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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.com Vol. XXIX No.P 13 Thursday, March 31, 2016 STServing Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Inside this issue Families lose home in fire Car crashes into POST travels to Arizona schoolBy Judy Reed bus A crash involving a car and a school bus sent one person to the hospital on Tuesday, March 29. According to Sgt. Jason Kelley, with the Kent County Sheriff Department Cedar Springs Unit, the crash occurred on 18 Mile Rd near White Creek, in Solon Township, about page 2 8:23 a.m. A 68-year-old Solon Township woman was traveling Want to earn some east on 18 Mile behind a Cedar Springs Public Schools bus carrying elementary children, when the bus began to slow fast cash? down for another bus it was following that was stopping to pick up children. The woman was reportedly blinded by the sun, and did not see the bus stopping. She then crashed into the back of the bus without braking, according to a witness. None of the children on the bus were injured. Another bus was sent to pick up the children and transport them to school. The bus driver, a 48-year-old woman from Spencer Township, complained of general pain. She was checked out by Rockford ambulance but was not hospitalized. page 3 The driver of the car was sent to Butterworth Hospital by Rockford ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. Unleash happiness “We are forever grateful for the Kent County Sheriff De- partment, Fire Department, paramedics and all other first responders for their prompt, caring and professional re- sponse to the needs of our school district and community,”
Post photos by J. Reed. said Cedar Springs Public Schools Superintendent Laura VanDuyn. This mobile home in Cedar Springs Mobile Estates was destroyed by fire on Friday, March 25. By Judy Reed Fraser, the Cedar Springs dren were home at the time Fire Department was on of the fire, and everyone got Two families lost their scene within seven min- out safely. A 21-month-old Easter bunny at HEALTH...pages 8-9 home last Friday, March 25, utes of getting the call, and reportedly had some minor when a fire broke out short- it took 20 to 30 minutes to burns to the chest and index ly after 10:30 a.m. on Linda knock it down. finger, and was treated at the library Plus Street in Cedar Springs Mo- He said the fire started the scene. Outdoors page 10 bile Estates. in a bedroom, though the The home is reported to According to Cedar cause is undetermined. be a total loss. Tax Time page 11 Springs Fire Chief Marty Two adults and two chil-
Pothole repair truck falls into Whenpothole it rains, it pours. And where one pothole is, another is sure to spring up. That’s what our local DPW department discov- ered when they contracted an excavating crew to repair a pothole on 17 Mile Road this week. According to a DPW spokesperson, a truck filled with asphalt was backing up towards the hole, when the road gave way, creating another pothole. To make it even worse, the truck be- came stuck in it. They then had to call in a helicopter to help lift the truck out of the pothole. Caleb Hankinson snuggles with the Easter Bunny at the Cedar “You can’t make this stuff Springs Library. up,” he said. Once they got the truck The Easter Bunny visited the Cedar Springs Public Li- out, they found that water brary last Friday, March 25. was running underneath the Thirty children from age 6 months to 5th grade got a road from an underground chance to visit with him, and then decorated foam Easter DPW workers try to figure out how to get their pothole repair truck out of a pothole. Pothole - continues on page 13 eggs. Including adults, there were 50 people in attendance. Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 31, 2016 Friends of the Library quilt show Post travels to Arizona
Sheryl Fleser won the quilt raffle Nancy Flierman with her first place quilt. Saturday March 19, was the 4th annual Friends of the Library Quilt show. It was held at the Cedar Springs Middle School from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. with approximately 180 people in attendance. Included were 36 quilts made by area residents. The winners of the show were chosen by those in attendance, with prizes going to: Nancy Flierman, of Cedar Springs, won the Antique Quilt Category with her Rose Hankins, of Courtland Township, recently traveled “Dresden Plate” quilt, and 3rd place with “Cathedral Window.” Both were spe- to Arizona to visit old friends from Paradise Park, where cially made by her mother, Garnet Kline, who passed last year. It took her moth- Rose lived for 19 years, getting away from the snow in er six years to make Cathedral Window, from 1994-2000. She won a beautiful Michigan winters. She saw a lot of her old friends, and en- quilt rack donated by Bob Thomas Woodworking, joyed her visit. Rose is shown here with her friends Nita, Jo 2nd place went to Barb Krawczyk, for her “Snake River Log Cabin” quilt. and Lola, at Apache Junction, Arizona. She won a quilt rack donated by Ron Akom. Thanks, Rose, for taking us with you! Featured at the show were a yard sale of quilting goods, a silent auction, trunk Are you going on vacation? Take the Post with you and shows from Blueberry Backroads and Red Button Quilt Company and a Quilt snap some photos. Then send them to us with some info to Raffle featuring a Queen size quilt pieced by the Scrappy Quilters and quilted [email protected] or mail them to Post travels, by Aerie Quilting. The raffle quilt was won by Sheryl Fleser of Cedar Springs. PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. We will be looking Barb Krawcyzk with her second place quilt. for yours! West Michigan Hawks visit Cedar View On Tuesday, March 14, the West Michigan Hawks The Jellybean received the tremendous opportunity to give back to their community by hang- Challenge ing out with the children of Cedar View Elementa- ry. Plenty of high fives and smiles were exchanged, as well as story time, where the Hawks read to the stu- dents. “We had such a great time coming into Cedar View and reading to the 4th and 5th graders,” said head coach/owner David Lange. “I know that the guys had do so. Without the support the team has been seen The Hawks will be on just as much fun if not more of the community, none out and about in the Cedar the field again soon, as than the kids. Interacting of what we do is possible. Springs area. Last year, they well. Their first game of the with the community is a re- Therefore, we happily ac- hosted community cleanup pre-season is on April 30, ally big deal to the Hawks cept each opportunity we projects, and have also been at Skinner Field, when they organization, and we truly get to do so.” seen at Meijer helping pay host the Highland Park Po- MAC enjoy the opportunity to This is not the first time for groceries. lar Bears. 