FREE but priceless Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The SHOWCASING CEDAR SPRINGS & Reaching around the world ~ www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXXI No. 42 Thursday,P October 18, 2018 STServing Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Boy meets goal to get Last Friday, October 12, his story began to hit the airwaves, and people began coming from service dog all around to buy Ian’s pumpkins. By Judy Reed cells in the pancreas. He even ran out—and had to get There is no cure, and treatment more. “Ian would like to thank A six-year-old boy with type focuses on managing blood sugar Tony Hawley for his donation of one diabetes who decided to sell levels with insulin, diet and life- a whole truckload of pumpkins, pumpkins to raise money to get a style to prevent complications. and Jamie Bucholtz for his dona- service dog exceeded his goal af- Ian has an insulin pump and a tion as well,” said his dad. ter his story went viral last week- Dexcom CGM, which reads his Between the sale of pumpkins end. blood glucose 24 hours a day. and a facebook fundraiser for Ian Unger, 6, is the son of Jeff Like most kids his age, he wants those who couldn’t get there to Unger and Katrina Christensen, to ride the bus to school with his buy pumpkins, Ian has exceed- of Pierson, and a kindergartner friends, but would need an aide to ed his $20,000 goal and has now at McNaughton Elementary in ride with him, and there isn’t one ordered his service alert dog. It Howard City. A week before he available. So Ian decided that he will be at least a year before it’s turned four, he was diagnosed would begin to raise money to get trained. Any funding in excess of with type 1 diabetes. a service dog to ride with him. A what’s needed will be donated to Type 1 diabetes, once known service dog will be able to alert the Juvenile Diabetes Research as juvenile diabetes or insulin-de- him when his blood sugar is too Foundation (JDRF). pendent diabetes, is a chronic high or too low; but unfortunate- People are still coming to buy condition in which the pancreas ly, a service dog is not covered by pumpkins from Ian, and the fam- produces little or no insulin. In- insurance, and the cost could be ily has had phone calls both from sulin is a hormone needed to al- $20,000 or more. local and national media out- low sugar (glucose) to enter cells After doing some brainstorm- lets—even from Good Morning, to produce energy. The cause is ing, he decided to start by sell- America. unknown, but usually, the body’s ing pumpkins. So he planted the “I couldn’t be prouder of my own immune system mistakenly pumpkins, raised them, and then son,” said his dad. “This all hap- Pictured is six-year-old Ian Unger and his sister Alexia. Courtesy photo. destroys the insulin-producing sold them on the side of the road. pened because of him.” INSIDE THIS Pierson man grows largest ISSUE pumpkin in state Post Travels
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With less than a month left Chief doesn’t run the fire JOIN THE WORLD’S LARGEST TREASURE HUNT. on his term, the Sand Lake department, the President of Geocaching Village council voted at their the Village does,” he said. regular meeting on Monday Hardenburg had told the evening to ask Village Pres- Post she felt it was an abuse ident Tom Norton to resign. of his power, and she was The motion, introduced by going to ask for his resigna- Joshua Larsen, of Pierson, the end of August. “All pump- so now he has the fifth and trustee Danielle Harden- tion at the meeting. has something to be proud kins are weighed at an official sixth place spots. The record burg, passed 5-0. Norton, however, was not of—he has grown the heavi- weigh off location. Pumpkins in Michigan is 2,043.5, grown Norton has been under fire in attendance at Monday’s est pumpkin in Michigan for must be in excellent condition last year by Mark Clementz, most recently for taking a meeting, due to a family 2018. He took it to the official (no cracks or other damage) of Holly, MIch. The record in Sand Lake Fire Department medical issue. weigh off in Ohio last week- or they will be disqualified. the U.S. is 2,528 pounds; the brush truck on Saturday, Oc- Hardenburg introduced end, where it came in at a To make it grow so big it takes world record is 2,624 pounds. Download the free Geocaching® app and start exploring today. tober 6 without speaking di- the motion at the meeting, whopping 1901.5 pounds. a lot of water, time and good That’s a lot of pumpkin pies! A&E - page 6 rectly to the Fire Chief about and the council discussed it. Josh and his wife, Michelle, fertilizers,” she explained. The pumpkin will be on dis- it first, and allowing it to be “There was some discus- own Sticks and Stones in The pumpkin he grew last play at Sticks and Stones until Red Hawks win used in the Pulaski Days pa- sion on the part of the coun- Pierson. It was there that Josh year weighed 1886 pounds, October 28, which is the last rade by the Curt Benson for cil that we can’t force him to grew his pumpkin. According and ranked as the fifth all time day of the season for them. Judge campaign. resign,” explained President to Michelle, he started off with biggest in Michigan. This They are located at 21723 W Norton told the Post last RESIGN - continues on page 5 two, but one of them died at year’s gave him another spot, Cannonsville Rd, Pierson. Parents bound over for trial in bound over to circuit court for trial after a probable cause hearing last week before district court judge infant’s death Sara Smolenski. By Judy Reed Seth Michael Welch, 27, and Tatiana Elena Fusari, SPORTS - pages 10-11 27, found their infant daughter Mary unresponsive on A Solon Township couple charged with felo- Thursday, August 2, and called authorities at 12:06 PLUS ny murder in their infant daughter’s death were Seth Michael Welch Tatiana Elena Fusari TRIAL - continues on page 5 much more... Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, October 18, 2018 The Post travels to Help stock the Cedar Springs Indiana, Chicago food pantry Edward Jones is collecting food now through Nov. 15 Would you like to have a munity Services. The pan- They went over their goal try include boxed or canned chance to really make a dif- try feeds hundreds of local last year, so let’s help them meals such as soups, ham- ference in the community? families each year, and de- meet it again this year! They burger helper, macaroni Buy a few extra items pends on the community to started this annual food and cheese, rice, pasta, when you buy groceries this help restock their shelves, drive in 2010, and over the spaghetti sauce; baking and week to donate to the local especially during the busy last eight years, they’ve col- pancake mix; and canned food pantry and drop them fall and winter months. One lected over 14,000 pounds meats. Personal care items off at our local Edward local business spearheads a to benefit our neighbors in such as bar soap, laundry Jones branch. drive each year to do just need. soap, shampoo, toothpaste, The Cedar Springs Com- that. Non-perishable foods can