FREE but priceless Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The Showcasing Cedar Springs & Reaching around the world ~ www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXX No. 34P Thursday, August 24, 2017 STServing Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Two injured in Solon crash It’s time for football!
Photo by Bernie Hale. A crash involving an SUV hauling a boat and passenger car sent two people to the hospital Sunday. Last year was the first time Cedar Springs faced Zeeland West. They put up a good fight but lost the game The Michigan State Po- struck an eastbound SUV uty Chief Chris Paige, two 14-9. Photo by Kelly/Rob LaLone. lice Rockford Post and So- driven by a 67-year-old Ce- people in the SUV were Thursday, August 24, went 3-3 in conference, August 25), Battle Creek lon Township Fire and Res- dar Springs man. The SUV, transported to the hospital marks the first game of the 4-5 overall. They will face Lakeview on Thursday, cue responded to a two-car which was hauling a trailer for minor injuries. 2017 season for the Cedar some tough competitors in August 31, and Greenville crash Sunday, at 12:57 p.m. with a boat, rolled and end- Names of those involved Springs Red Hawks, and the OK White, including on Friday, August 8. All at 17 Mile and Olin Lakes, ed up against the fence of a in the crash have not been you don’t want to miss it! Lowell, Forest Hills Cen- games are at 7 p.m. in Solon Township. pasture. The boat also end- released. They face off against Zee- tral, Forest Hills Northern, Come on out and cheer According to police, a car ed up alongside the fence. Assisting MSP and Solon land West, at Red Hawk and Greenville. on your Cedar Springs Red driven by a 29-year-old Ce- The SUV held two pas- at the scene was Algoma Stadium at 7 p.m. Their first three games Hawks and see the brand dar Springs man was travel- sengers in addition to the Fire and Rescue, Rockford Last year the Red Hawks are home, and the first two new turf on the playing ing north on Olin Lakes and driver: a 30-year-old male Ambulance, and the Kent moved into the OK White are non-conference games. field! went through the stop sign and a 66-year-old female. County Sheriff Dept. conference after the OK They will face Zeeland at 17 Mile Road, where he According to Solon Dep- Bronze was dissolved, and West tonight (Thursday,
On Thursday, August 17, were given to dispatchers. cross into oncom- Bank2017, almost one robberyear af- His description sentenced was relayed ing traffic, to side 151 months in federal prison ter Edward Ray Lucas, 37, to all police units in the north- swiping a Jeep robbed the Independent Bank ern part of Kent County as Liberty before in Sand Lake, he found out well as to Montcalm Coun- hitting a second that he will spend the next 12- ty dispatch. Twenty minutes vehicle head on. 1/2 years in federal prison. later, a vehicle that matched The suspect’s ve- Acting U.S. Attorney An- the description of the sus- hicle then left the drew Birge announced on pect’s vehicle was spotted roadway and rolled Thursday, August 17, that on 17 Mile Road in Cedar two or three times Edward Ray Lucas U.S. District Judge Paul L. Springs. A Kent County Sher- before coming to Maloney sentenced Lucas to iff deputy was able to see a rest. 151 months in federal pris- the driver, who also matched As deputies This was the scene af- on, and also ordered Lucas the description that had been approached the ter bank robber Edward to serve three years of super- broadcasted. The vehicle then suspect’s vehicle, Ray Lucas crashed his car into another vehi- vised release following his ramped onto southbound US- the engine com- cle after a bank rob- release from prison and pay 131 as the deputy followed. partment burst into bery in Sand Lake on a special assessment of $100. Once a second deputy caught flames. Deputies August 18, 2016. On August 18, 2016, Ed- up to the first, they made a were able to pull ward Lucas robbed the Inde- traffic stop, but the suspect the suspect from the vehicle Two individuals from the his leg, injured his neck, and convictions in Michigan state pendent Bank of Sand Lake, then sped away, continuing and use an extinguisher to vehicle that was hit head on suffered a severe contusion to courts. He was previously Michigan. Lucas handed a south on US-131. Police said extinguish the fire. They also were treated at the scene and his chest. convicted of committing two manila envelope to a teller the vehicle reached speeds found the demand note and released. One person from Judge Maloney noted that bank robberies in 1999. with these words on it: “This up to 90 mph before slowing $5,550 in cash in the vehicle. the Jeep Liberty was trans- Lucas seriously risked the The Kent County Sheriff’s is a Robbery. 100s, 50s, 20s. down and exiting on Post Dr. A Michigan State Police ported to the hospital with lives of others in fleeing from Office, Michigan State Po- No die packs.” The teller gave The suspect vehicle turned Sergeant, who saw the crash, minor injuries. The suspect the robbery. Judge Maloney lice, and Federal Bureau of Lucas $5,550, and he fled in a onto Post Drive heading to- said that it looked like the sus- was transported with much also noted Lucas had a high Investigation jointly investi- silver Chevy Impala. ward Belmont. pect appeared to deliberately more severe injuries to But- risk of returning to bank rob- gated Lucas’s case. Assistant A detailed description of A very short time later the stray across the centerline to terworth Hospital, where it bery someday, given that he U.S. Attorney Davin M. Re- the suspect and his vehicle suspect’s vehicle appeared to crash into the other vehicle. was determined that he broke had two prior bank robbery ust prosecuted it. Post travels Caution: bats Health & Beauty Back 2 School Auto Life
page 2 page 3 page 7 page 10 page 16 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, August 24, 2017 The Post travels to Cozumel, Mexico Red Flannel Festival Kim Umphrey, Mike Umphrey, Karsen Dingman, Hailey Vinton, will be “rockin’ Kade Dingman, Spencer Bray, Cameron Umphrey, Jacob Hook- er, Myla Umphrey and Kristi around the clock” Couchie went on a cruise to Cozu- 2017 theme a tribute to new library mel, Mexico. While there, they en- clock tower joyed paddle boarding, snorkeling, The Red Flannel shopping and taking in the amaz- Festival is just over ing culture Mexico has to offer. a month away, and It sounds like you had a great the all-volunteer trip! Thanks so much for taking us Red Flannel Fes- with you! tival Board of Di- Are you going on vacation? rectors has been Take the Post with you and snap working hard to some photos. Then send them to provide a top qual- us with some info to news@ce- ity festival for the darspringspost.com or mail them 78th celebration, on Sat- to Post travels, PO Box 370, Ce- urday, October 7, 2017. dar Springs, MI 49319. We will be This year’s theme, “Rockin’ Around the Clock,” is a trib- looking for yours! ute to the new Cedar Springs Library clock tower, at the corner of Main and W. Maple Streets. The logo features a 1950s couple dancing on a clock face. “We’re so grateful to have this beautiful logo designed by local artist, Lloyd VanDuyn,” said Randy VanDuyn, Festi- CBDT to seek matching grant for val President. Lloyd is Randy’s father, and also designed last year’s logo, “All aboard the Red Flannel Express.” “The board has added many events in the last few years amphitheatreThe Community Building Development and boasts over 5,500 fans on our Facebook page,” said Team held a concert last weekend to cele- Treasurer Matt Andres. “This board is extremely dedicated brate the next phase of the “Heart of Cedar to ensuring the Red Flannel Festival is the biggest and best Springs” and to update residents on the sta- ever. The comments about the tribute to the Clock Tower tus of the project. theme have been very positive.” Now that the library has been completed, The Festival will partner with 95.7 FM in Grand Rapids, they will be working on the amphitheatre, for radio commercials, and an expanded number of televi- towards the back of the city’s property on sion commercials will begin on Charter Cable Channels in W. Maple Street. According to the CBDT, September. The beautiful, 36-page full color “Official Red approximately $50,000 is needed to com- Flannel Press” will be distributed in September, thanks to plete the stage portion of the amphithe- Festival Business Patron Sponsors and “Friends of the Fes- atre by fall. Efforts have begun to secure a tival,” a donor program designed exclusively for individ- matching $50,000 grant to make residents’ uals. dollars more valuable to this effort. Watch for more details in the Post, or you can go to New this year, the Festival will debut a 10K Race to com- The Community Building Development Team held a concert last weekend to celebrate the festival - continues on page 11 their website www.cscommunitycenter.org next phase of the “Heart of Cedar Springs” project to donate if you wish. Craft Beer, Wines, Sodas & Great Food The CBDT held their Grand Gala in the spring, which raised $39,000. They Brauhaus said that a grand total of & $2.5 million, which includes money, land, services and Restaurant products, has been donat- ed over the last three years • German Tradition from the community toward • Crafted in Michigan building the “Heart of Cedar Springs” projects. Cheers to our friends at Some of their accomplish- ments include: The • Additional land was Corner purchased by the CBDT and donated to the City, Bar in enlarging the public Rockford. park area known as the “Heart of Cedar #ShopLocal Springs” located on the #WeWillRise north west corner of 95 North MaiN | Cedar SpriNGS Main & Maple Streets CSBreW.CoM | (616) 696-Beer along with other land. Grant - continues on page 11 Fixing cars is our job... 15% Off ALL New Furniture Fixing cars is our job... NEW Furniture Arriving weekly! scott’s body shop Collision & Glass CentersYour Body and Paint Experts Just south of Big Rapids • scottsbodyshop.com Fixing Cars. Perth Teal Sofa Helping...Helping people. people is our business. Castered Cocktail Table ... Helping people is our business. new Greenville: Cedar Springs: loCation (616) 754-0307 (616) 696-1830 Collision & Mechanical Services Collision & Glass Services 53 E. LakE St • Sand LakE, MI 12700 Old 14 Mile Rd NE | Greenville 13399 White Creek Ave NE | Cedar Springs 616-557-5000 Monday – Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm Thursday, August 24, 2017 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3
By Judy Reed POST Highlights Admiral robber offered plea deal News...... pages 1-3 Jacob Savickas, 33, the charges for the bank rob- Savickas drove to Indiana man who robbed the Cedar bery. later that day, and is sus- Church Connection...... pages 4-5 Springs Admiral gas sta- As of press time Wednes- pected of robbing two more tion on July 27 and a string day, Savickas had not yet gas stations that day in Voices & Views...... page 5 of other businesses here in made a decision. South Bend—the Marathon Michigan and Ohio (includ- Savickas started his crime gas station on W. Western page 6 ing two banks) in the days spree Wednesday, July Ave, and Low Bob’s, 4505 Arts & Entertainment...... that followed, has been 26, when he is suspected N. Ameritech Dr. offered a deal by the Kent of an unarmed robbery of The next day, Friday, July Health & Beauty...... page 7 County Prosecutor’s Office. the J&H Mobil gas station 28, Savickas is suspected According to Kent Coun- at 4404 Clyde Park Ave., of committing an unarmed Bloomin’ Summer...... page 8 ty Prosecutor Chris Beck- Wyoming. He then robbed bank robbery at the Beacon er, if Savickas accepts the the Admiral gas station Credit Union, 820 North Jacob Savickas Outdoors...... page 9 deal, he will plead guilty to on the corner of Main and Broadway, in Peru, Indi- a bank robbery charge as a Muskegon Street in Cedar ana. On Tuesday, August gust 9 by the FBI Fugitive Back 2 School...... page 10 third-time offender and two Springs the next day, Thurs- 1, Savickas was back in Task Force. other felony cases, which day, July 27. Michigan, and is suspected He is still lodged in the Business/Professional directory....page 13 have yet to be decided. Police found him at the of robbing the Next Door Kent County Correctional In exchange, prosecutors rest stop on US-131 near 10 Food Store at 4616 Alpine Facility on 10 charges in page 14 will dismiss all the other Mile Rd., but after a brief Ave., N.W., where he struck three different courts, in- Classifieds...... charges he faces in Kent foot chase, he got back into the clerk with his vehicle. cluding bank robbery, mul- County. The bank robbery his car and sped away. Po- He is also suspected of rob- tiple counts of larceny from Auto Life...... page 16 charge involves the Inde- lice pursued him, but termi- bing the Independent Bank, a person, fleeing and elud- pendent Bank on Plainfield nated the chase on 10 Mile 3090 Plainfield Ave NE on ing a police officer, parole Ave, which he robbed on Rd. The Admiral clerk had Wednesday morning Au- absconder, and being a ha- August 2. reportedly told police that gust 2. bitual offender. The Federal authorities have he had a small child with Savickas was arrested at a also agreed not to pursue him. Grand Rapids hotel on Au- www.cedarspringspost.comST 36 E. Maple,P P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 KCHD urges caution as bat and human published weekly, USPO third-class POSTal permit #81. Publisher: ...... Lois Allen Editor/Reporter: ...... Judy Reed interactions increase in August Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen, ...... Melissa Kleyn, Marybeth Ford Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall Check out our website at: www.cedarspringspost.com E-mail us at: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. This bat was captured on August 17, 2017 in Kent County. 