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Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The P ST 25¢ www.cedarspringspost.com Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Vol.Vol. XXV XXV No. No. 35 16 Thursday, Thursday, August April 19,30, 2012 Inside this issue Teen killed and two others injured in accident A 16-year-old Cedar Springs teen was Gas on the rise killed and two other teens were injured Thursday morning, August 23, when the car they were riding in ran off the road and hit a tree. According to Kent County Sheriff Sgt. James Loughrin, the accident occurred about 8:20 a.m. The 16-year-old male driver and two male passengers were headed north on White Creek Avenue, north of Wiersma, when the car veered off the road and hit a tree. The driver, Wyatt Phillips, 16, of Cedar page 2 Springs, was pronounced dead at the scene. The front seat passenger, Johnny Klaasen, Fall Sports 16, of Cedar Springs, suffered a shoulder in- Schedules jury and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. It took over an hour to extricate the back seat passenger, Sean Thompson, 16, of Sparta, who was critically injured Post photo by J. Reed. with head and leg injuries. Rescue workers were wearing their seatbelts. productions, including had to open up the back of the car to get him Cedar Springs High School set up a crisis team some written by his out. Sean was awake and talking to officers in the high school media center for students to father, Scott. He was and rescue personnel as they worked. He come in and talk to a counselor. A candlelight well loved by fellow was taken to Butterworth by AeroMed, and vigil was held for Wyatt Phillips at Cedar’s first students, and will be is still hospitalized with serious injuries. home football game, Friday, August 24. missed. According to investigating Deputy Ja- Wyatt is the son of Scott and Danielle Phillips Wyatt’s memo- son VanDyke, police believe that excessive of Cedar Springs. Wyatt, a junior this year, was a rial service was held pages 7-9 speed was the cause of the accident. They member of the Cedar Springs High School Var- Monday, August 27, do not believe alcohol was involved. All sity Soccer team, and appeared in several theatre at Cedar Springs High School. See his obitu- ary on page 4. Wyatt Phillips

UnitedSeveral hundred Christians in across worship the Cedar Springs area dropped their denominational differences last Sunday and Pamper your pet at gathered for a time of worship together in Morley Park in the annual “United” worship service. At least 11 churches partici- pated in the event. Tail Waggers Dog A praise band made up of several churches led the worship time with uplifting songs, and several pastors gave inspiring messages about God’s love for us all, and our need to reach out Groomers and show Christ’s to love our community. The service ended with a time of people praying together for our nation and community. Post photo by J. Reed. “I thought it went great,” said Craig Carter, pastor at North Kent Community Church, and chair of the Cedar Springs Area Ministerial Association. “I heard a lot of good feedback. Peo- ple were encouraged and said thanks for inspiring for them.” He said that there were also some people that had never at- tended before and told him they were glad they came. Carter said he really liked the time of prayer. “People of various ages were praying with and for each other and the community. That was a nice touch for the time we are in right now. “ The offering that was taken will help offset some of the costs of the event, and some of the money was also contributed to a memorial in memory of Wyatt Phillips. After the event, attendees were welcomed to stay and take part in a free hot dog lunch. When you go home at the end of a long day, who is waiting at the door to greet you? If you own a dog or cat,

Photo by Delbridge Langdon Jr. chances are they show you just how happy they are to see you. Why not show them a little love back with a visit to Tail Waggers Dog Grooming? Tail Waggers, owned by Donna Cotten and her daughter, By Judy Reed Fallon Cotten, just opened up at 4757 14 Mile Road, across Work started on new Solon hall the street from NorthStar Cinema. The two women, who Five months from now, Solon Township residents have always owned pets, opened the shop to help Fallon will have a new township hall. Site work began this earn some money while she goes to college. “My daughter week at 15185 Algoma. loves animals,” explained Donna, “and it’s a step into her The new township hall will be approximately animal enforcement (rescue) career. She can earn money 6,200 square feet, with a large community room while going to school.” that will hold 125 people. According to Supervisor The shop offers dog and cat grooming, including bath- Bob Ellick, the cost of the project is estimated to be ing, brushing, blow drying, clipping nails, trimming around about $784,000. The township saved up the bulk face, feet and bottom, and more. There are two packages to of the money, then borrowed $200,000 toward the choose from. They also do $5 walk-in nail trims. project. No appointment is needed, but you can make one if de- The township offices, currently located on 19 sired. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Mile, just west off Algoma, will move to the new Thursday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fri- building, which is due to be completed January 13. day; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Early drop off or pick Solon bought the 19-acre horse farm two years up on request. For more information call (616) 696-3900. L to R: John Rideout, Bob Ellick, Fred Gunnell, Rich Straub, and Heather This is a paid advertisement ago in a tax foreclosure sale for $28,378. Zenker. Post photo by J. Reed. Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, August 30, 2012 Gas prices hit $4.00 SkinnerJacquie Troupe wrote us Field a great place this week to let us know how grateful she is that her family is able to use Skinner Field, next to Morley Park, on Ce- dar St. “Skinner Field is a wonderful addition to our community! In a time where everything has a price, finding a physical outlet for your family can be expensive. My kids (ages 3, 7 & 9) beg to run at Skinner Field every day!” said Jacquie. “It’s a fun, safe environment that encourages them to be competitive with each other and themselves.” She noted that they are also respectful of the grounds. “They have picked up water Warming up in the photo, left to right: Taryn, 9, Logan, 7, and Cade, 3. bottles & wrappers, know- of we won’t be able to use my 7-year-old points out, cool to come here and make ing that if it’s not taken care it,” she explained. “And, as as he’s stretching, “It is so muscles!”

The price here in Cedar Springs was $4.06 at press time.