and toilet paper will also be munity Food pantry, located Edward Jones, 4027 17 be dropped off at the Ed- accepted, but not weighed. at the Cedar Springs United Mile Road, Cedar Springs, ward Jones office Monday No cash donations accept- Methodist Church on Main hopes to collect 2,500 through Friday from 9 a.m. ed. Street, works in conjunc- pounds of food for the pan- to 5 p.m. Call 696-9370 for more tion with North Kent Com- try before November 15. Suggestions for the pan- information. Correction On last week’s front page, we ran a photo of a beauti- on Red Flannel Day last year! And it was true, they did have ful baby girl, one-year-old Rylee Dines, who was enjoying something to celebrate, and she was born on Red Flannel her first Red Flannel Day. We said that she and her mom, Day last year. However, the woman in the photo, named Rita, had something special to celebrate—Rylee was born Rita, was not Rylee’s mom, but her grandma! How were we to know? She looked young enough to be her mom. Has she discovered some type of miracle face cream that melts away the years? We want some of whatever she’s using! We might even invest in this miracle elixir. At any rate, we do Diane Simons, of Cedar Are you going on vaca- apologize to Rita, and to Rylee’s parents—whose names we Springs, recently traveled tion? Take the Post with just learned—Kelly and Matt Dines. Thank you for sharing to Chicago with her trusty you and snap some photos. Rylee with us! companion, a 5-month-old Then send them to us with Basset named Auggie. They some info to news@cedar- traveled there for Auggie’s springspost.com or mail first ever dog show. They them to Post travels, PO stopped in Indiana along the Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI Do you way to stretch their legs and 49319. We will be looking got a photo with the Post. for yours! Thanks so much for tak- know ing us with you! The Post Travels is brought to you by: LicenseLicense #59-12#59-12 this
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Solon Center Wesleyan Church Sunday School 9:30am WorshipPastor 11 Bill a.m. Dixon Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake SERVICESolon TIMECent: e10r am Sunday Evening Worship 5:30pm Solon Center Wesleyan Church Awana & Youth Wednesdays 7:00pm 19 Mile Road www.scwchurch.org Cedar Springs (Sept. - March) Wesleyan Church M-46 org Prayer Meeting Wednesdays 7:00pm soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org 616-696-3229 Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Where there is no vision, Pasto15671r Dou Algomag DiBell Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 233 S. Main Street • 616-696-1630 • www.csfbc.com PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & the people perish.. SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August 15671St.Algoma AJohnve., Cedar Spr inPaulgs Just N. of 1II9 Mile RParishd. 616-696-3229 H I L L C R E S T Community Church of God Proverbs 29:18a A Welcoming Catholic Church TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN 5994 18 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-9333 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 Senior Pastor Kristi J. Rhodes Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm • Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm Worship: Sunday 10:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 pm & Sundays at 4:00 pm Nursery & Children’s Church during message From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books *Thursday - Open Prayer 6-7:30pm jp2-mqa.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] *Youth & Kidzone will resume this fall.
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WERT Resign...continued from front page Trial...continued from front page and one count of first-degree child abuse, pro-tem Dave Dewey. “But as a council we p.m. to their home at 16509 Algoma Ave- with no bail. Norma J. Wert,hankyou! sensed that there was no way people would nue, known by many in the community as The couple’s other two children were T Blackacre Farm. The baby was pronounced T placed with family members. TT be content unless we sent him a letter re- age 94, of Cedar Springs died questing his resignation. So we decided we dead at the scene. Thursday, October would send a letter out to Tom, and he would Fusari had said she had fed the baby be- 11, 2018 at Metronnnouncement say yes or no.” fore going to work at her second shift job. ofAA Greenville Dewey said an email went out to Norton In a conversation with the dispatcher, Seth Welch said that they had put Mary to Patrols...continued from page 3 surrounded by Tuesday morning requesting his resignation. her family. Mrs. If he does resign, the Village council would bed at 3 p.m. and found her dead at 10 a.m. and 2016, with 151 total. Only the months Wert was born then need to appoint an interim to run the the next morning. He also said that he had of August (167) and July (159) saw a higher November 11, village until after the November election, waited for 90 minutes before calling 911, number of fatal crashes. 1923 in Muskegon, when a new president will be elected. Hard- because he didn’t know what to do and had October was also the fourth highest Michigan, the enburg is running for that position as a quali- called his lawyer first. When the dispatcher month for the number of drug-involved fa- daughter of Ezra fied write-in candidate. Former trustee Nyha asked how he was holding up, Welch said, tal crashes in Michigan during the same six- and Ellen (Hoxsie) Geesey. She was a French appears on the ballot, but she moved “You know, just another day. It is what it year period, with 84 total. dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. out of the area and is no longer a candidate. is.” It is illegal to drive with a blood alco- She enjoyed housekeeping, holiday meals Norton decided earlier this year not to run An officer at the scene reported that the hol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher, and gatherings and was known for the for reelection in Sand Lake, but instead ran baby’s eyes and cheeks were sunken into although motorists can be arrested at any world’s best carrot cake. Surviving are her for Supervisor of Nelson Township against her head. The 10-month-old reportedly BAC level if an officer believes they are children, Frederick (Diane) Wert, Timothy their current Supervisor Robyn Britton and weighed only 8 pounds at the time of her impaired. Motorists face enhanced penal- (Jodie) Wert; daughters-in-law, Kathleen lost in the primary election. He told the Post death, and her muscles were so weak she ties if arrested for a first-time drunk driving Wert, Frances Osburn; grandchildren, last week that he and his family would soon could not crawl or lift her head. offense with a .17 BAC or higher. Cory Wert, Troy Wert, Donald Wert, Chris be moving out of the area. They reportedly told investigators they In Michigan, impaired driving represent- Ann Rehl; great-grandson, Devin. She The Sand Lake Village council has seen just thought the baby was skinny, like her ed 45.7 percent of