2017 Subscription Rate...... $35 per year In the past several days without their knowledge. tape and contact the Kent Adam London, Adminis- the Kent County Health A captured bat in Kent County Health Department trative Health Officer at Office Hours: M-TH 10am-5pm • Friday 10am-2pm Department (KCHD) has County will be sent to the at 616-632-7200 during KCHD. “We can’t stress started to receive reports Michigan Department of regular business hours. If enough how important it is from people who have had Health and Human Services you know that you have to be able to perform tests contact with bats indoors. for testing. If the bat tests been bitten or scratched by on these animals. Unless The POST guarantee: While these types of en- negative for rabies, then no the bat and the exposure has you are certain that no one counters are not uncommon treatment is required. How- occurred outside of normal has been bitten by a bat you We guarantee NO ONE will see in August, any direct con- ever, if a bat tests positive, business hours, seek med- find in your home, please your ad if it's not in the paper!! tact with a bat represents a or if the bat is not available ical attention but keep the do not let it go.” potential exposure to rabies. for testing then the exposed bat. It is critically import- person should receive the While relatively rare in ant to capture the bat for post-exposure prophylaxis the United States, human testing if there is reason to for rabies. cases of rabies are almost Host an Exchange believe a person may have To safely capture a bat, always associated with bats. Student Today!y been bitten or scratched by experts recommend that Rabies is a viral disease a bat. Do not release a bat you wear leather gloves to that affects the central ner- (for 3, 5 or 10 months) if you find it in the room of avoid being bit. Place a box vous system and is invari- Make a lifelong a sleeping person, an unat- or a coffee can over the bat ably fatal once symptoms tended child, someone who and then slide a piece of appear. friend from abroad. is mentally impaired or an cardboard under the con- “Bat encounters rise ev- Enrich youryy family with another culture. Now yyou intoxicated individual as tainer to trap the bat inside. ery year during late August can host a highg school they may have been bitten Secure it with a piece of and early September,” says exchangeggg student (girl or boy) from France, Germany, Scandinavia, Spap in, Australia, JJapan,p Brazil, Italy Victoria from Australia, 17 yrs. or other countries. Singgle Giorgio from Italy, 16 yrs. State police investigates Enjoys spending time with her parents,p as well as couplesp Loves to play baseball and spend family and younger siblings. with or without children, time with his dogs. Giorgio also Victoria plays volleyball and is mayy host. Contact us ASAP plays the guitar, and his dream excited to learn new sports for more information or to is to join a drama club at his while in America. American high school. homeThe Michigan State invasions Police (MSP) Lakeview Post is work- select your student. ing collaboratively with the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office, Montcalm County Sheriff’s Office, Belding Police Department, Call Teresa at (616) 560-1893 or Ionia Department of Public Safety and Greenville Department of Public Safety to investigate a series of home invasions that have taken place in Ionia and Amy at 1-800-677-2773 (Toll Free) host.asse.com or email [email protected] Montcalm counties in recent weeks.
In many of the cases, the homeowners were present when the crimes occurred. To avoid INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS becoming a victim, the MSP reminds you to not leave your house or car unlocked. Founded in 1976 Anyone with information about these crimes should contact their local law enforcement ASSE International Student Exchange Program is a Public Benefi t, Non-Profi t Organization. For privacy reasons, photos above are not photos of actual students agency.
ASSE 4x4 color space 0613.indd 4 6/26/13 10:39 AM EEngagement BB irth AA nniversaryFriends Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post WThursday,edding August 24, 2017 Church ConnectionM emorial The first thing I noticed is that Jesus says that the disci- bituary spiritual notes • announcementsples were only •his friendsmemories if O they did what He command- ed! Then before they could C. MICHAEL SHIERY ulpit ever fulfill a command as his F P C. Michael Shiery, agehankyou! 69, Pastor Craig Carter servants, he says, I NO LON- T of Adrian, MichiganTT passed GER call you servants! What? rom the away Wednesday, August 16, North Kent Community Church Wow! He promoted them. In 2017 at his son’s home. He 1480 Indian Lakes Rd. NE one statement, he changed was born in Denison, Iowa the Sparta, MI 49345 the status of their relationship. nnouncement son of Rev.AA Charles Melvin They were just invited into His A and Dorothy A. (Petersen) Promoted to friends inner-circle. Why? The reason Shiery. He was an excellent is simple, because servants do accountant and worked not know their master’s busi- in a wide-ranging variety ness. Servants are limited in of financial institutions, “Greater love has no one reading. I was touched by I never recalled a sermon on their information access. They including Housing Mortgage than this, that he lay down his verse 15 where Jesus said he being Jesus’ friend; after all, are limited in their understand- Corporation, Mellon life for his friends. You are my “no longer called his disciples He is God. Servanthood is im- ing of their master’s heart and Bank, First National Bank, friends if you do what I com- servants but friends.” I felt like portant, and yes biblical, but if decision-making process. Of- and Calumet Securities mand. I no longer call you ser- He was saying to me, “Craig, not careful, servanthood alone ten, they are the last to know Corporation, often filling the vants, because a servant does I want you to be my friend, can become your sole source anything. You see, masters role of Executive Vice President or Chief Financial Officer. not know his master’s busi- not my servant.” This simple, of purpose and identity. It can and bosses do not reveal major For several years he worked for the FDIC helping to ness. Instead, I have called you yet profound truth has done so rob you from your intimate re- decisions and important plans straighten out savings and loan associations that had failed. friends, for everything that I much in my heart and life in lationship and friendship with to their servants, but friends In later life he worked as a consultant for Corvus Group, learned from my Father I have a few short weeks. You see, I Jesus. It steals your joy and do! Think about it, everything Watkins Consulting Group, and Garcia & Ortiz. Michael made known to you” John have for most of my Christian your ability to really hear from important, any valuable or inti- loved to travel, and career responsibilities as well as 15:13-16 (NIV). life, strived to be a very good and follow Jesus. It can leave mate piece of information you vacation times enabled him to visit most of the states in the A few weeks ago, while on servant of the Lord. At times, you empty, tired and worn out. ever received from anyone, mainland of the United States. He was an ardent Christian, vacation, the Lord led me to even trying to be the best ser- Once rested, we tell ourselves, you received based on your passionate patriot, loving husband, and a proud father and this passage. In fact, it was vant possible. I have preached I have to do a better job of friendship with him or her. So, grandfather. His principles and convictions were inviolable, on the first day of vacation, many sermons on being a good serving him, not be a closer it is with Jesus. his character uncompromised, his generosity consistent, during my personal time of and faithful servant for Jesus. friend of Jesus. friends - continues on page 12 his love unfailing. His interest in American history was unsurpassed, his passion for cooking and baking legendary, his pride in his family and their heritage unquenched. His kindness to people was noted by many, as was his ability to make Christmas truly the most wonderful time of the year a reality for everyone around him. Above all, he loved Church God, served Him whole-heartedly, and lived for the day ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL Mary Queen of Apostles Church when Heaven would become reality. He is survived by his (since 1946) Non-Denominational • pentecostal Grace Roman Catholic Faith Community loving wife of 48 years, Karen; mother, Dorothy Shiery; 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) DirectoryOne W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am son, Michael (Evie) Shiery and their children, Evie Marie Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30 pm • Sundays at 7:30 am & 9:30 am and Zane; daughter, Karalynne (Jason) Watters and their Sunday Night ..... 6pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays at 6:00 pm pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] children, Katie, Chandler and Michaella; a sister, Debby (Eldon) Mahan; brothers, Charles Shiery and James (Linda) Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh North KeNt CommuNity ChurCh Shiery; special neighbors, Rob (Jackie) Clark; his beloved 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. Pastor Craig S. Carter cat, Sam and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded Pastor: Rev. Kim DeLong 866-4298 1480 Indian Lakes Rd. NE | Sparta, MI 49345 in death by his father, Melvin and a sister, Kathy Shiery. coumc.weebly.com 616.550.6398 th Service Time: Sundays 10:00 am The funeral was Saturday, August 19 at the Pilgrim Bible sunday Worship : 11 aM Nursery & Children Ministry Provided Church in Cedar Springs. Memorials to Spectrum Health enhanced fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f www.nkcchurch.org | E-mail: [email protected] Hospice. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs Christian Church Cedar Springs. 340 W. pine St. PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online SundayS: on CTA property* West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery non-denominational 10:30 a.M. Cedar Springs MondayS: 616.696.1180 Sunday School 9:45 *NOT affiliated with WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. open prayer Creative Technologies www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org 7-8 pM Academy (CTA) MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M. Ignorance is always Cedar Springs Cedar Springs United United Methodist Methodist Church Church 140 S.140 Main S. St., Main PO St., Box PO K, CedarBox K Springs , Cedar Springs Pioneer Christian Reformed Church 616-696-1140616-696-1140 • www.cedarspringsumc.org www.cedarspringsumc.org Services at Cedarfield Community Center swift to speak. Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] 3592 17 Mile Rd. NE (Next to Meijer) Rev. Karen Sorden Pastor Jane Duffey Phone: 696-9120 Sunday Worship Service: 10:15 a.m. • Coffee Fellowship: 11:15 a.m. Web: www.pioneercrc.org Sunday WorshipSupervised Service: Nursery 10:15 Care a.m. Provided Coffee Fellowship: 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pmSupervised dinner, 6:20-7:00pm Nursery Care Christian Provided Education Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM Wednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pm dinner, 6:20-7:00pm Christian Education Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am Rockford Springs Community Church ...Let every man be swift to hear, slow to Sunday Evening Worship 6pm Pastor David Vander Meer Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 speak, slow to wrath. (Sept. - March) www.rockfordsprings.org Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm Sunday WorShip James 1:19b 233 S. Main Street • 616-696-1630 • www.csfbc.com 9:30am • 5:00pm From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books H I L L C R E S T Community Church of God TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN SAND LAKE 5994 18 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-9333 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Senior Pastor Kristi J. Rhodes Assoc. Pastor Mark Robb Bliss-Witters & Pike 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and Summer Worship: Sunday 10:00 am Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am Nursery & Children’s Church during message (no alcohol) ~ operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel *Youth - June 21 & Aug. 23 6-7:30 pm *Tuesday - Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30 pm HaLL RentaL $75.00 *Wednesday - Grief Share 6-7:30 pm & Open Prayer 6-7:30 pm Call Barb Gould 616-636-5615 is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days Solon Center Wesleyan Church a week. Senior Pastor,Worship Rev. Chadrick 11 a.m. Brown