1565 Dagget Road 616-636-5565 Pierson 887-2060 Robinson Brauhaus & Restaurant Septic cleaning, llc 95 North Main www.robinsonseptic.net Cedar Springs If you can’t flush... you may need us! A Cedar Springs farmer is vying to make the Guinness Book (616) 696-BEER Portable toilet rentals of World Records and put Cedar Springs on the map once again. CSBrew.com Serving Cedar Springs, Sand Lake, Howard City And what is his world record-breaking accomplishment? To and surrounding areas since 1979 have the largest stash of jellybeans in the world—ever! 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Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10am to 5pm Fri. 10-2pm (if we show up) 2016 Subscription Rate...... NOT ENOUGH! dress concerns by the community. She also asked who are www.masb.org/your-local-school-board.aspx. the good ol’ boys? She said that term has been used in con- Cedar Springs Board meeting statement versations in the community, and she wondered if the board The board read a statement during the meeting. “Let me SchoolBy Judy Reed board bits might be allowing personal feelings or prejudices regarding first begin by thanking all of you for being present this eve- good ol’ boys to influence their decisions as a governing ning as a part of this school board meeting. We recognize The Cedar Springs Board of Education met again on body. She also tried to explain that the issue they are cur- the interest in education by our community members, and Monday, March 28. The meeting started with the board rently facing is not about the inability to embrace change. value the opportunity to gather, listen to one another and adding an agenda item to read a board statement, which was She listed several ways that the staff has changed over the consider the affirmations, questions and concerns of the passed. Trustee Michelle Bayink asked to add an agenda last several years. Metiva noted teachers with 30-plus community as part of our service as the Cedar Springs Pub- item for discussion on comments from the last meeting, but years experience speaking out because they are concerned. lic Schools board members. it was not seconded, and died for lack of support. “Clearly our community is dysfunctional and divided,” she As we have encountered change during the course of the Several people read letters or made comments to the said. “What is stopping you from digging deeper? Aren’t year, we have heard affirmations, questions and concerns. board. our children worth it?” We are proud that our community cares a great deal about Bruce Marvel, an educator in another district, whose chil- Jamie Zywycki spoke and asked the board members to the quality of education available for all our children. The dren attend Cedar Springs, asked the board, What are you? remember that they are trustees for the students. Cedar Springs Board of Education cares a great deal as He noted Board president Eary’s statement about them only First grade teacher Karen Gebhardt, who is in her 30th well. We are committed to proved an education of excel- having one employee, and then asked why the contracts year of teaching, also spoke. She talked about the anti-bul- lence for the children in the community. begin with the words “The Board of Education of Cedar lying program “be nice” and importance of treating people The board is working with the Superintendent to ensure Springs Public Schools and ____ enter into a contract”? He with respect. “While we’ve expected our students to abide that wwe are in line with educational best practices and op- also asked if the board only has one employee, why did by this, with the administration and teachers it’s been hard- erations across our district. We are committed to being data they tell the staff in the October 12 meeting, “if you don’t er,” she said. “The days of intimidation are over. It used to driven in our decision making, as we continually serve our like it, you can take you services elsewhere”? (See an edit- be that way at Cedar Trails but it’s not anymore.” students and inform our community. We are committed to ed version of his letter on page 5) Many have questioned Board president Eary’s statement civility and respect, especially when there is a difference of Jan Wallace, a former member of the Board of Ed for 12 that they only have one employee—the superintendent. opinion. These are the values we must uphold and model years, and said they were always transparent and account- And while they may give the Superintendent the authority board - continues on page 13 able to the community. She noted the difficulties they over- to hire and fire, according to Muskegon St. came (a failed BOE recall, teacher’s strike, major budget the Michigan Association of Cedar Springs issues) and how they healed with the support of the entire School Boards website, un- Rowland’s community and staff. She questioned Board president Pa- der powers and duties of the 616-696-9716 tricia Eary’s statement about them only having one employ- local school board, it says suRplus outlet ee—the superintendent; and took issue with her previous that specific provisions in the We’ve got what you need this spring... statement about it not being an “open, public meeting… revised school code assigns we are here to do the work of the board.” Wallace said the the board responsibilities lawn and pubic is an important part of that work and has a right to such as employing a super- 3’x5’ gaRden speak. (See an edited version of her letter on page 5) intendent, other administra- commeRcial tools Tammie Drake, a school of choice mom, also spoke about tors, teachers, and support entRy mats communication has dissipated in the district. She said the staff personnel. That job is (carpeted w/vinyl back) anco gRoceRies board and superintendent are expected to listen, be curi- seen each meeting when the wipeR and ous, and act when needed. She said that we once were lead- board votes on the consent $12.99ea blades hbc ers and now people are asking what’s going on in Cedar agenda to approve new hires Springs. (See her edited letter on page 6) or release employees. $3.49ea Teacher Libby Metiva also spoke. She asked that the For more on school board Also visit our Greenville location public waRehouse board honor the request by trustee Michelle Bayink to ad- responsibility visit https:// for the same great deals - 1205 W. Washington St. • Greenville EEngagement BB irth AA nniversary Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post WThursday,edding March 31, 2016 Church ConnectionM emorial ness. Life creates many anxious moments. But when the pres- spiritualsures of noteslife continually • announcements increase, you may feel anxious• memories all of bituary the time. The pressure can be so great that you wonder if you O will be able to carry the load of anxiety even one step further. Fortunately, we have the anti-worry, anti-anxiety antidote: Je- DUANE E. sus! BRADLEY hankyou! Anxiety is a mind thing. Jesus understands this issue and is T Duane E. Bradley,TT age 83, with you when facing it as he can put your mind to rest. Christ passed away peacefully From the Pulpit himself suffered anxiety to the point of sweating blood. Wheth- at his home on Tuesday, er you’re a Christian or non-Christian, stress is something we March 22, 2016. He nnouncementwas all face and agonize. For this reason, we need to recognize that preceded AAin