all traffic fatalities in was preceded in death by her husband, several of its trustees leave recently, and will older sister had been. They had never tak- 2017. Overall, 359 people died in 2017 be- Frederick in 1995; sons, Donald and Dennis have several openings on the November bal- en Mary to a doctor because Welch said cause of alcohol-involved traffic crashes, an Wert; 4 sisters and 2 brothers. The family lot. Dave Dewey is retiring after 13 years; they didn’t trust them after being reported increase from 274 in 2016. greeted friends Monday, October 15 at the his wife Jan resigned earlier in the summer; to CPS by one they disagreed with over The impaired driving enforcement cam- Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar trustee Greg Wheeler resigned; and French the care of their oldest daughter. paign is supported with federal traffic safe- Springs where the service was held Tuesday moved out of the district. An autopsy revealed the cause of death ty funds provided by the U.S. Department 11:00 a.m. Pastor J.B. Stutts officiating. All write-in candidates need to file decla- was ruled as malnutrition/dehydration due of Transportation and the National High- Interment Idlewild Cemetery, Kent City. In ration of intent forms by October 26. to neglect on the part of the adult caregiv- way Traffic Safety Administration and co- lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ers. 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SandThe Sand Lake Lions Lake Club be there to Lionsgive very brief pre- SandClub Lake vicinity, canbreakfast be- to victims of the recent torna- JOIN THE WORLD’S LARGEST TREASURE HUNT. is holding a free information- sentations and answer ques- lieve in the Lions’ motto: “We do in the Baldwin/Idlewild al breakfast at the Sand Lake tions you may have about Serve,” and can relate to a re- area. These dollars were dis- United Methodist Church ed- the world’s largest service cent slogan, “Where there’s a tributed in less than a month ucation building (corner of 6th organization, which has just need, there’s a Lion,” we invite from the time of the tornado to and Maple Streets) in the Vil- under 1.5 million members. you to attend, learn more and t he local food pantries, shel- lage of Sand Lake on Satur- We would appreciate it if you join us in serving our local, na- ters, and families who lost so day, October 20, at 8:30 a.m. It would call either 616-636- tional and world communities. much in this disaster. This is is possible to get to the church 5425 or 616-347-6122 with an The Lions Clubs Interna- just one example of the many even during the road construc- RSVP. We pledge to be done tional Foundation recently things accomplished through tion on Lake Street. by 10:30 a.m. granted $10,000 to the White the power of the people work- Several District officers will If you live or work in the Cloud Lions Club to distribute ing together. LIVE ON STAGE Cedar Springs Community Players Gun Show presents GUNS • KNIVES • SPORTING GOODS OCTOBER 18 • 19 • 20 Buy, Sell or Trade THURSDAY, FRIDAY, & Download the free Geocaching® app and start exploring today. SATURDAY @ 7:30PM Sunday, October 28, 2018 $ 00 9am - 3pm TICKETS: 12 Looking for a fun, family-friendly way to exercise both $ 00 students HOWARD CITY VFW mind and body? Try geocaching (“jee-oh-cash-ing”), the 8 under 18 P.O. Box 308 / 1001 S. Ensley fast-growing sport that’s akin to a modern-day treasure Howard City, MI 49329 hunt. KENT THEATRE Admission: Instead of a worn map marked with an X, you use a GPS Raffle Prize receiver, a set of coordinates and (optionally) clues. And (7469) $5.00 instead of hunting for a buried chest, you’re looking for 616-696-SHOW Children 12 and www.kenttheatre.com 8 N. Main St., Cedar Springs Ruger 10/22 Carbine a cache of goodies hidden in an eco-friendly site above under FREE COMING SOON! Take-down Model ground. Vendors: Tickets $1.00, 6 for $5.00 Coming to the Cedar Springs Library, Saturday, Novem- Need not be present to win ber 11 at 5 p.m. Join your hosts Merlin1392, Kneel More $15.00 per table Kitchen will be open! and GHBuccaneers as they present an Introduction to Geo- OCTOBER 26-28 OCTOBER 18-20 caching. There may even be a geocache or two to find! *PLANNED MOVIE TITLES MAY BE CHANGED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR Contact Bill Johnson for tables at 231-937-4122 VOICES/VIEWS
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RangerHUNTING/OUTDOORS Steve’s Nature Niche Largemouth bass virus re-emerges By Ranger Steve Mueller After a 15-year hiatus, largemouth bass virus has re- emerged in a new northern Red Rock Lower Peninsula water. This virus has been confirmed as a factor in a fish kill in Ce- Wilderness dar Lake in Alcona and Ios- co counties, Michigan, with additional lakes in the area presentation being examined. This vi- rus previously affected adult largemouth bass in the early 2000s in southern Michigan lakes. Largemouth bass virus is one of more than 100 natural- ly occurring viruses that affect fish and is closely related to vi- ruses found in frogs and other amphibians. Its origin and how it is spread are unknown, but anglers are considered a likely path for transmitting the virus Largemouth bass virus affects the fish’s swim bladder, making it difficult for them to swim correctly. Photo through the movement of live, from Michigan DNR. infected fish from one water to Plan an evening of enjoy- al background and on-the- another, or by using contaminated and uncleaned gear or boats hot weather ment with a presentation by ground experiences, Clayton in uninfected waters. LMVB is not known to infect humans, • Report dead or dying adult largemouth bass, particularly Clayton Daughenbaugh titled brings a unique perspective and infected fish are safe to eat as long as the fish is thoroughly when they are in numbers of 25 or more. Reports can be “A Wilderness Icon: Utah’s to the topic. He has chaired cooked. made online at michigan.gov/eyesinthefield. Red Rock Canyonlands.” It the Sierra Club’s volunteer LMBV usually causes fish kills during periods when fish are For more information on fish diseases, visit the DNR’s web- will include a multimedia positions with conservation most stressed. Potential stressors include very hot weather, in- site www.michigan.gov/dnr. program narrated by Robert groups. tensive recreational fishing, and possibly aquatic weed or other Redford. Sorry, Bob will not “These public lands are treatments made during hot weather. Anything that can be done MOMORER OEP OTIONPTIONS SMO MORREE D DISISCCOOUUNNTTS be here to present his portion among the most beautiful to minimize stress on fish will reduce the effects of this virus and ChristopherChristopher Conflitti Conflitti Insurance Insurance Agency Agency subsequent fish deaths. of the program but it will add and most intact portions of YourYour Local Local Agent Agent to Clayton’s information and Creation remaining,” stated There are few outward signs that a fish has LMBV. The virus 30 S 30MAIN S MAIN spectacular images. Clayton of wilderness areas. has been found in lakes with no reports of disease or mortali- CEDARCEDAR SPRINGS, SPRINGS, MI MI49319 49319 [email protected]@FARMERSAGENT.COM The journey through red “We have a great responsi- ties of fish. Affected fish usually appear normal, although they https://agents.farmers.com/cconflittihttps://agents.farmers.com/cconflitti rock splendor will invigorate bility to act to protect these may be lethargic, swim slowly and be less responsive to activ- and motivate viewers to par- special places.” ity around them. Dying fish often are seen near the surface and Call 616.696.8255Call 616.696.8255 today! today! ticipate in the movement to This is a wonderful oppor- have difficulty remaining upright. Upon internal examination, For Home,For Home, Auto, Auto,Life and Life Busine and Business. ss. RestrictionsRestrictions apply. Discounts apply. 