Gas prices rose to over $4 Tuesday, and are expected to Last Friday’s town hall meeting canceled stay high through the weekend. The Town Hall meeting that the press release below from a bers of the Festival Board and nity. In fact, the two sides are “I expect stations to have increased prices as much as 10- was advertised in the Post last consultant that organizer Steve City have gone to high school working together to host a fan- 35 cents per gallon by the conclusion of the weekend,” said week for Friday, August 24, McBride was using. It explains together, kids have grown up tastic Festival this year.” Patrick DeHaan, GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Ana- about the Red Flannel trade- the cancellation. together, and they’ve had good “The Festival volunteers lyst. mark issue, did not take place. Thursday, Aug. 23: “I was relationships with one another need to focus on this year’s DeHaan warns that Tropical Storm Isaac, as well as We were notified Thursday introduced to Steve McBride because “… we all know each Festival, there are only 44 days murky regional refining issues, boosted wholesale gasoline evening (after the paper was earlier this week. After hear- other.” Now, for a myriad of remaining”, a (RFF) board prices to their highest level so far this year, rising 7cents out) that the organizer had can- ing reports about a dispute reasons (namely a trademark member commented. The City per gallon higher than their previous peak back in March. celed it. We apologize to any between the Red Flannel Fes- issue) the two sides are at odds agrees. Wholesale gasoline prices, which is the price stations pay readers who may have tried tival Board and Cedar Springs and the community is torn, and In fact, the Red Flannel Fes- for new shipments of gasoline, rose 35cents per gallon to attend, and especially to City Council he stuck his head people are wondering about tival was never in question Monday, the largest one day increase in a year. While this the man who drove 300 miles in the middle of small town the future of the Festival and – this October you can bring situation is a significant pinch for motorists, DeHaan says to attend a meeting that didn’t storm. For over 70 years the the identity of Cedar Springs. your family to Cedar Springs it is temporary. happen. We fielded a lot of two parties worked together to From the Festival Board’s and expect a parade, a queen, “I expect the situation to slowly resolve itself over the phone calls from people ask- host a Festival celebrating “red standpoint, “We feel the trade- great food, and bed races! You next few weeks, but as gasoline prices tend to fall slowly,Only ing whether the the BEST meeting was Pizzaflannel” underwear. & Grinders One thing mark issue has been resolved will see “red flannels” all over motorists may not have a sense of real relief until late Sep- on or off, with many wonder- led to another and now the two and look forward to fostering the city streets and the citizens tember,” DeHaan said. ing why it was canceled. 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Three teens injured in head-on accident Po s t Hi g h l i g h t s speed. The truck traveled a short distance before News...... pages 1-3 with tree veering off the left side Three teen-aged girls of the road and hitting a Church Connection...... pages 4-5 on a joyride were injured tree head on. Voices & Views...... page 5 Tuesday morning in Nelson “It’s a good thing they Township, when the driver weren’t going any faster Entertainment...... page 6 lost control of the vehicle than they were,” said Sports Schedules...... pages 7-9 they were in and hit a tree VanDyke. “But they head-on. The accident oc- were going fast enough Back to School...... page 10 curred just one day after to drive the engine com- CSPS school news...... page 11 students, friends and family partment up into the buried fellow student Wyatt dashboard.” Sports & Outdoors...... page 12 Phillips, also a victim of an The three girls were page 13 auto accident. all seatbelted, and suf- Legals...... According to Sheriff fered minor cuts and Classifieds/At your service ...... page 14 Deputies Jason VanDyke contusions, according and Brad Mercer, Kaitlyn to police, but were quite Shop Local...... page 15 Twork, 17, an unlicensed emotional and upset at driver, took the family’s the scene. All three were Chevrolet 4x4 for a spin Post photo by J. Reed. sent to the hospital with with two of her friends, Fawna Flanagin, 15, and Shelbi non-life-threatening injuries. Link, also 15. According to a witness, the truck was headed Deputy VanDyke said Twork would be cited with careless eastbound on 16 Mile and stopped at the stop sign at Shan- driving and driving without a license. er. The driver then gunned it across the intersection and The Cedar Springs Fire Department and Rockford Ambu- continued east on 16 Mile (which is gravel) at a high rate lance assisted at the scene. 36 E. Maple, P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 published weekly, USPO third-class Police seek armed postal permit #81. Lois Allen publisher. Member of the Michigan Press Association Man arrested for Publisher: ...... Lois Allen robber Editor: ...... Judy Reed Reporters: ...... Judy Reed, Sarah Read larceny The Cedar Springs Police Department is investigating an Dennis Napoleon Jordan, 35, armed robbery that took place Monday at an apartment on Columnist: ...... Roger Allen of Cedar Springs, was arrested S. 7th Street. Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson August 15 on two felony charges According to Cedar Springs Police Chief Roger Parent, Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen for Larceny in a Building that oc- the occupants of the apartment were still up when a per- ...... Marybeth Ford curred on July 29 and August 3. son knocked at their door Monday, August 27 at 2 a.m. and Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall According to Cedar Springs asked to use the phone. As one person turned to go get a Police Chief Roger Parent, one Dennis Jordan Check out our website at: cell phone, the person at the door came inside and closed case involved Jordan knocking www.cedarspringspost.com the door. At some point this person grabbed one of the men at a resident’s door on N. Grant Street around 10:30 p.m. E-mail us at: [email protected] inside the apartment, placed a sharp item to his back and asking to use the phone. The couple at the home allowed [email protected] demanded money. The suspect was given an undisclosed him inside and, after using the phone, he asked to use the [email protected] amount of cash. He then took their cell phones before flee- restroom. He continued talking to the couple but before [email protected] ing the apartment. leaving asked for a tissue. It was then that the 49-year-old [email protected] The suspect was described as a white male around 30 female victim noticed that her small wallet/purse was miss- [email protected] years of age, with his left arm fully covered with tattoos (a ing from the counter. [email protected] sleeve). This tattoo had black and gray flames. The victims Parent said that the victim confronted Dennis and at first [email protected] also said his front teeth were rotted or in bad condition. he denied taking it and pulled out a long propane lighter Responding officers requested a K-9 unit but none were News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. from under his shirt. When he was threatened that they available. We continue to work this investigation and would would call the police, he took the wallet from under his like anyone having information to help identify the suspect Office Hours: The POST is open Monday shirt and placed it back on the counter. He then left in a to call the Cedar Springs Police Department at 696-1311 or through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. hurry, walking down the street. Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 or “Text a Tip.” “I cannot stress enough that the police should be called Chief Parent said they don’t think this was a random rob- 2012 Subscription Rate: when a stranger is knocking at the door late at night. If the bery. “The victims had recently sold a vehicle and we feel One price for all...... $25 per year person leaves before we arrive, call back and give the dis- the suspect may have been informed about this address as patcher a description of the person by age, size and clothing a place to get some money from,” he explained. “Because worn,” said Parent. we cannot be sure, we continue to advise citizens to call The second case against Dennis Jordan involved the theft the police when they see something suspicious or have an The POST will be CLOSED of a mountain bike at a home on E. Ash Street. unknown person knocking at the door during the nighttime “This person has been a person of interest on a number hours.” on Monday, September 3, 2012 of police investigations by the Kent County Sheriff Depart- Parent also said they continue to take reports of property ment and the Cedar Springs Police Department,” said Chief in observance of Labor Day. being stolen from vehicles left unlocked. “Do not leave Parent. “Our investigations had sufficient evidence to have valuables inside a parked vehicle, and it’s always best to Next week’s issue of the POST will be the prosecutor issue felony warrants for his arrest. His pa- lock the doors,” he said. role agent also approved a parole detainer if we could find published on Friday, September 7, 2012 him.” Larceny- continues on page 6 5H¿QDQFHDQG6DYH 5DWHVDVORZDV DOUBLE DD EQUIPMENT REPAIR 2.00%* for 24 months. 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Pastor Doug DiBell PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August Pastor Kristi J. Rhodes 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 616-696-3229 HILLCREST COMMUNITY CHURCH nnouncement 5994 18 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs AA Summer Service Time 10 AM Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend PICKING UP THE PIECES 135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Grant & Oak) Sometimes life has a way of taking our breath away and it hurts so bad, we’re 616.696.2970 sure there must be blisters on our hearts. These last few weeks have been ex- tremely hard on our community, with tragedy affecting so many of our young CHURCH OF THE FULL GOSPEL people. Sometimes it seems like more than one can bear. (Since 1946) Non-Denominational We cry out to God and ask WHY Lord? Why is this happening? When will the WYATT PHILLIPS Pentecostal Grace 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) hurting stop? Please stop the pain. Wyatt Nathaniel Phillips, 16, of Cedar Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am The good news is that God knows how bad things are, but He promises they Springs, died Thursday, August 23, 2012 due Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 7pm won’t stay that way. Soon we’ll trade all this suffering for something much better. Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 - Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 to an auto accident. Wyatt was born September In Isa. 41:10 (NIV), God promises us that He Himself will be right there with us 19, 1995 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of and will not leave us to face tragedy alone. He said, “Don’t be afraid, for I am COURTLAND-OAKFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Scott and Daniellengagement (Kruse) Phillips. He was with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and going to be starting his Junior year at Cedar 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. EE  Pastor: Robert Eckert help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand!” God never said life Springs High School this fall. Wyatt was a SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10 AM 866-4298 wouldn’t be hard but the promise is that we would be held by Him when it is. funny, quirky, talented, athletic young man.  www.coumc.com  Bible Study: 11:15 AM Monday One thing that I have noticed that has been a beautiful thing, is witnessing the He was a joyful personirth and a friend to many. Enhance Fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/F community coming together in a time of great tragedy. God tells us to mourn with Surviving BBare his parents, Scott & Danielle those who mourn. I see countless people coming to the aid of those hurting, want- Phillips; brother, Zachary; godfather, Bruce   SUMMERSUNDAY SCHEDULE! ing to help in any way possible. Prayers are actually reaching all around the world Damm; aunts and uncles, Tim & Char Kruse,   nniversary  10:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE Keeping the Faith   as word spreads of the need. Isa. 61:1-3 expresses beautifully how the Spirit of Rebecca Kruse, Russ & Imelda Phillips, Jill SUPERVISED NURSER Y CARE PROVIDED AA  9:00 a.m. ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCA TION God is sent to comfort the brokenhearted and that He also will make something Phillips, Mark & Kathy Phillips, David &    begins June 3 beautiful out of the ashes and broken pieces. It reminds me of a beautiful piece Carla Phillips, Sue Phillips; many cousins.  GriefShare begins Wed., June 6 6:30-8pm Pastor Mary Ivanov of mosaic art. The family greeted friends Sunday, August  edding The mosaic is made from broken pieces of this and that, some leftovers and 26 at W the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home,W Cedar Springs. The service was held other damaged pieces. At first glance, those broken pieces don’t seem to be re- Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it holy. lated to each other. The sharp edges had the ability to cut and damage. But when Monday at the Cedar Springs High School The Church of God Fellowship Group of Michigan the pieces were placed together and the light shines, the broken pieces are trans- Auditorium. Pastor Maryemorial Ivanov officiating. s ffiite t... For information on formed into something beautiful. MemorialM contributions may be made to the Sabbath Services contact As we look over the course of our lives, often broken pieces seem to stick out. Cedar Springs Public Schools for the Theater Bruce Chapman at 616-636-9209 Many of those pieces have sharp edges: difficult memories that continue to jag Group or Boys Soccer. Arrangements by and cut into our hearts. Other pieces have been rubbed smooth and shiny; we Bliss-Witters & Pikebituary Funeral Home, Cedar recognize them as things of beauty. Up close, we may not see the pattern. But, Springs O First Baptist Church when we look from the right distance, the pieces come together and, even though 233 S. Main, Cedar Springs • 696-1630 it may be difficult to admit, something of beauty is created. Indeed, our lives are Sunday School 9:30am • Sunday Worship 10:45am & 6pm Nursery provided for all Sunday Services mosaics: God takes our shattered pieces and creates something beautiful. hankyou! Awana & Youth Group Wednesdays 6:30pm (Sept. - March) Perhaps as you look over the broken pieces of your life that are still sharp TT Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm enough to cut and wound your spirit, you will in time, be able to look back at I would like to thank the Solon Township them and find that a beautiful mosaic is emerging. voters who cast their ballots for me in the When God answers our prayers we say, “Oh God is SO good”(as we should). recent Primary Election. I am grateful for Holy Spirit Episcopal Church We must also remember that when God doesn’t answer exactly how we were your support andnnouncement will continue to keep the 10 am Sunday worship (616)784-1111 AA 1200 Post Drive NE, Belmont expecting, or how we wanted, that God is still just as good! best interests of the Solon Township people (corner of Pine Island, 1/4 mile west of Exit 95 of US 131) first and foremost in mind in all deliberations www.holyspiritbelmont.org of the Township Board and the Planning New Ideas, Traditional Worship Commission. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Keeping theFaith V. Fred Gunnell Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM Word of Life Clubs There was one piece of missing playground Wednesday 6:30 PM Round-A-Bout equipment that, for all my nostalgia, I’m glad 12786 Algoma Ave • Cedar Springs Adult Bible Study I took my sons to the park a few days ago to was removed: The merry-go-round, or as some www.MBC-Cedar.com 696-3560 Wednesday 7:00 PM enjoy a new playground installed by the city fa- call them, the round-a-bout. I haven’t been on thers, apparently with the help of a team of safety Sunday, AM Sunday School for All Ages 9:45AM one of these things since I was ten-years-old Sunday Worship Services 11:00AM & 6:00PM experts and a host of litigation-preventing-attor- and with good reason. The game we played was Sunday for Youth - Junior & Senior High Teens 5:30PM neys. There was no dirt, mud, or gravel. Gone simple. About a thousand pounds of elementary- Tuesday Grief Share 9:00AM Wednesday Ladies Bible Study 1:30PM was the sharp-edged chain link fence, traded in aged children would climb aboard while some- Wednesday Prayer and Praise 6:00PM for a short polymer-slotted wall. Even the equip- one’s older brother started spinning the thing BLAST held during the school year www.piersonbiblechurch.org Pastor Thomas Sluys • 101 Grand St. • Pierson, MI 49339 • 616-636-5542 ment had changed. There were no monkey bars; with the G-force of a fighter jet. This resulted no metal slides; no rocket-shaped-climby-thing, BLAST By Ronnie McBrayer in half the kids immediately flying off or getting PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY not even a seesaw. Faith - continues on page 11 West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery Bliss-Witters & Pike PUBLISH YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and WORSHIP 10:45 AM and 6:00 P.M. operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel • Birth Announcement • Birthday MIDWEEK SERVICE • WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days • Wedding Announcement • Engagement a week. Pioneer Christian Reformed Church • Anniversary *• In Memory * • Thank you Sunday Monday (616) 696-9120 Worship Service ~ 10:30am GEMS Club ~ 7pm www.pioneercrc.org Prayer Group ~ 3:30pm Wednesday Pastor - Jim Alblas • Congratulations Evening Worship ~ 6:00pm Bible Study ~ 3:00pm & 3110 17 Mile Rd. in 6:00pm (1 mile west of the freeway)