death by his Jesus is there for each and every one of us in our times of un- parents, Bert & Lottie Rens; easiness. John 14:1 says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. sister, Shirley Flood; son You believe in God; believe also in me.” Why do we go through in-law, Fred Taylor. Duane stressful moments and phases in our lives? Scripture tells us it’s is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Ellen Bradley; Pastor Ryan Black to build up our perseverance, endurance and faith (Romans 5:3- his six children, Reba & Gerald Albritton, Janet & Doug Cedar Springs 5). Typically, when we go through traumatic times, we come Plumb, Yvonne Taylor, Dale & Jacki Bradley, Linda & Joe out of it stronger and more well-rounded as a person. Maxim, Doug & Tracy Bradley; 15 grandchildren, Melissa Christian Church We are all afraid of something. And whether our fear is real or (Scott), Nicole (Matt), Andrea (Reggie), Tim (Angie), Troy 340 West Pine Street, Cedar Springs irrational, if we let ourselves get caught up in a sea of worry, we (Tiffany), Jessica (Nate), Tiffany (Scott), Krystal (Donte), run the risk of drowning in it. While we can never be complete- Joanna (Lee), Derk (Bridget), Dalton (Lindsey), Dillion Finding peace ly free from worry, Jesus gives us a sense of peace and comfort (Sam), Angie (Paul), Ashleyngagement (Eddie), Nicole Porter, Jacob as we deal with it. John 14:27 reads, “Peace I leave with you; Porter; 25 great-grandchildren;E sister, Pam & Gene Gibson; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. E brother in-law,E Harry Flood. Duane served in the United There aren’t enough hours in the day to worry about all that is wrong. Whether it is world events, work, school, family or just Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” States Marine Corp and then the United States Air Force life in general, there is always something to cause our fretful- during the Korean Conflict. irthHe worked for Ronda Tire for many years until Bretirement.B He loved to play pool, golf, and cards and enjoyed his cocktails. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral services were held at the funeral home on nniversaryMonday, March 28, 2016 at 6:00 Church p.m. FriendsAA met the family at the funeral home on Monday, Noon – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m. Those who wish may Cedar Springs Christian Church make memorial contributions to assist the family with 340 W. pine St. SAND LAKE expenses. edding pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online SundayS: on CTA property* UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ArrangementsW by Hessel Cheslek Funeral Home, Sparta non-denominational 10:30 a.M. Cedar Springs 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 MondayS: Directory616.696.1180 Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am open prayer *NOT affiliated with Creative Technologies HaLL RentaL $75.00 (no alcohol) ~ Worship 11 a.m. emorial www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org 7-8 pM Academy (CTA) Call Barb Gould 616-636-5615 22 Mile Road N.M to Sand Lake Worship 11 a.m. SoWorshiplWorshipon Ce 11nt ea.m.11r 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 ScheduLe: Solon Center Cedar Springs Solon Center Solon Center 22W Mile eRoadsleSolonN. yto Center Sanda LakeWesleyann ChurchChurch M-46 Solon Center Wesleyan Church WorshipSolon Center Wesleyan11 Churcha.m. TWO WOrShiP SerViceS at 8:00 a.m. 19 Mile Road Solon C19e Milente Roadr org Solon Center Wesleyan Church 19 Mile RoadCedar Springs and 10:15 a.m. Wesleyan ChCedarur cSpringshsoloncen22te MilerwM-46e RoadsleyancN.h uto rSandch Lake.org Wesleyan Church M-46 19 Mile Road Cedar SpringsAlgoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. bituary two Services:o rg Cedar Springs SuPerViSed nurSery care PrOVided WeoesrglesyleanyCahnurcChhurchM-46 M-46 soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org sSolonlcoennterwCeseleynantcehurrch.org Algoma Ave. US-131org S. to G.R. orgAlgomaSolon Ave. Center Wesleyan ChurchUS-131 S. to G.R. 9:00 a.m. christian education FOr aLL aGeS Pastor sDoloncuengterwDeisBleyeanlclhurch.org soloncenterw9:30AMesleyanchuAlgomarch .& oAve.rg US-13119 S.Mile to G.R. 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PastorWorship Doug DiBell - 11AM & 616-696-3229 SeniorPastorPaTsot omPastorr DHooulgloDwiB aTomeyll, Mu sHollowayic/Youth 616-696-3229616-696-3262196-696-3229 Summer Worship - 10AM Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. Pastor Doug DiBell & hankyou! 15671 SeniorAPalgsotomraTAo vmPastore.,HCoeldloawr S aTompyr,inMgsu sHollowayic/Youth 6June-August16-696-3229 Sunday School 9:30am 1567St.1 Algom aJohnAve., Cedar Sp rPaulings Just N. o f II19 Mil eParishRd. 616-696-3229 TT Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am A Warm and Welcoming Catholic Community Sunday Evening Worship 6pm 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 Fbaptist i r church s Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm (Sept. - March) Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm • Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm of cedar springs Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm nnouncement Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at Noon & Sundays at 4:00 pm AA 233 S. Main Street 616-696-1630 jp2cedarsprings.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] Sunday Worship 9:45 AM Sundays @ GORDY MAY Christian Education Hour 11:15 AM 9:45 AM November 24, 1933 – April 6, 2006 Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM 12786 Algoma Ave & 11:15 AM Word of Life Clubs: Wed. 6:30 PM Cedar Springs www.thespringschurch.info Gone yet not forgotten, www.MBC-Cedar.com Adult Bible Study and Prayer Forever in our hearts. 135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Oak & Grant) | 616.696.2970 696-3560 Wednesdays 6:30 PM We love and miss you, Worship Every Sunday at 10:30am The May Family Mary Queen of Apostles Church Red Hawk Elementary - Cedar Springs Roman Catholic Faith Community www.cscalvary.org One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 (616) 222-5020 Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 7:30 am & 9:30 am Pastor Craig T. Owens Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:00 pm http://craigtowens.com Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]
