Keller Avenue and Harvard Avenue, will be complete in October 2018. Generally, the financing ing townships. As per the PARTNER - continues on page 13 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, September 6, 2018 Howard City celebrating its 150th Year Anniversary And 2018 Harvest Festival Put your party hats on and on during the day Saturday, howardcity.org. get ready to celebrate How- with a children’s parade, art Howard City’s 150th Anni- ard City’s 150th anniversary tent, face painting, scarecrow versary Celebration will con- and the 2018 Harvest Festival make and take, inflatables, tinue events throughout the September 14-16. petting zoo, Super Smash year which can be viewed on The festivities kick off with Bros video tournament, bike Howard City website and the a fifties sock hop street dance race, car show, horseshoe following face book page: contest on Friday, September tournament, grand parade, piz- https://www.facebook.com/ 14 on Edgerton St from 8-11 za eating contest, fireworks, Howard City -150th -Anniver- p.m. The beer tent will also be and more. See a full schedule sary-Celebration. open from 6-11 p.m. of events on page 7 or visit the Fun family activities will go Howard City website at www. Harvest Festival 2018 queen and court

Harvest Festival scarecrow. Harvest Festival pony rides.

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CSBREW.COM | (616) 696-BEER 11896 Northland Drive (just north of 14 Mile Road) Rockford Thursday, September 6, 2018 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 City Manager receives high marks POST Highlights News...... pages 1-3 Church Connection...... pages 4-5 Byin Judy Reedevaluationa city, but remember what the community wants and Arts & Entertainment...... pages 6-7 A two-year review of Ce- needs,” he said. Sports...... page 8 dar Springs City Manager Womack, a lawyer from Mike Womack by the City the east side of the state, Outdoors...... page 9 Council shows that they like is enjoying his job here as Bloomin’ Summer...... page 10 what they see. City Manager. “The last Womack scored an over- two years have been really Voices & Views...... page 11 quite nice. I’ve learned a all 4.4 average out of 5 Legals...... page 12 possible points during his lot and I have really been review last month, which able to use my legal and Business Professionals...... page 13 covered personnel manage- management skills to chart ment; administrative skills; a good economic develop- Classifieds...... page 14 intergovernmental rela- ment direction here in the Back to School meals...... page 15 tions; long range planning; City. I have developed a lot interpersonal skills; rela- of good working relation- tionship with council; and ships and friendships with personal and professional members of the community attributes. including the City Council The “I love the direction the and Planning Commission members.” city is going,” said Coun- www.cedarspringspost.com cilmember Molly Nixon. So what has Womack ac- ST 36 E. Maple,P P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, “There is new, beautiful de- complished in his two years phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 velopment throughout the here? published weekly, USPO third-class POSTal permit #81. city. There is art and green “I’ve accomplished a ton Publisher: ...... Lois Allen space. More development of stuff but it never feels like Editor/Reporter: ...... Judy Reed is planned for Main Street I’ve accomplished enough,” City Manager Mike Womack Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller and I am excited to see what he remarked. “The largest Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson will come.” single accomplishment that boards and I have worked up the parks and roads in Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen, Mayor pro-tem Pam Con- I’ve completed over the last to extensively rewrite our the spring to the countless ...... Melissa Kleyn, Marybeth Ford ley was also pleased with two years was the complete zoning ordinances to not hours invested by board Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall city improvements. “Over revamping of the Down- only be more business members, citizens and busi- Check out our website at: the last year there has been town Development District friendly but also to make ness owners in planning www.cedarspringspost.com a lot of great work on the which will pump about them easier to understand out the community or do- E-mail us at: [email protected] revitalization of the Down- $15,000 into improving the for non-professional entre- nating money to commu- [email protected] town Development Authori- downtown this year. The preneurs who want to open nity events like the library [email protected] ty, potential new fire station, DDA had been unfunded a business here in the City.” parties. I’m also thankful [email protected] and working to bring in new for 10 years previous to this What does he think about that businesses have started [email protected] business,” she noted. work. I’ve also spent a lot our community? “I’m con- to take notice of the good [email protected] [email protected] Councilmember Perry of time and effort making tinually impressed by the work that the government [email protected] Hopkins did have one word the zoning laws work for amount of volunteerism and local business commu- News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. of advice: “He can have citizens and for businesses that the community puts nity is undertaking to bring his own expectations for and not against them. The forward, from cleaning MANAGER - continues on page 13 OFFICE HOURS: M-TH 10am-5pm • Friday 10am-2pm 2018 Subscription Rate...... $35 per year Operation: Safe follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/ and Secure cedarspringspost tion Save a Life, E.S.C.A.P.E., neighborhood associations September 18 and others. “EPIK thanks the DeltaPlex and the partners involved for offering support and sponsorship,” said Les- September is National Preparedness lie Montgomery-Bean of American Red Cross. “There Month has been a great amount of community involvement in the planning process. People who attend the event will gain in- Do you have a plan if you had to leave your home for an formation and ideas to be more prepared for emergencies extended period of time due to a disaster? Do you know and disaster that they may face at home or in their com- Decrease in what to do if you have a house fire? What is your plan if munities.” the power goes out? The Emergency Preparedness Initia- “Operation: Safe and Secure is an ideal way for people tive of Kent is offering a free fun and educational expo for to have fun and learn at the same time,” said Karla Black, traffic fatalities both kids and adults focused on keeping homes and fami- Emergency Preparedness Coordinator of the Kent County lies safe. Operation: Safe and Secure will be held Tuesday, Health Department. “Our involvement is just another way September 18, from 4-8 p.m. at the DeltaPlex, 2500 Turner we collaborate with the many wonderful community part- over holiday Ave NW in Walker. ners who are dedicated to the safety and well-being of our families across the County.” The Michigan State Police (MSP) announced that pre- Presentations include hands-on safety activities for all age liminary reports indicate 11 people lost their lives in 11 groups, drones and the Fire Safety Trailer from the Grand separate traffic crashes during the 2018 Labor Day holiday Rapids Fire Department, Walker Fire Department’s ladder weekend. During the 2017 Labor Day holiday weekend, 10 truck, American Red Cross presenting Disney’s Pillowcase traffic crashes resulted in 15 deaths. Project, safety tips for people with disabilities, what to do Moving? Restraint use was unknown in four of the fatal crashes, in an active violence event, free refreshments, giveaways two fatal crashes involved alcohol and three crashes in- and much more. At the event, there will be vendors and volved both pedestrians and a bicyclist. One of the fatal presenters who will provide information on how the com- LET US crashes over the weekend also involved a motorcyclist munity can be better prepared against emergencies. where helmet use was unknown. “Kent County has had many emergency situations and “These numbers are preliminary and only reflect those fa- severe weather over the past few years,” said Jack Stewart, KNOW talities reported to the MSP as of 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 4, Kent County Emergency Management Coordinator. “We 2018,” stated Spl/F/Lt. Jim Flegel, State Services Bureau. have seen tornadoes throughout the County in recent years, so your newspaper subscription “Even though there was a slight decrease in fatalities over and we had a massive flooding incident in February that the weekend, there are still 11 families that did not get to led to a State of Emergency declaration. House fires and can move with you! enjoy the holiday weekend, instead, they are grieving the accidents are regular occurrences. How you and your fam- loss of a loved one. The MSP continues to urge motorists ily respond in those initial moments can certainly mean the Call Mary at to make safe driving decisions by not operating a vehicle difference to avoid serious injury.” while impaired on alcohol or drugs, avoiding distractions The Emergency Preparedness Initiative of Kent (EPIK) and risky driving behaviors and to always use proper re- is made of the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Kent 616.696.3655 straints.” County/Grand Rapids Emergency Management, Kent The 2018 Labor Day holiday weekend ran from 12:01 County’s Sheriff Department and Health Department, or email: classifieds@ a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31 through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Grand Rapids’ Police and Fire Departments, Walker Fire cedarspringspost.com Sept. 3, 2018. Department, Kent ISD, Salvation Army, WOTV Opera- EEngagement BB irth AA nniversary Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post WThursday,edding September 6, 2018 Church ConnectionM emorial spiritual notes • announcements • memories watched God provide water and food for all of them al- bituary most out of nowhere. O Through all of this, Mo- VIRGINIA McINTYRE From the Pulpit ses had gotten used to be- Virginia (Miller) McIntyre of Cedar ing “the guy.” Everybody Springs, Michigan, age 99,hankyou! passed came to him for help, and T away on Saturday,TT September 1, to know what to do next. As 2018. She was born to Louis and Jethro witnessed the extent Marie Miller on February 9, 1919, to which this scenario had in Courtland Township,nnouncement Michigan. shaped Moses’ lifestyle— Virginia marriedAA John C. McIntyre watching him serve as not on July 20, 1935. They lived and only prophet, priest, and worked in Detroit during W. W. II. leader of God’s people, but John and Virginia then moved back as morning-to-evening judge to the Grand Rapids area and settled Pastor Dallas Burgeson over their affairs—this wise on a farm in Rockford, Michigan THE SPRINGS CHURCH father-in-law had something on Young Avenue, with her parents and grandmother, Ida 135 N. Grant St., Cedar Springs to say: Scott. Virginia worked at Blodgett hospital in the dietician “This is not good! You’re department, from where she retired. She and John sold the going to wear yourself out farm at their retirement and moved to White Creek Estates BRIDGING THE GAPS – and the people, too. This in Cedar Springs. John passed away on May 9, 1986, and In Exodus chapter 18, Mo- staying with Grandpa Je- in Egypt. When they were job is too heavy a burden for Virginia made her home in Cedar Springs. She helped her ses meets up with his father- thro during that time. Moses finally allowed to go, Moses you to handle all by yourself. brother, Wendell care for his wife, Sylvia, after a stroke. in-law Jethro for the first time had confronted Pharoah and raised his staff over the Red Now let me give you a word Then, made a home for him with her in Cedar Springs until in a long time. It had been a showed him God’s breathtak- Sea at God’s command and of advice, and may God be his death. Although Virginia and John didn’t have children, wild series of months for ing signs and wonders each they had crossed over it on with you.” she was mom and grandma to, and survived by, her nieces Moses and his wife, Zippo- time he wouldn’t allow God’s dry land. Once rescued from Jethro went on to tell Mo- and nephews; Eva (Ken) Suttorp, and their children, Beth, Herb and Sean; Ken (Lisa) Suttorp, and their children, rah, and their kids had been people to leave their slavery Pharoah’s army, Moses again PULPIT - continues on page 5 Taylor and Madison; and Gerald and Jean Miller, and their children, Juanita, Laretta, Jeff, Dennis, Rene, Rick, Jerrine and Ethel Marie. Virginia had wonderful neighbors and friends who blessed her in later years. The family would like to thank them for their many kindnesses: Carolyn and Tom, Carol and Darel, Arlene and Dick, and Vicky. Church The family also thanks Dr. Mark Fredrickson, St. Mary Hospital, Great Lakes Caring (hospice), and Metron of Directory Forest Hills for their good care and personal attention. The CHURCH OF THE FULL GOSPEL Mary Queen of Apostles Church funeral service for Virginia will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. (Since 1946) Non-Denominational • Pentecostal Grace Roman Catholic Faith Community on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Pederson Funeral Home, 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 127 N. Monroe Street NE, Rockford, MI 49341. There will Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30 pm • Sundays at 7:30 am & 9:30 am Wednesday Night Bible Study ..... 7pm be a one hour visitation prior to the service. Those wishing Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays at 6:00 pm to offer expressions of sympathy may make a memorial Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 Father Lam T. 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You can easily enhanced fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M.  determine the Cedar Springs Christian Church 340 W. pine St. Pioneer Christian Reformed Church pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online SundayS: on CTA property* Cedar Springs Services at Cedarfield Community Center caliber of a person non-denominational 10:30 a.M. 3592 17 Mile Rd. NE 616.696.1180 (Next to Meijer) MondayS: Phone: 696-9120 open prayer *NOT affiliated with Creative Technologies Web: www.pioneercrc.org by the amount of www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org 7-8 pM Academy (CTA) Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM

Cedar Springs Cedar Springs United United Methodist Methodist Church Church opposition it takes 140 S.140 Main S. St., Main PO St., Box PO K, CedarBox K Springs , Cedar Springs Rockford Springs Community Church 616-696-1140616-696-1140 • www.cedarspringsumc.org  www.cedarspringsumc.org Pastor David Vander Meer Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 to discourage him. Pastor Bill Johnson www.rockfordsprings.org Pastor Jane Duffey Sunday Worship Service: 10:15 a.m. • Coffee Fellowship: 11:15 a.m. unday orShip Sunday WorshipSupervised Service: Nursery 10:15 Care a.m. Provided  Coffee Fellowship: 11:15 a.m. S W Wednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pmSupervised dinner, 6:20-7:00pm Nursery Care Christian Provided Education 9:30am • 5:00pm Wednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pm dinner, 6:20-7:00pm Christian Education

EastEast Nelson Nelson Church Church “Where “Where You Youare Loved”are Loved” 9024—902418 —Mile18 Rd.Mile NE Rd. NE SAND LAKE CedarCedar Springs Springs MI 49319 MI 49319 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 616-696616--0661696- 0661 Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service If thou faint in the day of adversity, Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673

Pastor Inge Whittemore Pastor Inge Whittemore SundaySunday KidZone KidZone 9:45 9:45am Ages am Ages4 to 124 to 12 Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am thy strength is small. Like us on Facebook Like us on Facebook www.eastnelsonumc.org ThursdayThursday KidzKlub KidzKlub 6 pm 6Ages pm Ages4 to 124 to 12 HaLL RentaL $75.00 (no alcohol) ~ www.eastnelsonumc.org Proverbs 24:10 Call Barb Gould 616-636-5615 From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books Sunday School 9:30am Solon Center Wesleyan Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am WorshipPastor 11 Bill a.m. Dixon Sunday Evening Worship 6pm 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm SERVICESolon TIMECent: e10r am Solon Center Wesleyan Church Bliss-Witters & Pike (Sept. - March) 19 Mile Road www.scwchurch.org Cedar Springs Wesleyan Church M-46 Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm org soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org 616-696-3229 Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel 233 S. Main Street • 616-696-1630 • www.csfbc.com Pasto15671r Dou Algomag DiBell Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days H I L L C R E S T Community Church of God 15671St.Algoma AJohnve., Cedar Spr inPaulgs Just N. of 1II9 Mile RParishd. 616-696-3229 TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN a week. 5994 18 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-9333 A Welcoming Catholic Church Senior Pastor Kristi J. Rhodes 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 Worship: Sunday 10:00 am Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm • Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm Nursery & Children’s Church during message *Thursday - Open Prayer 6-7:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 pm & Sundays at 4:00 pm *Youth & Kidzone will resume this fall. jp2-mqa.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]