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church N. to Sand Lake 22 Mile Road 10 amam Sunday Sunday worship worship (616)784-1111 ServiceSolon TimeCent: e10r am Solon Center Wesleyan Church 1200 Post Drive NE, Belmont 19 Mile Road www.scwchurch.org Cedar Springs (corner of Pine Island, 1/4 mile west of Exit 95 of US 131) Wesleyan Church M-46 org www.holyspiritbelmont.org soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org 616-696-3229 Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. New Ideas, Traditional Worship Pasto15671r Dou Algomag DiBell Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August Sunday Worship 9:45 AM 15671St.Algoma AJohnve., Cedar Sp rinPaulgs Just N. of 1II9 Mile RParishd. 616-696-3229 Christian Education Hour 11:15 AM A Welcoming Catholic Church Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM 13603 Northland Drive 12786 Algoma Ave 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Word of Life Clubs: Wed. 6:30 PM Cedar Springs Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm • Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm (616) 696-1410 www.MBC-Cedar.com Adult Bible Study and Prayer Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 pm & Sundays at 4:00 pm Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant 696-3560 Wednesdays 6:30 PM jp2-mqa.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] EEngagement BB irth AA nniversary W edding Friends M emorial spiritual notes • announcements • memories
bituary The Cedar Springs Post Thursday,O August 24, 2017 Page 5 TT hankyou! Church Connection nnouncement AA spiritual notes • announcements • memories FormerFormer radical Islamic terroristIslamic Kamal Jews as possible terrorist for the glory of to speak Saleem, now a Christian minister, will be Allah. He implemented his plan, and speaking at Crossfire Church, 4780 Corn- worked effectively in what we now know field Dr. N. E., Cedar Springs on Sunday as “Stealth” cultural Jihad (Al-Kitmen). night, August 27 at 6:00 p.m. A free will According to his bio, he became a Chris- offering will be received at the end of his tian after experiencing the love and care of a presentation for his ministry, koomeminis- Christian orthopedic surgeon and Christian tries.org physical therapist after a car crash. He is He will also speak at “Refuge Youth Net- now an ambassador for Christ, and believes work, Michigan” at the Cedar Rock Sports radical Islam is the most broadly disguised plex at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 29. Food present danger to Christians, Jews and all will be served from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Volley- non-Muslim people of the world. Kamal ball, soccer, flag football, and table games carries a message from God to awaken the will be available from 7:45 pm–8:30 pm. Church through the truth, education, and According to his biography, Kamal Sal- relationship. eem was born into a large Sunni Muslim For more info, visit his website at www. family in the heart of the Middle East. koomeministries.com. Kamal was then recruited by the Muslim Brotherhood at an early age and complet- ed his first mission in Israel at the age of seven. Former radical Islamic terrorist Kamal Saleem Kamal was also recruited by the Palestin- ian Liberation Organization (The PLO) and Happy Birthday other radical Muslim groups. The many Lukas and Lia Smith years of his radical Islamist training result- ed in Kamal mastering every form of divi- sive extremist tactics. Kamal left his family Voices/ Lukas, age 4, and Lia, age 1, Smith from Switzerland celebrated birthdays in America and home in the Middle East as a young along with their cousin Grayson Smith on man to enter his mission field: the United July 29, 2017. They are the grandchildren States. He brought with him a tremendous views of Jean Smith of Kentwood. passion to convert as many Christians and Church Connection is online @ www.cedarspringspost.com
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Arts/entertImprov Night at the Kent ainment Aug. 30: Fans of Improv need look no further than the Kent ometown Theatre as the Cedar Springs Community Players hold Improv Night at 7 pm on Wednesday, August 30th on the stage of the JOKE Happenings Kent Theatre in downtown Cedar Springs. The Players held its first HHHometown Happenings articles are a community service Improv Night in February and are excited to offer another night of for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand comedy on August 30th. Tickets are available at the door for $5.00. f the for placement in this section, we can no longer run all Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Hope to see you there! #33,34b o Week articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This is Supporting a family not guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. Senior Lunch at Pine Grove Community Jake had proposed to young Gina and was being inter- Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may Church viewed by his prospective father-in-law. apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to Aug. 30: The Pine Grove Senior Café presents Grandma’s Table. “Do you think you are earning enough to support a [email protected] please include name She’s serving Baked Chicken with Roasted Potatoes, Corn Muffins family?” the older man asked the suitor. and phone number for any questions we may have. and her special Cinnamon Streusel Cake. Ya know there’s a strong “Yes, sir,” replied Jake, “I’m sure I am.” possibility she’ll set a veggie, salad or relish plate down in front “Think carefully now,” said Gina’s father. “There are Auditions for the play Harvey of ya. For all those age 60 and over we’re offering you a seat at twelve of us...” th Aug. 24,25: Auditions for the Cedar Springs Community Players Grandma’s Table at Noon the 30 of August. In case you forgot production of Harvey will be held 6:30 p.m. August 24 and 25 at where Grandma’s Table is, it’s right over here on the Northwest This Joke of the Week is the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church located in downtown corner of M-82 and Beech Ave. #34 brought to you by Cedar Springs. The play Harvey is a comedy, written by American playwright Mary Chase in 1944. It received the Pulitzer Prize CSUMC August Rummage Sale classic kelly’s for drama and was most notably adapted for film in the 1950 Aug. 30,31: Cedar Springs United Methodist Women will holding A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering production starring Jimmy Stewart. The production calls for a cast our annual rummage sale in the fellowship hall of United Methodist of 12-13 and will be directed by Peter Huschilt. Performances will Church at the corner of Main and Church Streets. Wednesday, 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs be held October 20, 21 and 22 at the Kent Theatre. #34 August 30th, 9 am to 7 pm & Thursday, August 31st, 9 am to 2 pm. (616) 696-0620 There will be a $3.00/bag sale all day Thursday on clothing and Annual Second Best Sale linens. #33,34b pm in the Fellowship Hall. FREE family event. Food, games, Aug. 25,26: Holy Spirit Episcopal Church’s Annual Second Best prizes, for all ages. Contact Sally at 616-788-8225 or office@ Sale is Friday, August 25 from 9 am - 4 pm and Saturday, August Free Labor Day Airshow cedarspringsumc.org. Bring a dish to pass if you wish. #34,35b 26 from 9 am - 2 pm. There is a $5 “Early Bird Admission” charge Sept. 4: The Wolverine Skyhawks invite the community to join us on Friday only from 8-9 am; after 9 am admission is free! The sale for a free airshow on Labor Day, Monday, September 4th from 10 is sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) in support of Red Flannel Day Talent Show Tryouts am – 4 pm at the club’s flying site, 13540 West St. Cedar Springs. Sept. 13,20,28: Looking for talented kids of all ages. The Red parish activities. We have something for everyone, and everything th This is our 5 annual celebration of National Model Aviation Day. Flannel Talent Show is searching for singers, vocal groups, is priced to move! Holy Spirit Episcopal Church is located at 1200 Pilots will be demonstrating their skills flying Remote Controlled dancers, instrumentalists and variety acts for the Red Flannel Post Drive NE, Belmont (corner of Post & Pine Island, 1/4 mile aircraft of all types, Helicopters, Drones, Electric, Gas, Nitro planes Day Talent Show on October 7th. Come in and show us what you west of Exit 95 on US 131). #33,34b and even turbine jets. Admission is free. Food and pop available for got. Tryouts on Wednesday, September 13th and 20th, Thursday purchase. Bring the family and your lawn chairs. #34 September 28th at 7:00 pm at the Kent Theatre, 8 N. Main St. CS Marching Band Car Wash Cedar Springs. Dress rehearsal will be Thursday, October 5th. So, Aug. 26: On Saturday, August 26th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Food & Faith Free Family Picnic get together with friends and family and plan your act now. If you Cedar Springs Public Schools Marching Band will be having a Sept. 6: You are invited to a Food & Faith Family Picnic at have any questions, or can’t make it on tryout day, please contact car wash fundraiser. It will happen in front of Family Farm and CS United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 6th at 6 Len by email, [email protected] or 231-750-2337. #33,34p Home. Your support and donations help to cover the cost of trips, uniforms, and other necessities. Come see us at the car wash. We’ll put the shine in your day. #34 Columbus ships to land in Muskegon and Special Speaker at Crossfire Church Aug. 27: Crossfire Church, 4780 Cornfield Dr., Cedar Springs invites the community of North Kent County to hear Kamal South Haven Saleem, former Muslin terrorist, share his journey from his On Thursday, August Muslim foundation to becoming a follower of Christ. Sunday, 24, the Nina and Pin- August 27th at 6:00 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken for ta—historical replicas of Koome Ministries at the close of the service. Children’s ministries the Christopher Colum- will not be provided. #34p bus ships—will arrive in Muskegon, and open to Praise the Lord at Cowboy Church the public on Friday, Au- Aug. 27: 2nd Chance will be having Cowboy Church on Sunday, gust 25. The ships will be August 27th at 6 pm. It will be at 2nd Chance School at 810 – 17 docked at Heritage Land- Mile Rd. Cedar Springs (corner of 17 Mile and Olin Lakes Rd). ing, 200 Heisman Harbor, Music and Ministry will be shared by Ron Lynnes and Company, until they depart early including Pat Decker and Mike Hubert. Invite your family and Wednesday morning, Au- friends. Cowboy Church will be every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the gust 30. month. Each service will have different people sharing God’s word After they leave Mus- and music. Cowboy Church will introduce you to 2nd Chance kegon, the ships will sail and its vision. The school is in the building stage, which when to South Haven, and open Replicas of the ships that Christopher Columbus sailed—the Nina (left) and Pinta (right) will dock at Heritage Photo from the Columbus Foundation, British Virgin Islands. completed, will teach troubled teens through God and the horse. If on Thursday, August 31. Landing in Muskegon next week. you have questions, call 616-293-2150. See you there! #34b They will be docked at ever built.” The Pinta was lic and school children on and under are free. The ship the Michigan Maritime Mu- recently built in Brazil to the caravel, a Portuguese will be open every day from seum, 260 Dyckman Street, accompany the Nina on all ship used by Columbus and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. No reserva- now Showing until their departure early of her travels. She is a larg- many early explorers to dis- tions necessary. DIGITAL Movies at the Tuesday morning, Septem- er version of the archetypal cover the world. Call 1-787-672-2152 ber 5. caravel. Historians consider While in port, the gener- for information on guided Kent theatre The Nina was built com- the caravel the Space Shut- al public is invited to visit group tour rates or email pletely by hand and without tle of the 15th century. the ships for a walk aboard columfnd1492@gmail. showtimes: the use of power tools. Ar- Both ships will be tour- self-guided tour. The pric- com. Friday: 6:00PM • 9:00PM chaeology magazine called ing together as an enhanced es are $8 for adults, $7 for For more info, visit www. saturday: the ship “the most historical- sailing museum, for the pur- senior citizens, and $6 for ninapinta.org. 3:00PM • 6:00PM ly correct Columbus replica pose of educating the pub- students 5 to 16. Children 4 • 9:00PM suNday: 3:00PM • 6:00PM YOUR hOMeTOwN August 25 • 26 • 27 Movie Tickets Cedar Springs Community $ ONLY NELSON TOWNSHIP/SAND LAKE BRANCH 3.00 88 Eighth St. 8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs 616-696-SHOW We have www.kenttheatre.com 7469 MON - FRI 10 - 6 1-877-243-2466 (toll free) comiNg sooN: something for SATURDAY 9 - 12 Monday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM sept everyone! IMPROv NIght 1-3 Tuesday & Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM hosted by Tickets Library CS Community Players sept [email protected] 616-696-1910 Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM $ 00 8-10 august 30 5 www.cedarspringslibrary.org 107 N Main Street Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM *Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor fb: cedarspringspubliclibrary Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Fire City