North KeNt CommuNity ChurCh ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL Pastor Craig S. Carter (Since 1946) Non-Denominational pentecostal Grace 1480 Indian Lakes Rd. NE | Sparta, MI 49345 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) HEADSTONE & GRAVESITE CLEANING 616.550.6398 Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am Service Time: Sundays 10:00 am Nursery & Children Ministry Provided Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm 616.255.7453 www.nkcchurch.org | E-mail: [email protected] Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 [email protected] SAND LAKE, MICHIGAN 49343 PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY Do you know that Saturday is the Sabbath? West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery To learn more about Bliss-Witters & Pike The Church of God the Sabbath and the Fellowship Group of Michigan Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and Sunday School 9:45 truth of the bible visit WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. Pastor Bruce Chapman operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M. 616.636.9209 www.cogfgomi.org is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days of the a week. Pioneer ChristianPioneer Reformed Christian Church Reformed Church Church Holy Rollers ServicesServices at Cedarfield at Cedarfield Community Community Center Center We encourage ‘Rollin’ in the aisles! 3592 173592 Mile 17 RD Mile NE Rd. (Next NE to(Next Meijer to Meijer) ) Come worship and skate on Sunday mornings Phone: 696Phone-9120: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org Web: www.pioneercrc.org Sunday SundayServices: Services 10AM,: 10AM,6PM 6PM 10am at the Cedar Springs Skating Center Pastor:Pastor: Jim Alblas Jim Alblas We’re not your typical “Church” 696-roll Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh Rockford Springs Community Church 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. 13603 Northland Drive Pastor David Vander Meer Pastor: Robert Eckert 866-4298 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 www.coumc.com Cedar Springs, MI 49319 www.rockfordsprings.org (616) 696-1410 sunday Worship : 10 aM Sunday WorShip enhance fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant 9:30am • 5:00pm Bird announcements spiritual notes • announcements • memories
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Voicesport! The Cedar Springs School / and v communityiews were there Board of education works for the for me and my family. They did this because they cared. Years later, there are new people that have moved into community our community. Some of them have had to face un- I am a past member of the Cedar Springs Board of Educa- Post Scripts believable heartache and circumstances much greater tion (BOE) serving for 12 years as a trustee, VP and Presi- The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up to 350 than mine. They have experienced a new set of admin- dent. words. The subject should be relevant to local readers, and istrators and teachers that have shown their family the When elected to the BOE, we had just experienced some the editor reserves the right to reject letters or edit for clar- same remarkable love and support that we were shown. very difficult times in the district, including a split BOE with ity, length, good taste, accuracy, and liability concerns. All a fractured agenda, a failed BOE recall election, major bud- submissions MUST be accompanied by full name, mailing Being a school employee, my heart is torn. Why are there so many harsh words being said towards our get issues and a teacher strike. We began to heal with a de- address and daytime phone number. We use this informa- voted BOE and Superintendent whose first concern was the tion to verify the letter’s authenticity. We do not print anony- school board, a group of volunteers that is working for students and the quality of their education. Over time mutual mous letters, or acknowledge letters we do not use. Writers our school district and our Superintendent? Hearing of are limited to one letter per month. Email to news@cedar- their credentials, the school board has hired some high- trust was restored and we moved the district forward, includ- springspost.com, or send to PostScripts, Cedar Springs ly qualified individuals. Recently, they have complet- ing the construction of new buildings to accommodate our Post, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. ed a Strategic Plan to offer a new vision and mission. I growing enrollment. None of this would have been possible was excited to be on that committee and am looking for- without the support and cooperation of the entire community and staff. Our school district was respected in the community What are you? ward to what the final decision will be. I have not expe- rienced the hostile environment people are talking about. as a place where people wanted to raise their kids. It is heart- I would like to begin by saying thank you to each board breaking to me and many of those who did the hard work, member for your willingness to be on the board. It is often Are we going to be a community divided or united? We can’t expect the students we work with to get along with to watch the effects of a divisive climate in our community, a thankless job that requires much of your energy and time. and to know ultimately the ones who will suffer will be the With that said, I ask the Board of Education, “What are each other and show respect if we don’t show respect to- ward one another ourselves. How about that Habit Of Mind students. you?” Comments by the board president like, “we only have one During the Public Comments portion of the Board of Ed- that says “Be thoughtful and considerate of others” that we teach our students? It’s okay to disagree. My concern is the employee,” are shocking! Who is the employer of all the oth- ucation meeting held on March 14, 2016, Lee Mora asked er employees? The Superintendent is only one of the many the board in his comments why Autumn Matteson had not manner in which we are modeling our disagreements to the students we work with. Let’s be a school and community employees the BOE is responsible for. Comments like this been granted an exit interview. After he finished, board do nothing to build trust and community. president Patricia Eary made a comment that the board did that’s united in a common cause greater than ourselves; the well-being of our students! When high paid consultants present at a BOE meeting, not grant the exit interview because “they had been advised no one asks a question? No discussion? Shouldn’t our dis- by the board’s attorney to not grant the interview.” Patricia Shelley Bauer Parent As Teachers/New Beginnings Alternative Ed. trict employees be able to prepare reports/presentations like Eary then went on to say that the board did not give exit the “Budget Projections” presented at the March 14th BOE interviews to people who were not their employee. Patricia meeting? Eary ended her comment by saying, “The only employee of Don’t get down on teachers Thank you for your paper. I enjoy it. I’m sorry to hear Why do three District Office Administrators live outside of the Board is the superintendent.” the Cedar Springs school district? What a message that sends If that is true, then why do all the contracts begin with a you’re all having problems with staff at school. You know I would have stayed in school if it was not for to the very people who pay taxes and their salaries! While we line such as “The Board of Education of may not be able to require that the Superintendent live in the Cedar Springs Public Schools and _____ enter . . .?” In rumors about me. I feel students are harder to teach now days because some people do not get after their children district, it is the right thing to do. Our administrators who other words, the Board