Sunday Worship 9:45 AM Christian Education Hour 11:15 AM west michigan FREE Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM Correspondence 13603 Northland Drive 12786 Algoma Ave church of Chris Course Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Word of Life Clubs: Wed. 6:30 PM Meeting at the corner of Park & Elm St., Cedar Springs AvAilAblE Cedar Springs (616) 696-1410 www.MBC-Cedar.com Adult Bible Study and Prayer Sunday Worship: 11am (616) 975-2778 Sunday Bible Class: 12:30pm Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant 696-3560 Wednesdays 6:30 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm [email protected] EEngagement EEngagement EEngagement BB irth BB irth BB irth AA nniversary AA nniversary AA nniversary Thursday,W Septemberedding 6, 2018 W eddingThe Cedar SpringsW Post edding Page 5 M emorialChurchM emorial ConnectionM emorial O bituary spiritualO bituary notes • announcementsO • bituarymemories ARTHUR J. SCHOENBORN ELSIE MAY WALLER HELEN C. TIBBE Award...continued from front page Arthur J. Elsie May (Condon) Helen C. Tibbe, pet. Schoenborn, agehankyou! Waller, age hankyou!82, age 89. of Cedarhankyou! Frank went to the front door to try to get 80, TTpassed away of TCedarT Springs, Springs,TT died in, but a sofa was blocking his way. “The Friday, August 17, passed away Monday, September fire had started in the air conditioner, which 2018 at his home. peacefully, Sunday, 3, 2018 at Sanctuary caught the curtains on fire, then spread to He was born Marchnnouncement September 2, nnouncement2018 of St. Mary’s,nnouncement the sofa, and they had tried to throw the 8,AA 1938 in Belding, atA AMercy Health – St. GrandAA Rapids. Mrs. sofa out the front door but it got stuck,” he Michigan the son of Mary’s surrounded Tibbe was born explained. Robert and Lillian by her family. Elsie February 21, 1929 Frank then found a window and smashed (Laux) Schoenborn. was born July 28, in Grant Township, it and began yelling for the boy. He saw the He served in the 1936 in Lowell, Michigan the boy run past then disappear in the smoke. U.S. Army from Michigan the daughter of Andrew “He was scared. I was afraid he was going 1958 – 60. Art was always willing to help daughter of Boyd and Jeanne (McFarland) and Mary (VanWylen) DeVries. She was to get smoke inhalation,” remarked Frank. others and was very involved in serving Condon. Elsie was a longtime collector of a longtime member of Pioneer Christian When the boy ran by again, Deputy Frank through the Moose. He was a member of Avon and Precious Moments. She enjoyed Reformed Church and was presently a reached inside and grabbed him and pulled the Sparta Moose, Cedar Springs American her flowers, craft shows, flea markets and member of the United Methodist Church, him outside. Legion and the Tri-County Eagles. He is time spent with family sitting around (and Cedar Springs. Surviving are her children, “I did what any deputy would do under survived by his grandsons, Kirk Nagle, playing) with the fire at the cabin. She and her Nancy (Rick) Alberda, Randy (Sally) Tibbe, those circumstances,” he said. “Any of us Randy Nagle, Jamie Nagle, John (Kelly) husband Bob were able to travel all over the Gary (Teresa) Tibbe; daughter-in-law, would do the same thing.” Nagle; great-grandchildren, Corianne, country including Alaska and several trips to Darla Tibbe; 10 grandchildren; 19 great- Frank was pleased that the story had a Ryan, Charlie, Melissa, Emily, Johnny, Yellowstone National Park. They were able grandchildren; sister, Katherine Wolfsen. happy ending. The whole family, including Jarrett, Joseph, Jaken, Jesse, Jimmy; great- to winter in Florida where they made lifelong She was preceded in death by her parents; the pets, got out safely. But that hasn’t al- great-grandsons, Brayden and Bentley; friends from all over the country. Elsie was husband, Don; son, Mike. The family ways been the case at the fires that Frank siblings, Sr. Evelyn Schoenborn, OP, incredibly proud of her grandchildren and greeted friends Wednesday, September 5 has gone to. Sr. Catherine Schoenborn, Jacqueline great-grandchildren. She enjoyed every at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Frank has been with the Kent County Pangburn, Theresa Crouse, Lawrence minute spent with her family. They loved Cedar Springs. The service was Thursday, Sheriff’s Office for 22 years. But before he (Karen) Schoenborn; several nieces and attending parades and events with the car September 6 at 11:00 a.m. at the United went to the Sheriff’s Office, he spent a few nephews. He was preceded in death by his club, of which they have been members for Methodist Church, Cedar Springs with years with the Cedar Springs Police Depart- longtime partner Lola Anderson; daughter, many years. Elsie was very much loved by viewing at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Bill Johnson ment. His first week on the job, in the early Selma Nagle; siblings, Raymond, Donna, her family and many friends and is already officiating. Interment Hillside Cemetery, 1990s, he went to the scene of a fire in the Donald, Sr. Phyllis Schoenborn, Bernice missed by all. Surviving are her husband of Grant. Memorial contributions may be same mobile home park. He tried to save Geiger, Maurice, L. James (Jim), Sylvester 63 years, Robert; sons, Gene (Barb) Waller, made to the American Cancer Society. a baby that was inside. “She was already (Buck) Schoenborn and Pauline Powers. A Gordon (Lauri) Waller; grandchildren, Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike gone,” he said sadly. He wasn’t injured but Memorial Mass will be offered Wednesday, Jessica Waller (RJ), Andrea Edrington, Funeral Home, Cedar Springs was treated for smoke inhalation. September 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Mary Queen Jackie Slocum (Justin), Amy Hutchinson During his last week with the Cedar of Apostles, Sand Lake with a luncheon (Adam); great-grandchildren, Ashley, Brady, Springs Police Department, there was an- to follow. Rev. Fr. Lam Le, Celebrant. Melanie, Brody, Peyton and Evan; sister, other fire in Cedar Springs Mobile Estates. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Sand Lake Sharon Cramer; sisters-in-law, Ethel Ergang This time two people died in the fire. with military honors. and Helen (Bud) Gambee; special friend, Pulpit...continued from page 4 Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Nancy Norman. She was preceded in death “For a long time I would hear a fire tone Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. by her parents and a brother, Boyd Condon ses to continue leading, but to raise up other and just feel sick to my stomach,” he said. Jr. The family will greet friends Thursday, leaders as well—leaders who could help share During his tenure with the KCSO, Frank September 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the the load. The idea was that most of the leading has been a school resource officer in Kent Like us on Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar could be done by these other trustworthy lead- City, done community policing, served on Springs where the service will be held Friday ers, while Moses could still be called upon road patrol in the Cascade area, and a myri- facebook 11:00 a.m. Pastor Bill Johnson officiating. to determine the most difficult situations. ad of other duties. Interment East Nelson Cemetery. Memorial Thankfully, Moses listened and did exactly But serving here in Cedar Springs is like www.facebook.com/ contributions may be made to Mercy Health what Jethro suggested. coming home. – St. Mary’s Critical Care Unit. Do we follow Jethro’s advice today? Pass- “It’s been great for me. I already know a cedarspringspost Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike ing down our skills, our gifts, our best practic- lot of people; the generations might be new, Funeral Home, Cedar Springs es, and our hearts and souls to others, seems but the families are the same,” he remarked. to have mostly fallen out of use in a lot of ar- He likes that it’s more rural. And since he eas of life. It used to be more commonplace lives in the area, he is serving his own com- to see skills and trades passed down in this munity. way, similar to what we see among people This is not first time Frank has been rec- such as electricians today with the progres- ognized for an action. He and another offi- sion of helper, apprentice, journeyman, and— cer tackled a suicidal subject who was go- finally—master. Now, instead of each new ing to jump off the overpass on M57 that generation working together with those who runs over US131. He received a commen- came before, there is almost a civil war. There dation for that, too. seems to be no understanding—let alone ap- According to the Life Saver award for the preciation—for what other generations bring fire rescue, “It was the quick and decisive to the whole. actions by Deputy Todd Frank that ulti- God has not only honored but actually mately saved the young boy’s life.” counted on the practice of our passing faith in But Frank doesn’t take all the credit for Christ down to each successive generation. I the fire rescue. “The fire department did a believe the challenge for our society today is great job of putting the fire down,” he said. not only to be faithful to what we pass down “I was just in the right place at the right (the Good News of Jesus), but to the method time.” itself. Could each of us take the advice of an Congratulations, Deputy Frank! Thank old Midianite priest, and reach out again to a you for all that you and your fellow depu- generation above and one below? Could do- ties do to keep our community safe. ing so aid in bridging gaps, fostering genuine friendships, and healing division? I think it Every Life Tells A Story... would be a start. Church Connection is online @ http://cedarspringspost.com/category/churchconnection/ Page 6 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, September 6, 2018 ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT ometown JOKE Happenings of theWeek A prickly situation Hometown Happenings articles are a community service for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This is A local veterinarian in a small town in Maine was H known for his wry humor. He surpassed himself one Hnot guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to [email protected] please include summer day when a city dog was brought to him after an encounter with a porcupine. name and phone number for any questions we may have. After almost an hour of prying, pulling, cutting and stitching, he returned the dog to its owner, who asked meeting will be on Wednesday, September 12th starting at 9:30 Chicken BBQ and Rummage Sale what she owed. AM, at Cannon Township Hall, 6878 Belding Road, Rockford, Sept. 7,8: Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church, 10295 “Fifteen dollars, Ma’am,” he answered. 