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Clayton lives in Chicago ages of a place I refer to as “Largemouth bass virus appears to infect other related fish but will speak to his own Eden on Earth. species, including smallmouth bass, bluegill and black crappies, experiences as conservation Date: Monday 29 but to date is only known to kill largemouth bass,” said Gary organizer for the Southern Oct 2018 Whelan, the DNR’s fisheries research manager. Kelly’s Utah Wilderness Alliance Time: 7:00 p.m. so- “The disease typically kills large adult fish and die-offs affect Deer Processing (SUWA) and his concerns cial – 7:30 p.m. program approximately 10 to 20 percent of these fish in a given lake.” about current attacks on Location: Aquinas Col- LMBV cannot be eradicated from lakes, nor can infected fish Free Deer Processing For “sPortsmen against hunger” protected wilderness areas. lege, John Donnelly Confer- be treated. The best way to halt the virus is by anglers and boat- Aspects of specific concern ence Center ers properly cleaning their equipment and doing their part to Open Every Day During Deer Season! include President Trump and Speaker: Clayton prevent the spread: his administration’s efforts to Daughenbaugh • Clean all fishing equipment between trips. • Boneless Cut • Fast Service • Wrapped & Frozen repeal and replace the Bears Topic: Wilderness • Do not move fish or fish parts from one body of water to VACUUM PACKAGING Ears and Grand Staircase Icon: Utah’s Red Rock another. Escalante National Monu- Canyonlands • Handle bass gently if you intend to release them. 19077 12 Mile Road ments, as well as reversing Cost: No charge • Don’t keep bass in live wells for long periods of time if progress made to protect Directions: from north Kent you plan to release them. Big Rapids, MI 49307 the largest unprotected wil- County: Travel south on • Minimize the targeting of largemouth bass during very (231) 796-5414 derness area in the lower 48 Northland Drive that be- parking is immediately south tions or topic suggestions email: [email protected] states. comes the East Beltline. Af- of the conference center. can be directed to Rang- I have been a member of ter crossing I-96, turn right Map: https://www. er Steve (Mueller) at ody- the SUWA since its found- (west) on Fulton and travel 24-hour Deer Drop-Off During Season aquinas.edu/sites/default/ [email protected] - Ody ing and have written about to Woodward Lane on the SCI Mid-Michigan Member files/2017%20AQMap_ Brook Nature Sanctuary, this special place in nature Aquinas College campus. OUTLINE_FINAL.pdf or 13010 Northland Dr. Cedar niche articles. The new spe- Turn left on Woodward For more information, please visit use Mapquest. Springs, MI 49319 or call cies I discovered (Grammia (south) and proceed to the www.kellysdeerprocessing.com Natural history ques- 616-696-1753. brillians) in 2005 resides in parking lot on the right. The this wilderness. I am confi- dent other new species live in the fragile and unique en- vironment. Come discover the wonders of a wild place that deserves protection from short term despoliation that will impair one of the most special places on Earth. The Starts October 23 from 6:30 - 8 PM - We Accept All Insurance Companies few wild places like this will become more important for At Pierson Bible Church - Loaner Cars future generations. They are 101 West Grand, Pierson, MI - On Site Estimates currently vital for recreation, 616-636-5542 Locally owned and operated with OVER 35 years science, and wildlife. 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Remove 10 cups freshly popped In large bowl, combine raisins and popcorn; pour hot mixture over 1/2 teaspoonmargarine baking soda marshmallows.to Gentlycoat. stir in graham cookies and Insaucepan large saucepan, from heat. combine corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar and peanut butter. popcorn popcorn and toss carefully with wooden spoons until well-coated. 1/210 cupcups corn freshly syrup popped chocolatePourGently sugar stirchips. inmixture graham over cookies popcorn and BringIn large to bowl,boil over combine low heat, raisins stirring and popcorn;constantly; pour boil hot 2-3 mixture minutes. over Remove 1 package (10 1/2 ounces) Spray 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; press popcorn mixture 1/2 teaspoon miniaturepopcorn baking marshmallows soda tochocolate Spreadcoat. mixturechips. evenly into greased saucepanpopcorn andfrom toss heat. carefully with wooden spoons until well-coated. 1 package (10 1/2 ounces) into pan and cool completely. 102 cupscups freshlymini graham popped cookies 15-by-10-inchGently stir in pan. graham cookies and InSpray large 9-by-13-inch bowl, combine baking raisins dish and with popcorn; cooking pour spray; hot pressmixture popcorn over mixture miniature marshmallows Spread mixture evenly into greased Perfect Picnic Popcorn Squares Cut into squares and serve. 1 cuppopcorn chocolate chips chocolateLet cool chips. completely. Break into pieces. popcorninto pan andand tosscool carefully completely. with wooden spoons until well-coated. 12 packagecups mini (10 graham 1/2 ounces) cookies 15-by-10-inch pan. Perfect Picnic Popcorn Squares SprayCut into 9-by-13-inch squares and baking serve. dish with cooking spray; press popcorn mixture 1 cupminiature chocolate marshmallows chips SpreadLet cool mixture completely. evenly Break into into greased pieces. into pan and cool completely. 2 cups mini graham cookies 15-by-10-inch pan. Perfect Picnic Popcorn Squares Cut into squares and serve. 1 cup chocolate chips Let cool completely. Break into pieces. Thursday, October 18, 2018 The Cedar Springs Post Page 9 Halloween and Harvest Happenings Check out some of the fun, fall activities going on in our Trunk or Treat at Courtland-Oakfield Last House Party at Solon Center Wesleyan area in the days leading up to Halloween night. UMC Oct. 31: “Last House” Party at Solon Center Wesleyan. Make Oct. 27: The early bird gets the (Gummy) worm on the church your last stop Halloween evening or simply come Free Harvest Party Saturday, October 27, from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at Courtland- and hang out in a friendly and safe environment. There will Oct. 20: Cedar Creek Community Church, 2969 - 14 Mile Oakfield United Methodist Church, 10295 Myers Lake NE, be games, refreshments and candy, of course! The church is Rd NE, Sparta, 616-866-9829, will be hosting a FREE Rockford. Safe, friendly and fun. We’ll also be serving a located at 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs, and will be