Thursday, August 24, 2017 The Cedar Springs Post Page 7 health & Beauty
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BIG THINGS are happening here at White Pine Family Medicine We are pleased to announce Many women—and their doctors—have found a natural way to ease some of the distressing symptoms that occur with age. Troy Salinas, PA-C has joined our practice He is a native of Cedar Springs and looking forward to Michigan announces providing quality health care to his local community. collaboration to promote breastfeeding We are also pleased to announce that Matt Larsen, PA-C will be rejoining our practice on September 5th Please welcome all the new faces and be aware some staff have shifted positions. Because of our growing staff, we are excited to MoNday 8:30aM -7PM announce that we are expanding our hours. We TueS 7aM-7PM will now offer early morning and/or evening ap- Wed 7aM-7PM pointments daily. Starting in October, Saturday ThurS 7aM-7PM A new initiative in Michigan is promoting morning scheduled and walk-in appointments FrI 7aM-5PM early breastfeeding success. will also be available. IN oCTober SaT 8aM-1PM The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Stay tuned for more information to come as we work out the details! Women, Infant and Children program is announcing a com- munity engagement initiative in August to coincide with 261 N Main, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 (616) 696-2020 Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Breastfeeding - continues on page 12 INTRODUCING Integrated Care Campus at Rockford.
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Learn more at spectrumhealth.org/rockford © Spectrum Health Page 8 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, August 24, 2017 Bloomin’Summer One simple step can improve the health and Transform your home vigor of your lawn in a weekend with By Melinda Myers stand and recover from wear and tear with a second appli- these DIY projects Do just one thing this fall and cation. Apply fertilizer in late (BPT) - Summertime isn’t just for vacations or weekends at the you can improve the health and fall between Halloween and cabin. Summer weekends - with longer days - are ideal oppor- vigor of your lawn. Fall fer- Thanksgiving, but before the tunities for quick and inexpensive DIY projects that make a big tilization helps lawns recover ground freezes. Those growing statement around the home. from the stresses of summer warm season grasses should The average American homeowner spent nearly $3,000 on and provides needed nutri- make the last application in ear- home improvements in 2015, according to a Statista report. The ents to grow deeper roots and ly October at least one month following list of affordable projects can be achieved for a fraction a denser stand of grass. And prior to the first killing frost. of that cost. that means fewer weeds and a No need to purchase a win- Fall lawn fertilization is the first step in growing a healthy lawn healthier lawn that’s more re- terizing fertilizer. Most soils next year. sistant to drought, insects and have high to excessive levels opment, as well as potassium, Those growing warm sea- diseases. of phosphorous and potassi- which promotes hardiness and son grasses can begin fertil- Fertilize around Labor Day um. Have a soil test first if you disease resistance, that is bound izing around Easter once the as the temperatures begin to suspect your lawn is deficient to the soil available to the grass grass begins growing. Make cool and lawns start spreading in these nutrients. You’ll save plants. additional applications around outward instead of growing money and harm to the en- Continue to mow high as Memorial Day and the recom- upward. Continue to leave clip- vironment by using the right long as the grass continues to mended fall date. Those grow- pings on the lawn. They return product. grow. You can gradually reduce ing cool season grasses should nutrients, moisture and organic Consider using a slow re- the mowing height for winter if wait until Memorial Day to matter to the soil. Consider it lease, organic nitrogen fertilizer desired. start fertilizing in addition to free fertilizer applied every like Milorganite (milorganite. Once you see the improve- the two fall applications. Add time you mow the lawn. com) that helps improve the ment in your lawn, you may a mid-summer application of One fall application will give soil, while providing needed be inspired to adopt the holiday slow release fertilizer for irri- low maintenance lawns the nu- nutrients. Research discov- fertilization schedule. Adding gated lawns. trient boost they need. You’ll ered that as the microorganisms one or two additional fertilizer Fall fertilization is the first have a healthier lawn with min- work on releasing the nutrients applications can greatly in- step in growing a healthy imal care. from its pellets they also make crease your lawn’s health, vig- lawn next year. Do this one Increase the quality and im- some of the phosphorous, or, wear resistance and ability thing this fall and you will prove the lawn’s ability to with- which promotes root devel- to tolerate drought and pests. decrease your lawn care chal- lenges and workload next year. 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Delivery, Gift Certificates, Northtown Greenville & Layaway Available 6481 S. W. Greenville Rd Rockford Floor Covering, Inc. Mon. — Sat: 9am - 6pm Greenville, MI 48838 Closed Sundays (616) 754-6101 Visit us at 10704 Northland Drive 616-866-2748 Thursday, August 24, 2017 The Cedar Springs Post Page 9 Outdoors Monitoring Michigan’s Catchof theWeek migratingBy Casey Warner, Michigan Department ofmonarchs Natural Resources In a quiet, out-of-the-way corner of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, down a nar- row, winding, one-lane road, lies a unique spot whose significance you might not guess from its secluded surroundings. Peninsula Point lighthouse, at the end of the Stonington Peninsula in Delta County, offers spectacular views of Lake Michi- gan, a scenic place to enjoy a walk along the beach or a picnic, and excellent bird- watching, with more than 200 species of birds recorded there. Briar Bentley Brenden Then there’s the maritime history – the lighthouse, which was built in 1865 and once guided ships carrying iron ore and A monarch butterfly spreads its wings at Peninsula Point in Delta County. Photo courtesy of Michigan De- other products, is on the National Register partment of Natural Resources. of Historic Places. But what Peninsula Point is most known – and visited – for is its connection to the monarch butterfly. “Just as the Peninsula Point lighthouse guided ships on Lake Michigan, the Ston- ington Peninsula guides monarch butter- flies as they begin their 1,900-mile migra- tion south to their wintering grounds in Reece Riley the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico,” reads a sign that greets visitors. “In the Judy Porter’s grandchildren had a great day of fishing on July 22, when they went fall, thousands of monarchs can be seen fishing on a pond in Newaygo County. Shown here is Briar, 3; Bentley, 4; Brenden, here, waiting for favorable conditions be- 9; Reece, 10; and Riley, 11. fore they cross Lake Michigan.” Great job, guys! You made the Post Catch of the Week! It’s back—get out those cameras! It’s that time of year again when anglers big and small like to tell their fish tales! Send us a photo and story of your first, best, funniest, biggest, or even your smallest catch. Include your name, age, address, and phone number, along Monarchs congregate in the northern white cedar trees on Peninsula Point with the type and size of fish, and where caught. We can’t wait to hear from you! in Delta County. Photo credit: Janet Ek- Photos published as space allows. Photos/stories may be sent by email to news@ strum. cedarspringspost.com with Catch of the Week in the subject line, or mail to: While the chance to catch the Catch of the Week, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. majestic sight of multitudes of monarchs boosts tourism by drawing flocks of visitors to the area, the site is even more important for its contribution to monarch butterfly research and conservation. 169 N STATE ST. • SPARTA Ivan Brown, left, and his son, Jonnie, 6, of Ripon, Wisconsin, “Peninsula Point is one of only a very few places in North Amer- GUNS • AMMO • LICENSES • LIVE BAIT check the undersides of milkweed leaves for monarch butterfly ica where monarchs can be viewed migrating in great numbers,” 616-887-8661 eggs Wednesday at Peninsula Point in Delta County. Photo cour- Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-8pm • Sat. 7am-7pm • Sun. 7am-5pm tesy of Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Monarchs - continues on page 12 17th Kent Theatre Golf Outing Fundraiser Annual The Falls at Barber Creek Golf Course Placing Teams: 1ST PlACE W/ PGA PRo: ltoR: Rachael Wyma, Tyler Covell, Tim Covell, len Allington
1ST PlACE AMATEUR: ltoR: Kyle little, Cody Harper, Brian little, Josh Bielecki
2Nd PlACE AMATEUR: ltoR: Joe Sagorski, Scott Winquist, Ron Nielsen, Bruce Bellamy First Place (with PGA Pro) Team First Place Amateur Team Second Place Amateur Team
Men’s Longest Drive Winner: Tyler Covell Women’s Longest Drive Winner: Rachael Wyma And thanks to Par 3 Closest to the Pin Contest: #5 len Allington, #7 Bruce Bellamy, #13 Rachael Wyma, #15 Tim Covell our volunteers: Hit the boat winners: Tyler Covell, len Allington, Ron Nielsen Sally Grayvold Josh Allington Bryn Powell Katelyn Tillstram “Thank you” to our Hole Sponsors: Rose Powell Harrison duff MCU Body Milon Muir Insurance/State Farm Weingartz Supply Company Cedar Springs Tire Brynadette Powell/Realtor Perrry’s Place llc...for herbs, teas, & more With the help of all of our volunteers, the The Village Inn of Pierson Wolfe Construction Inc. Gust Contruction support of our sponsors, and the loyalty of Pro Autoworks Inc. Pelak Electric our participants, this year’s tournament raised CS Tool Engineering Inc. over $3,000.00 for projects at the Kent Theatre. Shaner Avenue Nursery Independent Bank orchard Hill Construction Wilson Chiropractic lake Michigan Insurance/Tom Clouse Ensley Builders Thanks again to everyone Kelly’s Restaurant Edward Jones who made this a success! Vanderhyde Ford Cedar Springs Heating & Cooling Page 10 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, August 24, 2017 Back 2 School Flashing Lights on Top, You Must Stop: Back-to-school Safety First as School Buses Hit the Road organization tips Schools start August 21, 22, 23, 28 and September 5
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – We’ve all been in the car behind danger zone. If the bus is stopped, you can count on kids for busy families the school bus and in just a few days, many of us will be in loading or unloading there. That’s why our advice to all that position again. Knowing when to stop and when to go motorists is to maintain a safe distance. Children may be can mean the difference between a safe ride to school for coming from any direction, so maintaining that zone helps students and a potentially deadly situation. According to protect them.” Darryl Hofstra, Forest Hills School District transportation Burr Smith, 25-year trainer for bus drivers in Kent ISD, director, some 16,000 school buses in Michigan transport said student safety is his biggest concern and the key con- 700,000 students daily. That’s more than 200 million indi- cept he teaches. “Everyone who shares the road needs to vidual student rider trips, traveling 175 million miles, per respect school bus zones and follow the law. It’s up to all of school year. us to watch out for kids.” The diagram below demonstrates the area with- in 20 feet of a school bus that is known as the School Bus Safety Zone.
