FREE All it takes is to grab one! Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The Reaching around the world - www.cedarspringspost.comST Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Vol. XXVIII No.P 26 Thursday, July 2, 2015 Tagged brook trout released in Cedar Creek Rollover fatal Brook trout released into Cedar Creek last week will help researchers understand for GR man more about the fish and The Kent County their relationship with our Sheriff Department re- cold water creek. sponded to a single car This summer, the Rogue rollover accident on River Home Rivers Initia- Summit, north of 14 tive in Michigan partnered Mile Road, about 8:19 up with a professor and p.m., Sunday, June 28. his graduate students from Two people were Grand Valley State Univer- trapped inside of the sity to study brook trout vehicle, a 1997 Ponti- movement in the water- ac Sunfire. The driver, shed. Dr. Mark Luttenton, a 41-year-old female Biology Graduate Program from Algoma Town- James Seibold Coordinator, and his stu- ship, suffered an arm injury, and was transported dents, Justin Wegner and to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital by Rockford Graeme Zaparzynski, set Ambulance. out to evaluate the response The passenger, James Matthew Seibold, 42, of of brook trout to a range of Grand Rapids, was pronounced dead at the scene. water temperature regimes, Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the acci- specifically summer water dent, and the crash is still under investigation. temperatures that surpass Algoma Fire and Rescue assisted at the scene.
the temperature for maximum summer. Every other day, the growth (13° C) and upper ther- researchers will locate each Newaygo man mal preference (16° C). They also fish and collect water tempera- sought to understand the extent to ture data to inform their find- which brook trout moderate inter- ings. killed in crash nal body temperatures behavior- Trout Unlimited suggested ally by seeking coldwater refuge Cedar Creek in Cedar Springs and how it relates to diet and fish for the study and facilitated a with ambulance bioenergetics. partnership with the local chap- To do so, they implanted 10 ter Schrems West Michigan A multi-vehicle acci- brook trout with a temperature Trout Unlimited and the Cedar dent on M-37 Wednes- sensitive radio transmitter. The Springs Community Building day involving an ambu- transmitter will allow them to Development Team, whom lance resulted in one track their movements using te- helped fund the project. On person dead lemetry and communicate core June 23rd, the research team and five oth- ers injured. body temperatures throughout the trout - continues on page 13 According to information released by the Michigan State Police, a Life EMS ambulance was headed southbound on M-37 between 15 Mile and Phelps about noon Wednesday, July Chamber to host movies in the park, 1, and northbound traffic began slowing down. Douglas Lee Westra, 63, of Newaygo, was trav- eling northbound, and tried to avoid the traffic sidewalkWould you like to get some sales slowing in front of him, and went off the road- great deals locally and have way, where he lost control in the gravel, and went some fun at the same time? back out on to the road, where he collided with Would you like to try some- the ambulance. The impact knocked his vehicle thing new on Friday night for into a third vehicle. family time? If that’s the case, Westra was pronounced dead at the scene. Five the Cedar Springs Area Cham- others were also injured and transported to the ber of Commerce has some hospital by AeroMed and Life EMS ambulance. events coming up you are go- Their injuries are unknown at this time. ing to love. The Cedar Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Inside this issue (CSACoC) is hosting Side- Post travels to Alaska walk Sales the second Sat- urday in July, August, and September. Each month the played on Saturday. from 11:30 to p.m. (See ad on in the spirit and decorate their sidewalk sales will be themed On July 10, the movie will page 6 for more details.) businesses and/or storefronts differently for more excite- be “Polar Express” and start The August 7 movie will be to the theme of the month. ment. July is Christmas in July, just before dark. It will coin- “ET” to coincide with the Au- The decorating doesn’t have August is Science Fiction, and cide with “Christmas in July” gust 8 Science Fiction-themed to be limited to just the week- September is football. sidewalk sales on July 11. sidewalk sales (pending city end of the movie/sidewalk The Chamber is also pro- Come to the CSACoC’s booth council approval). sales. Feel free to use the viding free family-friendly in the parking lot in front of the The September 11 