Harvest Party on Saturday, October 20 from 5:00 to 7:30 free hot dog supper. open from 7-8:30 p.m. p.m. We will have hayrides (straw - due to allergies), pumpkin painting, dunking for apples, pumpkin bowling, Trunk or Treat at East Nelson UMC Trunk-R-Treat at Hillcrest Community bounce houses, cake walk, games for all ages, face painting, Oct. 27: Trunk or Treat at East Nelson Church, 9024 - 18 Church soup and hot dogs (from 5–6 pm), popcorn, lots of fun and Mile Rd., Cedar Springs, on Saturday, October 27 from 5-7 Oct. 31: Stop by Hillcrest Community Church, 5994 18 fellowship. All are welcome. p.m. Come and join the scary good fun! Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, for their annual Trunk-R-Treat on Wednesday, October 31, from 6-8 p.m. Just 2 miles from Fall Fest at Spencer Township Library Fall Fest at Nelson Twp/Sand Lake downtown Cedar Springs. Call 696-9333 for more info. Oct. 23: Celebrate the season with Autumn crafts, games Library and process art activities that focus more on the process and Oct. 30: Celebrate the season with Autumn crafts, games No trunks, just treats at Resurrection less on the final product. Tuesday, October 23, from 6:30 and process art activities that focus more on the process and Lutheran p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Spencer Township Library, 14960 less on the final product. Tuesday, October 30 at 10:30 am Oct. 31: Stop in to Resurrection Lutheran on Wednesday, Meddler Ave, Gowen, MI 49326. For families with children. at KDL – Nelson Twp/Sand Lake, 88 8th St, Sand Lake. October 31, from 6-8 p.m. There you will find No Trunks, Come in costume for a parade around the library! Just Treats! The church is located at 180 Northland Dr., Pumpkin carving and spooky walk Sand Lake from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26: Nothing says Halloween like pumpkin carving and Cedar Springs Halloween Spooktacular a spooky trail walk at Howard Christensen Nature Center. Oct. 31: The City of Cedar Springs Halloween Spooktacular Zoo Keeper gets lost at the farm Join us for a thrilling and ghoulish night on Friday, October will be on October 31, 2018 from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. on Main Oct. 31: Trunk or Treat at the Boat n Canoe Club, 401 North 26, from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $5 for non-members and $3 Street. Local businesses will be handing out candy and Park St. in Grand Rapids from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Halloween, for members. Price includes a pumpkin and everything you there will be police on duty to assist with crossing main the Oct. 31. Mary’s Farm Critters will be there for young and need to carve it. The event is open to kids of all ages (even street. Residential trick or treating is from 5-8 p.m. old; there will be games and candy for all; and costume the grownup ones). Donuts, cider, and coffee provided. prizes as well. Come in costume if you like! Please register online at www. Halloween Warm Up Station at Cedar howardchristensen.org. Springs UMC Your hometown local floor-covering floor-covering store store Oct. 31: Be our guest at Cedar Springs United Methodist forfor 3633 yearsyears Salvation Army Monster Mash Church for some hot chocolate and popcorn during your Oct. 26: The Salvation Army Kroc Center is holding its Trick or Treat fun in Cedar Springs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 sixth-annual “Monster Mash” Halloween event on Friday, p.m. at 140 S. Main Street. October 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Center is located at 2300 S. Division in Grand Rapids. This free event Trunk or Treat at The Springs Church will feature “trunk-or-treating” in the Kroc’s east parking Oct. 31: Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat at The Springs lot, giving families a fun and safe alternative to trick-or- Church, 135 N. Grant Street, from 6-8 p.m. on Halloween treating in their own neighborhoods. Multiple Kroc Center night. Our aim is to provide a safe and fun alternative to Rockford Floor Covering, Inc. and other Salvation Army groups will be distributing candy Halloween for people of all ages. Everyone is welcome! and other information, along with other local businesses. Visit us at 10704 Northland Drive 616-866-2748
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CEDAR SPRINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Student Athlete of the Month SEPTEMBER 2018 Ryan Dreyer
Senior Ryan Dreyer has been named the September Athlete of the Month for Boys Soccer. He is the son of Greg and Barb Dreyer. Coach Frilen comments: “Through 16 games, Ryan has notched 5 goals and 7 assists, in- Cedar Springs ran away with the game against Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills last Friday, 48-0. Courtesy photo. cluding 2 goals and an when they traveled to House- ing an opponent who has a 1-6 They scored again with 2:09 Serbenta ran one yard into the assist in the victory on man Field to take on GR Otta- record.” left in the first when Ryan endzone for the touchdown Senior Night against Lowell. Ryan is also a Senior wa Hills Bengals. Cedar scored early in the first Ringler blocked a punt from and then Ethan West ran in the Captain of the squad.” The Red Hawks controlled quarter when Ryan Ringler ran Ottawa Hills, and Cedar scored two-point conversion. They the game from the very first up the middle for a 49-yard a safety. The score at the end of scored again at the 2:20 mark Athlete of the Month is brought to you by: quarter, limiting the Bengals touchdown with 11:32 left on the first was Cedar Springs 18, when Landon Totten ran left to only 47 yards and one first the clock. Ethan West’s run Ottawa Hills 0. for a 10-yard touchdown, and Metron of Cedar Springs down the entire game. into the endzone for the two- The Red Hawks scored three took the ball into the endzone “I was pleased with the way point conversion was good. times in the second quarter. again for the two-point conver- 400 Jeffrey Street our guys went out and took The Red Hawks scored With 10:07 left on the clock, sion. The score at the end of Cedar Springs, MI 49319 care of business,” said Red again in the first quarter with Ben Shaw ran up the middle the half was Cedar Springs 42, Hawks Coach Gus Kapol- 4:43 left when Sage Serbenta for a 23-yard touchdown and Ottawa Hills 0. 616-696-0170 ka. “We were focused and exe- ran left for a one-yard touch- Kolby Swank ran in the extra Neither team scored during cuted well, which sometimes is down, and Kolby Swank then points. Three minutes later the third quarter, but the Red www.metronhealth.com hard to do when you are play- ran in the extra points. they scored again when Sage FOOTBALL - continues on page 13 Are you embarrassed and tired of having to cover your mouth every time you smile?