Knowing when to stop and when to go when approaching (c) WavebreakmediaMicro - Fotolia.com a school bus is more than good safety practice, it’s the law. Michigan legislation defines a “school bus zone” as the area (StatePoint) The new school year brings hectic mornings, lying within 20 feet of a school bus that has stopped with piles of homework, endless events, practices, games and its red flashing lights on. That’s 20 feet in every direction school conferences. When you’re a busy parent, day-to-day – front, back, both sides and diagonally from each fender tasks can consume your thoughts and energy. Stay orga- corner. It’s easy to remember what school bus lights mean nized and sane by following these simple tips to handle the if you think of them as traffic signals: When you see red crush of the school year. flashing lights, STOP; when you see yellow flashing lights, Centralize Communication proceed slowly with CAUTION. Communication is key when it comes to organization. “Whenever you see a school bus, use extreme caution,” Stay in sync with your family by using a digital calendar. said Fred Doelker, safety and training director for Dean Smartphone apps such as Hub allow multiple users to share Transportation. “Think of it as though you were a parent to-do and shopping lists, appointments, commitments and or grandparent and those were your kids in the bus.” The more. In addition, many apps have messaging capabilities fines for causing injury or death in a school bus zone are the to ensure users can share specific details and instructions same penalties for work zones and emergency scene viola- (“Bring treats for the holiday party Tuesday”) and last-min- tions. Doelker advises motorists to take bus safety serious- ute changes (“Grandma is picking up the kids today”) with ly and personally. one or more family members. “The greatest risk to students is that area around the bus,” Organization Station he continued. “When we talk with students, we call it the If your family prefers a physical calendar, incorporate it into a complete “home command station” in an area ev- eryone passes, like a nook in the kitchen or a corner in the Go green when packing school lunches carbon footprint by a mag- family room. Build out the space as the central location (StatePoint) While pack- nitude of 10, according to for organization. Use chalkboard paint to create a reusable ing lunch for the kids can a recent study conduct- messaging wall for daily assignments and appointments. seem like a daily grind, you ed by Nalgene Outdoor, Include a shelf or cubby with an inbox and outbox so per- can use the task as an op- which offers a vast variety mission slips, bills and important documents don’t get lost. portunity to help kids form of BPA- and BPS free re- Make this station even more useful by adding a dedicated great lifelong habits. usable water and food con- space for children to do homework. Include a desk, com- Here are five small ways tainers in a myriad of colors tips - continues on page 11 changing your lunch-mak- and designs, ranging in size from 12-ounces to 48-ounc- Patsy’s es. You can help explain the significance of buying Hair Place & Barbershop Made in USA products to * kids by telling them it’s like Haircuts ing routine can have large, equates to 18,760 pounds leaving a light on for 30 positive impacts on the en- of lunch waste for an aver- minutes vs. 3 minutes. vironment, your wallet and age-size elementary school, 3. Buy food local. With- your kids’ health. according to the estimates out a doubt, the most nu- 1. Pack with reusables. of Waste Free Lunches, a trient-rich and often most On average, a school-age non-profit organization. cost-effective way to pro- K-12 $ 00 child with a lunch packed Reduce your contribu- cure fresh produce is local- 10 in single-serve disposable tion to this waste and save ly. Additionally, anything sourced within 100 miles Free sCHool supply! *Limited to customers 18 & under. Now thru Sept. 9, 2017. materials like plastic snack money in the process with bags or juice boxes gen- reusable containers. Waste of home has a significantly 37 4th St. • Sand Lake (beside Wesco) erates 67 pounds of waste Free Lunches estimated lower carbon footprint than Check us out on facebook 616-636-4500 per school year, which that choosing only reusable something that has trav- containers can save you al- eled through hemispheres 5174 Plainfield NE most $250 per person, per to reach your grocery store Suite C year. To learn more about shelves. Community Sup- reducing lunchtime waste ported Agriculture (CSA), Classes start 363-0888 on the household or com- co-ops and farmers markets www.dancedimensions-gr.com September 5th munity level, visit, Waste- are popular ways to find FreeLunches.org. local produce direct from BROTHERS ARE 2. Choose Made in USA. farmers. Check out local- FREE The “3 Rs”—Reduce, Re- harvest.org to find a pro- WHEN SISTER use and Recycle—are a gram near you. IS ENROLLED great refrain for environ- 4. DIY grab-and-go • TAP NOW ENROLLING mentalists, but to ensure snacks. Prepackaged snacks are often priced at a premi- • JAZZ your family’s daily habits FALL CLASSES are minimally impacting um and rarely offer nutri- • BALLET the environment, consid- tious enrichment, but with • 3 Large Dance Rooms OPEN HOUSE er adopting the simple act just a little prep work, you • HIP HOP • Professional “Floating” Floors August 29 & 30 of choosing Made in USA can create your own healthy • Competition Experience Available products. This small change options more affordably. • BREAKDANCING • Live Video Cam 4 - 9 pm automatically reduces one’s lunches - continues on page 11 SportS
Thursday, August 24, 2017 The Cedar Springs Post Page 11 NEWSPAPER Festival...continued from page 2 Tips...continued from page 10 SPACE FOR SALE plement the traditional 5K Red Flannel Run. puter, school supplies and a bright desk lamp. Encourage Back again this year is a scramble Red Flannel Open Golf success by posting recent “wins” nearby, like that aced Tournament, hosted by Whitefish Lake Golf and Grill, with spelling test or impressionist masterpiece. Utilize file cabi- all proceeds donated to the Queen Scholarship Fund. nets, labeled folders or pouches to separate print materials Once again the Grand Lodge will be hosting live music and USB flash drives by subject, so homework can be han- HERE for Red Flannel weekend, with Grand Rapids popular rock dled with less stress. Connect with Community band, Trixie Tang. Modify Meal Prep The Red Flannel Town House Decorating Contest, Giant Before heading to the market, map out meals for the week In Arts and Craft Fair, Carnival and Marketplace will also all that share common ingredients, to increase efficiency and return. reduce waste; then create a shopping list packed with fruits, The “Of course, the traditional events are still in place,” said vegetables and whole grains. Maintain a consistent supply VanDuyn. “The Car & Tractor Shows, Museum Open of fresh, delicious produce with subscription boxes or com- House, Rotary Chicken BBQ, Queen Scholarship Pageant, munity-supported agriculture membership. Bed Races and Grand Parade are wonderful traditions!” Prep breakfasts and lunches the night before to save time Long time Cedar Springs attorney Tom Anderson was in the morning and ensure your family consumes healthy, chosen earlier this year to be the 2017 Grand Marshal. An- whole foods, versus pre-packaged convenience foods. derson announced the Red Flannel parade from 1963 until PCall Today! 616.696.3655ST Smoothies provide a nutritious breakfast or snack at 1990. home or on-the-go. Prepare and freeze individual serv- Shop LOCAL • Shop The Post For a full schedule of events, or to download all event ings of chopped fruits and vegetables in resealable bags. applications, visit www.redflannelfestival.org, visit the Red When you’re ready to use, place the frozen produce into a Flannel Festival, Inc. Facebook page or email president@ high-powered blender, such as the Vitamix A3300 Ascent redflannelfestival.org. Series blender, add almond milk, soy milk or water and The Festival was granted 501c3 non-profit status and all blend on high until the desired consistency is reached. donations are tax deductible. The Festival is an indepen- For lunch, prep power-packed meals with items like al- Promote dent, all volunteer organization with volunteer openings for mond and seed butters to provide protein, healthy fats, vi- individuals, families and groups to be involved. Sponsor- tamins and minerals. Mix unsalted, roasted almonds and ship opportunities are also available. For more information canola oil in a high-powered blender to create homemade on how to donate, volunteer or get involved with the Red almond butter; or blend sunflower seeds, flaxseed, sesame Flannel Festival, call 616-696-2662 or visit www.redflan- seeds and sunflower oil for an allergy-friendly no-nut but- nelfestival.org. ter. Pair these delicious spreads with jam on whole-wheat bread for a twist on a traditional lunchbox favorite. Staying organized is not easy. There might be occasional disarray, but making just a few small changes will help you reap the benefits of a more balanced life this back-to-school in Grant...continued from page 2 season. it • Tests and permits were acquired from the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Quality, and other state and local agencies. The post! • A detailed long-term site plan was created for the “Heart of Cedar Springs” area. Lunches...continued from page 10 • Success in routing the North Country Trail (longest “I try to choose storage containers that are already walking trail in the United States) through Cedar pre-portioned so I know the portion that I’m packing,” says Springs with efforts nearing completion to name Ce- Peggy O’Shea Kochenbach, a registered dietitian nutrition- dar Springs a North Country Trail Town. ist. “Pack nutritious items like fruits, vegetables and nuts in 100% • A state-of-the-art $ 1.8 million Cedar Springs Com- clear containers in the pantry or refrigerator on Sunday, so munity Library was built and is paid in full. that they are ready to ‘grab and go’ for the week.” advertiser • A beautifully custom-designed metal sculpture was For safety, store items in BPS- and BPA-free reusable placed along Cedar Creek which will be surrounded containers, such as those from Nalgene Outdoor Products, by a rain garden and learning station of the plants and which offers a line of reusable storage containers that are supported. vegetation. clear, ranging in size from 4-ounces to 16-ounces and that • A new bridge linking the properties on the north and are also dishwasher safe. south sides of Cedar Creek was built to replicate the 5. Green your clean-up. Parents should seek reusable #ShopThePost original Carmody Bridge from the 1800s. items that can both sustain kids’ rough and tough daily ac- • A clock tower was built and erected which will even- tivities, but also survive the dishwasher. Close label reading tually include a memorial for Veterans. shows that many reusable lunch containers suggest “hand • Preliminary designs for an amphitheatre, community washing.” However, items that are dishwasher-safe can building, and walking trails have been completed. keep your household saner, cleaner and greener. For your If you’d like to be more involved, or just keep up on what family, cleaning is easy-peasy; and for the environment, re- is happening, you can attend one of their meetings. The search shows a good dishwasher saves 3,870 gallons of wa- CBDT meets in the new library on the third Tuesday of each ter over its lifetime and uses less energy than conventional month at 6 p.m. There will not be a meeting in December. models, which helps reduce air pollution and combat global climate change, according to the ENERGY STAR program.