mov- theme all month long. For movies in Morley Park during Cedar Chest Retail Shop and ie will be “When the Game more info, contact Chamber page 6 the summer months. The mov- Curves/Jenny Craig for details Stands Tall” to go along with president Perry Hopkins at ies in the park will be held on how to win a free bicycle. the football-themed sidewalk Perry’s Place at the corner 4th of July pages 8-9 on the Friday before the side- Bicycles will be given away at sales on September 12 (pend- of Main and Maple Streets walk sales and will match the the August movie in the park ing city council approval). or email kinofhope@yahoo. Outdoors page 10 themes of the sidewalk sales. just before the movie starts. The Cedar Springs Area com. Sports If by chance it is rained out There will also be a dunk tank Chamber of Commerce is ask- page 11 on Friday, the movie will be at the corner of Elm and Main ing the local businesses to get Bloomin’ Summer page 14 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, July 2, 2015 POST Highlights Meth lab suspect sentenced News...... pages 1-2, 6 Jason Andrew Butler, 36, of charges of operating and maintaining a meth lab, and delivery Cedar Springs, was sentenced or manufacturing methamphetamine. Two charges of stealing Church Connection...... pages 4-5 to prison last Thursday, June 25, a financial transaction device were dropped. for maintaining a meth lab in his The Kent Area Narcotics Enforcement Team (KANET) led Voices & Views...... page 5 home. the investigation. Butler was arrested on April Michigan State Police Meth Clandestine Lab Response Arts & Entertainment...... page 7 15, by Kent County Sheriff Team responded to the scene to secure and remove the lab. deputies and detectives on out- Also assisting with the investigation was Child Protective Ser- pages 8-9 4th of July...... Jason Andrew Butler standing warrants near the inter- vices, due to the close proximity of children to the lab. Two st page 10 section of 1 and Cherry, in the minor children were removed from the home pursuant to a Outdoors...... City of Cedar Springs. A subsequent investigation led to the court order. Sports...... page 11 discovery of methamphetamine and a meth lab in his home. Butler’s older brother, Joseph Clayton Butler, was sentenced Butler pled guilty, and was sentenced to 8-20 years each on to prison in April, for the same offense. Classifieds...... page 12 Legals / At Your Service...... page 13 Bloomin’ Summer...... page 14 Man arrested for trying to steal
plasmaA man believed to becutter Family Farm and Home on a thorough vehicle descrip- involved in several thefts 17 Mile, in Cedar Springs. tion, including the license The around the county was They reported that a white plate number to police. Af- arrested this week for at- male attempted to steal a ter further investigation, the tempting to steal merchan- valuable plasma cutter. Em- suspect was identified as Ja- www.cedarspringspost.com dise from a local farm store. ployees recognized the man cob Abraham Savickas, 31. 36 E. Maple,P P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs,ST Michigan 49319, phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 On Friday, June 19, the as someone who previously Savickas was arrested, published weekly, USPO third-class POSTal permit #81. Kent County Sheriff De- stole welders. The theft was and is currently being held partment Cedar Springs interrupted and the suspect in the Kent County jail, on Lois Allen Jacob Abraham Savickas Publisher: ...... Unit responded to a possi- fled the scene. six charges, several for re- Judy Reed Editor/Reporter: ...... ble retail fraud attempt at Store employees provided tail fraud. Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen ...... Marybeth Ford, Cindy Lewis Promotions to Captain Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall Kent County Capt. Ivie was Check out our website at: Sheriff Lawrence hired as a Correc- www.cedarspringspost.com Stelma announced tions Officer in June 1992; trans- E-mail us at: [email protected] that two officers [email protected] have been promot- ferred to Coun- [email protected] ed to Captain. ty Patrol Officer [email protected] Dave Kok was in January 1996; [email protected] promoted to Cap- promoted to Ser- [email protected] tain of the Road geant-Road Patrol [email protected] Patrol, and Bruce in March 2007; [email protected] Ivie was promot- Promoted to Lieu- News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. ed to Captain of tenant-Support the Detective Bu- Services Unit in 2015 Subscription Rate...... $35 per year reau, both effective March 2011; and Monday, June 22. assigned as First New summer Office Hours: Capt. Kok was Lieutenant-Road hired as a county Patrol in June Capt. Dave Kok