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Thursday, October 18, 2018 The Cedar Springs Post Page 11 SPORTS Cross country boys bring Volleyball beats home another first place Ottawa Hills The Cedar Springs Varsity volleyball team (8-20-1, 2-7 conference) split in a couple of 3-0 matches this week during conference play. The Lady Red Hawks opened the week on Tuesday, Oc- tober 9, at Ottawa Hills, where they beat the Bengals by scores of 25-9, 25-12, and 25-12. Leading on the night with a double/double was Junior Middle Hitter Grace Pavelka, recording 11 kills and10 aces. The middle hitter also re- corded a team high 17 service points and 2 blocks. Grace Wilcox added 10 kills, 1 block and 2 digs, while Arianna Rau tallied 5 kills. Setter Michelle Brennen contributed 27 assists. Thursday, October 11, the Red Hawks hosted Forest Hills Central and lost 14-25, 16-25 and 11-25. Kyla Andres led on the night with 6 kills, 1 block, 13 serve receives and 7 digs; followed by Arianna Rau who added 5 kills and 3 blocks. Kaylie Andres recorded 2 kills and a block. Libero Haillie Jones chipped in 8 digs and Grace Wilcox contrib- uted 23 serve receives. The Red Hawks continued competition this week at Northview Tuesday, October 16, and travel to the Sparta Invite on Saturday, October 20, with an 8 a.m. competition start.
Red Hawk Cross Country boys bringing home another first place.
The Cedar Springs Boys’ Cross Country team kept their winning streak rolling taking first in the Kent Division of the Kent Ottawa County Race held Saturday, October 6, at Gainey Athletic Com- plex. The varsity boys finished 1st out of 17 teams. Corey Bowers finished with a time of 16:46 (2nd) getting outkicked in a sprint to By Mark Uyl, Asst. Director, MHSAA the finish line. Jaydon Moleski and Dilan Sargent finished 17:10 (10th) and 17:22 (14th) respectively. Bowers, Moleski, and Sargent each took home individual medals for finishing in the top 15. Austin Punts & missed field goals Mann and Gavin Braciak both ran what Coach Lacy considered One of the differences between high school football their best races of the season finishing 17:38 (19th) and 17:45 (22nd) rules and rules at the collegiate and professional levels respectively. Next to finish for the Red Hawks was Daniel Vermulm deals with punts and missed field goals. 18:34 (58th), Carter Moleski 18:44 (64th), Cayden Steinebach 19:03 Essentially, the place kick is treated like a punt as it (75th), Gabe White 19:13 (84th), and Alex Nylaan 21:10 (133rd). relates to team possession from the goal line and out of The junior varsity boys placed 8th of 12 teams. Caleb Menefee led bounds. If either goes out of bounds from inside the field the way finishing 37th in a time of 20:11. He was followed closely by of play, the defensive team takes possession at that spot. Justin Voskuil and Gabe Minnich who pushed each other through- If either goes into the end zone, the defensive team may out the race to finish in 52nd and 53rd overall in times of 20:30 and not return the kick. 20:31. Minnich’s time was a lifetime personal best improving his And a missed field goal in high school that goes into time by 6 seconds in muddy conditions. Sam Kleynenberg was next or through the end zone, resulting in a touchback, has finishing in 68th in a time of 20:54 and Logan Douglas rounded out the defense taking over, first and 10, at their own 20, the JV finishers coming in at 115th overall in a time of 22:05. regardless of the previous spot. “I thought the boys had their best team race of the season on Sat- Be the Referee is a weekly message from the Michi- urday,” said Coach Garrett Lacy. “Our gap between our one through gan High School Athletics Association that is designed five runners was the tightest it has been all year. Times were not fast to help educate people on the rules in different sports, to due to muddy course conditions, but we competed very well against help them better understand the art of officiating, and to some of the top competition in the county, and were able to come recruit officials. CROSS- continues on page 13 From L to R: Isabel VanDusen (86) and Carolanne Merlington (83). 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You might to secure distribution channels, to A SCORE Counselor can serve as a achieving your long-term financial goals, - in even own a cash-value insurance policy con- strengthen customer relationships, sounding board and will provide valuable cluding a comfortable retirement, you do have taining investments that closely track the ones unbiased feedback on how to improve a great deal of power – as long as you follow you have in the other accounts. This type of to optimize revenue streams, etc.? a clear, well-defined financial strategy. And one duplication can be harmful, because if a market • Key Resources—What resources things. The SCORE Counselor can also way to help build and maintain such a strategy downturn primarily affects one type of asset, do you need to create value for your look at the business from the perspective of is by consolidating your financial accounts. and your portfolio is dominated by that asset or customers and sustain your busi- a bank or other investor, and raise questions Over the course of their lives, many people similar ones, you could take a big hit. But if you ness? you may have overlooked. pick up a variety of financial accounts from have all your investments in the same place, a • Value Propositions—What prod- All SCORE counseling is offered as a free multiple sources. They might have a few IRAs financial professional can review your holdings ucts and services will you offer to and confidential community service. There from different providers, a couple of old 401(k) and recommend appropriate ways to diversify meet the needs of your customers? are 30 counselors in the Grand Rapids of- plans from past employers, an insurance policy your investment dollars. (Be aware, though, that How will your business be different fice of SCORE. Call 616-771-0305 for an (or two) purchased many years ago, and a scat- while diversification can reduce the impact of from your competition? What chal- appointment with a knowledgeable coun- tershot of stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit market volatility on your portfolio, it can’t guar- lenges will you solve for your cus- selor or e-mail us at score@grandrapids. and other investments. antee profits or protect against all losses. tomers? org. If this picture describes your situation, you • Staying on track – With all your accounts may want to think about consolidating. For one in one place, you’ll find it easier to keep the thing, having a variety of accounts can run up big picture in mind and make the moves nec- ASK THE EXPERT a lot of fees. Furthermore, you’ll have lots of essary to help you progress toward your finan- paperwork to keep track of all your accounts, cial goals. Two main actions include buying or “We are considering a newly built home over an existing including several different tax statements. Plus, selling investments and adjusting your portfolio home but the price tag is a little daunting. Is there better just by having so many accounts, you risk for- to make it more aggressive or conservative, de- getting about some of them – and if you don’t pending on your situation. value in a new home vs an existing home?” think you’d ever forget about your own mon- • Avoiding mistakes – If you own several This is