of Education is the employer. live in other school districts pay taxes that benefit the school In the same meeting on March 14, when the school’s attor- enough. One of the reasons I left Cedar Springs is people coming up to our trailer in Cedar Springs Mobile Estates. where they live not the district that pays their salary. ney was discussing moving some of the debt from one area I understand that the BOE has been told, in a statement, to another to gain a better interest rate, a question was asked They threatened my life and my children’s. Then they used the C.B. radio to say terrible things. not to talk to community and staff. They should be reminded at the end of his presentation by Patricia Eary wondering that the BOE actually works for the community! When there what the Board needed to do to move in that direction. Dr. There is something definitely going on in Cedar Springs. I hope our teachers and school staff does not have prob- is avoidance, people will think you have something to hide. Van Duyn made a comment that “I already signed.” This Please do not let anyone silence you! Please have open dis- amazed me! Not one board member questioned the fact that lems that they have to be ashamed about. Our schools there in Cedar Springs had good teachers when I went there. I cussion at the BOE table—yes, in open meetings. Ask ques- Dr. Van Duyn was making financial decisions for the tions, ask the hard questions—show leadership to the people district. Although I agree 100 percent that the district wished I would have stayed in just for them working so hard trying to help me. who elected you! needed to change the funding, I am appalled that the Board Jan Wallace, Solon Township would so easily let others make decisions and fulfill their Just remember some kids are mean and say things that responsibilities for them. hurt sometimes. Voices & Views - continues on page 6 So I ask the question again, “What are you?” Are you the I wish you would not get down too hard on our teachers. board member that swore an oath to fulfill all the duties and They have a hard enough time with students. responsibilities of the office? Think long and hard before I hope in some way I can help because I love Cedar answering as your actions speak so loudly, I can’t hear a Springs but just cannot live there. Voices / views thing you say. Darlene Kay Rhineberger Fuller is online @ cedarspringspost.com Bruce Marvel Big Rapids Nelson Township A house divided against itself will not stand Keys to Confused about your Due to recent events in our school district, many friends success now stand divided. Our family relied on many of these past Medicare Options? administrators, teachers, and community members as we Early to bed faced a horrific event that almost took my life. 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Page 6 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 31, 2016 Voices / views ions heard and respected, not ignored. We expect that our Board of Education and our Superintendent are going Before you reject to listen, be objective, be curious, act, and adjust when Post Scripts needed. How we provide the foundation for our children’s ...continued from page 5 education is critical and that is where the debate begins. the system, Community encouragement As a district we have been through ups and downs. In a world of terrorist attacks, diseases, life threatening Think back to the various millages (bond, operational, By Lee H. Hamilton illnesses, devastating earthquakes and tornados....what if renewals, and sinking funds) needed over the years. Diffi- understand it every day WE EACH strive to become a better person. cult times made us stronger. For the last 10 years, we have If there’s a theme that sets this po- Having had a student in CSPS since kindergarten, stu- built our reputation to be leaders in education in West litical season apart, it’s the voters’ ut- dents have been taught Habits of the Mind and Be Nice. Michigan in progressive strategies for children’s learning. ter disdain for most of the people who On April 14, high schoolers will be taught about OK2SAY, People were benchmarking us. Now they ask “What is practice politics. They’re fed up with a comprehensive communication system that empowers going on up there in Cedar Springs?” and “How have you politicians, they’ve lost faith and con- students, parents, school personnel, community mental lost your way?” We need to get back to what is important, fidence in the political elite, and they health services programs, and law enforcement officials our children’s education. We achieve that through respect, don’t believe that the realm where politicians ply their to share and respond to student safety and school violence teamwork, communication and trust. Vision can change, craft—government—works. threats. I pray that our community will soon move forward and if communicated clearly, people can understand and with each of us focusing on being the best person we can align. We need to understand where we have been to under- “Politicians who insist on purity impede be and think about the type of influence we are being. I am proud to be a part of CSPS as an employee, parent stand where we need to go. This district was stellar and solutions. There ought to be a healthy and community member. I believe there are great things we were proud to be a part of it. Today we are lost, more tension between idealism and realism; happening in our district and am blessed to be a part of it. focused on gossip, rumors, and attacking individuals rath- we have to find a pragmatic way to er than on what is best for our children. Our leaders need combine them. It’s challenging to reach Kathy Sue Corwin, Solon Township to lead; you need to choose to move this district forward agreement on complicated issues, but Proud to be a Red Hawk in a way that respects the value of those that are here and it’s necessary to keep the country from move together into the future. coming apart.” What is communication? Board Members, we need you to step up, be brave, and Communication is a two-way process of reaching mu- courageous. Please seek out all the facts and documen- There are many legitimate reasons for these people to be tual understanding, where participants exchange informa- tation from all possible resources. Discussing all the in- turned off by the way politics has been practiced and to tion, news, ideas and feelings. Communication is a means formation brought before you—the good and bad—must be discouraged by the way the political system appears to of connecting people or places. It is the backbone of any occur in order for our district to move forward. Hold each work. But I’d argue that if you’re hell-bent on shaking up high-performing team. Trust is linked to transparency and other accountable and make the tough choices and de- the system, you also need to understand it—and understand two-way communication. This has dissipated from our cisions that protect a quality education for our children. that certain features are likely to persist no matter how hard district and community. Each of our board members has an equal voice. you try to change them. We all have passion and dreams for our children and Tammie Drake The first is that it is very hard to make our representative their education. People want their concerns and opin- Cedar Springs School District democracy work. We make progress incrementally, over years if not generations. So you have to approach politics system - continues on page 13