Rockford Springs Community Church Pastor David Vander Meer 13603 Northland Drive for only $20 without photo 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 Cedar Springs, MI 49319 $25 w/ photo ($5 per additional photo) www.rockfordsprings.org (616) 696-1410 SUNDAY WORSHIP 50 word limit Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant *Poetry over 5 lines will be subject to additional fees by length. 9:30AM • 6:00PM EEngagement BB irth AA nniversary W edding M emorial Thursday, August 30, 2012 The Cedar Springs PostO bituary Page 5 Church Connection Church Connectionhankyou! EEngagementspiritual notes • announcementsTT • memories nnouncement BB irth AA e best nniversary CONGRATULATIONS inheritance a AA DOUG & VAL BICKLE father can leave edding Community Service his children is a W Recognition Award good example. Doug & Val Bickle has received Gleaner emorial Life Insurance Society’s Community M Service Recognition Award. This award is presented to individuals who work at the local or grass-roots level and live by bituary the true spirit of volunteerism, which is O the cornerstone of the fraternal beneﬁt system. Doug & Val Bickle were honored As ye know how we exhorted by Gleaner’s Grand Arbor. The award JUDE ALhankyou!AN GORBY was presented on July 28, 2012 at Gary & and comforted and charged TT Rosemary Mills’ home. They were selected every one of you, as a father Nate and Lynn Gorby of Cedar Springs are thrilled to announce the birth of their third because of their volunteer efforts with doth his children. son, Jude Alan, born on April 18, 2012. He is pictured here with his brothers Noah, age “Meals on Wheels” and delivering food to 3, and Kyam, age 2. Happy grandparentsnnouncement are Dave and Jan Malmo, Alan Gorby and food pantries. 1 essalonians 2:11 Scott and Jan Urbon. AA Congratulations Doug & Val Bickle! Photo is courtesy of Lynn Gorby/Still Moments Photography/Cedar Springs. from God’s Little Instruction Book - Honor Books Voices / views After a while one of them says to the third, “Well, what about you? What sort of control do you have over your wife?” ThePost Cedar Springs Post welcomesScripts letters of up to 350 words. “Well,” says the third guy, “I’ll tell you. Just the other The subject should be relevant to local readers, and the edi - night my wife came to me on her hands and knees.” tor reserves the right to reject letters or edit for clarity, length, The first two were amazed. “Gee, what happened then?” good taste, accuracy, and liability concerns. All submissions they asked. MUST be accompanied by full name, mailing address and daytime phone number. We use this information to verify She said, “Get out from under the bed and fight like a the letter’s authenticity. We do not print anonymous letters, “We’re proud of our underwear” man!” or acknowledge letters we do not use. Email to news@cedarspringspost.com, or send to PostScripts, Cedar Springs Marriage #2 Post, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. Jobs for all Marty was in his usual place in the morning, sitting at I know some ways we can improve the employment pic- the table reading the paper after breakfast. He came across Amazing community gatherings ture. On TV every day I see cartoon characters involved in an article about a beautiful actress who was about to marry all kinds of entertaining activities. Every one of those little a football player known primarily for his dumb comments Our community recently received encouragement, inspira- cartoonies replaces a human. Out there, for every one of and lack of common knowledge. He turned to his wife with tion, and acts of love while facing some serious challenges and them, some actor didn’t get a job because of a comic book a puzzled look on his face. “I’ll never understand why the saddened hearts. Some awesome people stepped up to remind character. biggest jerks get the most attractive wives.” us that we are surrounded by some of the most wonderful, Even more wasteful of jobs is the telephone system. I’m His wife replied, “Why, thank you, dear!” united, and compassionate human beings found on earth. talking not just the phone numbers answered by somebody In the last week, we’ve had a peaceful compromise on use in the Philippines, but also companies with automated an- Yup, it’s not for sissies of the Red Flannel logo, gathered at Morley Park in a united Old age is when you go to the doctor and realize you now swering systems. After you drag their phone numbers and celebration of faith, and celebrated the life of Wyatt Phillips. have to pay someone to look at you naked. Some things are their business hours out of their websites, you get a tinny In my 45 years in this community, these few days have been okay: the glass is still half full. But, of course, the bad news electronic voice saying, “All of our representatives are busy the most amazing community gatherings of God’s faithful ser- is that it won’t be long before your teeth are floating in it. with other callers. Your call will be answered in the order vants. It has been overwhelming and almost too much for me Old age brings the wisdom that life throws you curves— received.” to absorb in a short period. We are fortunate to have some of and that you may be sitting on your biggest ones. You be- The wait can be 30 minutes. It can be even longer! They’re the best Christian and educational leaders and followers living come more reflective in old age. You start pondering the wasting our time for a few more bucks of profit! We could here among us. big questions, such as what is life, why am I here, and how cut the unemployment rate if they would just answer their On Sunday, I heard several profound messages and chal- much Healthy Choice ice cream can I eat before it’s no lon- phones! (And we wouldn’t feel so grouchy once we finally lenges at the United worship service. The pastors, the music ger a healthy choice? got a human being on the line.) ministry, and the members of various churches who provided In old age, you start to repeat yourself. In old age you us with lunch, showed us the message of God’s true love for Marriage #1 start to repeat yourself. Three guys are talking in the bar. Two of them remark us. People of all ages and faiths gathered, free of traditional about the amount of control they have over their wives Declaration symbols from their particular denomination, yet sharing in My name is Roger Allen and I approve this message. while the third guy stays quiet. Community - continues on page 11 Manager

Voices / views Page 6 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, August 30, 2012 Arts/entertainment ometownometown JOKE of the Happenings HospitalWeek regulations Hometown Happenings articles are a community service for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand forHH placement in this section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions being discharged. However, while working as a student may apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to [email protected] please nurse, I found one elderly gentleman—already dressed include name and phone number for any questions we may have. and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet—who insisted he didn’t need my help to leave the hospital. Paper Drive for CS Cub Scouts Pack 3222 agency devoted to reducing illeracy in our community. Please After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator. On the way down I asked Aug. 30: The Cedar Springs Cub Scouts Pack 3222 is currently call 616-459-5151 (ext.10) to register. #35 him if his wife was meeting him. having a paper drive. We will have a semi trailer in the parking lot just to the south of KC’s Kones, on Main St., until the beginning Red Flannel Day Talent Show Tryouts “I don’t know,” he said. “She’s still upstairs in the of December. We will gladly accept all of your newspapers and Sept. 12: Looking for talented kids of all ages. The Red Flannel bathroom changing out of her hospital gown.” phoone books. We are unable to accept magazines, cardboard Talent Show is searching for singers, vocal groups, dancers, or trash. This event has been organized by Scott DiPiazza, our instrumentalists and variety acts for the Red Flannel Day Talent This Joke of the Week is Webelo I leader. A pickup day is scheduled in October. Look Show on October 6th. Come in and show us what you’ve got. brought to you by for more information later. If you have any questions about the Tryouts on Wed. Sept 12 at 7:00 pm at the Kent Theatre, 8 N. paper drive please call Scott at 616-240-0279. #35 Main St. Cedar Springs. So, get together with friends and family CLASSIC KELLY’S and plan your act now. If you have any questions, please contact A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering Len by email, [email protected] or 231-750-2337. #35,36p Volunteer Tutors Needed 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs Sept. 4: The Literacy Center of West Michigan, has scheduled (616) 696-0620 an information session on Tuesday Sept.. 4 for prospective One Day Bike Benefit at HCNC NOTICE volunteer tutors. This session is held at 6:30 pm and lasts one Sept. 12: One day only, Howard Christensen Nature Center will hour. It allows persons interested in becoming volunteer tutors allow bikes as a special tribute to a dear friend/ neighbor who rehabilitation needs. Must wear a helmet – meeting at 520 – 20 to find out more about the Center and its literacy programs. At was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike on 18 Mile Rd. in Mile Rd., Kent City. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 the end of the session, there will be an opportunity to sign up for Rockford. The Bike Benefit will be on Wednesday, Sept. 12 Red Pine Dr., Kent City. 616-675-3158. #35 tutor traing. The Literacy Center of W. Michigan, 1120 Monroe from 10 am to 3 pm for a donation of $5. Funds will go to his Ave. NW, Suite 240, Grand Rapids, is a non-profit, United Way