49341. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, go to Myers Lake Rd., Rockford, is having their annual Chicken BBQ, “Why that’s simply outrageous!” she stormed. “That’s our website: Rogueriverwp.org or our Facebook page at Rogue Rummage and Bake Sale. The rummage and bake sale is Friday, what’s wrong with you Maine people, you’re always th th River Watershed Partners. #36 September 7 from 9 am to 4 pm, Saturday, September 8 , from trying to over charge summer visitors. What do you do 9 am to 7 pm. BBQ Chicken will be available on Saturday, th in the winter, when you’re not gypping tourists?” September 8 from 4 to 7 pm. Half chicken and fixin’s, dine in or Red Flannel Day Talent Show The vet smiled at the woman. “I raise porcupines, carry out. $10.00. Funds raised will go to national and international Sept. 19: Looking for talented kids of all ages. The Red Flannel Ma’am.” missions. #35,36b Talent Show is searching for singers, vocal groups, dancers, instrumentalists and variety acts for the Red Flannel Day Talent This Joke of the Week is Praise the Lord at Cowboy Church Show on Saturday, October 6th. Meeting on Wednesday September brought to you by Sept. 9: 2nd Chance will be having Cowboy Church on Sunday, 19th at 7:00 pm at the Kent Theatre, 8 N. Main St. Cedar Springs. rd th nd Rehearsal will be held on October 3 at 7 pm. So, get together classic kelly’s September 9 at 6 pm. It will be at 2 Chance School at 810 – 17 A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering Mile Rd. Cedar Springs (corner of 17 Mile and Olin Lakes Rd). with friends and family and plan your act now. If you have any The Old Time Gospel Singers will share their message and their questions, or can’t make it on the meeting day, please contact Len 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs musical talents. Invite your family and friends. Cowboy Church by email, [email protected] or 231-750-2337. #36 (616) 696-0620 will be every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Each service will have different people sharing God’s word and music. Cowboy Women’s Community Event Church will introduce you to 2nd Chance and its vision. The Sept. 21: The women’s ministries of Crossfire Ministries and school is in the building stage, which when completed, will teach Solon Center Wesleyan Church join forces to present Robyn Library troubled teens through God and the horse. If you have questions, Dykstra, National Christian Women’s speaker on Friday evening, call 616-293-2150. See you there! #36b September 21st @ 7 pm. Doors open @ 6:30 pm. Robyn is a captivating speaker and best-selling author and over the years TOPS weight loss support group has helped thousands of women on their Journey to trust God Directory Sept. 11: Take off pounds sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit weight and follow Jesus. Surprisingly funny and refreshing, Robyn is a YOUR hOMeTOwN loss support group for men and women, meets every Tuesday at Humorous Speech Champion and hilarious storyteller. Along with Cedar Springs Community the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sand Lake. Your first visit is Robyn, lite refreshments, awesome worship music and door prizes free so come check out what TOPS can do to help you reach your will be presented. Tickets are available for just $10 online @ http:// weigh loss goals! Weigh-ins 8:15-9am, meeting starts at 9:15am. www.scwchurch.org/ministries/adult or call 616-696-3229 ext 1. We have Seating is limited, so get your tickets now! The event will be held MON - FRI 10 - 6 In case of inclement weather, meetings are cancelled if Tri-County something for SATURDAY 9 - 12 or Cedar Springs schools are closed. Call Martha at 696-1039 for at the Solon Center Wesleyan Church, 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar everyone! Springs, just north of 19 Mile Rd. #36,37b more information. #36 Library [email protected] 616-696-1910 AWANA Starts at Huggard Bible Odyssey of the Mind www.cedarspringslibrary.org 107 N Main Street Sept. 12: Calling all Awana Clubbers from ages 3 years old to Sept. 25: Cedar Springs Odyssey of the Mind will host a “hands fb: cedarspringspubliclibrary Cedar Springs, MI 49319 6th grade! Awana Clubs (Cubbies & Sparks) T.N.T. starts on on” approach for sampling the program. Interested parents and September 12th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Because to God kids matter! students are invited to “step in” to the world of Odyssey, to try it out Huggard Bible Church, 8860 – 21 Mile Rd., Sand Lake, 616-636- and get ALL those questions answered! Please plan to participate 5561. #35,36b with your student and learn about the program in the process (free session). Red Hawk Middle School LGI room (follow signs to NELSON TOWNSHIP/SAND LAKE BRANCH upstairs room) – September 25th, 6:30 – 8 pm sharp. This is for 88 Eighth St. Rogue River Watershed Meeting th students and parents K-12 grade. Questions? Odysseyofthemind. 1-877-243-2466 (toll free) Sept. 12: The Rogue River Watershed Partners invites all com (national website), Miodyssey.com (we are region 2) local interested citizens, who live in and care about, the Rogue River website, Linda Blackmore at [email protected]. #36 Monday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM Watershed, to attend our monthly board meetings. The next Tuesday & Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM STATEPOINT CROSSWORD Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM THEME: FASHION Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM ACROSS 55. Little troublemaker 1. Words to live by 57. *a.k.a. catwalk 6. Flicked in a tray 60. *Outerwear pullover 9. Text messenger 63. Tarantino’s creation 13. Cowboy movie 64. Like King George, 1760- SPENCER TOWNSHIP BRANCH 14. *Badgley and Mischka, e.g. 1820 15. Young Montague 66. Find new tenant 14960 Meddler Ave. 16. Diver’s lung 68. 1st letter of Hebrew 1-877-243-2466 (toll free) 17. Ostrich of Australia alphabet 18. Cake cover 69. Negative conjunction Monday & Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM 19. *Between stiletto and flat 70. Do penitence Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM 21. *Winter collection 71. Those not opposed 23. Drench 72. *Designer Laroche Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM 24. ____-de-camp 73. Espresso plus steamed milk Saturday: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM 25. George Orwell’s Napoleon 28. Program for training DOWN officers 1. Trigonometric func. statistician 49. Former Portuguese colony 30. Win at an auction 2. *Nordstorm’s outlet 25. *a.k.a. Prince of Prints in India 35. Applications 3. *Purse for the red carpet 26. *Designer Mizrahi 51. Unprincipled 37. ____ d’Ivoire 4. Financial woes 27. Tragedy or comedy or satire 54. Deviating from truth 39. Port in Portugal 5. Demosthenes, e.g. 29. Frog’s friend, according to 56. *____-____-Porter 40. C&H crop 6. Port in Yemen Lobel 57. Part to play 41. *____ couture 7. Greater than the whole? 31. Civil wrong 58. Part of the eye 43. Madrid’s football club 8. Alluring maiden 32. Measured in loafs 59. Tiny sips 44. “____ on Wayward Son” 9. *Little Black Dress creator 33. *Salvatore Ferragamo’s 60. Gossamer 46. Comedian Carvey 10. Arabian chieftain home country 61. Frequently 47. Barber’s supply 11. Fast time 34. *Gabbana’s partner 62. Superman’s last name 48. First-aid item 12. Lincoln lumber 36. Balkan native 63. Word of possibility 50. “Pro” follower 15. Come to the surface 38. Volcano in Sicily 65. Debtor’s note 52. *To change the color of 20. Unit of geological time 42. Dine at home 67. Tiger’s starting point fabric 22. Tokyo, once 45. Name of God in the Old 53. Sacred 24. 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Car & Motorcycle Show Old Time Country Fair Registration: 10 am | Cost: $10 | Awards: 3 pm 10 am to 4 pm | 1st-3rd Prize Awards Village Municipal Complex Building: 125 E. Shaw St. Reynolds Township Hall: 215 E. Edgerton St. Arts & Crafts Combined Church Service 10 am to 4 pm | Cost $30 per Booth 6 pm to 8 pm | Ensley Park Fri, Sept 7, 9am-4pm Ensley Park: South End Bring Your Own Chair! Sat, Sept 8, 9am-7pm