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You now can email your Hometown Happenings to – Cedar Springs welcomes families from Northern Kent County luck. [email protected] please include name and the surrounding area to a Tuesday Evening Meal. No charge Since bad shots come in groups of three, a fourth bad shot and phone number for any questions we may have. – no registration required! Served from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the St. is actually the beginning of the next group of three. John Paul II Parish, 3110 – 17 Mile Rd., Cedar Springs. For more When you look up, causing an awful shot, you will always Dinner at the Legion information, call the Church office at 616-696-3904. #13 look down again at exactly the moment when you ought to Apr. 4: American Legion, 80 S. Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting start watching the ball if you ever want to see it again. a baked pork chop dinner on Monday April 4th, from 5 – 7 pm. KDL Reads: Up, up and away! Any change works for a maximum of three holes or at a Included will be stuffing, mashed potatoes, veggies, roll, drink Apr. 6,7,26: Up, up and away! Fly to the moon and back as we minimum of not at all. and dessert. The cost is $9 for adults, children (15 and younger) celebrate our KDL Reads picture book companion Max and the No matter how bad you are playing, it is always possible $4.00. Come and enjoy home cooking. Take out is available. 616- Tag-Along Moon by Floyd Cooper. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts to play worse. 696-9160. #13p and activities that are out of this world. For ages 6 and younger. When your shot has to carry over a water hazard, you can Wednesday, April 6th at 10 am at the Spencer Township Branch, either hit one more club or two more balls. The less skilled the player, the more likely he is to share his Live on 14960 Meddler Ave., Gowen. Thursday, April 7th at 6:30 pm and Stage Tuesday, April 26th at 10:30 am at the Nelson Township/Sand ideas about the golf swing. Lake Branch, 88 Eighth St. #13 Golfers who claim they don’t cheat also lie. The Cedar Springs Community Players The shortest distance between any two points on a golf presents course is a straight line that passes directly through the center Spring Rummage Sale of a very large tree. Mystery Apr. 13,14: The Cedar Springs United Methodist Women will You can hit a two acre fairway 10 percent of the time and a hold a rummage sale in the fellowship hall on the corner of Main two-inch branch 90 percent of the time. at the kenT and Church Streets. Wednesday, April 13th from 9 am to 7 pm and thurSday, March 31 @ 7:30pM Hazards attract, fairways repel. Thursday, April 14th from 9 am to 3 pm. There will be a bag sale A ball you can see in the rough from 50 yards away is not Friday & Saturday, apriL 1 & 2 @ 7:30pM on Thursday. Proceeds go toward their mission projects. #13,14p 3 one-act plays: “Heat Lightning” by Robert F. 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Thursday, March 31, 2016 The Cedar Springs Post Page 7 Arts/entertainment Rotary paper Hospice of Michigan to host Rejoice and Remember Memorial Service 4thtrailer Saturday Drop-Offs Hospice of Michigan will host a Rejoice and Remember By Tom Noreen memorial service to recognize lost loved ones on Tuesday, April 12. To help folks drop off their newspapers, beginning in During the service, participants will be invited to reflect April the club will man the trailer on the 4th Saturday of on the many ways those who have died have touched their the month from 9 a.m. until noon. If you need help drop- lives. The event will include special music, inspirational ping your papers off, we will be there to take them from messages and a reading of names. Participants are invited your vehicle. to bring an item of remembrance to display and refresh- For many years, the Cedar Springs Rotary Club paper ments will be served. trailer has been a solid source of funds for our good works The gathering will take place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at projects in Cedar Springs. The club collects newsprint for Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, 1000 E. Belt- NuWool, which makes insulation out of it. Magazines, line Ave. NE. This program is free and open to the commu- pasteboard cereal boxes, and other items cannot be used nity. Advance registration is requested. by NuWool. The gardens, including the butterfly exhibit, will be avail- The paper trailer is located in the northwest corner of the able to tour free of charge from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Family, Farm and Home parking lot. For more information or to register, please call 616.356.5258.
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Page 12 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 31, 2016 Legal Notices Public Notice Public Notice COUNTY OF KENT On February 18, 2016, Mentor Partners, Inc. filed with the Federal Communications Commission PUBLIC FLOGGING an application for assignment of the license of FOR LITTERING FM Translator Station W242CH to Townsquare Public Notice Media of Grand Rapids, Inc.. Station W242CH The County of Kent has adopted Ordinance No. serves Grand Rapids on the frequency 96.3 MHz 1883, an ordinance in respect of littering on public city of cedar Springs with power of 0.046 kilowatts. The station will as well as private property other than your own rebroadcast the signal of Station WNWZ(AM), within the boundaries of Kent County including the Spring brush Pick up Grand Rapids, Michigan. City of Cedar Springs. is scheduled for April 4, 2016. This ordinance amends the previous littering Dated: March 31, 2016 ordinance and thereby replaces said ordinance Please stack branches all in one direction. with current littering ordinance. According to the No stumps or branches larger than new ordinance, citizens of the county charged and six inches in diameter or then convicted of throwing trash i.e. littering on tree removals will be picked up. property other than their own will be subject to a Solon public flogging in a posted public place. Please have brush out by 6:00 a.m. Township Hall 15185 Algoma Avenue Also, any offender of this ordinance will be the DPW crew will only make one trip Cedar Springs, MI 49319 subject to a fine of up to $10,000 and no less than through town. $200 and will have to speak in an Irish accent for a period of no less than 90 days. Dated: March 24, 2016 Linda Christensen City Clerk PUBlIC noTICE Dated: April 1, 2016 Lois Lane SEAlED BIDS FoR County Clerk 616.696.1330 lAWn CARE