CLOSED NOW SHOWING LABOR DAY WEEKEND! Movies at the Hometown Idol comes to Howard KENT THEATRE CitySingers of all agesHarvest are invited to compete inFestival America’s the event. The top three singers in each age division will SEPTEMBER 7, 8, 9 SHOWTIMES: favorite singing talent showcase, Hometown Idol, when it receive a cash prize, sponsor prize pack, trophy and an invi- FRI: 5:30PM • 9PM comes to the Howard City Harvest Festival at 3 p.m. Satur- tation to perform in the Hometown Idol statewide finals to SAT: 2PM • 5:30PM • 9PM day, Sept. 15, 2012, at Ensley Park. compete against the other Hometown Idol finalists for 2011 SUN: 2PM • 5:30PM Singers will compete in three age divisions: Juniors (age and 2012. Grand prizes will be worth up to $10,000. The All Shows $3.00 12 and under), Teens (ages 13-19) and Adults (age 20+). judges’ decision is final. Music must be age-appropriate and family friendly, how- Registration begins at 1 p.m. There is a $20 registration 8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs ever, any style of music is welcome. www.kenttheatre.com 616-696-7469 fee per contestant. Contestants can register online at www. UPCOMING Contestants may sing a cappella or bring a karaoke-style yourhometownidol.com or at the event. music track (no lead vocals) on CD or one instrument for For complete rules and further information, contact Event SEPT. 21-23 accompaniment. Producer Robin Wojta at [email protected]. Singers will be judged on vocal performance, stage pres- For a calendar of future Hometown Idol competitions, SEPT. 14-16 ence, execution (four-minute time limit), song choice, please visit www.yourhometownidol.com. *PLANNED MOVIE TITLES MAY BE CHANGED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR technique and appearance. An impartial panel will judge KENT THEATRE MOVIE COUPON One Coupon Per Person, MEDIUM POP Per Purchase FREE with the purchase of a Large Popcorn Expires 12/31/2012 ...continued from page 3 Meeting...continued from page 2 Larceny (likely at this very moment) to host a great Red Flannel Fes- Officers did locate Dennis Jordan on August 15 and he

FALL SESSION 1 was lodged in the Kent County Jail. He was arraigned tival come October 6th. They could use a hand. So take some TH BEGINS THE WEEK OF SEPT 10 on Monday, August 27, in 63rd District Court, where he of that “energy” from the sideline and dig in to make it better waived his preliminary hearings and was bound over to Cir- – just like Steve did, saying, “After reflecting on the meetings OFFERINGS INCLUDE: cuit Court. Bond was set at $15,000.00 on each count. with the City and Festival Board I’m now more hopeful that • YOGA Jordan previously served time in prison for home inva- we can begin to heal and work toward a great Red Flannel Festival.” • CARDIO DANCE FITNESS sion second degree. He was sentenced in March 2011 to a minimum of one year and maximum of 15 years, and was While both the City Council and Festival Board were will- • TAE KWON DO paroled on December 1, 2011. ing to participate in a Town Hall meeting this Friday, the lo- • ZUMBA gistics of facilitating such a meeting was proving too complex • to figure out in this short time. Steve has done what a Town YOUTH DANCE Cedar Springs Public Library Hall was intended to do; get the two sides back on track and • ROADWAY OOTCAMP working together to have a great Festival. There won’t be a B B 43 W. Cherry Street • Cedar Springs • 696-1910 Town Hall meeting this Friday. Instead let’s all go to the Foot- More offerings can be found online including Mon, Tues, Fri: 12 noon - 6 pm •Wed: 10 am - 7 pm Sat: 10 am - 1 pm • Closed Thursday & Sunday ball game and get ready for the 73rd Red Flannel Festival this a Babysitting Certification Course, Young October 6, 2012. Mike Schuler, Ph.D. mike@mikeschuler- Rembrandt’s Drawing Class and a schedule consulting.com to our Senior Luncheon Series Annual and Virtual Travel Adventures A-1 MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM CHICKEN Michigan’s Oldest and Finest Roof Saturday, Sept. 8 • 4 – 7 pm $7.95 Replacement System 616-696-7320 Half chicken and fixin’s • Dine In or Carry Out Free Estimates BAKE AND RUMMAGE SALE 12x60 Installed 14x70 $3,280 $3,980 &.VTLFHPOt$FEBS4QSJOHT Friday, Sept. 7 • 9 am – 4 pm Conserves Energy Open Monday-Wednesday at Hilltop 8:30am-3pm Saturday, Sept. 8 • 9 am – 7 pm Made in Michigan www.csaparksandrec.com Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church PLEASE JOIN US ON FACEBOOK 1-800-872-2089 TO STAY UP ON ALL PROGRAMS AS WELL! 10295 Myers Lake, Rockford www.mobilehomeroofsmi.com Thursday, August 30, 2012 The Cedar Springs Post Page 7 Arts/entertainment 2012-13Cedar Springs Red Hawks Cedar Springs High School Cedar Springs High School 204 E Muskegon St Cedar Springs, MI 49319−9599 204 E Muskegon St Cedar Springs, MI 49319−9599 School Phone: 616−696−9080 Home Phone: F Fax: 616−696−4A016LL [email protected] Sports SchoolS Phone:ch 616−696−9080 edu Home Phone: Fax: 616−696−4l016e [email protected] Athletic Director Athletic Director Autumn Mattson Autumn Mattson