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The Cedar Springs Red Hawks brought their A-game last Thursday, August 30, when they hosted Caledonia for the first home game of the season and ran away with the win 46-7. The Red Hawks were fresh off a loss to the Division 5 state runner-up Saginaw Swan Valley, where they had some trouble getting the offense going that they needed. But the Red Hawks found their groove against the Fighting Scots, scoring once in the first quarter, three times in the second quarter, and twice in the fourth. The Red Hawks netted 338 yards on the ground, and 56 in the air, for 394 total. Ethan West ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns, followed by Lucas Pienton with 96 yards and one touchdown; Sage Serbenta ran for 50, Ryan Ring- ler had 36, Zak Schmid and Kolby Swank each had 16, Ben Shaw and Landon Totten ran for 10 each, including a touch- down by Totten. Swank completed three passes out of three attempts, with two resulting in touchdowns—a 25-yard pass to Lucas Pi- enton, and 20-yard pass to Kaden Liggett. The third pass was 11-yards to Ethan West. Their defense was also stellar, allowing Caledonia only 154 yards on the ground for the whole game and one touch- down, which came in the second quarter. Leading in tackles for the Red Hawks was Ryan Ringler with 12 and 3 as- sists; Xavier Anderson with 6 tackles and 4 assists; Gage Gardner with 8 tackles; and Sage Serbenta with 6 tackles, 1 assist, 1 QB sack, and 2 fumble recoveries. Many other Red Hawks also contributed defensively, including Lucus Pienton and Graham Bayink, both with 1 interception each. Cedar Springs travels to Northview this Friday, Septem- ber 7, to take on the Wildcats. They have beaten Northview for the last five meetings, but Northview came out strong this year, with a win over Comstock Park 68-47, and they still put a lot of points on the board in their loss to Jeni- Photo by Rob LaLone. son last week, 43-36. It should be a good game! Travel to There was no stopping the Red Hawks last Thursday as they garnered almost 400 yards in the game against Caledonia last Thursday. Northview and cheer on your Red Hawks! Are you embarrassed and tired of having to cover your mouth every time you smile?