Projects...continued from page 8 Repurposed planters When gardening outside isn’t an option, bring the garden inside by making unique planter boxes. A DIY planter box is typically more affordable than store-bought, and the design possibilities are endless. Reuse vessels like shipping crates, Mason jars and tin Moving? boxes. Personalize them with colors and patterns to match your interior and inject personality and life into your space. Let us know so your Add crown molding Crown molding adds distinguished curves and angles to a ceil- newspaper subscription ing, instantly elevating a room to a polished and sophisticated look. DIY crown molding does require attention to detail when can move with you! measuring and marking the wall and cutting pieces, so measure twice to cut once. These are just a few of the weekend-ready projects homeown- Call Mary at ers can knock out this summer to bring new life to spaces indoors and out. A weekend DIY project is a minimal time investment 616.696.3655 or that not only creates a sense of accomplishment, but adds value to your home. email: classifieds@ cedarspringspost.com Page 12 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, August 24, 2017 For those who don’t live in the central U.P., there are other opportunities for citizen scientists to get involved in study- ing monarchs – learn more at https://monarchjointventure. org. Michigan residents also can help inform conservation ...continued from page 4 ...continued from page 9 decisions in the state by reporting monarch sightings at FriendsFor example, those of us who are married realize we do not Monarchssays the sign at the lighthouse, part of Hiawatha National https://www.learner.org/jnorth/monarch/. know the personal, intimate and important things about each other Forest and owned by the U.S. Forest Service. “Because it The eastern population of monarch butterflies has de- based on serving one another, but on our friendship. You open is so unique, the Forest Service, together with Wildlife Un- clined by 80 percent over the last 20 years due mainly to your heart to friends. It’s been said, “people want to know you limited of Delta County and many volunteers, have been habitat loss. care, before they care to know.” As a pastor, I do not strive to build conducting research since 1994, making it the oldest data And this year’s measurement of the eastern monarch a church based off servanthood, but friendship. The Heart of God set on the monarch in North America.” overwintering population in Mexico showed a 27 percent is the same. Jesus is not building his family, the church, off serv- Run exclusively by volunteers, the Monarch Research decrease compared to last year, likely due to an extreme anthood, but friendship. If Jesus is your Savior, you are His friend Project at Peninsula Point includes migration census mon- winter storm. and He is yours! Plain and simple. You have access to the intimate itoring, during which volunteers also tag butterflies as part Efforts to restore and maintain monarch habitat can help things of His heart before you ever do a thing for him. Jesus holds of the national Monarch Watch Program. An annual mon- monarchs rebound and reverse the population decline. no secrets from you. Verse 16 states, everything His father shared arch migration census is conducted in only one other loca- “Because of the tremendous migration they make, mon- with him, He shares with you. Learn to be a friend of Jesus. Slow tion in the U.S., Cape May, New Jersey. archs need a variety of habitats,” said Dan Kennedy, en- down, even stop your serving long enough to hear what He has Monarch research at Peninsula Point also includes partic- dangered species coordinator for the Michigan Department to say. How he loves you and cares about every about you. Many ipation in the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project, coordi- of Natural Resources. “In the summer, they lay their eggs people think if no one serves in the church, our families or jobs, nated by the University of Minnesota. The protocol devel- on milkweed because that’s the only plant their caterpillars nothing will get done! This is simply not true! People are not mo- oped at Peninsula Point, one of the project’s first sites, has will eat. tivated by servanthood. A servant’s mentality alone will never sus- been used at other locations across North America. “Monarchs also need habitat to overwinter in, not to men- tain anything of value or importance. Great example from Luke “The Monarch Project on the Stonington Peninsula began tion habitat where they can stop and refuel along the way. 10:38-42, is the story of Martha and Mary. Martha was so busy in 1994, when a Forest Service volunteer noticed that there They are very active insects and require a wide variety of serving, she never heard Jesus’s heart. Her serving distracted her. were a lot of monarch butterflies passing through Penin- flowering plants to provide the food they need to survive If Jesus wanted a clean house and a sandwich he would have said sula Point during later August and the month of Septem- and make their long journey.” so, and Mary would have made him one. Martha, on the other ber,” said Sue Jamison, who coordinates the work of the Grasslands, vitally important to many species, including hand, just cleaned the house and made five sandwiches just be- volunteers who collect data on monarch larva and eggs at monarchs and other pollinators, have become increasingly cause. She made them just in case Jesus needed or wanted them. Peninsula Point for the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. rare. Many Christians are like this. We create unneeded work for our- “Each year we try to have volunteers check daily during “Making sure pollinators have habitat that supports milk- selves, even doing things that were never asked or desired of us. those weeks to look for increased numbers of monarchs weed and other native, flowering plants is important to pre- In hopes of helping you develop a better friendship with Jesus, I congregating at the lighthouse at the end of the peninsula.” serving these key species,” said Kennedy. would like to leave you with four things to consider. They contrast The project is currently without a volunteer coordinator Through several habitat enhancement projects, the DNR the difference between a Servanthood vs. Friendship mentality. for the fall migration census and tagging – according to Jan- – along with many partners, organizations and volunteers One is freeing and empowering, while the other leaves us empty et Ekstrum, Forest Service wildlife biologist for Hiawatha – is working to increase habitat for monarchs and other pol- and requiring more. National Forest, Rapid River Ranger District – and may not linators in Michigan. Friends live from His presence, not his commands. have the capacity to do regularly scheduled migration mon- “Because of the critical role these insects play in the eco- Friends find value in relationship, not assignments. itoring this year. system, as well as people’s lives, it is up to us to help keep Friends work “with” God, not “for” God. In previous years, as many as 21 monarchs tagged at Pen- these pollinator populations abundant and healthy,” Ken- Friends live “from” God’s favor, not “for” God’s favor. insula Point have been recovered in El Rosario, Mexico, nedy said. Brothers and sister in Jesus, Friends of God, cultivate your almost 2,000 miles from the Stonington Peninsula. For example, in southern Michigan, the DNR is working friendship with Jesus. It is the key to knowing His love and heart Monarchs are unique in that they are the only butterfly to restore and enhance grassland and pollinator habitat at for you. known to make a two-way migration, similar to birds, be- the Shiawassee River State Game Area in Saginaw County cause they can’t survive cold winters in northern climates. and in Barry County’s Barry State Game Area. “Using environmental cues, the monarchs know when it In addition to the DNR’s efforts, many other organiza- is time to travel south for the winter,” according to the U.S. tions are supporting projects to improve pollinator habitat Forest Service website. “Monarchs use a combination of air in Michigan. In June, TransCanada partnered with the Save ...continued from page 7 currents and thermals to travel long distances. Some fly as Our Monarchs Foundation and many volunteers to plant Breastfeeding far as 3,000 miles to reach their winter home.” “We expect these efforts to result in more mothers introduc- 6,000 native wildflowers around TransCanada’s Woolfolk ing their newborns to breastfeeding and in babies continuing to The eastern population of North America’s monarchs Gas Plant in Big Rapids, Michigan. breastfeed as they get older,” said Dr. Eden Wells, chief medi- goes south to the same 11 to 12 mountain areas in Mexico Currently, 4,000 acres already are being utilized as polli- cal executive for MDHHS. “That will lead to healthier babies from October to late March. nator habitat. As part of their Pollinator Pathway Initiative, and closer families.” “Monarchs traveling south congregate on peninsulas. The the organizations will continue their plan to seed an addi- Breastfeeding has an important role in improving public shape of the peninsula funnels the migrating butterflies,” tional 7,000 acres across other TransCanada rights-of-way health outcomes, but barriers can sometimes exist that prevent says the Forest Service website. “At its tip, the monarchs with native wildflowers this fall. families from reaching their breastfeeding goals. To help all find the shortest distance across open water. They congre- “Our existing assets align remarkably well with the mon- families successfully breastfeed, Michigan WIC is coordinat- gate along the shore to wait for a gentle breeze to help them arch migratory route between Mexico and Canada,” said ing with and supporting the work of breastfeeding partners across.” Brad Stermer, environmental specialist, operations and en- across the state, particularly hospitals and prenatal clinics. Wind also plays a role in the volunteers’ monitoring ef- gineering for TransCanada. “Through our environmental The ultimate goal of the initiative is to improve care coor- forts. partnership with Save Our Monarchs we have an opportu- dination so that mothers are surrounded with the support they “We check the winds, as monarchs do not like to fly over nity to play a larger role in directly supporting pollinator need to reach their breastfeeding goals. This is achieved by: water so they will leave with a north wind to fly over to health over the long term.” • Educating mothers prenatally and in the hospital about Door County, Wisconsin,” said Jamison. “Peninsula Point Even for those who don’t have a large amount of land, breastfeeding and its benefits. is the southernmost point for monarchs in our area to fly there are ways to create habitat that helps pollinators. More • Implementing evidence-based practices in the hospital over Lake Michigan.” information about creating habitat for monarchs and other – such as skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby, The Monarch Research Project at Peninsula Point, which pollinators is available on the Monarch Joint Venture page “rooming in” by having mother and baby in the same room, depends on financial support from local organizations like at https://monarchjointventure.org. limiting visitors and feeding baby on cue. Wildlife Unlimited of Delta County and the work of volun- Other helpful resources include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife • Using community organization breastfeeding support ser- teers, collects data that is sent to various universities and Service’s steps for building a pollinator garden at https:// vices earlier in pregnancy and after discharge. has resulted in several research publications. www.fws.gov/pollinators/pollinatorpages/yourhelp.html Partners in the MDHHS initiative include the Michigan Those interested in volunteering can contact Janet Ek- and the Michigan State University Extension’s Pollinators Breastfeeding Network, hospitals, WIC