Capt. Bruce Ivie Starting in July we will have NEW hours patrol officer in 2013. Monday-Thursday 10am to 5pm December of 1996; Congratulations promoted to Sergeant of Road Patrol, in November 2006; to both officers on their promotions to Captain! Closed Fridays! and promoted to Lieutenant in the Support Services Divi- sion in February 2013. Cedar Springs High School Honor Rolls will be published as soon CorrectionLast week we ran a story about the LifeWalk on put LifeWalk on by Interim Executive Director article Teresa Hathaway said that Alpha Family Center. The ending paragraph said that they Right to Life estimates the number to actually be closer to as we receive them from the school... released balloons in memory of “the 54,000 babies that 56,000,000. due to the holiday, all Cedar Springs have been aborted since abortion became legal in 1973.” For more on how Alpha Family Center helps moms, ba- Public Schools were closed this week. That number, however, was a typo in the information sup- bies, and other family members in our community, visit Sorry, for the delay. plied by Alpha Family Center. In fact, the number is much http://www.alphafamilycentercs.org/. more staggering. It was meant to read 54,000,000. There is still time to register Attention Businesses! to participate in the
PresortedPresorted Standard Standard USUS Postage Postage Paid Paid Permit No. 81 Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI Cedar Springs, MI 25¢ Sand Lake JuLy 4Th 25¢ Support YOUR local newspaper The Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST Vol. XXIII No. 21 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXVI No. 31 Thursday, August 1, 2013 serving northern Kent County and parts of newaygo and Montcalm Counties Catch of the Week P STBloomin’ Summer Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and MontcalmArts & Entertainment Counties those Post goes to Cave City LestMemorial Day weis a day to rememforgetber and honor those that gave their Tallest sunflower? lives while defending our country. It’s also a day to remember all Grand Parade “Polar bears” a true test of couragethat have served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the names of veterans buried in area cemoneteries, pages 11-14.and weIf honor you knowthem withof a veteran’sthis issue of The Cedar Springs Post, page 11 name that is missing frompage the list 8 , please let us know and we’ll add them and give back to the community you serve! Entry forms available at pages 6-7 for next year. page 2 page 2 Crash punctures dump truck gas tank Rosie’s Ice Cream & More or Call 616-636-5425 or 616-799-2110 advertise in Or sign up on July 4th 9am-12:15pm
- Residents will gather at this monument in the Algoma Township Memorial - Soldier on watch in deep snow in northern Russia during the winter of 1918-1919. Park, located across the street from Algoma Baptist Church, on Grange Av - 5,000 troops of the 339th Infantry Post photo by J. Reed. into months, if they had been for enue Monday for Memorial Day services. The park was dedicated last Me and support units (one battalion morial Day. Post photo by J. Reed by Judy reed gotten. - with the cleanup. But the of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - proceeded through thatactivities in and ceremonies taking place The men, a majority of them - Field Hospital, andjeep the nor 337th the driverAm of theThere will be several memorial firefighter didn’t know that. Men and women across the tersection without stopping - Post photo by J. Reed. from Michigan, dubbed- the the turnm and wentbulance straight, Company) dump were truck, issue Garyd Wall,this weekend55, that residents are encouraged Parentto take cautionedpart in: citizens world cheered when the armPotts,i- a jeep driven by Car and bumped the firefighter By Judy Reed selves the “Polar Bears.”and struck the driver’sRussian sideweapons of and Leroy, equipm wereent transportedThe Cedar Springs Historical Society isto having always its stop 10th and Annual identify Cem stice was signed on Novemberoline 11, Bartlett, 68, of Cedar - with his mirror. He was not It was the summer- ofof 1918. a Dean’s The Excavatingand sailed for Archangel,to the hospital. a Rus Theyetery sought Walk, Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. tothemselves honor veterans if they of needall w ars.to be 1918. It meant the end of theSprings, Great was heading east injured and no citation was A crash at the corner of of U.S. Army’s 85th Division,truck thatmade was headingsian port north on the Whitetheir own Sea ,medical 600 attention.This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell,at Warthe sceneof 1812; of anJohn accident. Roys, War—World War I. One groupbound on Muskegon Street - issued. Main and