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Ranger Steve’s Nature NicheOUTDOORS By Ranger Steve Showcasing the DNR: Getting Gold Treasures wildBy Hannah Schauer, Michiganin Departmentthe of classroomNatural Resources

Connecting children to wildlife and other natural resources can be one of the most exciting, rewarding and fulfilling endeavors for educators and students. With another school year beginning, some people may not know the Mich- igan Department of Natural Resources provides numerous opportunities to help teachers make those valuable connec- tions between the state’s natural and cul- tural resources and students of all ages.

A soldier beetle. Photo by Ranger Steve Mueller. Elementary students get The field has turned to gold over- wild Through the Go Wild for Michigan’s night. The rich value exceeds that Wildlife curricu- of the precious metal many would lum, elementary trade several weeks’ pay to possess. school educators The field transforms itself without can introduce Aspen Ridge fifth-grader Kendra Scherer tries to determine the height the aid of a forger pounding and en- young learners to of a tree by gazing through a clinometer, while classmate Athena Kin- graving to human desire. The field nunen follows the line of sight. Students Madelyn Reader, Ella Brand Michigan’s wild- Ranger Steve Mueller knows just what a person needs to and Catherine Bartanen are also pictured, from left. Wheels to the life species and Woods helped fund transportation for the Forestry Field Day outing. lift one’s spirits and hopes. their habitats. Photo by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Unlike the metal artisan that makes permanent engrav- “Go Wild for ings, the field has ever changing beauty that entices us to Michigan’s Wild- maintain our environment, and it taught them about bears,” search its gold flower settings. Its golden surface has cre- life brought an ex- Dixon said. “They gained in-depth knowledge about these ative intricacies of a jewelry artist’s dreams. citement into my creatures, and I think that knowledge – because it was After weeks of drought when plants seemed frozen in class that I wasn’t spread through an entire school year – will stick with them time, a 6-inch rain soaked deep. Plants greedily took every anticipating,” said Critter cards, featuring 19 different Michigan for the rest of their lives.” drop possible to quench a long waiting thirst. Less than half Charlotte Simp- wildlife species, are included with the Go With knowledge and experience comes greater under- of the goldenrod were in bloom yesterday even though it Wild for Michigan’s Wildlife curriculum. The son of Shettler standing. was past normal flowering season. Today more than 70% facing card shows a painted turtle, Michi- Elementary, part gan’s state reptile. Photo by Michigan Depart- “I had some students who started in my class dead set are blooming. The waiting burst of gold was not just by of Fruitport Com- ment of Natural Resources. against hunting,” Dixon said. “I think they now have more plants. Insects of great variety have been on hold in quest munity Schools in of an understanding as to why hunting, in particular, is an of the rich golden treasure. Muskegon. “My youngest of learners–kindergartners–were effective management practice for our Michigan wildlife.” Goldenrod’s flowers and pollen are more essential to life engaged in the lessons and materials and were making con- Classes that participate in the curriculum also have the than a person’s quest for gold at the end of the rainbow. nections to their beautiful home state.” option to enter a Year in the Life of a Michigan Black Bear Like people seeking a pot of gold at rainbows end, insects Included with the lesson plans and activities, are “critter contest. seek the ephemeral gold of late summer. Many have their cards,” featuring 19 different Michigan wildlife species. After learning all about black bears in Michigan, students nature niche lives timed to its flowering. Bees and other While each educator receives a PDF version of the cards, can create a way to share the story of a black bear’s journey insects seek nectar. The nectar reward is not free. Insects the DNR also prints a limited supply of the cards, so stu- throughout the year. Educators representing the top three leave with a full stomach but are loaded with pollen they dents can have a set to keep. The available card sets are dis- projects are awarded gift certificates to purchase science carry to neighboring goldenrods. tributed to Michigan teachers on a first-come, first-served supplies for their classroom. Goldenrod pollen is large and heavy. It does not blow dis- basis. Prizes for the contest are provided by the Michigan Bear tances in the wind and requires delivery service to transport “Throughout many lessons, I would hear, ‘I’ve seen that Hunters Association and the DNR. it to mature flowers. When a golden finch lands on a gold- animal before’ or ‘I’m going to look for that animal tonight The DNR also offers middle-schoolers curriculum cen- enrod stem in search of a tasty insect morsel, it undoubtedly when I get home,’” Simpson said. tering on wetlands and some of the birds that live there. knocks loose pollen. Instead of easily drifting on air cur- During the 2017-2018 school year, over 800 kindergarten Michigan’s Wondrous Wetlands and Waterfowl offers rents to another flower, it falls to the ground. A number of through fifth-grade educators registered to receive this free an opportunity to learn about the ducks, geese, and swans ground creeping invertebrates consume the manna falling curriculum. found in Michigan, as well as the critical importance of from the heavens. wetland habitats. Pollen eating insects are attracted to the flowers like peo- Middle school is for the bears (and ducks) Lessons include several activities. Students can become ple are attracted to all you can eat restaurants. Goldenrods Using actual location data from radio-collared Michigan a bird in a migration simulation that illustrates the perils like other members of the large aster family, produce in ex- black bears, middle school students can find out what bears that waterfowl encounter during their bi-annual flights. Stu- cess to make sure pollen grains fertilize other flowers. In- are up to throughout the year. dents also will engage in land-use planning, and analyze sects at the smorgasbord leave with pollen covered bodies A Year in the Life of a Michigan Black Bear provides les- Michigan waterfowl population data. to serve as dispersal agents. sons, videos, activities and bear location data to help stu- I was told by a honeybee keeper, that members of his dents learn more about bear behaviors and habits at various High-schoolers become elk managers profession do not appreciate gold season. Honey bees get times of the year. Like other DNR wildlife classroom cur- Michigan once had elk across the state, but by the late rich feeding on goldenrod nectar but the honey produced is ricula, this program is offered free of charge. 1800s, all the native elk had disappeared due to unregulated bitter. People desire sweeter honey. Sixth- through eighth-graders will learn all about bear hunting and drastic landscape changes that led to a lack of The value of gold is in the eye of the beholder. Bees are biology, as well as the DNR’s role in managing bear pop- habitat. joyous with the concentrated fields of gold. Honey connois- ulations in Michigan. This year, additional bear location In 1918, seven elk were brought from the western United seurs are dismayed. I am particularly pleased with the great data have been added to the curriculum and educators can States to Wolverine, Michigan to re-establish our state’s elk variety of creatures found among goldenrod. The abun- choose which bear, or bears, they want their class to “fol- population. dance of monarchs deep golden orange in fields brings hap- low.” Now, 100 years later, Michigan has a healthy and abun- piness to many. Pearl Crescents stand still on flowerheads Educator Brandy Dixon, from Holy Ghost Lutheran dant elk population resulting from intentional land manage- long enough for us to see the tiny silver pearl adorning the School in Monroe, said she uses the curriculum in her class- ment and increased law enforcement. hindwing undersurface at its tail end. 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VOICES/VIEWS What are political parties good“ for? Plenty, actually If you take a “To work properly, our system needs a as consensus-builders — their dim view of our concern with transcending dif- political parties, broader consensus — and party-line votes ferences and political faction- you’re in ster- do not provide it. The really effective legis- alism and arriving at stances ling company. lation in our history—Social Security and designed to appeal to political So did George Medicare, for instance—was passed with majorities both in elections and Washington. solid, bipartisan support.”—Lee Hamilton in legislatures. The most suc- By Lee Hamilton, Former member of the U.S. In his fa- cessful party officials I know House of Representatives mous Fare- have made consensus-building well Address, Our parties also play a lubricating role in the mechanisms a priority, both within their own parties and across partisan he warned us against “the baneful effects of the spirit of “of democracy. They get out the vote and educate voters. lines. In a country as diverse and divided as ours, that’s not [political] party.” A political party, he wrote, “agitates the They teach many thousands of ordinary Americans what a baneful effect at all. community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, the nuts and bolts of democratic participation look like. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana Univer- kindles the animosity of one part against another, foments They choose, train, and promote candidates who are (for sity Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished occasionally riot and insurrection. It opens the door to for- the most part) worthy of holding public office. They play Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; eign influence and corruption…” It’s safe to say he was not an important role in funding elections, financing the sys- and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Envi- a fan. tem, and giving candidates a platform. In short, they’re a ronmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of So it’s with some trepidation that I want to speak up in personnel system for government office. Representatives for 34 years. favor of political parties. For well over 165 years, they have To be sure, Americans divide rather sharply on their sup- played a key role in our representative government. They port of political parties — not just on which they support, are the best stage I know for broad economic, political, but on whether to support them at all. Many avoid iden- and social change. It’s hard for me to imagine a democracy tification with them. Others become ardent loyalists. Still without them. others follow them regularly, but not slavishly. At the mo- This is in part because we live in a very different coun- ment, more people define themselves as independent than Post Scripts try from the one George Washington led. The United States as a member of one or the other party, but the two parties today is not just geographically bigger, but immeasurably together still command a majority of the electorate. larger in both population and diversity. I am a member of a party, and have certainly been dis- NOTICE And that’s where our two great parties, for the most part, appointed in its performance on occasion. Yet I’ve never have excelled: they accommodate different interests, opin- felt that my disappointment was grounds for abandoning The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up to ions, and views. Our system does not have enough con- the party. Nor, on the other hand, have I ever felt that my 350 words. The subject should be relevant to local sensus-building mechanisms; the parties are crucial to this. loyalty was grounds for despising the other party. I cringe readers, and the editor reserves the right to reject Strong political parties that can unite groups with different when I hear a member of either party express hatred or ac- letters or edit for clarity, length, good taste, accu- interests have been a source of powerful change in our his- cuse the other party of disloyalty. Both parties are patriot- racy, and liability concerns. All submissions MUST tory. ic, both want the best for their country—even if they have be accompanied by full name, mailing address Of course, more than building consensus within a party different ideas about what “best” means. That’s part of the and daytime phone number. We use this informa- is needed. Even though the American people prefer bipar- democratic dialogue, after all. tion to verify the letter’s authenticity. We do not tisanship, the parties too often prefer to lambast each other. That’s why I also get uncomfortable with unswerving print anonymous letters, or acknowledge letters But legislation passed on a party line vote rarely stands the loyalty to any political party. I think political parties have we do not use. Writers are limited to one letter per test of time. To work properly, our system needs a broad- to earn our loyalty by their performance. And in particular, month. Email to [email protected], or er consensus—and party-line votes do not provide it. The by their ability to move the nation forward legislatively. send to Post Scripts, Cedar Springs Post, PO Box really effective legislation in our history—Social Security George Washington was right, of course, in pointing 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. and Medicare, for instance—was passed with solid, bipar- out some of the risks of people joining together to form tisan support. organized parties. But he didn’t fully recognize their role NEWSPAPER SPACE FOR SALE HERE CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY In The

PNewspaper ST toThank our Advertisers you for KEEPING THE Call Today! POST COMING! 616.696.3655 #shoplocal Shop LOCAL • Shop The POST Page 12 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, September 6, 2018 LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF SAND LAKE NELSON TOWNSHIP/ 2 E. Maple St P.O. Box 139 • Sand Lake, MI 49343 VILLAGE OF SAND LAKE Lake Street construction from 5th Street to 3rd Street Fall Cleanup Village of Sand Lake Residents and Business, Saturday, September 15, 2018 The Village council and officials wanted to let the residents know that the construction on Lake Street 8 AM to 12 PM between 3rd Street and 5th Street will be starting on Tuesday. Lake Street will be blocked off at 5th street and 3rd street starting on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018. Temporary lighting will be put up this weekend. Nelson Township Cleanup will be Sept 15th 8am- This letter is going out after the construction started due to the preconstruction meeting being held after 12pm at 5th and Cherry Streets near water tower the print deadline. in Sand Lake. Identification required (tax bill or voter’s registration card and driver’s license. One The project is scheduled to run between September 4th until October 31st weather permitting. With the trailer or truck per residence, no shovel offs. optimum date of Lake Street being open for traffic as of October 31, 2018 and the new permanent lights for downtown coming in December or possibly later because of a back order of 12 to 14 weeks for the We will accept…. street lights. Appliances, sheet metal, wire, auto parts and Included with this letter is the entrances available for the downtown businesses affected by construction engines (liquids drain) and a map to the available parking and driving around the construction area. There will be a five- Lawn chairs, lawn mowers, fencing (must be foot pedestrian channel that will assist with access into buildings. We advise to use the entrances flattened and folded) stated as the main entrances during construction as that will make the project go smoother and stay on Mattresses, propane tanks, furniture, carpeting, schedule. Any questions feel free to contact the village of Sand Lake at (616) 636-8854 or email clerk@ clothing, glass, etc. villageofsandlake.org Tires (must be cut into 4 pieces), lead acid batteries and fluorescent. Kent Boersema, Clerk Thomas Norton, Village President Brenda Arnold, Treasurer Village of Sand Lake Village of Sand Lake Village of Sand Lake We will not accept….