Solon Township will receive sealed bids on 253.27 feet; thence along said Westerly right the mowing and upkeep of the grounds of the of way line South 47°09’10” East, 602.41 Township Hall at 15185 Algoma Avenue, the PUBLIC feet; thence along said Westerly right of Township Fire Department at 2305 19 Mile Road, way line, South 35°46’40” East, 283.43 feet; and the Township cemetery located at the corner thence along said Westerly right of way line NOTICE of 18 Mile Road and Algoma Avenue. The follow- South 20°40’42” East, 40.14 feet (recorded ing criteria applies: TOWNSHIP OF SOLON as 40.17 feet) to the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 35; COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN 1. Bidders must have their own equipment and thence along said East line, South 00°23’57” be able to present a current certificate of lia- PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the East, 71.55 feet; thence parallel with the bility insurance. Planning Commission of the Township of So- North line of said Section 35, South 89°28’22” 2. Mowing and trimming to be done weekly, as lon will hold a public hearing on April 27, 2016, West, 1326.06 feet; thence Northerly 58.70 needed, between Wednesdays and Fridays. at 7:30 p.m., at the Solon Township Hall, 15185 feet along the arc of a curve to the right with 3. Removal of sticks and debris on a continu- Algoma Avenue, N.E., Cedar Springs, Michigan, a radius of 3733.00 feet, a central angle of ous basis, as necessary. to consider and receive comments on a proposed 00°54’03”, and a chord which bears North 4. Spring cleanup of leaves, pine cones, amendment to the Meijer, Inc. special land use. 05°02’49” West, 58.70 feet; thence North branches, trash. Applicant Charles Friese (TNT Fireworks) and 04°35’48” West, 75.37 feet; thence North- 5. Fall cleanup of leaves, pine cones, branch- Meijer, Inc. request that the special land use for erly 314.22 feet along the arc of a curve to es, trash. the Meijer store be amended to permit a tempo- the left with a radius of 2152.00 feet, a cen- 6. Payment for services will be as follows: rary tent to be installed and operated within the tral angle of 08°21’57”, and a chord which One third of lawn cutting fee on May 18th. Meijer Store parking lot for the sale of fireworks for bears North 08°46’46” West, 313.94 feet; One third of lawn cutting fee on July 18th. a limited seasonal period (this year from June 23 thence North 12°57’45” West, 237.31 feet; One third of lawn cutting fee at end of season. through July 5, 2016). The subject property is lo- thence Northerly 402.98 feet along the arc of cated at 3700 – 17 Mile Road, N.E., and is legally a curve to the right with a radius of 2102.00 Upon acceptance of this bid by the Solon Town- described as follows: feet, a central angle of 10°59’03”, and a ship Board, you agree to all the information in chord which bears North 07°28’13” West, this bid and agree to perform the duties de- 3700 – 17 Mile Road, N.E. 402.36 feet; thence North 04°17’46” East, scribed. Additionally, the successful bidder will A parcel of land located in the Northeast 1/4 71.49 feet; thence Northerly 23.05 feet along supply the Township Clerk with proof of liability and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 35, Town 10 the arc of a curve to the right with a radius of insurance within three days of bid acceptance. North, Range 11 West, Township of Solon, 31.00 feet, a central angle of 42°36’09”, and Kent County, Michigan, further described as: a chord which bears North 20°17’02” East, If all terms of this agreement are not met, Solon Beginning at the North quarter post of Section 22.52 feet; thence North 00°27’44” West, Township reserves the right to terminate this 35, Town 10 North, Range 11 West; thence 40.00 feet to the North line of said Sec- contract with forty eight (48) hours notice. along the North and South quarter line of tion 35; thence along said North line, North said Section 35, South 00°22’04” East, 60.00 89°32’17” East, 150.24 feet, to the point of Please return bids on or before 5:00 PM, April feet to the South right of way line of 17 Mile beginning. Containing 26.548 acres, more 11, 2016. Road; thence along said South right of way or less. line, North 89°28’22” East, 52.91 feet; thence Bids may be mailed to: along said South right of way line, South The application for amendment to the special 00°31’38” East, 15.00 feet; thence along said land use and associated materials are avail- Solon Township Clerk South right of way line, North 89°28’22” East, able for review at the Township offices at the Lawn Care Bids 139.57 feet; thence along said South right above-stated address. 15185 Algoma Avenue NE of way line, South 56°50’14” East, 165.25 Cedar Springs, MI 49319 feet; thence along said South right of way All interested persons may attend the public line, North 89°28’22” East, 100.00 feet along hearing and comment on the proposed amend- Solon Township reserves the right to accept or said South right of way line; thence North ment to the special land use. Written comments refuse any or all bids 55°46’58” East, 120.18 feet; thence along may be submitted to the Township office at the said South right of way line, North 89°28’22” above-stated address up to and including the time Dated: March 31, 2016 Mary Lou Poulsen East, 71.60 feet to the westerly right of way of the public hearing. Solon Township Clerk line of Highway U.S. 131; thence along said Westerly right of way line South 45°31’38” Dated: March 31, 2016 East, 141.42 feet; thence along said West- PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE erly right of way line South 00°31’38” East, TOWNSHIP OF SOLON Nature School
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Jellybean...continued from page 2 System...continued from page 6 Pothole...continued from front page the largest collection of traffic cones, or the longest ear hair on with great patience. Our system discourages the rush to spring they thought was dormant. He said there used to record, or the most people dressed as penguins in one place! judgment; it puts a premium on including as many voices be a lake in this area, and it appeared to be coming back. There is even a world record for the farthest distance being as possible, which takes time in a complicated country. “This is going to take more work than just filling in a pot- thrown in an auto accident. No, really. We just can’t make this Many people are also turned off by what lies at the center hole,” he said. “It’s actually a good thing this happened stuff up. Go ahead and Google it. FYI, it was 118 feet, when a of our system: deal-making. This involves a clash of ideas or we wouldn’t know what we are up against. We have to man was struck by a car going 70 m.p.h. He lived. The EMTs in the public arena, compromise, and negotiation, which stop the spring from pooling underneath the road, or before called this one in to Guinness themselves. It could also be listed make many Americans uneasy. Yet, it’s how we resolve our you know it, there will be fish and other water life growing as the Luckiest Man to live after being struck by a car going 70 differences, and has been since the first day of the United down there. We can’t let that interfere with our roadway. m.p.h. States’ existence. People