Muskegon Streets in up mostly of men fromthrough Michi- the intersection.miles north The of Moscow.In a related They incident,Mexican/American a fire War; Alfred Plumb, Spanish/American“When in doubt, War; they Ashouldbram men soldiered on, however, about 2:45 p.m., when it According to Cedar Est. in Cedar Springs last week gan and Wisconsin, finishedcrash ruptured their werethe fuel under tank British command. S. Tuttle, Civil War; Frank VanLew, Worldstop. War TheyI; Russell, shouldn’t George think and approached the Main Street - fighter at Main -and Church Springs Police Chief Roger the subfreezing temperatures of training at Fort Custer,on Ba thettle dump truckIt wasand Cenever completely under William Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes,that Forget everyone Korean -continues War; knows Thom on what pageas 9 Thursday, July 25, resulted intersection and tried to turn Street was directing traffic northern Russia, and wondered Creek, and sailed to- England.dar Springs firefighters and Parent, the truck was owned in a gas spill from a dump Polar away- continues from on thepage accident, 20 they are there for,” he said. when they would be called homeright.; WhenWhile the somedriver were real sent othersto Franc workede, at the scene by Dean’s Excavating and 1987 truck leaving a construction they wondered, as days turnedized she couldn’t make the when a southbound pickup had been called in to help zone. to clean up the spill. with yellow lights rotating The GaraGe LLC turn and was going to hit the Neither the driver of the According to Cedar barricade, she tried to abort Springs Police officer Chad the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the to MobileA mobile home fire that homeoccurred in Cedar fireCedar Springs Policedeemed Department at 696-1311, arson or Silent Observer at Full Auto RepAiR Turtle rescue! Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- (616) 774-2345, or toll free at (866) 774-2345. You can also text a tip Solon Township vestigatedVintage as arson. a.m. Thursday, cars CRIMES help (274637). The keyw raiseord TIP138 must fundsappear on the first line The fire broke out about 1:30 of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. May 20, at 329 Sarah. The Cedar Springs Fire DepartmentBy arrivedTom Noreen on scene within six min- for museum shows off town hallutes and quicklyEven extinguished an overcast morningthe blaze. with a- few sprinkles Fire Chiefdid Jerry not keepGross the said 58 that registered the fire auto start buffs from ed in a bedroombringing and their was vintage mostly wheelscontained to Morleyto Park that area. Nolast one Saturday, was at home July 27, at the according time of to Cedar fire. Springs Historical Museumout again Director to Sharon The fire department was called Jett. The annual car afternoon, show each after summer is the mobileone home of the on Fridaymuseum’s biggest fundraisers. someone thoughtHistorical they heard Society a be Presidenteping, like Fred a smoke detector going off. It turned out to be a Gunnell, welcomed me to the SummerSummer SpecialSpecial false alarm. show and Sally Grayvold According to Cedar Springs Police Chief wanted to make sure with this coupon Roger Parent, a fire investigator made the de- I got my name in termination of arson this week. Parent saidthe the bucket fire forwas the suspicious from the 50/50 drawing, One coupon per visit beginning because the police had been to that Post photo by J. Reed which was won by LaborLabor RollbackRollback Pricing:Pricing: address earlier in the day on a report from a co- reaching around the world Darwin Spear of S o lo n ’s n e w to w n s h ip h a lh a s a 2 ,0 0 0 -s q u a re fo o tm e e tin g r o o m th a t owner that property had been removed from Sports Not valid with other offers residents can rent. Post photo by J. Reed. Grand Haven. Clean up crew Memorial Day has 4,000 square feet of offices,Hometown There was Hero a good By Judy Reed a 2,000 square-foot community mix of vehicles to look room, in floor boiler heat, 2x6 ex- at as you walked the line. Photo by No Cash value Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Some looked mint-out-of-the- Tom Noreen house last Saturday, July 27 to of spray foam insulation, a brick Halt! In the name of the turtle police! box such as Phil Harrison’s 1957 Chevy, show off the new township hall exterior, steel roof, LED lighting Both had trailers and were in better shape than my jeep Gavin Lillie, 8, is holding up traffic on Johnson Road, in while others were works in progress. There were anan hourhour Indian Lakes Rd NE to residents. Throngs of visitors which operates automatically, sports cars, family sedans and pickup trucks. Some - was in the 101st Airborne Division back in the 1970s.