BoysVarsity soccer Soccer (Boys) FootballVarsity Football (Boys) f the VARSITY 2012−2013 VARSITY 2012−2013 o Day Date Opponent Place Time Day Date Opponent Place Time Week Friday Aug. 17 Grandville High School Red Hawk Stadium 6:00PM Friday Aug. 24 Tri−County High School Red Hawk Stadium 7:00PM Tuesday Aug. 21 @ Kenowa Hills High School Kenowa Hills High School 6:45PM Thursday Aug. 30 @ Sparta High School Sparta High School 7:00PM Thursday Aug. 23 Grant High School Red Hawk Stadium 6:45PM CedarFriday SpringsSep. High07 SchoolWayland High School Red Hawk Stadium 7:00PM Friday Aug. 24 @ Coopersville High School Coopersville High School 6:45PM 204Friday E Muskegon St Sep.Cedar 14Springs, MI@ 49319−9599 Zeeland West HS Zeeland West HS 7:00PM Monday Aug. 27 @ Sparta High School Sparta High School 6:45PM SchoolFriday Phone: 616−696−9080Sep. 21 HomeGreenville Phone: Fax: High 616−696−4 School016 [email protected] Hawk Stadium 7:00PM Thursday Aug. 30 Lowell High School Red Hawk Stadium 6:45PM Friday Sep. 28 Forest Hills Eastern HS Red Hawk Stadium 7:00PM Tuesday Sep. 04 Lakeview High School Red Hawk Stadium 6:45PM Friday Oct. 05 Northview High School Red HawkAthletic Stadium Director 7:00PM Autumn Mattson Thursday Sep. 06 @ Tri−County High School Tri−County High School 5:45PM Friday Oct. 12 @ West Catholic High School West Catholic High School 7:00PM Tuesday Sep. 11 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 6:45PM Friday Oct. 19 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 7:00PM Saturday Sep. 15 West Catholic High School Red Hawk Stadium 12:45PM Junior Varsity Football (Boys) Tuesday Sep. 18 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 6:45PM JV 2012−2013 Thursday Sep. 20 Northview High School Red Hawk Stadium 6:45PM Cedar Springs High School Day Date Opponent Place Time 204Tuesday E Muskegon St Sep. Cedar 25 Springs, MI@ 49319−9599Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 6:45PM School Phone: 616−696−9080 Home Phone: Fax: 616−696−4016 [email protected] Thursday Sep. 27 Forest Hills Eastern HS Red Hawk Stadium 6:45PM Thursday Aug. 23 @ Tri−County High School Tri−County High School 6:30PM Tuesday Oct. 02 @ West Catholic High School West Catholic High School 6:45PM Wednesday Aug. 29 Sparta High School Cedar Springs High School 6:30PM Athletic Director Thursday Sep. 06 @ Wayland High School Wayland High School 6:30PM Thursday Oct. 04 Greenville High School Red HawkAutumn Stadium Mattson 6:45PM Cedar Springs High School Tuesday Oct. 09 @ Northview High School Northview High School 6:45PM 204Thursday E Muskegon St Sep.Cedar 13Springs, MIZeeland 49319−9599 West HS Cedar Springs High School 6:30PM School Phone: 616−696−9080 Home Phone: Fax: 616−696−4016 [email protected] Friday Oct. 12 ForestJunior Hills Northern Varsity HS SoccerRed (Boys) Hawk Stadium 6:45PM Thursday Sep. 20 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 6:30PM Thursday Sep. 27 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 6:30PM 2012−2013 Thursday Oct. 04 @ Northview High School NorthviewAthletic High SchoolDirector 6:30PM JV Autumn Mattson Thursday Oct. 11 West Catholic High School Cedar Springs High School 6:30PM Day Date Opponent Place Time Thursday Oct. 18 Forest Hills Northern HS Cedar Springs High School 6:30PM Friday Aug. 17 Grandville High School Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM Freshman Football (Boys) Tuesday Aug. 21 @ Kenowa Hills High School Kenowa Hills High School 5:00PM freshman 2012−2013 Thursday Aug. 23 Grant High School Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM Friday Aug. 24 @ Coopersville High School Coopersville High School 5:00PM Day Date Opponent Place Time Monday Aug. 27 @ Sparta High School Sparta High School 5:00PM Thursday Aug. 23 @ Tri−County High School Tri−County High School 4:30PM Thursday Aug. 30 Lowell High School Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM Wednesday Aug. 29 Sparta High School Cedar Springs High School 4:30PM Tuesday Sep. 04 Lakeview High School Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Thursday Sep. 06 @ Wayland High School Wayland High School 4:30PM Thursday Sep. 06 @ Tri−County High School Tri−County High School 4:00PM Thursday Sep. 13 Zeeland West HS Cedar Springs High School 4:30PM Tuesday Sep. 11 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 5:00PM Thursday Sep. 20 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 4:30PM Saturday Sep. 15 West Catholic High School Red Hawk Stadium 10:00AM Thursday Sep. 27 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 4:30PM Tuesday Sep. 18 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 5:00PM ThursdayCedar SpringsOct. 04 High School@ Northview High School Northview High School 4:30PM Thursday Sep. 20 Northview High School Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM Thursday204 E Muskegon St Oct. Cedar 11 Springs, MIWest 49319−9599 Catholic High School Cedar Springs High School 4:30PM School Phone: 616−696−9080 Home Phone: Fax: 616−696−4016 [email protected] Tuesday Sep. 25 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 5:00PM Thursday Oct. 18 Forest Hills Northern HS Cedar Springs High School 4:30PM Thursday Sep. 27 Forest Hills Eastern HS Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM Athletic Director Tuesday Oct. 02 @ West Catholic High School West Catholic High School 5:00PM Autumn Mattson CedarThursday Springs 08/17/2012 Oct. * = League High04 Event School Greenville Report gene Highrated by ScheduleSchool Star 800−822−9433 Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM 204Tuesday E Muskegon St Oct.Cedar 09 Springs, MI@ 49319−9599 Northview High School Northview High School 5:00PM 08/17/2012 * = League Event Volleyball Report generated by Schedule Star 800−822−9433 School Phone: 616−696−9080 Home Phone: Fax: 616−696−4016 [email protected] Varsity Volleyball (Girls) Friday Oct. 12 Forest Hills Northern HS Red Hawk Stadium 5:00PM VARSITY 2012−2013 Athletic Director Autumn Mattson Day Date Opponent Place Time Wednesday Aug. 22 @ Otsego High School Otsego High School 8:30AM GirlsVarsity Golf golf (Girls) Saturday Aug. 25 @ Hamilton High School HS Main Gym 8:30AM 2012−2013 VARSITY Wednesday Aug. 29 @ Mona Shores HS Mona Shores HS 5:30PM Day Date Opponent Place Time Thursday Sep. 06 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 6:30PM Thursday Sep. 13 West Catholic High School HS Main Gym 6:30PM Thursday Aug. 16 Comstock Park HS Cedar Chase Golf Course 11:00AM Saturday Sep. 15 @ Fruitport High School Fruitport High School 9:00AM Tuesday Aug. 21 @ Kent County Classic The Elks 9:00AM Tuesday Sep. 18 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 6:30PM Wednesday Aug. 22 @ Pre−Season Tournament Boulder Creek Golf Course 9:00AM Thursday Sep. 20 Northview High School HS Main Gym 6:30PM Monday Aug. 27 Jamboree Cedar Chase Golf Course 12:00PM 08/10/2012 * = League Event Report generated by Schedule Star 800−822−9433 Wednesday Aug. 29 @ Jamboree Highlands Golf Course 3:30PM Saturday Sep. 22 Red Hawk Invitational Cedar Springs High School 9:00AM Thursday Sep. 27 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 6:30PM WednesdayCedar SpringsSep. High05 School@ Jamboree Jamboree 3:30PM Monday204 E Muskegon St Sep. Cedar 10 Springs, MI@ 49319−9599Jamboree Bowen Links Golf Course 3:30PM Saturday Sep. 29 @ Morley−Stanwood HS HS Main Gym 9:00AM WednesdaySchool Phone: 616−696−9080Sep. 12 Home@ Phone: Jamboree Fax: 616−696−4016 [email protected] Valley Golf Course 3:30PM Tuesday Oct. 02 Forest Hills Eastern HS HS Main Gym 6:30PM Saturday Sep. 15 @ Greenville High School Bowen Links Golf Course 9:00AM Thursday Oct. 04 @ West Catholic High School West Catholic High School 6:30PM Wednesday Sep. 19 @ Jamboree JamboreeAthletic Director 3:30PM Thursday Oct. 11 Greenville High School HS Main Gym 6:30PM Autumn Mattson Thursday Sep. 20 @ Tri−County High School Whitefish Golf Course 3:30PM Saturday Oct. 13 @ Coloma High School Coloma High School 8:30AM Monday Sep. 24 @ ConferenceJunior Tourmanet Varsity Golf (Girls)Boulder Creek Golf Course 9:00AM Tuesday Oct. 16 @ Northview High School Northview High School 6:30PM 08/10/2012 * = League Event Report generated by Schedule2012−2013 Star 800−822−9433 Thursday Oct. 18 Forest Hills Northern HS HS Main Gym 6:30PM JV CedarWednesday SpringsOct. 24High School@ Quad Sparta High School 5:00PM 204 E Muskegon St Cedar Springs, MI 49319−9599 Day Date Opponent Place Time SchoolMonday Phone: 616−696−9080Oct. 29 HomeDISTRICTS Phone: Fax: 616−696−4016 [email protected] Main Gym 5:00PM Monday Aug. 20 @ Comstock Park HS Scott Lake Country Club 11:00AM Monday Oct. 29 DISTRICTS HS Main Gym 7:00PM Wednesday Aug. 29 @ Jamboree Jamboree 3:30PM Wednesday 08/10/2012 Oct. * = League 31 Event DISTRICTS Report generated by Schedule Star 800−822−9433 HS Main Gym Athletic Director 5:00PM Autumn Mattson Wednesday Sep. 05 @ Jamboree Jamboree 3:30PM Wednesday Oct. 31 DISTRICTS HS Main Gym 7:00PM Friday Nov. 02 DISTRICT FINALS HS Main Gym 6:00PM Monday Sep. 10 @ Jamboree Bowen Links Golf Course 3:30PM Junior Varsity Volleyball (Girls) Wednesday Sep. 12 Jamboree Cedar Chase Golf Course 3:30PM 2012−2013 CedarMonday SpringsSep. High17 School@ Jamboree Highlands Golf Course 3:30PM JV 204Tuesday E Muskegon St Sep.Cedar 25 Springs, MI@ 49319−9599Jamboree Eqypt Valley Golf Course 3:30PM School Phone: 616−696−9080 Home Phone: Fax: 616−696−4016 [email protected] Day Date Opponent Place Time Saturday Aug. 18 @ Coopersville High School Coopersville High School 9:00AM Athletic Director Monday Aug. 20 @ Comstock Park HS Comstock Park HS 3:00PM Autumn Mattson Cross Country Tuesday Aug. 21 @ Grand Haven High School Grand Haven High School 3:00PM Varsity Cross Country (Boys/Girls) Saturday Aug. 25 @ Thornapple−Kellogg High Thornapple−Kellogg High School 9:00AM School 2012−2013 boys-girls VARSITY Wednesday Aug. 29 @ Mona Shores HS Mona Shores HS 5:30PM Day Date Opponent Place Time Tuesday Sep. 04 @ Thornapple−Kellogg High Thornapple−Kellogg High School 4:30PM School Tuesday Aug. 21 @ Chippewa Hills HS Chippewa Hills HS 10:00AM Thursday Sep. 06 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 5:00PM Wednesday Sep. 05 Jamboree Cedar Springs High School 4:30PM Thursday Sep. 13 West Catholic High School Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Saturday Sep. 08 @ Central Montcalm HS Central Montcalm HS 8:30AM Saturday Sep. 15 @ Reeths−Puffer High School Reeths−Puffer High School 9:00AM Friday Sep. 14 @ Spartan Invitational MSU Forest Akers East Golf 4:00PM Tuesday Sep. 18 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 5:00PM Course 08/10/2012 * = League Event Report generated by Schedule Star 800−822−9433 Wednesday Sep. 19 @ Jamboree Forest Hills Eastern HS 4:30PM CedarThursday SpringsSep. High20 SchoolNorthview High School Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Saturday Sep. 22 Red Hawk Invitational Cedar Springs High School 9:00AM 204Thursday E Muskegon St Sep.Cedar 27Springs, MI@ 49319−9599 Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 5:00PM School Phone: 616−696−9080 Home Phone: Fax: 616−696−4016 [email protected] Saturday Sep. 29 @ Carson City Crystal HS Carson City Crystal HS 9:00AM Tuesday Oct. 02 Forest Hills Eastern HS Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM 08/10/2012 * = League Event Report generated by Schedule Star 800−822−9433 CedarWednesday SpringsOct. High03 School@ Jamboree Northview High School 4:30PM Thursday Oct. 04 @ West Catholic High School West Catholic High School 5:00PM 204 E Muskegon St Cedar Springs, MI 49319−9599 Saturday Oct. 06 @ Portage Northern HS Portage Northern HS 9:00AM Thursday Oct. 11 Greenville High School Cedar SpringsAthletic High Director School 5:00PM School Phone: 616−696−9080 Home Phone: Fax: 616−696−4016 [email protected] Autumn Mattson Wednesday Oct. 17 @ Conference Meet West Catholic HS 4:30PM Tuesday Oct. 16 @ Northview High School Northview High School 5:00PM