a great question and one we hear quite frequently in today’s real estate market. Higher building ey, consider this: Well over $40 billion in un- separate accounts, you could see a loss in one material costs, higher labor costs, and regulations affecting new home construction have pushed prices claimed cash and property, including 401(k) or more of them and overreact by selling in- up for new homes during the recent housing market turnaround. Comparing a new home to an existing s, pensions and IRAs, is awaiting return to the vestments that could still be valuable to you. home solely on the basis of square footage, number of bedrooms and baths and similar features may rightful owners, according to the National Asso- But with a consolidated investment platform, leave you thinking new homes are more expensive. Looking deeper into the costs or ownership by ciation of Unclaimed Property Administrators. you can see more clearly that the impact of a considering maintenance, utility costs and resale value may lead you to a different conclusion. On average utility costs including heating, electric, and water usage run 20% less on new homes and home But beyond reducing your possible fees, loss may be small, relative to the rest of your maintenance and upkeep can be as much as 75% less. Factoring in future resale value based on age paperwork and potential for lost assets, consoli- holdings. will also show savings for a new home over an existing home. The higher initial investment needed to dating your accounts with one provider can give As we’ve seen, consolidating your invest- purchase a new home is offset over time – a pay now, save later situation. you a centralized, unifying investment strategy, ment accounts with a single provider can have Offices inccin G n iice, one that can help you in the following ways: several advantages. So think carefully about Gaind Rap des aind RoikfoGd • Diversification – If you own several differ- bringing everything together – you may find (616) 866-5800 ent financial accounts, including IRAs, 401(k) that there’s strength in unity. Tracie Rich This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. www.Gcmaxuin tcdm .iom Broker/Owner Seth Donnan www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Financial Advisor BUSINESS & FINANCE 4027 17 Mile Rd is online Cedar Springs, MI 49319 @ http://cedarspringspost.com/category/business/ 616-696-9370 Thursday, October 18, 2018 The Cedar Springs Post Page 13
Football...continued from page 10 Hawks scored one more time in the fourth. With 2:11 left on the LEGAL clock, Jeremy Champione ran up the middle for a 2-yard touch- down, then Champione attempted a pass to Zack Shcmid for the extra points, but it was no good. The Red Hawks accumulated 380 yards rushing, with Ryan NOTICES Ringler (92), Sage Serbenta (77), and Landon Totten (63) leading the way. Ben Shaw added 44, Jeremy Champione 30, Lucus Pi-
enton 21, Gage Gardner 16, and Zack Schmid 14. Swank added 4 Township Of yards rushing, and 4 yards passing. On defense, Kaden Liggett led in tackles with 6 and Miles Cart- SOLONCOUNTY OF KENT, wright had 5. The rest of the team had 3 or less each. MICHIGAN The Red Hawks sealed at least a share of the conference title with the win, and as they are now only one game away from the playoffs, Kapolka was happy to give some of the younger players PUBLIC NOTICE a chance to get some experience on the gridiron. PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF CEDAR SPRINGS “We were able to play a lot of young guys in the second half, BIDS FOR The City Council has approved ordinance 210 and those game reps are invaluable for them moving forward,” CEMETERY SEXTON an Amendment to remove Section 40-513(c) he said. (3), Section 40-520(b), Sec. 40-576(c)(2), to This Friday Cedar Springs (7-1, 5-0) hosts Forest Hills North- Solon Township will receive bids for Sexton of repeal Ordinance 157 and also to add a new ern (5-3, 3-2) in their last regular season game. Come on out and Solon Cemetery until October 30, 2018. In- article XI-Lighting Sec. 40-630 to Sec. 40-63. cheer them on! formation packets may be obtained at the This ordinance modifies the lighting standards Please note that according to Cedar Springs Athletic Director Solon Township Hall, 15185 Algoma Avenue for the City of Cedar Springs and repeals John Norton, the MHSAA has raised District Ticket prices to $6 NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. Office hours Ordinance 157. moving forward. So be prepared as you head off to post-season are 9:00-5:00, Monday through Wednesday. events. This will include all playoff football games as well. And The City Council has approved ordinance 211 Upon acceptance of the bid by the Solon Town- remember, even if the event is at Cedar Springs, no passes are an Amend Sec 40-4 Through 40-577 Of The ship Board, bidder agrees to all the informa- accepted during post-season play. City Code Of Ordinances. tion in the bid and agrees to perform the du- This ordinance modifies frontage requirements, ties described. Additionally, the successful parking setback requirements, and access bidder will supply the Township Clerk proof management standards. of liability insurance within 3 days. The City Council has approved Ordinance 212 Cross...continued from page 11 Dated: October 18, 2018 TO AMEND Article IV, Division 2, Sec 40-441 - away with another team win. Now we are just looking forward to Accessory buildings and structures of The City taking care of business Wednesday to bring home our first confer- Code of Ordinances. ence title in 6 years.” This ordinance modifies permitted outdoor The Lady Red Hawks finished 11th out of 14 teams. Maggie TOWNSHIP OF structures such as garages and sheds. Prins finished 41st in a time of 22:18. Senior Carolanne Mer- Ordinances 210, 211,and 212 are effective th COURTLAND lington ran her season best of 23:03 (69 ) after time off for an COUNTY OF October 18, 2018. injury. Freshmen Isabel VanDusen and Lily Howland followed KENT, MICHIGAN Complete copies of the ordinances are closely placing 70th (23:04) and 72nd (23:06) respectively with available in the office of the City Clerk. Howland earning a lifetime personal best. Tonya Tepin was next Courtland Township to cross the finish line for the Red Hawks placing 87th in a time of Dated: October 18, 2018 Rebecca Newland 23:47. Ally Ladd finished 97th (24:20), Antonia Eigemann 101st Regular Board Meeting City Clerk (24:32), Marjorie Hosking 110th (25:24), and Paige Marsman 111th October 3, 2018 616.696.1330 (25:25) who earned her season best. Madison Golliver finished 118th with a time of 27:01. Hannah Helton ran her lifetime person- Synopsis of Minutes nd al best for the JV girls in a time of 31:31 placing 132 . Present: Andersen, Brown, Frandsen, McConnon, “Saturday’s meet was fun to watch. It was nice to see some McIntyre, Krygier, and Mojzuk. Absent: none. runners out competing coming back from injuries,” said Coach Melinda Stressman. “The course was pretty challenging due to Approved: Approved Consent Agenda/All monthly all the mud and sogginess from Friday night’s rain. I told the girls reports received. Approved: September 5, 2018 we weren’t looking for fast times. I wanted them to focus more Regular Board meeting minutes. Approved: Summary Of The Regular on moving up and helping each other out. Those faster times will Ordinance No. 2018-02Z Bed & Breakfast, as a come. The weather was perfect for running, and the competition home occupation. Next meeting: November 7, Meeting Of The was solid.” 