agencies, and coali- strum at [email protected] or 906-474-6442, ext. 140. & Pollination page at http://msue.anr.msu.edu/topic/info/ tions to provide continuity of care for mothers and babies and “It’s a neat thing to do if you’re retired and all you do is pollinators_and_pollination, which also offers information other community supporters of breastfeeding. golf,” said Rosie Spindler, who has volunteered to monitor on gardening for pollinators. Gov. Rick Snyder has declared August as Breastfeeding larva at Peninsula Point for the past five years. She became Find out more about what ways to help pollinators in Awareness Month in Michigan in order to further reduce in- interested in monarch conservation after a trip to visit but- Michigan by visiting mi.gov/wildlife and clicking on fant mortality and increase the health of mothers and babies terfly preserves in Mexico where monarchs winter. the Monarchs in Michigan box. through education and support of breastfeeding. These efforts include collaboration among hospitals, businesses, community agencies and coalitions, and health care providers to give fam- ilies consistent and accurate information. Bringing Together “Breastfeeding promotes strong immune systems and pro- tects against illness and infection,” said Julie Lothamer, WIC Community lactation consultant for MDHHS. “It guards against childhood obesity and diabetes and helps form a unique mother-baby bond. Educating families before babies are born and providing consistent, accessible support through the first year of life and The Local newspaper beyond are keys to helping moms and babies develop strong feeding relationships and reach their breastfeeding goals.” Michigan Breastfeeding Awareness Month activities have included breastfeeding walks, ice cream socials and Rock-and- REAL NEWS Rest tents at community events where mothers are being pro- vided a shaded area to breastfeed and change their baby. For more information, visit the michigan.gov/wic and click 100% Advertiser Supported #shopthepost on breastfeeding. Spain
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PresortedPresorted Standard Standard USUS Postage Postage Paid Paid Permit No. 81 Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI Cedar Springs, MI 25¢ Let us know so your 25¢ Support YOUR local newspaper The Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST supported! Vol. XXIII No. 21 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXVI No. 31 Thursday, August 1, 2013 serving northern Kent County and parts of newaygo and Montcalm Counties Catch of the Week P STBloomin’ Summer Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and MontcalmArts & Entertainment Counties those Post goes to Cave City LestMemorial Day weis a day to rememforgetber and honor those that gave their Tallest sunflower? lives while defending our country. It’s also a day to remember all 100% “Polar bears” a true test of couragethat have served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the names of veterans buried in area cemoneteries, pages 11-14.and weIf honor you knowthem ofwith a veteran’sthis issue of The Cedar Springs Post, page 11 name that is missing frompage the list 8 , please let us know and we’ll add them and give back to the community you serve! pages 6-7 for next year. page 2 page 2 newspaper subscription Crash punctures dump truck gas tank advertise in - can move with you! Residents will gather at this monument in the Algoma Township Memorial - The Soldier on watch in deep snow in northern Russia during the winter of 1918-1919. Park, located across the street from Algoma Baptist Church, on Grange Av - 5,000 troops of the 339th Infantry Post photo by J. Reed. into months, if they had been for enue Monday for Memorial Day services. The park was dedicated last Me and support units (one battalion morial Day. Post photo by J. Reed by Judy reed gotten. - with the cleanup. But the of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - proceeded through thatactivities in and ceremonies taking place The men, a majority of them - Field Hospital, andjeep the nor 337th the driverAm of theThere will be several memorial firefighter didn’t know that. Men and women across the tersection without stopping - Post photo by J. Reed. from Michigan, dubbed- the the turnm and wentbulance straight, Company) dump were truck, issue Garyd Wall,this weekend55, that residents are encouraged Parentto take cautionedpart in: citizens world cheered when the armPotts,i- a jeep driven by Car and bumped the firefighter By Judy Reed selves the “Polar Bears.”and struck the driver’sRussian sideweapons of and Leroy, equipm wereent transportedThe Cedar Springs Historical Society isto having always its stop 10th and Annual identify Cem stice was signed on Novemberoline 11, Bartlett, 68, of Cedar - with his mirror. He was not It was the summer- ofof 1918. a Dean’s The Excavatingand sailed for Archangel,to the hospital. a Rus Theyetery sought Walk, Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. tothemselves honor veterans if they of needall w ars.to be 1918. It meant the end of theSprings, Great was heading east injured and no citation was A crash at the corner of of U.S. Army’s 85th Division,truck thatmade was headingsian port north on the Whitetheir own Sea ,medical 600 attention.This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell,at Warthe sceneof 1812; of anJohn accident. Roys, War—World War I. One groupbound on Muskegon Street - issued. Main and Muskegon Streets in up mostly of men fromthrough Michi- the intersection.miles north The of Moscow.In a related They incident,Mexican/American a fire War; Alfred Plumb, Spanish/American“When in doubt, War; they Ashouldbram men soldiered on, however, about 2:45 p.m., when it According to Cedar in Cedar Springs last week gan and Wisconsin, finishedcrash ruptured their werethe fuel under tank British fighter command. at Main and S.Church Tuttle, Civil War; Frank VanLew, Worldstop. War TheyI; Russell, shouldn’t George think and the subfreezing temperaturesapproached of the Main Street - - Springs Police Chief Roger Thursday, July 25, resulted training at Fort Custer,on Ba thettle dump truckIt wasand Cenever completelyStreet was under directing William traffic Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes,that Forget everyone Korean -continues War; knows Thom on what pageas 9 northern Russia, and wondeintersectionred and tried to turn Parent, the truck was owned in a gas spill from a dump Creek, and sailed to- England.dar Springs firefighters and continues on page 20 they are there for,” he said. when they would be called homeright.; When the driver real Polar away- from the accident, by Dean’s Excavating and truck leaving a construction While some were sent othersto Franc workede, at the scene they wondered, as days turnedized she couldn’t make the when a southbound pickup had been called in to help zone. to clean up the spill. with yellow lights rotating turn and was going to hit the Neither the driver of the According to Cedar barricade, she tried to abort Springs Police officer Chad the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the to MobileA mobile home fire that homeoccurred in Cedar fireCedar Springs Policedeemed Department at 696-1311, arson or Silent Observer at Turtle rescue! Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- (616) 774-2345, or toll free at (866) 774-2345. You can also text a tip Solon Township vestigatedVintage as arson. a.m. Thursday, cars CRIMES help (274637). The keyw raiseord TIP138 must fundsappear on the first line The fire broke out about 1:30 of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. May 20, at 329 Sarah. The Cedar Springs Fire DepartmentBy arrivedTom Noreen on scene within six min- for museum Call Mary at 616.696.3655 shows off town hallutes and quicklyEven extinguished an overcast morningthe blaze. with a- few sprinkles Fire Chiefdid Jerry not keepGross the said 58 that registered the fire auto start buffs from ed in a bedroombringing and their was vintage mostly wheelscontained to Morleyto Park 36 E. Maple / P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 that area. Nolast one Saturday, was at home July 27, at the according time of to Cedar fire. Springs Historical Museumout again Director to Sharon The fire department was called Jett. The annual car afternoon, show each after summer is the mobileone home of the on Fridaymuseum’s biggest fundraisers. someone thoughtHistorical they heard Society a be Presidenteping, like Fred a smoke detector going off. It turned out to be a ST Gunnell, welcomed me to the false alarm. show and Sally Grayvold According to Cedar Springs Police Chief wanted to make sure Roger Parent, a fire investigator made the de- I got my name in termination of arson this week. P Parent saidthe the bucket fire forwas the suspicious from the 50/50 drawing, beginning because the police had been to that Post photo by J. Reed address earlierwhich in was the daywon on by a report from a co- reaching around the world Darwin Spear of or email: classifieds@ S o lo n ’s n e w to w n s h ip h a lh a s a 2 ,0 0 0 -s q u a re fo o tm e e tin g r o o m th a t phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 owner that property had been removed from Sports residents can rent. Post photo by J. Reed. Grand Haven. Clean up crew Memorial Day has 4,000 square feet of offices,Hometown There was Hero a good By Judy Reed a 2,000 square-foot community mix of vehicles to look room, in floor boiler heat, 2x6 ex- at as you walked the line. Photo by Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Some looked mint-out-of-the- Tom Noreen house last Saturday, July 27 to of spray foam insulation, a brick Halt! In the name of the turtle police! box such as Phil Harrison’s 1957 Chevy, show off the new township hall exterior, steel roof, LED lighting Both had trailers and were in better shape than my jeep Gavin Lillie, 8, is holding up traffic on Johnson Road, in while others were works in progress. There were to residents. Throngs of visitors which operates automatically, - was in the 101st Airborne Division back in the 1970s.- Gowen, while big brother, Gabriel, 10, helps this beautiful sports cars, family sedans and pickup trucks. Some were treated to a hotdog lunch some heated sidewalks, plenty of were stock and others were modified like Gene Niel Music by the Patin Sisters, Pat and RoseAnne, drift Call a Sales Rep TODAY! painted turtle cross the road. The two boys are the sons of and other free refreshments, as handicap parking, and a security ed through the air along with the aroma of grilled hot Carla Lillie, of Cedar Springs. - sen’s 1935 Ford pickup he had been working on for well as a tour of the facility. The dogs provided by the Cedar Springs FFA. Thanks, Gavin and Gabriel! We’llsystem be sending with cameras you a cer that can be the last 3-1/2 years. Carl Anderson had it in his barn Solon Township Fire Department viewed remotely. for a number of years before Gene picked it up and A big thank you to all the sponsors whoPages helped 16-17 make alsotificate had an engineand a pin there for forthe kidsPost Turtle Rescue Team. Pages 11-14 For other readers, there’s still time—sendSupervisor us your Bob photo Ellick told the started work on it. Page 3 the fundraiser a success! to tour. Post in June that the total cost of One gentlemanPage 2 had a pair of 1940’s era military Theof a township turtle rescue approved to postnews@ the charter.net and include a brief message and your contact info.the building would be between jeeps. One painted Army olive drab with a pedestal building of the 6,000 square- cedarspringspost.com $860,000 and $880,000 when mount machine gun and the other in Air Force blue. foot hall with community room completed. #shopthepost in the fall of 2011. The building 616-696-3655 Award