- ONLYONLY $50$50 Gowen, while big brother, Gabriel, 10, helps this beautiful were treated to a hotdog lunch some heated sidewalks, plenty of were stock and others were modified like Gene Niel Music by the Patin Sisters, Pat and RoseAnne, drift Call a Sales Rep TODAY! painted turtle cross the road. The two boys are the sons of and other free refreshments, as handicap parking, and a security ed through the air along with the aroma of grilled hot Carla Lillie, of Cedar Springs. - sen’s 1935 Ford pickup he had been working on for well as a tour of the facility. The dogs provided by the Cedar Springs FFA. Thanks, Gavin and Gabriel! We’llsystem be sending with cameras you a cer that can be the last 3-1/2 years. Carl Anderson had it in his barn Solon Township Fire Department viewed remotely. for a number of years before Gene picked it up and A big thank you to all the sponsors whoPages helped 16-17 make alsotificate had an engineand a pin there for forthe kidsPost Turtle Rescue Team. Pages 11-14 For other readers, there’s still time—sendSupervisor us your Bob photo Ellick told the started work on it. Page 3 the fundraiser a success! to tour. Page 2 of a turtle rescue to [email protected] in June and includethat the atotal cost of One gentleman had a pair of 1940’s era military The township approved the the building would be between 616.696.2232 12657 brief message and your contact info. jeeps. One painted Army olive drab with a pedestal building of the 6,000 square- $860,000 and $880,000 when mount machine gun and the other in Air Force blue. foot hall with community room completed. Northland in the fall of 2011. The building 616-696-3655 Cedar Springs Northland Dr. Thursday, July 2, 2015 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 Amazing quality. Fantastic prices. meat savings Family Satisfaction produceguaranteed. Pack La más alta calidad. Precios increíblemente bajos. HOTcelebration! HOT Family89 Satisfacción garantizada. & more BUY! PRICE! Quality 2Pack lb Fresh Ground 99 Hamburger 1 ea Carne molida9999 Fresh Blueberries /lblb 1 pint Family 4 Arándanos 5Fresh Pack HOT 3 day Sale99¢ T-Bone Steaks Bone-In Pork FreshEye of Round BUY! 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Robert Eckert officiating.nniversary Interment Courtland Township Cemetery. AAMemorial contributions may be made to Paws Church With A Cause, 4646 Division St, Wayland, MI 49348. Sunday School 9:30amDirectory St. John Paul II Parish Arrangements by Bliss-Wittersedding & Pike Funeral Home, Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am A Warm and Welcoming Catholic Community W Cedar Springs Sunday Evening Worship 6pm W 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 Fbaptist i r church s Nursery provided for all Sunday Services Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm • Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm of cedar springs Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at Noon & Sundays at 4:00 pm emorial 233 S. Main Street • 616-696-1630 • www.csfbc.com jp2cedarsprings.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] Mngagement Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Summer Service Time 10:30 AM PETEEER NAFFZIGER Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend bituary Word of Life Clubs 12786 Algoma Ave In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather, Peter Wednesday 6:30 PM 135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Grant & Oak) O irth Naffziger, who passedO away 49 years ago July 5, 1966. Cedar Springs O 616.696.2970 Adult Bible Study and Prayer B www.MBC-Cedar.com BB www.thespringschurch.info 696-3560 Thursday 6:30 PM As long as hearts remember, As long as hearts still care,nniversaryhankyou! Mary Queen of Apostles Church T We never partTT with those we love, west michigan FREE AA Roman Catholic Faith Community Correspondence They are with us everywhere. Course One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 Meetingchurch at the corner ofof Park &Chris Elm St., Cedar Springs AvAilAblE Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 7:30 am & 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 11am (616) 975-2778 nnouncementedding Sadly missed by Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:00 pm Sunday Bible Class: 12:30pm Children and Grandchildren Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm [email protected] AA Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] AW North KeNt CommuNity ChurCh Worship Every Sunday at 10:30am Pastor Craig S. Carter 810 17 Mile Road, Cedar Springs emorial 1480 Indian Lakes Rd. NE | Sparta, MI 49345 at the corner of 17 Mile and Olin Lakes M 616.550.6398 www.cscalvary.org Service Time: Sundays 10:00 am (616) 222-5020 Nursery & Children Ministry Provided Pastor Craig T. Owens ALTON & IRENE WHITE www.nkcchurch.org | E-mail: [email protected] http://craigtowens.com bituary In loving memoryO of our dear father, Alton White who PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL passed away 50 years ago June 14, 1965, our dear mother, (Since 1946) Non-Denominational Irene White, who passed away 40 years ago July 10, 1975. West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery pentecostal Grace 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) hankyou! Sunday School 9:45 Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am We cannot bringT back the good old days, WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. T Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm Your hand we cannot touch, MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M. Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 But we will never lose the memories of you We loved so much Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh nnouncement Pioneer ChristianPioneer Reformed Christian Church Reformed Church 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. Sadly missed by Services at Cedarfield Community Center AA Pastor: Robert Eckert A Services at Cedarfield Community Center 3592 173592 Mile 17 RD Mile NE Rd. (Next NE to(Next Meijer to Meijer) ) sunday Worship : 10 aM 866-4298 Roger & Diane White Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org www.coumc.com Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org Bible study: 11:15 aM Monday Sunday SundayServices: Services 10AM,: 10AM,6PM 6PM Pastor:Pastor: Jim Alblas Jim Alblas enhance fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f
Cedar Springs Christian Church Rockford Springs Community Church 340 W. pine St. Pastor David Vander Meer SundayS: on CTA property* 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online Bliss-Witters & Pike non-denominational 10:30 a.M. Cedar Springs Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and www.rockfordsprings.org MondayS: 616.696.1180 *NOT affiliated with operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel Sunday WorShip open prayer Creative Technologies is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland 9:30am • 5:00pm www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org 7-8 pM Academy (CTA) Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days SUMMER SUnday SchEdUlE! a week. SUMMERSUNDAY SUnday SCHEDULE: SchEdUlE! SAND LAKE 10:00 a.m. WoRShIP SERVIcE 10:0010:00 a.m. a.m. WoRShWORSHIPIP SERVIcE SUPERVISEd nURSER y caRE PRoVIdEd UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SUPERVISEDSUPERVISEd nNURSERYURSER y ca CARERE PR PROVIDEDoVIdEd 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 9:009:00 a.m. a.m. ad adUlUT lcTh cRISTIhRISTIanan Ed UEdcaUTIcaonTIon 11:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship downstairs begins June 3 begins June 3 Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am GriefShare begins Wed., June 6 6:30-8pm GriefShare begins Wed., June 6 6:30-8pm HaLL RentaL $75.00 (no alcohol) ~ PastorPastorPastor Steve Mary Mary Lindeman Ivanov Ivanov Call Crystal Gould 616-636-5615 Worship 11 a.m. Solon Center 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake Solon Center Wesleyan Church The Church of God Fellowship Group of Michigan 19 Mile Road is affiliated with... Cedar Springs nd th 13603 Northland Drive Wesleyan Church M-46 Sabbath Services are held the 2 thru 5 org soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Saturdays of the month at the Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Pastor Doug DiBell Comfort Inn - 4155 28th St. SE. PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & (616) 696-1410 SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August Services begin at 1:00 p.m. June thru August 1763 Stumpf Blvd. • Gretna, LA 70056 Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 616-696-3229 (504) 367-2005 • www.thecogmi.org Minister Bruce Chapman (616) 636-9209 Thursday, July 2, 2015 The Cedar Springs Post Page 5 Church Connection Voices/views
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Every Life Tells A Story Grant Chapel Newaygo Chapel 45 E. Main Street 226 State Road Grant, MI 49327 Newaygo, MI 49337 Phone: (231) 834-5613 Phone: (231) 652-5613
www.fieldsmckinley.com David J. Fields Charles M. McKinley Licensed Funeral Director-Owner Licensed Funeral Director THE PosT Page 6 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, July 2, 2015 Everyday heroes at the library The Post travels
toThe Post Alaska recently traveled to Alaska with Julie Kent and Candy Jacobs, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Mary Balon and Kim Gillow, of Cedar Springs.