Athletic Director Thursday Oct. 18 Forest Hills Northern HS Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Autumn Mattson Freshman Volleyball (Girls) 2012−2013 BOYSVarsity TennisTennis (Boys) freshman VARSITY 2012−2013 Day Date Opponent Place Time Tuesday Aug. 21 @ Grand Haven High School Grand Haven High School 3:00PM Day Date Opponent Place Time Thursday Aug. 23 @ Thornapple−Kellogg High Thornapple−Kellogg High School 4:00PM Thursday Aug. 16 @ Sparta Tournament Sparta Tournament 8:00AM School Tuesday Aug. 21 Big Rapids High School Cedar Springs High School 3:30PM Saturday Aug. 25 @ Reeths−Puffer High School Reeths−Puffer High School 9:00AM Thursday Aug. 23 @ Unity Christian HS Unity Christian HS 2:00PM Wednesday Aug. 29 @ Mona Shores HS Mona Shores HS 5:30PM Saturday Aug. 25 @ Grant High School Grant High School 9:00AM Thursday Aug. 30 Calvin Christian High School Cedar Springs High School 3:30PM Tuesday Sep. 04 @ Thornapple−Kellogg High Thornapple−Kellogg High School 4:30PM Wednesday Sep. 05 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 4:00PM School 08/10/2012 * = League Event Report generated by Schedule Star 800−822−9433 Saturday Sep. 08 @ Comstock Tournament Comstock Tournament 9:00AM Thursday Sep. 06 @ Forest Hills Eastern HS Forest Hills Eastern HS 5:00PM Monday Sep. 10 West Catholic High School Cedar Springs High School 4:00PM Thursday Sep. 13 West Catholic High School Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Wednesday Sep. 12 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 4:00PM Tuesday Sep. 18 @ Greenville High School Greenville High School 5:00PM Friday Sep. 14 @ Kelloggsville High School Kelloggsville High School 4:00PM Thursday Sep. 20 Northview High School Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Wednesday Sep. 19 Northview High School Cedar Springs High School 4:00PM Thursday Sep. 27 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 5:00PM Wednesday Sep. 26 @ Forest Hills Northern HS Forest Hills Northern HS 4:00PM Saturday Sep. 29 @ Grand Haven High School Grand Haven High School 8:30AM Saturday Oct. 06 @ Conference Tournament Conference Tournament 9:00AM Tuesday 08/10/2012 Oct. * = League 02 Event Forest Report Hills generated Eastern by Schedule HS Star 800−822−9433 Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Thursday Oct. 04 @ West Catholic High School West Catholic High School 5:00PM Thursday Oct. 11 Greenville High School Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM Tuesday Oct. 16 @ Northview High School Northview High School 5:00PM www.csredhawks.org Thursday Oct. 18 Forest Hills Northern HS Cedar Springs High School 5:00PM 08/10/2012 * = League Event Report generated by Schedule Star 800−822−9433

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Row 1: Robert Klein, Kyle Szirovecz, Josh Champion, Trevor Rose, Aaron Dault. Row 2: DRAPERIES Julian Quiroga, Jon Shaw, Luke Dault, Josh Valentine, Johnny Woody, Guillermo Garcia. 326 Main St. Varsity Row 3: Coach Kyle Avink, Mitchel Hanmer, Darrick Liggett, Bryan Taylor, Dontae Ensley, Tyler Aungst, Kyle Longcore, Aeron White. 616-696-9340 Row 1: Taylor VanLangen, Megan Grattan, Katie Kidder, Danae Brownell, Melanie Fisk, Abby Olszewski. Row 2: Kate Miller, Kaitlin Marsman, Mia Scheidel, Jordan Scheidel, Brittany Todd, Bri Hinton.

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Row 1: Parker Brandimore, Devin Cole, Gabe Zwinger, David Johnston, Cody Hoogerheide, Brent Hiler, Jacob Nelson. Row 2: Coach Josh Hause, Mansel Powers, Jack Koning, Mike JV VanAssen, James Tepin, Preton Hawkinsm Scott Kessel, Coach John Robinson. Missing: Sergio VanAssen Row 1: Carly Wycoff, Alexis Lucarelli, Bailey Zywicki, Kaci Clark, Taylor Holloway, Janelle Odren. Row 2: Coach Chelsea Clapper, Elena Brownell, Allison Snavley, Sara Kriekaard, Sydney Dreyer, Samantha Taylor, Cortney O’Brien. 8450 Shaner Ave. 616-866-0724 Boys Tennis Emergency Call 911 Buses - continues on page 13

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Row 1: Kaley Meyer, Garielle Howard, Melissa Mattson, Kelsie Webber, Alison Hall. Row 2: Brooke Bennett, Ashley Vanderhoef, Shaye Rogers, Rebecca Williams, Lauren Vandenhout. Row 1: Ian Murphy, Nick Fennessy, Ethan Brown, Blake Fisk, Nick Moorman, Kody Hall. Row 2: Coach Katie Unsworth, Patrick Fennessy, Jacob Detloff, Brandon Jones, Tyler Ruark, Brent Cavner. Sparta Equestrian Sport Girls Golf Shop 169 N. State • Sparta 616-887-8661

Body Shop 69 Northland Dr. Sand Lake Equestrian Team (not pictured in order): Keri Krankall, Tom Waite, Alisha Irwin Kylie Piatt, Bayley Wolfe, Jesseka Ruiter, Brooke Johnston, Alexis Stevens, Morgan Brennan, Jessica Kriekaard, 616-636-5341 Courtney Piatt, Emma Kaufman. Head Coach Jeff Armstrong, Asst. Coaches - Julee Pavelka, Dan Dunham, Rebecca Carpenter. Row 1: Alyssa Keaton, Breanna White, Sierra Clark, Erica Benham, Conner White, Kellsie Rypma. Row 2: Maddy Crandall, Chelsea Hull, Jessica Ingerson, Jessica Blackmer, Abby Kennamer. Row 3: Marisa Morales, Katie Esakson, Alysha Chaney, Julie Schut, Emma Equestrian Schut, Alexis Wilks, Shelby Towers, Coach London. Missing: Monica West, Coach Carr. Day Date opponent Place Time Saturday Sept. 8 M.I.H.A. Meet #1 Montcalm County Fairgrounds 8AM-6PM Sunday Sept. 9 M.I.H.A. Meet #2 Montcalm County Fairgrounds 8AM-6PM Best of Luck to Saturday Sept. 15 M.I.H.A. Meet #3 Montcalm County Fairgrounds 8AM-6PM all the Red Hawks Sunday Sept. 16 Rain Date Saturday Sept. 22 Rain Date Sunday Sept. 23 Rain Date 7620 Myers Lake Ave. Saturday Sept. 29 Regional Meet Western Fairgrounds, Ludington TBA Sunday Sept. 30 Regional Meet Western Fairgrounds, Ludington TBA 616-874-9101 Thurs-Sun Oct. 11-14 State Championships Midland TBA 36 E. Maple St. / P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 • 616-696-3655 Nov. (TBA) M.I.H.A. Awards Program/Potluck TBD photos courtesy of Douglas Photography Page 10 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, August 30, 2012 Back School Back to school tips2 to get Surprise Lunch Box Treats your kids to read more (StatePoint) The start of a new school year is a great time to emphasize the importance of read- (Family Features) Summer ing at home. Solid break vanished in the blink of readers perform an eye, like it seems to every better in school and year, and it’s school time again. in the workplace, Although the kids may really have a healthy self- be ready to return to a regular image, and become routine, chances are you might Photo courtesy of Nestlé lifelong learners. sense a bit of reluctance to leave Research shows the ease of summer behind. a whopping 45 So sweeten the trip back to school with a spe- Surprise Prize Cupcakes percent of children cial lunchbox treat. Makes 24 cupcakes ages 3 to 5 are not Making lunch time something your kids look 1 package (18.25 ounces) plain choco- read to daily, and forward to is something you can do every day late cake mix this lack of lit- of the school year. You can bet they won’t be 1 1/3 cups water erature can take a swapping lunches when theirs is so special ev- 3 large eggs negative toll on school per- Beckinsale, who is teaming profit in the United States. ery day! 1/3 cup vegetable oil formance. 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Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Use small self-sealing bags to pack bite-size Morsels the world,” says actress Kate largest children’s literacy non- school - continues on page 11 servings of fruits and vegetables, such as baby PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Paper-line 24 carrots, cherry tomatoes, grapes and orange muffin cups. segments. BEAT cake mix, water, eggs and oil in ENROLL NOW! Make a snack mix of dried cereal, raisins, large mixer bowl on low speed for 30 sec- nuts and mini marshmallows. onds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes Decorate the lunch bag with special stick- or until smooth. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter CLASSES BEGIN ers, or include a note with a special greeting for into each cup, filling about 2/3 full. lunchtime. CUT cookie dough into 24 pieces; roll SEPTEMBER 4th Make kitchen time with your kids so they can each into a ball. Place one ball of dough in share the fun in baking treats to tote to school or each muffin cup, pressing it to the bottom. Celebrating 37 years enjoy for after school with their friends. BAKE for 19 to 22 minutes or until top Wrap up a home-baked treat—cookies, bars, springs back when gently touched. Let stand LLC in Business! muffins or these fun and fabulous Surprise for 15 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool Prize Cupcakes. completely. Spread with frosting and sprin- Kinderdance • Ballet/Pointe • Combo Class • Gymnastics These frosted cupcakes will be prized. Each kle with morsels. holds a surprise of chocolate chip cookie dough Nutrition Information per serving: 310 Tap • Hip Hop • Belly Dance • Mom & Tot • Jazz • Piano baked inside chocolate cupcake batter, so each calories; 140 calories from fat; 16 g total fat; PRESCHOOL THRU PROFESSIONAL bite is a delight. Since the recipe makes two 5 g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 35 mg choles- Discount for multiple classes and/or multiple children dozen, there are plenty to share and enjoy after terol; 300 mg sodium; 43 g carbohydrate; 1 school, too. g fiber; 29 g sugars; 3 g protein; 0% DV vita- Call 616-696-1449 When you’re planning special treats for the min A; 0% DV vitamin C; 4% DV calcium; lunch box, or want to bake with the kids after 8% DV iron or email [email protected] school, take a sweet trip through the creative Jenny Harper is Consumer Test Kitchen 270 West St. • Cedar Springs • www.dancingplusllc.com ideas at www.VeryBestBaking.com. Project Manager for the Nestlé Test Kitch- ens and VeryBestBaking.com.