Sand Lake Downtown Businesses entrances during construction on Lake St Hazardous or toxic waste Name Phone Open Hours Type Entry during Contruction Yard clipping or brush Bernita Mae Café 616-636-8384 M-F 6-6, Sat-Sun 7-2 Restaruant Front of store Commercial dumping Big Ben’s tires & Auto Repair 616-636-8350 M-Th 9-6, F 9-5, Sat 9-1 New & used tires truck & auto repairs Front of store Concrete Corner Hair Design & Spa 616-636-5350 M,T,TH 9-5 W&F 9-8 Sat 9-Noon Hair care & spa Side Door Dentist Alan L. Rosendall DDS 616-636-8633 M-Th -5, F7-2 Health care Front of store Railroad ties Family Dollar 24 S. 3rd St. Dollar store Front of store Garbage Gary & Sue’s TLC 616-636-5450 M-Th 8-7 F 8-6 Sat&Sun 8-5 Laundtromat Front of store Independent Bank 616-636-4227 M-F 8:30-5 Sat 8:30-Noon Financial Institution Enter from Northland If you have any questions about what you can Mystic Emporium 616-557-5002 M-F Noon-7 Sat Noon-5 Tobacco Supplies Back of Store bring please call the township at 616-636-5332. North Kent Weld 616-636-4300 Welding shop Front of store Patsy’s Hair Place & Barber Shop 616-636-4500 Tu-F 9-5 Sat 9-12 Hair care Front of store Pet Crematorium 15 4th St Crematorium Front of store Dated: September 6, 2018 Red Roof Carwash 120 S. 3rd St. Carwash Front of store Roemer’s Muffler & Brake 616-636-4246 M-F 9-5 Muffler shop Front of store Rosie’s Ice Cream & More 616-636-6000 Only during summer Ice Cream Shop Front of store Sand Lake Nelson Twp. Library 616-636-4251 M & W noon-8, T & Sat 9:30-5, F 12-5 Library Front of store TOWNSHIP OF Sand Lake Oil-N-Lube 616-636-5250 M-Th 8-5:30, F 8-5, Sat 8-12 Oil Shop Front of store Sand Lake Parts Plus 616-636-5985 M-F 8-6, Sat 8-3 Auto Parts Back of Store COURTLAND Sand Lake TV 616-636-4910 W-F 10-6, Sat 10-2 TV Shop Front of store COUNTY OF Sand Lake Veterinary Services 616-636-4100 M, Tu, Th & F 8-6, W 9-8 Veterinary Ramp will be built KENT, MICHIGAN Due to side door being into surgical area a ramp will be built Mike Bergmans HVAC 616-799-5840 Heating and Cooling Back of Store The Hairy Camel 616-204-7997 Fiber Arts center Back of Store COURTLAND TOWNSHIP Lakeside Inn 616-636-8819 M-Sat 6-8, Sun 7-2 Restaurant Back of Store TIRE DISPOSAL EVENT The Nickel 616-636-5795 M-Sun 8:30-6 Discount grocery Front of store September 15, 2018 Tril Country Body Shop 616-636-5341 M-F 8:30-5 Auto Shop Front of store Tri County Eagles 616-636-8787 32 E. Lake St., Sand Lake Club Back of Store Trading Co. 616-557-5000 53 E. Lake St., Sand Lake Antiques & collectibles Back of Store Courtland Township will be hosting the Kent Wesco 616-636-8293 24/7 Gas station Enter from Northland County Tire Disposal Event on Saturday Global Systems Installers 616-443-3981 Factory Maintance Front of store September 15th from 8 AM till 12 PM. Kent Team Auto Partz Inc 616-557-3224 Automotive Body parts Front of store County residents only. ID is required. Tires from Dean Excavation 616-636-5524 construction Front of store Opper Excavating 616-437-6996 construction Front of store businesses or non-profits will not be accepted. Preferred Landscape 616-557-3150 Landscaping Front of store 10 tires per vehicle maximum. Passenger tires VFW 616-636-5600 Ramp is built Back of Store only (car, SUV, or pickup truck). No semi, tractor, or loader tires. Tires must be off the rims and clean. Tires are also accepted at North Kent Recycle & Waste Center and South Kent Landfill year round for a $4-$6 fee. Tire Disposal Event will be supervised by Re Imagine Trash, they have authority to reject any questionable items. Questions may be directed to Courtland Township office at 866- 0622 or Re Imagine Trash at 616-632-7920.

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Conversely, why would a township that is not assigned Keller Avenue and Harvard Avenue, with the local share tions, having managed in a union environment. construction responsibility feel compelled to support a bor- funded by the bordering townships of Oakfield and Spen- The board liked several things about him—the focus on derline road project financially? cer. students; that he seemed well-rounded; had expertise in fi- In the case of 16 Mile Road, the road’s high-volume use “We are happy to see the entire stretch completed and nancial matters; and good decision-making skills. helped to sway the four townships to partner in financing thank everyone for the cooperation,” said Greg Dean, Oak- “I have a strong desire to help provide the best for the the three miles of work, despite the recorded assignment of field Township Supervisor. schools,” said Gilmore. “Quality education is the key to our construction responsibility. Ultimately, each township de- “As we enter the third and final phase of this joint children’s future. I wanted to help ensure a quality educa- cided that the project was in their residents’ best interest be- project, I have enjoyed the cooperative spirit of Nel- tional environment and opportunity for my kids and all the cause it provided a new, and in-demand, pavement-to-pave- son, Courtland and Oakfield Townships in making this children in the Cedar Springs school district.” ment connection. project reality. A special thank you to the road com- He also said he would be willing to run as a write-in in “The traffic counts helped demonstrate how important mission for keeping us well informed and to the resi- the November election. 16 Mile was to the residents who live in this area. Once dents for their patience in enduring the construction ac- the project was considered a win for everyone, it became tivity,” said Jeff Knapp, Spencer Township Supervisor. a matter of the townships discussing how to collaborate Resident support remains high, exemplified by the commu- financially in order to complete construction,” said Jerry nity-wide street parties thrown after each mile is complet- Byrne, KCRC’s Deputy Managing Director of Operations. ed. The funding of local road projects like 16 Mile Road is Treasures...continued from page 9 “We’re very happy,” said Hoskins. “Some people have cost shared between the township and KCRC. For grav- even purchased new cars!” with more golden memories than are possible to retain. It el-to-pavement construction, this equates to 45 percent of “This project has become a labor of love for each of the is necessary to share as many as possible at the dinner table the funding coming from the road commission, 55 percent communities, and it exemplifies what can be accomplished before they are lost like nighttime dreams that seem to va- from the township. when the road commission and townships partner and col- porize by the time breakfast is finished. Although construction started on the first mile of the 16 laborate for the benefit of the residents we serve,” said Soldier beetles with gold and black wings find the mas- Mile Road project in 2015, the conversation about the proj- Steve Warren, KCRC’s Managing Director. sive flower heads perfect beds for copulation. Net-winged ect began between KCRC and township officials in 2011. beetles with their own version of gold and black wing elytra After these initial discussions, representatives from KCRC are differently shaped, with the tail end of wings widening hosted multiple informational meetings for township res- to give a triangular appearance. idents, during which questions could be raised and issues It is always good to have a field guide at the ready. Many discussed. find cell phone photos useful. Increasingly Apps are able to Manager...continued from page 3 narrow an identification search to a few likely insects sim- “That first meeting, we packed the house, and it was in January with really bad weather! So that was a good sign,” them in for the citizens of the Cedar Springs area. I also ilar to how facial recognition programs are being used. For said Courtland Township resident Tom Hoskins, who lives feel very fortunate that my staff, elected officials, board those of us still more comfortable with paper field guides, on 16 Mile Road. members, business owners and local government officials we flip pages in books like the Golden Guide to Insects. Public Hearings held by KCRC’s Board then followed, have, almost entirely, been very easy to work with and all The Golden Guide is still our version of gold treasure at the preceding each mile of construction. Year after year, an are focused on making the City and surrounding area better end of a rainbow. overwhelming number of residents demonstrated their sup- for the citizens.” Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be di- port by attending the hearings or writing to the Board in Womack’s contract is up on August 1, 2019. He said he rected to Ranger Steve (Mueller) at odybrook@chartermi. advance of the vote, to urge the commissioners’ approval. has had informal discussion with council members about net - Ody Brook Nature Sanctuary, 13010 Northland Dr. “One of our township officials joked that the road possibly extending it but nothing has been formalized yet. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 or call 616-696-1753.