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Petersen Auction Services. lay on laps, give hugs, #33,34p and give lots of kiss- Commercial window front for es! I’m a laid back dog rent. Downtown Cedar Springs. Auction: Peddler’s Market – who has successfully Friday, August 25th at 6 pm. Call 616-918-6430. tfnb Parking lot sale. Utility carts, lived with young chil- rolling carts, tools, collectables. 55+ dren and cats in the See pictures at auctionzip.com. Storage Lost: Last seen August 15th past. I do need to be 420 N. Lafayette, Greenville. near Duke Creek Campground. adopted into a home 616-302-8963. #34p Lily is a 3 year old Calico. She answers to Baby Kitty. Missed where I am the only dog. I am very kennel stressed right terribly. Call Kathy 616-644- now and am reactive when I am on my leash and see an- 616-696-1100 0838. #34 other dog. This means that I need to be placed in a home www.cedarfieldcommunity.com CEDARFIELD with no other dogs where I would have the time and space SELF StoRAgE Lost: Attention Lime Lake 616-696-2598 Next to Meijer Area! Our dog was taken from to destress. My adoption fee is sponsored by Kool Toyota, www.artsmithauctions.com Garage/ our yard on June 30th. I tracked plus they will give my adopters a $100 gift card to Chow 616-696-1100 down a young couple who said Hound to get me all of the things I need to start a great yard sales they had her for 5 days and she life! Please come meet me at Humane Society of West supposedly ran from them on Auction SAle July 4th at Lime Lake. She was Michigan and see if we are the right fit! In accordance with the Plan Ahead And SAVE! Services wearing a pink harness. She is provisions of law, there Run your sale ad for TWO VERY missed and has been with Thunder – Female Domestic Short Hair nd being due and unpaid weeks and the 2 week is us for 8 years. Her name is BeBe charges for which the ½ off! Expires 9-18-17. Call and is a Merle Pomeranian/Jack The POST 616-696-3655. Russell mix and is very unique I’m a 6 year undersigned is entitled A TO Z Trash will pick up your looking! Tan & Black merle spots, old cat look- to satisfy, an owner’s lien trash weekly. One-time hauls 14 lbs, curly tail, long legs and of the goods hereinafter available. Call Bryan at 616- ing for my for- pointy ears. Very friendly and described and stored 696-2938. #tfnb ever home! I sweet. REWARD for her return! at CEDARFIELD SELF small ads Please call 616-293-6679 with have a relaxed STORAGE located at any info! #33 personality 3592 – 17 Mile Rd., Critter Cedar Springs, MI 49319, make ¢ents and I like to Lost: Male cat, all gray with 888-865-4800 is hereby Corner have my own short hair and blind in the left enforced; and, due notice 696-3655 eye. Lost July 26th in the area space, but I having been given to the PLEASE DO NOT leave of Berrigan and 15 Mile Rd. Call can also be very social and love to get pets when I ap- owners of said property and your pet in your car while 616-696-3185. #32 all parties known to claim proach. I would do well in a calm home that would give The shopping! Show your love me time and space to adjust and warm up to my new sur- an interest therein, and for them by leaving them Lost: Female dog, American the time specified in such P ST safely in the comfort and Eskimo/Beagle mix, black, roundings. Please come meet me at Humane Society of notice for payment having cool of home. Cars can get cream & tan, lost on July 24th West Michigan! expired, the goods will be T dangerously hot in just a on Bennington off of Simmons sold at public auction few minutes even with the near 18 Mile Rd. She’s about 7 Humane Society of West Michigan is open Tuesday-Friday to the highest bidder or This spo windows cracked. years old and looks like a huge 12pm-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm. otherwise disposed of on $15 Pomeranian. Koko’s face is Tuesday, September 05, only dark colored on her muzzle and For more information on the 2017 at 10 am. Cash only. per week Lost • Found • Free down her neck. She has no tags Humane Society of West Michigan, We reserve the right to 5,000 copies Animal Ads and is very sweet and gentle. refuse any or all bids. printed weekly Call 616-799-1941. #30 call (616) 453-8900 or visit them at Melissa Wingett - D431 are FREE 3077 Wilson NW, just ½ mile north of (10’x10’) household goods. Call 616.696.3655 in The POST Found: White female dog. Three Mile Road during adoption hours or Found about July 17th in the 696-3655 area of Becker and Tisdel. 616- visit www.hswestmi.org 291-1978. #30
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SOS offices to issueAuto optional REAL L ID-compliantife licenses, ID cards Under federal rules, only compliant cards to be accepted for air travel Michigan residents will have the option beginning next Monday, Aug. 28 of applying for a driver’s license or ID card that will allow them to board flights and enter federal facili- ties to comply with a federal mandate, Secre- tary of State Ruth Johnson announced today. “Without a card accepted by the federal government, Michigan residents will face the inconvenience and extra expense of having to get a passport or another accepted document to fly or visit federal buildings,” Johnson said. REAL ID-compliant driver’s license. Standard driver’s license is not REAL ID-compliant. Enhanced driver’s license. “To avoid future headaches for travelers, we will offer a compliant card for those who want ments. To obtain a compliant card, residents will need to bring dations from the 9/11 Commission. The act sets document and one, and, for those who don’t, we still have the standard card for a certified birth certificate or another approved document to any security standards for the production and issuance of driver’s li- normal identification purposes.” Secretary of State office. censes and ID cards, including the use of features to prevent illegal Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, the federal government will not al- Card-holders who do not apply for a REAL ID-compliant li- copying or altering. It also helps protect against fraud and misuse low Michigan residents carrying a driver’s license or ID card that cense or ID card will receive a standard one with “Not for federal by requiring people to verify their identity, residency, Social Secu- does not comply with the federal REAL ID Act to board domestic identification” printed on it. These cards still will be valid for driv- rity number, and citizenship or legal presence when applying for flights, or enter federal buildings, nuclear plants or military bases ing, identification purposes and buying age-restricted items. a license or ID card. unless they have another accepted identity document. In addition to the standard and REAL ID-compliant cards, Mich- The REAL ID Act passed Congress in 2005 on a bipartisan Compliant cards will be marked with a star inside a gold circle igan also issues enhanced driver’s licenses and ID cards (pictured basis, and the administrations of Presidents Bush, Obama and on the upper right. There is no extra fee for a REAL ID-compliant at left), which are marked with a U.S. flag, and allow land or sea Trump have worked to enforce it. card and compliant cards will not contain Radio-Frequency Iden- travel from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and Caribbean nations. Customers with questions about REAL ID licenses and ID cards tification (RFID) technology. These cards already are REAL ID-compliant so enhanced may visit the Secretary of State website or call the Department of Michigan residents should check their license or ID card renew- card-holders do not need to apply for a compliant card. State Information Center at 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424). al notice when it arrives in the mail for information about whether The federal REAL ID standards for driver’s licenses and ID A list of Frequently Asked Questions about the compliant li- they already have complied with REAL ID identification require- cards were created in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist cense and ID card, and the standard, noncompliant license also is attacks based on recommen- available online at http://tinyurl.com/michsosrealid Welcome to downtown Cedar Springs, your new Vehicle checklist for car
LOCAL Team pool(NAPS)—If any seasonof the nearly 56 million chil- dren in the country getting ready to go back to school via car pools are yours, you can help make Ryanne Donahue – Agent sure all the vehicles involved are kid safe and road ready with a five-point checklist: 60 N Main 1. Check lights and wipers for visibility. With Cedar Springs, MI 49319 shorter days and inclement weather ahead, make Carpooling can save time, money and the envi- sure lights and wipers function properly so that you ronment—and make getting to school more fun. Bus 616-696-1329 can see and be seen. Check the exterior and interior Fax 616-696-1958 lights and replace any that are dimming, rapidly blinking or not functioning. Check wiper blades for [email protected] signs of wear and replace if necessary. ryannedonahueinsurance.com 2. Get an annual brake inspection. The braking system is your car’s most important safety fea- Licensed: Michigan ture. Before car pool season gets in full swing, make sure that your brakes are functioning properly. Find us on Facebook Schedule a brake inspection and look for warning signs that your vehicle may need brake services, such as an illuminated brake light or screeching, grinding or clicking noises when applying the brakes. 3. Check tires for underinflation or excessive wear. Check tire pressure and refill underinflated tires, including the spare, look for uneven wear and check tread depth. An easy way to do the latter is by placing a penny head-down in the tread groove. If the tread does not cover Lincoln’s head, it’s time to replace your tires. 4. Make sure everyone is buckled up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website has important tips on seat belt fit and position. For the younger ones riding along, the site has information about how to install car seats as well as guidelines on selecting a car seat or booster based on your child’s age and size. 5. Consider a back-up detection device. Consider having a back-up detection device installed that provides rearview video or 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2006 FORD FUSION SE 2007 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT warning sounds when moving in reverse. While drivers should not Leather, Alloys, 6 Disc CD, Clean! V6, Auto., PW, PL, AC, 120K 3.9L V6, Leather, Loaded! 140K Mi. 98K, V6, Full Power rely solely on these devices, they can help to reduce the risk of $ $ 3,990 $4,950 5,995 $6,995 backover incidents along with following other prevention tips from 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2006 FORD FUSION SE 2007 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ 2011 CHEVY IMPALA LT NHTSA. Leather, Alloys, 6 Disc CD, Clean! V6, Auto., PW, PL, AC, 120K 3.9L V6, Leather, Loaded! 140K Mi. 98K, V6, Full Power “Back-to-school time is hectic for most families, but schedul- $ $ $ $ ing a complete vehicle inspection is time well spent,” said Rich 3,990 4,950 5,995 6,995 White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Knowing your vehi- 2010 FORD FUSION SEL 2011 CHRYSLER 200 TOURING 2013 CHEVY CRUZE 2LT 2010 HONDA ACCORD EX cle was checked by a professional technician will give you peace 4 Cyl., Leather, Pwr. Roof, Alloys, Sharp! V6, 112K, 29 MPG! 80K, 6 Sp. Auto., Cool Color! PL, PW 4 Cyl., 117K, Clean! FWD $ $ $ $ of mind and make all those trips to school and activities safer and 7,800 8,950 9,900 9,950 less stressful.” Learn More For the latest car care news, visit the Car Care Council’s online media room at http://media.carcare.org. To order a free copy of the popular “Car Care Guide,” visit the council’s consumer education 2014 FORD FOCUS SE 2008 JEEP COMMANDER 4x4 2010 CHEVY TRAVERSE LS 2011 CHEVY EQUINOX LT 70K,2010 Auto., PW,FORD PL, Cruise, FUSION Microsoft SEL SYNC! 2011 106K,CHRYSLER V6, 3rd Row, 200 Loaded! TOURING 2013AWD, CHEVY Loaded! CRUZE 105K 2LT 2010AWD, HONDA Local Trade, ACCORD Loaded EX website at www.carcare.org. 4 Cyl., Leather,$9,950 Pwr. Roof, Alloys, Sharp! $V6,10,900 112K, 29 MPG! 80K, 6 Sp.$11,500 Auto., Cool Color! PL, PW 4 Cyl.,$11,995 117K, Clean! FWD $7,800 $8,950 $9,900 $9,950
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