2018 @ 7 PM. Complete minutes available at the Twp. Hall, 7450 14 Mile Rd., during regular office Cedar Springs City Council hours and on the website @ www.courtlandtwp.org. Sandy Frandsen, Clerk/Mike Krygier, Supervisor Thursday, October 11, 2018 Township 7:00 P.M. of Nelson Dated: October 18, 2018 County of Kent, Cedar Springs City Hall Michigan 66 S. Main St. Cedar Springs, Michigan Summary of Nelson The Meeting Was Called To Order At 7:00 P.M. Township Board Meeting By Mayor Hall. The Pledge Of Allegiance Was 2 Maple Street Recited. Seven Councilmembers Were Present. Sand Lake, MI 49343 Two People Addressed The Council During The Nelson Township/Sand Lake Hall Public Comments. Doug Vredeveld Presented The Findings From The 2017-2018 City Audit. Tuesday, October 9, 2018 PUBLIC NOTICE Kurt Mabie Presented On The North Country Trail. 7:00 PM CITY OF CEDAR SPRINGS There Were No Scheduled Public Hearings; The Agenda And The Consent Agenda Were Approved Present: Britton, Hoffman, Mahoney, Austin, Fall Leaf Pickup With The Removal Of Item 6H Appointments Armstrong. begins Monday, October 8th, 2018 and will To Boards/Commissions And Moving Item 6I continue through Friday, November 16th, 2018 Resolution 2018-28 To Award The Bid For The Board action or until the first snowfall. Extrication Equipment To MI Rescue Resources Approved library maintenance cleanup; amended To Item 7C. Action Taken: Oath Of Office – Code budget center 446-850; approved KCRC Please rake leaves as close to the curb as Enforcement, Michigan Winter Fest Community engineering work order dated 7-18-2018; possible. Please remove all trash and twigs/ Event Application, Resolution 2018-28 To Award approved purchase of Land Value maps; approved sticks from leaf pile. The Bid For The Extrication Equipment To MI Pine Lake Weed Control 2018 assessment. Rescue Resources. Discussions Were Held On: The DPW crew will make one complete sweep EDA Grant Application For West Street Extension. Unfinished Business: None through town before returning to the starting The Meeting Was Adjourned At 8:29 P.M. A point. DPW will be making trips through town Complete Copy Of The Minutes Is Available In Complete copies of the minutes are available at regularly during the scheduled time for Fall Leaf The Office Of The City Clerk And Will Be Posted the Township Hall during regular business hours Pickup. On The City’s Website Upon Approval. Monday – Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM. Dated: October 18, 2018 Rebecca Newland Dated: October 18, 2018 Rebecca Newland Dated: October 18, 2018 Laura Hoffman City Clerk City Clerk Nelson Township Clerk 616.696.1330 616.696.1330 Page 14 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, October 18, 2018 The
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CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ACADEMY SCHOOL CALENDAR SCHOOL HOURS The CTA float is piled high with Grades K-5: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. “Legos” and the handprints of the students helping to build the Grades 6-12: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. future. FlexTrac Grades 9-12: (7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. including 2 self-scheduled hours)
October 18 NHS Induction Ceremony - 6 p.m. 20 XC Meet @Maple Creek Golf Club 22 Town Hall Meeting - 6 p.m. 22-25 Student-Led Conferences Book Fair 25 Picture Retake Day 26 Early Release Day Popcorn Day 27 XC Meet @Allendale Hustle and Heart Set the XC Team Apart 29 Basketball Tryouts November 1 This year’s Charger Cross 2 Early Release Day Country teams are led by 16 Early Release Day Juniors Collin Bishop and Faith Watson. Collin was *Early Release Dismissal Schedule awarded as a member of ● K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. the All-Conference team ● 6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. this year. Faith, missed the team by one place. Senior ® Dawson Ingersoll works Advanced Placement to lead the team into the Offering Added to CTA State Championship, a meet where the team ran their Coursework season best last year. Junior Photo By Amy Lynn Photography This year Creative Technologies Academy is excited to veteran, Hannah Hofstra announce the addition of an Advanced Placement® course! has worked with newcom- L to R: Gabi Fahling, Faith Watson, Ethan Slock, Ethan Watson, Jordan Brown, Collin Bishop, Dawson AP® Computer Science Principles offers a multi-faceted Ingersoll, Kevin Miner, Hannah Hofstra, Karly Fisk, Head Coach Todd Bowmar. er Gabi Fahling to create a method to learning the foundational concepts of comput- competitive environment men Kevin Miner, Jordan bests and a few career bests. State Championship; and er science. This class introduces students to such topics as at practice, working toward Brown, Ethan Slock, Ethan The team completes their on 10/27 in Allendale at the algorithms, cybersecurity, and the creative aspects of pro- career bests. Rounding out Watson and Karly Fisk have final two races on 10/20 West Michigan Indepen- gramming. Students will experience a rigorous curriculum a young team, underclass- all achieve several season in Shepard at the Class D dent State Championship. that provides the opportunity to use current technologies in addressing real-world issues. The AP® Computer Science Principles exam will be administered in May. Students who Soccer Team Wraps Up First Season earn a 3 or higher can earn college credit for their scores. The soccer team had a AP® or Advanced Placement® are trademarks registered good run for its first-ever by the College Board, which is not affiliated with Creative team in school history. The Technologies Academy. team, comprised mostly of underclassmen, went up PA Fundraiser a Huge against some tough var- sity teams and held their Success own. Under the direction The Great American Opportunities Fundraiser that was of coaches Mark Winters coordinated by the PA proved to be very successful for the and Kyle Knarr, the team students and the school. Students who sold $100 worth of has improved tremendously items earned $1,000 in college tuition money. This money this season both offensively will continue to grow each year as they continue selling and defensively. We look through this fundraiser. A huge thank you goes out to all forward to the team grow- the students who participated in this fundraiser to help raise ing together over the next money for their class and for the school. The total number Photo By Amy Lynn Photography few years and becoming a of items sold from grades k-12, online and from the catalog, leading competitor. We are was 809! Way to go everyone! Thanks to the hard work of Front (L to R): Joey Hanes, Austin Fisk, Evan Besmer, Aaron Wright, Carson McSorley, Jesse Benson, the students, PA volunteers, parents and Nicole Brinley (PA Sawyer Marek, Ivan Winters. Back (L to R): Assistant Coach Kyle Knarr, Tom Guerrato, Jeff Marek, Avery very proud of the first-ever Bishop, Kaden Winters, Jake Perry, Landon Winters, Ryan Rypma, Matt Willis, Parker Tompkins, Head soccer team at CTA! project coordinator), the PA will be able to provide field Coach Mark Winters. Not pictured: Binh Nguyen. trips and help provide financial support to school programs. Page 16 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, October 18, 2018
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