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Humane Society of West Michigan’s AUCTION NOTICE APARTMENTS GARAGE/ FOR RENT YARD SALES PETS of the WEEK Nyemiah -4-Year-Old Female – Terrier Mix Nyemiah is an STATE OF MILDRED HOUTING Plan Ahead And SAVE! LEISURE ACRES Run your sale ad for TWO easy going sweet- nd MICHIGAN TAkING AppLICATIONS weeks and the 2 week is heart. She has a 616-696-2598 PROBATE COURT for 1 and 2 bEDROOM ½ off! Expires 9-17-18 calm demeanor, COUNTY OF KENT ApARTMENTS and loves to go www.artsmithauctions.com on walks (not to NOTICE TO CREDITORS Must be 62 years of age or Garage Sale: Friday, 9/7, 9 am Decedent’s Estate older; disabled regardless – 5 pm, Saturday, 9/8, 9 am – mention does File No. 18-203891-DE of age. Barrier free units 3 pm. 7750 Becker, south of great on them). HOMES Estate of Steven available. Rent based on 17 Mile off Myers Lake. Dining She has been Michael Freyling 30% of income. table with 10 chairs, Wilton known to get FOR SALE Date of Birth May 5, 1961 For more information please baking pans, stereo cabinet, 3 along with other NOTICE TO CREDITORS: call (616) 696-3920/ ft. bath sink, dog beds, office NOTICE: All real estate The decedent,Steven Michael TRS dial 711 chairs, new steel-toe shoes, dogs and enjoys just being in the company of people. It is be- advertising in this newspaper Freyling, died July 28, 2018. This institution is an size 10, kitchen items, clothes – lieved that she does have separation anxiety so she should be Creditors fo the decedent are Equal Opportunity Provider is subject to the Federal Fair notified that all claims against men’s & women’s, shoes, much kept in a crate if left alone, or you could just take her with you Housing Amendments Act and the estate will be forever more. #36p wherever you go – she would love it and so would you! the Michigan Civil Rights Act, barred unless presented to which make it illegal to advertise Sandra K. Sawinski, personal red Flannel acres PLAN AHEAD: “any preference, limitation or representative, or to both the “A Place to Call Home” Harry 4-Year-Old Male - Domestic Short Hair discrimination based on race, probate court at 180 Ottawa aFFOrdaBle lIVInG Annual multi-family sale, Meet Harry! Harry color, religion, sex, national Ave NW, Ste 2500, Grand 311 Oak Court Sept. 12-15, at 12835 is a 4-year-old love- Rapids, Michigan 49503 and origin, handicap, familial Cedar Springs, MI Northland Drive. 9 am – 7 the personal represetative bug. He is part of a status, age or marital status, within 4 months after the date Great Location, 1 & 2 pm. Books, clothes/shoes, bonded pair with his or an intention to making any antiques, petroleum cans, of publication of this notice. bedroom apartments. Rent buddy Lloyd so they such preference, limitation or based on 30% of income. coins, tools, estate items, discrimination.” Familial Status PHELPS LAW OFFICE, PLC oak table/chairs, and much have to go home Theresa K. Phelps (P41888) Barrier Free units available. includes children under the age more. 616-696-1614 or 6585 Belding Road, Suite C together. 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Steak Fajita Burrito Bowl Makes: 4 bowls 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound skirt steak 1 red pepper, sliced 1 yellow pepper, sliced 1 package instant rice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 packet Ortega Original Taco Seasoning 1 Ortega Bakeable Tortilla Bowl Kit 3 cups green leaf lettuce, sliced 2 avocados, diced 1 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup cotija cheese 1 bottle Ortega Green Taco Sauce, to taste Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet over medium- high heat. Cook skirt steak 5 minutes on each side. Remove steak from pan and let rest. When cooled, slice into strips. Add remaining olive oil to skillet over medium-high heat. Saute red and yellow peppers until cooked through. Prepare rice as directed on package. Add squeeze of lime and taco seasoning. Stir to combine. Prepare tortilla bowls as directed on package. Fill with rice, shredded lettuce, sliced steak and peppers. Top with diced avocado, corn and cotija cheese. Finish with taco sauce.

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Poblano Ranch Tacos Makes: 8 tacos 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 poblano peppers, sliced 1 yellow onion, sliced 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional) 1 box Ortega Yellow Corn Taco Shells 6 radishes, sliced 1 cup corn kernels 1 cup cotija cheese 1 bottle Ortega Flavor Craver Ranch Taco Sauce, to taste Add olive oil to skillet over Southwest Chicken Salad 1 bottle Ortega Flavor Craver medium heat. Add sliced Ranch Taco Sauce, to taste poblano peppers and yellow Makes: 4 bowls 2 tablespoons olive oil Add olive oil to skillet over medium onion to pan. Saute until heat. Coat chicken with chili powder. cooked through. Add squeeze 4 chicken breasts of lime to pepper and onion 2 teaspoons chili powder Cook chicken 8 minutes on each side, mixture, if desired. 1 Ortega Bakeable Tortilla or until cooked through. Remove Bake taco shells according Bowl Kit chicken from pan and let rest. Slice to package directions. To 3 cups green leaf lettuce, sliced chicken into strips when cooled. assemble tacos, add poblano 1 can Ortega Black Beans Prepare tortilla bowls as directed on and onion mixture to base of 1 cup corn kernels package. Fill with shredded lettuce, taco. Top with sliced radishes, 2 avocados, diced black beans, corn and sliced chicken. corn and cotija cheese. Finish 1 tomato, diced Top with diced avocado, tomato and with taco sauce. 1 cup cotija cheese cotija cheese. Finish with taco sauce.

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You can enjoy the flavors of a Mexican cantina in your kitchen 3. Buy white rice in bulk so you can create Spanish rice to 2. Always have garlic, onions and fresh cilantro handy. Keep anytime if you’re stocked up with the right goods. accompany any dish. lemons and limes within reach to add bright flavor to your 4. Stock up on canned refried beans, black beans and pinto beans dishes. Also, buy fresh chiles like jalapeno and pasilla to spice Pantry and Dry Goods for use in your favorite Mexican dishes. up a variety of dishes. If possible, grow them yourself. 1. Keep dried or canned chiles of all sorts on-hand. Dried chiles 3. Store flour and corn tortillas in your cupboard or refrigerator to include ancho, chipotle, guajillo, negro and mulato. Refrigerator and Produce create burritos, tacos, enchiladas and wraps. 2. Expand your spice rack with Mexican staples like chili powder, 1. Keep ready-made salsa and spicy sauces chilled and serve them 4. Keep Monterey Jack, queso fresco and cotija cheese on-hand to cayenne pepper and paprika, as well as oregano and cumin. alongside chips, tacos and other Mexican dishes. include in enchiladas and burritos. Page 16 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, September 6, 2018

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