Sgt. Jason Kelly explained that one of an officer’s tools Mr. Pete from the Kalamazoon Nature Center talked about the superpowers of an- is a bulletproof vest. Post photo by J. Reed. imals in our own backyards. Courtesy photo. It was great week of summer reading fun at the Cedar Springs Library this past week, with programs highlighting everyday heroes and animal super powers. Fire Chief Marty Fraser and Firefighter Stacey Velting from the Cedar Springs Fire Department showed up for preschool storytime, Wednesday, June 24. They showed the kids what firefighters look like dressed up in their turn out gear, and then the kids were able to try it on themselves. The children were also able to climb up Pictured from left to right is Julie Kent, Candy Jacobs, Mary Balon and inspect the and Kim Gillow. Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church fire truck. It The group travelled by train from Fairbanks to Anchor- was a wonder- age. The Salmon Bake Cabins at Denali Park were just one MID-SUMMER, ful way to cel- of the fun places we stayed. “We had the issue covering the ebrate these ev- MID-WEEK bear sightings and had just seen a momma grizzly and 2 eryday heroes! cubs while on a bus tour into the park,” they said. “We also WORSHIP Mr. Pete from saw a momma moose and her baby in a kettle pond next the Kalamazoo to the road, lots of caribou and Denali (Mount McKinley) Beginning July 8 Nature Center was visible top to bottom for over 12 hours. It was awe-in- Wednesday Evenings in July, 7pm visited edu- Preschoolers got to try on firefighter equipment. spiring!” cated kids and Courtesy photo. Connect with God and connect with others through Thank you Mary and Kim and friends for taking us with breathing exercises, mental imagery, relaxation parents alike you! techniques, coloring, and finger labyrinths. on June 24, at the family program at Cedar Springs Middle Give your mind, body, and spirit a rest Are you going on vacation? Take the Post with you and and create space for God. School, with the superpowers of some animals we can see in snap some photos. Then send them to us with some info to our own backyards. “He started off with the tale of Charlie 10295 Myers Lake NE, Rockford [email protected] or mail them to Post travels, the Caterpillar, aka Double Identity, and taught us about the PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. We will be looking Library - continues on page 13 for yours! The Cedar Springs Area Chamber of Commerce presents, 2015 Cedar Springs Summer Celebration SPARTA CHEVROLET WELCOMES
SideWalk Sales & Outdoor Movies The Cedar Springs Area Chamber of Commerce (CSACoC) is hosting ZACH DOERR Sidewalk Sales the second Saturday in July, August, and September. Each month the sidewalk sales will be themed differently for more excitement. July is Christmas in July, August is Science Fiction, and September is football. ZachZach Doerr, The CSACoC is providing FrEE family friendly movies longtime * longtime in Morley Park during the summer months. The movies in the park will be held on the Friday before the sidewalk resident sales and will match the themes of the sidewalk sales. If by chance it is resident from rained out on Friday the movie will be played on Saturday. July 10th movie will be “The Polar Express”starting just before dark. from Cedar August 7th movie will be “ET” and the September 11th movie will be Cedar Springs, “When the Game Stands Tall” (pending city council approval) Springs, also July 11th Christmas in July Sidewalk Sales also works Come to the CSACoC’s booth in the parking lot in front of the Cedar Chest Retail Shop and works on Curves/Jenny Craig for details on how to win a free bicycle. Patrick and Laura Ensley your hometown Remax United realtors are donating two bicycles for the CSACoC to give away. onthe the Cedar Cedar Bicycles will be given away at the August movie in the park just before the movie starts. Free Vinyasa Hot Yoga demo class will be on Saturday July 11th at 9am SpringsSprings Firefire in the Kin of Hope Natural Health Dance/Fitness Studio located at 90 N. Main Street (above Perry’s Place llc for herbs, teas, and more..) taught by Christine Holman from Cedar Springs Curves/Jenny Craig Dept.Dept. July 11th there will be a Dunk tank at the corner of Elm and Main Streets 11:30 am to 3:00pm CSACoC will be donating half of the proceeds from the dunk tank to the Cedar Springs Downtown Development Authority (616) 887-1791 For more information check out our facebook event page CornerCorner ofof M-37 M-37 and and Sparta Avenue Avenue https://www.facebook.com/events/1430364200603764/ www.spartachevy.com *Sponsors for July’s event are Curves/Jenny Craig, Independent Bank, Remax United, Vanderhyde ford, and Display Pack. www.spartachevy.com Thursday, July 2, 2015 The Cedar Springs Post Page 7 Arts/entertainment ometownometown Putting pet JOKE Happenings HHHometown