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Cedar Springs Public Schools

2012-13 CSPS Board of Education New Staff President Brook Nichols Vice President Joseph Marckini Treasurer Todd Hanson Secretary Tim Avery Trustees Jeff Gust Matthew Shoffner Shannon Vanderhyde

MEETING DATES Board of Education meetings are open to the public and will be held at 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hilltop Community Resource Center (third floor) unless Front Row (L to R): Janee’ Austin – Great Start Readiness, Annie Kim – High School English, otherwise specified. Laurie Kuberski- 4th Grade Teacher Back Row (L to R): Andrew Smith – 2nd Grade Teacher, Michael Gariepy - 6th Grade Teacher, 2012 2013 Adam Hendry - Assistant Band Director, Kevin Foley – Choir Director August 13 January 7, 21 Annual Education Report *August 27 Work Session February 11 September 10, 24 *February 25 Work Session The Michigan Department of Education requires all schools to publish an annual report to inform the residents about the status of their schools. This report provides detailed information on student October 8 March 11, 25 assessment results, Adequate Yearly Progress results, teacher qualification information, and the state *October 22 Work Session April 8 results for the National Assessment of Educational Progress. You can view Cedar Springs Public Schools Annual Education Report by visiting our website at www.csredhawks.org or you may re- November 12, 26 *April 22 Work Session view a copy in the building offices. December 10 May 13 June 10, 24 Asbestos Management Plan Available for Review by Par- ents, Teachers and Employees July 15 Our school district has conducted an extensive asbestos survey of all of our buildings. Based on the findings of these inspections, a comprehensive management plan was drafted. This plan details the response actions that the district will be taking regarding asbestos containing materials found in our buildings. This plan is available for inspection at our office without cost or restriction during normal R1TS business hours. If you desire to have a personal copy, please notify the main administrative office and it will be supplied to you within five (5) working days at a cost of 30 cents per page. Resale We have endeavored to make our schools a safe place in which students can learn. Our procedures Hours: for dealing with this problem reflect that concern. Please let us know if we can answer any questions. Visit www.csredhawks.org for more information. Monday through Thursday 8:30 am – 1:30 pm –closed Pesticide Advisory to Parents 11:30 – 12:15 for lunch Advanced notice will be given by posting at the entrance to the school or grounds. In certain emer- Ph: 616 696-1203 x1835 gencies, pesticides may be applied without prior notice, but you will be provided notice immediately more info: www. following any such application. Parents or Guardians requesting prior notification must complete a csredhawks.org/R1tsResale notification form yearly. The Notification Request form can be found at www.csredhawks.org.