could get hurt trying to fish through potholes, not to Since farmer Mac had an empty silo on his property, he started So politicians who insist on purity impede solutions. mention the road caving in.” to think about corn, and then beans. Then jellybeans. Why? He There ought to be a healthy tension between idealism and He said he hopes to be able to divert the water into a natu- explained. “Why not jellybeans? Who doesn’t like jellybeans?” realism, but we have to find a pragmatic way to combine ral water fountain along the roadway for everyone to enjoy, So he contacted those who have an unlimited supply. Jelly them. This makes it challenging to come to an agreement and hopes to have it done by April Fool’s Day! Belly Beans, Inc. After a little over a year of letters, phone calls on complicated issues, but it’s necessary to keep the coun- and even a face-face meeting with the president of the company, try from coming apart. Jelly Belly Inc. agreed to sponsor the event by supplying the jel- We cannot look to government to solve all our problems. lybeans and teaming up with farmer Mac in a publicity blitz that Indeed, we live in an era in which government faces more will include guessing how many jelly beans does a silo hold? and more problems it cannot effectively deal with. Increas- Here’s a hint… A lot! ingly, citizens have to step forward and fill the void that ...continued from page 11 government leaves. We may well be moving into the cen- Wonders The person who guesses the closest to the right amount will have watched the spring ritual and still do not know mating win a very large cash prize, a vacation get-away, a street named tury of the citizen. Our communities and lives are better details. Somewhere a male and female mate. after them, a local newspaper and a lifetime supply of jelly- because of citizen action. Indeed, unless citizens boost their Friends have found ground nests and photographed fe- beans! The prizes, including cash amount and trip destination involvement and contributions, many of our problems will males sitting on eggs in a forest or shrub thicket. I have are to be revealed in a later issue of The Post. So stay posted. not be solved. found recently hatched young running about soon after Which silo is it? Sorry, we can’t tell you yet. We’ve been paid Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana Univer- gaining freedom from the cramped quarters of eggshells. to keep our mouths shut. Paid in jellybeans so the IRS will be sity Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished My presence has caused these little fuzz balls to lay still and non the wiser. Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; flat on the ground in hopes that I will not see or eat them. Hopefully Farmer Mac will soon hold the largest jellybean and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Envi- Several young lay still nearby as I photographed. Most will collection in the world on record. But after the contest what ronmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of not survive to perform next spring’s mating dance. During in the heck do you do with a 123,465,789 (more or less) jelly- Representatives for 34 years. the lifetime of a mated pair, most offspring will not survive. beans? Farmer Mac says he’s got a lot of pigs on his farm. Yeah, American Woodcocks populations seem stable. Having you guessed it, he’s going to let them “pig out”! four to five young annually during a four to six-year life To enter, send your jellybean guesstimation to: theygotmea- span is enough to maintain the population but habitat is de- gainatthecedarspringspost.com. creasing in our area. At Ody Brook, we have maintained Happy April Fool’s suitable nature niche habitat to meet woodcock needs. Once a year in late October, I mow an upland dancing ground to ready it for spring. Little Cedar Creek’s muddy floodplain as an FFA student at CSHS in the late 1960s. is kept natural. Woodcocks probe their long bills deep into *Becky Powell, who over the past 20 years has provided mud in search of worms and insects. Muddy lowland shrub many hours of college preparation volunteer time with our thickets along creeks are essential as are upland fields for Board...continued from page 3 CSHS students. mating. Clearing along creeks for a manicured lawn and for all in our district, including our students. *The teachers at Cedar Trails who were recently com- view reduces woodcock populations as well as eliminates We also stand committed to holding individuals account- mended for their implementation of Responsive Class- a multitude of plants and animal communities. Share space able to work with integrity in their positions. Whether an rooms by a national trainer. with life on Earth. Grandchildren will appreciate your ef- individual is the Superintendent, a teacher in the classroom, *Staff at our Cedar Springs Community Health Center, forts. a coach or a support staff member, we have high expecta- who support the physical and mental health needs of all Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be di- tions and we expect excellence in all that we do. Valuing students. rected to Ranger Steve (Mueller) at odybrook@chartermi. high expectations for ourselves sets the foundation for the *The many other stories of exceptional adacemic success net - Ody Brook Nature Sanctuary, 13010 Northland Dr. th best educational programs for children in our district. by our students such as Madison Skelonc, a 6 grader hon- Cedar Springs, MI 49319 or call 616-696-1753. The Cedar Springs Board of Education is listening to ored for scoring in the top 20 percent of the ACT of all the community and is responsive to your concerns. We college-bound high school students. will continue to be in communication regarding a range of *Many excellent contributions in our various co-curric- issues in the days ahead. We believe the leadership team ular programs. Showcase shares our commitment and together we are confident that *Our many volunteers who continue to partner with Ce- what you have to offer the community the children of Cedar Springs are going to continue to re- dar Springs, including parents and grandparents. ceive a great education. We live in a community where our students are learning by advertising in the The board and district leadership team appreciate the and accomplishing great things. We live in a community hard work done on a daily basis by staff and teachers in that cares about education and our students. As a board, we Cedar Springs the classroom and on the grounds of the district. Effective are committed to continue this tradition of excellence going POST! teaching and learning is happening, and here are some ex- forward. Our community partnerships make a difference in Call and speak with a Sales Associate TODAY! amples: our shared commitment to provide a high quality, world 616.696.3655 *Long time teachers like Larry Reyburn at Cedar Springs class education that ensures success for every child through High School who has always wanted to teach since his days exemplary teaching and learning.
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