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4116 17 Mile Road 36 E. Maple St. School...continued from page 10 3575 14 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs Cedar Springs 616-696-1204 616-696-9610 aloud to children at an early age is the most effective way to 616-866-7670 616-696-3655 help them attain critical language and communication skills and instill great habits. • Take advantage of free online tools and resources that help make reading an engaging, shared experience for parents and kids. For example, RIF’s “Leading to Reading” website contains activities for children ages birth to 5. Visit www.rif.org/ Faith...continued from page 4 ...continued from page 5 kids/leadingtoreading for more information. Community sucked beneath the thing, breaking arms and noses. bigger picture of following, serving, and celebrating Jesus • Variety is the spice of life! Be sure your house contains plen- Those who remained stuck to the handlebars usually began Christ. Strangers held hands to pray for peace, guidance, and love ty of books to choose from on a variety of topics. to spew their lunches like shaken cola cans, and the one who within our community and the world as a whole. • Launch a children’s book club with other parents. Take turns didn’t get sick, suffer a compound fracture, or could walk the On Monday, I walked away from the funeral service feeling hosting your children’s friends for snacks and a lively discus- straightest line when the spinning stopped was naturally the blessed to have known Wyatt and to have the Phillips family liv- sion on the book of the month. winner. ing within our community. The messages of this celebration were • Kids love getting mail! Subscribe to children’s magazines The truth is no one ever wins on the round-a-bout. The life-changing experiences. Zack Phillips challenged us to live with so they’ll have something fun and beneficial to look forward to round-a-bout I am speaking of is the always spinning cycle passion, and at the close of each day to ask ourselves if we had each month. of human anger. The eye-for-an-eye, tit-for-tat rotation that followed our passion and lived it to the fullest. The closing song, • Make sure children have their very own library cards and leaves everyone flattened on the ground, barely holding on, or “Surrender,” challenged us to surrender our lives to God and re- become frequent patrons at your local library. staggering about, dazed and broken. Is there a way to stay safe minded us we are not in charge, but God is, with the perfect plan • Be it the morning paper or your favorite novel, set a great and “win” this dangerous game? for each of us. example by making reading a daily habit for yourself. Jesus says there is: Don’t play the game at all. He said, “If Celebrations in both the park and the auditorium were filled • Many literacy programs supporting underserved commu- you remember that someone has something against you, go with family, friends, and neighbors. It was a united display of this nities are currently experiencing federal funding cutbacks, but settle your differences quickly.” The solution, according to Je- community’s concern and love for each other. God has placed the everyone deserves a chance to read. Invest in the lives of other sus, was not to assault your enemies with a preemptive strike perfect people in our lives here in Cedar Springs. I am thankful children who might not have the same opportunities as your or to dig in further by strengthening your grip on the rails. The to our Lord and Savior for placing such awesome people in our kids. For example, right now, every time you enter a promo- solution is early intervention by defusing anger and retaliation community. Thank you to those of you who are following your tion code found inside specially marked packages of Nestlé and before it even gets started. passion and surrendering your lives as servants to God, and who Wonka candy at www.CelebrationCorner.com/RIF, Nestlé will You see, before the first blow is ever struck, before a trigger give so much only because you want to. You are making a positive donate money to RIF, to fund purchasing books for kids. is ever pulled, or before the revenge scheme is ever hatched, difference. Almost a quarter of public school fourth graders score be- emotions have already been weaponized and the round-a-bout Sue Wolfe low even the most basic levels on reading exams, according to is already on its not-so-merry-go-round way. Jesus understood Cedar Springs National Assessment of Educational Progress. Don’t let your that the only way to stop accelerating anger was to graciously children fall behind. Take steps this school year to help your neutralize it as soon as possible. That’s the only real way to children and others to hone this basic tool for success. stay in the game. Page 12 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, August 30, 2012 Outdoors Sports / Sports / ORedutdoors Hawks roll over Tri County Red Hawk Soccer has It was an emotional night for both fans and players at the winning week kick-off game of the The Cedar Springs Boys Varsity Soccer team 2012 Varsity football started their season with three big wins last week. season. The com- On August 21, the Red Hawks traveled to Walker to munity and students take on the Kenowa Hills Knights. The Red Hawks’ were mourning the offensive line attacked the ball and put an immense loss of student Wyatt amount of pressure on the Knights’ defensive line. Phillips, who died During the first half, Robert Klein (32:00), Dontae one day earlier in an Ensley (16:55), Luke Dault (11:19) and Jon Shaw auto accident, and (7:39) were able to put points on the scoreboard the team was short to give the Red Hawks a 4 to 0 advantage at the a starter with Sean half. The Hawks came out just as strong during the Thompson in the second half, with Szirovecz (39:34) & (25:44) and hospital recovering Klein (8:14) & (4:26) each knocking in addition- team took the field with ten men, in memory from injuries suffered al goals. At the final buzzer, the Red Hawks had of Wyatt, determined to win the game in honor in the same accident. Red Hawk Dylan Block runs with the ball. Photo by Rebecca Klompstra. crushed the Kenowa Hills Knights 8 to 1. of their friend. The Red Hawks exploded into But the Red Hawks On August 23, the Grant Tigers came to Red action, scoring immediately and finished the put that aside and came out adding the 2-point conversion. Jared Vodry, with 4 tackles and Hawk Stadium for the boys’ second match of the game seconds into the second half, by invok- strong and ready to play. Allen Slagter also scored again 4 assists. Allen Slagter also week. The Red Hawks played the game in honor ing the mercy rule, defeating Grant 8 to 0. Allen Slagter was the first to in the second quarter, with Jeff led the team in rushing yards of Wyatt Phillips, fellow teammate, who had lost The next evening, August 24, the Red score for the Red Hawks with a Newland adding 2 points. At with a total of 113, with Dylan his life in a horrible car accident that very day. The Hawks traveled to Coopersville to challenge carry over 19 yards for a Cedar the end of the second quarter, it Block ending his debut with the Broncos. The Red Hawks Springs touchdown. The run was Cedar Springs 28, Vikings 104 yards. maintained possession the en- into the end zone was no good, 7. “This has been a very emo- tire game, with goals scored however. The Tri-County Vi- But the Red Hawks weren’t tional and painful time for of the by Robert Klein (36:43) kings answered those points finished yet, with Cam Coo- our team, school and commu- Catch & (36:08); Kyle Szirovecz with a touchdown of their own, per and Dylan Block scoring nity,” said Coach Brian Bus- (26:49) & (27:53); Dontae but also had a good kick, tak- two more touchdowns in the en. “Many kids on our team Ensley (18:18); and Johnny ing the lead 7-6 at the end of 3rd quarter. Score at the end were good friends with Wyatt Week Wood (9:11). The defensive the first quarter. of the quarter was 40-7, Cedar and have lost a good friend and Dan Magoon, age 8, was fishing with his dad, Greg line of Aaron Dault, Trevor The Red Hawks again scored Springs. are struggling to cope with his Magoon, at Sand Lake when he caught this tiny blue Rose, Donate Ensley, and first in the 2nd quarter, when The Red Hawks scored loss. All of our guys love Sean gill. It is the first fish Dan has ever caught! It was so Aeron White held the Bronco Cameron Lotter ran up the mid- again in the fourth when Cam- and pray for his recovery. Fri- small that they offensive to one goal, ensuring dle 3-plus yards for the points, eron Lotter rushed for 27 yards day night we also had a dedica- didn’t measure a Red Hawk victory over the but they didn’t get the 2-point for the final touchdown on the tion of our season to Jim Porter, it. Dan let the Broncos 6 to 1. conversion. They scored again game. Final score was Cedar a huge supporter of Red Hawk fish go back into Good Luck Red Hawks as when Jared Vodry intercepted Springs 47, Tri County 7. Athletics who passed in July. the water to grow conference play begins on a Tri County pass by Jona- Allen Slagter Led the team Our guys were happy to honor up to be caught September 11 vs. Forest Hills thon Hill and ran 5 yards for a in tackles with a total of 5, Jim and his family but it added another day. He Eastern! touchdown, with Jeff Newland with 5 assists, followed by Hawks- continues on page 13 now loves to fish with his dad every chance he JV Red Hawks roll over Tri County gets! Submitted by Shelly DeYoung Congratula- pass and scored a safety The first tions, Dan, you The Cedar Springs JV Red half ended with the Hawks lead- made the Post Hawk football team showed the ing 38-0. Catch of the Tri County Vikings last Thursday Tri-County’s only score came Week! night that they were a force to be as they ran back the opening kick reckoned with. off of the second half. But those The first quarter was exciting 6 points didn’t keep the Hawks It’s back—get out those for Red Hawk fans. Cedar Springs down. With full team support, recovered a couple of fumbles, half of the team had the oppor- cameras! scored on a 34-yard pass, and had tunity to cross into the end zone It’s that time of year again when anglers big and small like an interception. At the end of the for a touchdown or 2-point con- to tell their fish tales! Send us a photo and story of your first, first quarter it was Hawks 20-0. version. It was a great team effort best, funniest, biggest, or even your smallest catch. Include As the game continued, Cedar defeating Tri-County 68-6. your name, age, address, and phone number, along with the Photo by Rebecca Klompstra. Springs’ offense scored on the They played Sparta at home type and size of fish, and where caught. We can’t wait to Red Hawk Jesse VanHemert on the tackle. ground and through the air. Their on Wednesday night. See next hear from you! Photos published as space allows. 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Red Hawks crush Chips in season outkickoff next week’s Post for The Cedar Springs details of the game. Turn freshmen boys got to page 7 for upcoming Hawks...continued from page 12 their season off to a game info, and please even more to the emotion of the night. With all of the emotion of great start last week, come out and support the night it was great to get to the kickoff and let the kids be kids. when they took on your fellow Red Hawks! Regardless of the score, it gave our kids and fans a small moment Chippewa Hills and With room to improve, to escape for a moment and just enjoy a game that has the power beat them on their watch out—this Fresh- to pull our community together to show the love and support for home turf. men group will only our kids and one another.” The tone was set continue to improve and Cedar Springs goes up against rival Sparta on Thursday August early with Keenan become a force to reckon 30, in Sparta, for a non-conference match up at 7 p.m. Turn to Gosselin returning with week after week! page 7 for all their upcoming games. the opening kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown. After showing a strong defensive presence, especially for game one of their high school careers, Cedar got the ball back, and pounded the ball down the field for another score. Going into half time, the game was still within reach for either Legal NOTICES team, but in the second half Cedar’s defense proved to be too much for Chippewa Hills. The Red Hawks worked on their ground game and clock management, and moved the TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP ball up and down the field. The Red Hawks took home the OF NELSON win, 42-22. OF SOLON COUNTY OF KENT, Chippewa Hills filled a hole in the Red Hawks schedule, COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN since Tri County didn’t have a freshmen team, and Coach MICHIGAN Kirk Covey was glad to get the boys out on the field. “With Minutes Summary of the Regular two-a-days behind us, it was refreshing for everyone to get Board Meeting dated August 14, 2012. the season started, and start playing against other teams, PUBLIC NOTICE besides ourselves.” Board Members Present: Robert Ellick, Richard PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on After a short week of practice, the Freshmen hosted Straub, Heather Zenker, John Rideout & V. Fred September 19, 2012 at 7 p.m. the Planning Sparta Wednesday night at at Red Hawk Stadium. Check Gunnell Commission of the Township of Nelson, Kent Board Members Absent: none County, Michigan, will hold a public hearing at the Approved: Agenda, consent agenda, notification Nelson Township Hall, 2 Maple St., Sand Lake, to proceed with construction, use of debit card, Michigan, on proposed ordinances to amend the Township liquor law seminar, funding for fire dept physicals, Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Nelson. The of Nelson appointment of interim fire chief, pay rate for principal provisions of the proposed amending County of Kent, interim fire chief, transfer of funds to fire fund, ordinances can be summarized as follows: Michigan recycle obsolete equipment, POW/MIA resolution, 1. PUD Home Occupations treasurer’s conference, appointment to parks & The first ordinance would amend Section 12.5 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS rec committee of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to permitted No action taken: none uses in the OS-PUD Open Space Planned Unit Development District. The amending ordinance NELSON TOWNSHIP, KENT COUNTY, Tabled: none would add home occupations permitted by right MICHIGAN BUILDING DEMOLITION Discussion: Kent County solid waste management plan & widening of White Creek Ave. or by special use in the residential districts to the Vickie Babcock uses permitted in the OS-PUD District. 1. RECEIPT OF BIDS Public Comments: 8:18 p.m. 2. Sealed bids for the above project will be Adjournment: Lot Width The second ordinance would amend Chapter 2 received at the office of Nelson Township, 2 The complete text of this summary is available at the Township Hall during regular business and Chapter 3 of the Township Zoning Ordinance Maple Street, Sand Lake, MI 49343 until: hours or on the township’s web site @ www. by amending the definition of lot width and the 3 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2012 solontwp.org. requirements concerning lot width to require at which time they will be publicly opened that all new lots maintain a width not less than and read aloud. Once opened, bids are Dated: August 30, 2012 John W. Rideout, the minimum lot width required for the zoning subject to FOIA. Clerk district in which it is located throughout the 2. SCOPE OF PROJECT depth of the lot. In addition, the ordinance would Demolition and removal of building and amend Section 16.4 of the Ordinance regulating backfilling and cleaning up of property nonconforming lots of record by removing the located at 5337 17 Mile Road (Permanent Township requirement that the lot be undeveloped, as well Parcel No. 41-03-30-451-007), including as other minor changes regarding nonconforming restoring property to grade and seeding for of Nelson lots of record. grass. County of Kent, 3. All labor, materials, equipment, transportation Michigan Accessory Buildings The third ordinance would amend Chapter 3 and activity or costs necessary for completion of the Township Zoning Ordinance regulating of this work shall be included in the contract Summary of Nelson Township accessory buildings by specifically permitting unless specifically stated otherwise. Board Meeting multiple accessory buildings provided the total 3. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS 2 Maple Street floor area of the buildings does not exceed The Township reserves the right to reject any Sand Lake, MI 49343 three percent (3%) of the land area up to certain or all bids and to waive any irregularities in Nelson Township/Sand Lake Hall maximums. The amendments would also prohibit any bids in the Township’s best interest. No Tuesday, August 14, 2012 mobile homes and similar items from being bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled used as accessory buildings. In addition, the closing time for receiving bids for 60 days 7:00 P.M. Ordinance would amend Subchapter 7A of the thereafter. Present: Armstrong Hoffman Austin Noreen Zoning Ordinance, by clarifying that non-riparian 4. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE Mahoney. Absent: None lots in the Pine Lake Residential District are It is the intent of the Township to consider permitted to have accessory buildings subject award of the contract to the successful Action taken to the provisions governing accessory buildings Bidder at a meeting to be held within 30 days 1. Approved all monthly reports in Chapter 3, but such buildings would not be of the receipt of bids. It is the Township’s 2. POW/MIA Recognition Day as September subject to the additional regulations governing intent that the project will be completed by 21, 2012 accessory buildings on riparian lots in the Pine November 15, 2012. 3. Amend general fund budget center 910 Lake Residential District. 5. AWARD OF CONTRACT 4. Appoint Colt Jacobs temporary electrical The text of each of the proposed amending The contract shall be deemed awarded Inspector ordinances is on file and may be examined at when written notice of award is served by the offices of the Nelson Township Clerk, 2 Maple the Township on the Bidder. The Township Complete copies of the minutes are available at St., Sand Lake, Michigan, during Township office reserves the right to waive informalities the Township Hall during regular business hours hours. All interested persons may attend the in the bid process or proceed by another Monday – Thursday 9am to 3pm. public hearing and comment on the proposed means to award the contracts if it is in amendments. Written comments concerning the the Township’s best interest to do so. The Dated: August 30, 2012 Laura Hoffman amendments may be submitted to the Township Township intends to award the contract Nelson Township Clerk office, at the above-stated address, up to the time based on a combination of factors including of the public hearing. price, experience, skill, background and other pertinent factors. Dated: August 30, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION Dated: August 30, 2012 www.cedarspringspost.com OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NELSON Page 14 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, August 30, 2012

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