Happenings articles are a community service for non- profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this safety first over of the section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is Week Monday at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as Buy a verdict space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions the 4th of July Every year Michigan families look forward to celebrating may apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to Murphy, a dishonest lawyer, bribed a man on his cli- [email protected] please include name and the Fourth of July with picnics, time on the Great Lakes and ent’s jury to hold out for a charge of manslaughter, as phone number for any questions we may have. the traditional fireworks. However, the furry members of opposed to the charge of murder that was brought by your family might not look forward to the holiday as much the state. as you do. The jury was out for several days before they returned AA Meetings at Rebos House Did you know more pets are lost or run away around the Rebos House, 10 N. First St., Cedar Springs is open on with the manslaughter verdict. Fourth of July than any other time of the year because of the Sunday, 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. Monday, noon, 7 pm Big When Murphy paid the corrupt juror, he asked him if anxiety loud noises cause? Book, 8:15pm, Tuesday, noon, 5:30 women’s, 7 pm men’s he had a very difficult time persuading the other jurors The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural De- & women’s. Wednesday, noon, 7 pm 12X12, 8:15 pm. to see things his way. velopment is asking pet owners to follow these simple tips Thursday, noon, 7 pm, Alanon 7 pm. Friday, noon, 7 pm “Sure did,” the juror replied, “the other eleven wanted from the American Veterinarian Medical Association to and Saturday, 8:30 am, 10 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. #26 to acquit.” help put pet safety first over the holiday: * Make sure your pets have identification tags with up- This Joke of the Week is Dinner at the Legion to-date contact information and consider talking to July 6: American Legion, 80 Main St. Cedar Springs, is your veterinarian about micro-chipping your animals. brought to you by hosting a baked chicken dinner on Monday, July 6th, from * Keep pets indoors and leave them at home when at- 5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes, stuffing, salad, tending firework displays, parades and gatherings. classic kelly’s rolls, drink and desserts. The cost is $9 for adults, children * Consider housing your pets in a crate or escape-proof A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering (15 and younger) $4.00. Come and enjoy home cooking. area during the fireworks. Take out is available. 616-696-9160. #26 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs * Avoid feeding your pets food intended for humans and (616) 696-0620 keep charcoal out of reach. God’s Kitchen in Cedar Springs * Be conscious of the temperature, leaving your pets July 7: Join us for dinner every Tuesday. God’s Kitchen in vehicles can be dangerous as car interiors heat up – Cedar Springs welcomes families from Northern Kent quickly and pets can overheat while spending time County and the surrounding area to a Tuesday Evening outdoors. Hours: Meal. No charge – no registration required! Served from * Remember fireworks can also affect livestock and Mon., Tues., & Fri. 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the St. John Paul II Parish, 3110 – 17 Mile horses, make sure they are in a safe place and consider 43 West Cherry St Rd., Cedar Springs. For more information, call the Church 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm adding your identification to your horses’ halters. Wednesday Cedar Springs, MI 49319 office at 616-696-3904. #26 For more information, visit the AVMA’s website at http:// 10:00 am - 7:00 pm 616-696-1910 bit.ly/AVMA_4thofJuly. Saturday email: [email protected] Hooper Heroes 10:00 am -1:00 pm July 7: Grab your magical lasso and learn how to hoop! http://cedarspringslibrary.org Audacious Hoops will teach you basic hooping techniques for both fun and fitness. For families. Tuesday, July th7 at 4 FREE Outdoor Summer Concert Series pm at the Spencer Township KDL Branch, 14960 Meddler Presented By LowellArts! and Ave., Gowen. #26 Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce now Showing Thursdays at 7pm DIGITAL Movies at the Super Science Through August 20 July 7: The World’s Coolest Nerd returns to delve into the Kent theatre SCIENCE behind all things super. Join us for hands-on fun that will unlock the scientific secrets behind the cape. For Sunday, July 5th only ages 6 and older. (This program is not recommended for Epic 47 Films presents Showtime: children under age 6.) Tuesday, July 7th at 1:30 pm at the 7:30pm Nelson Township/Sand Lake KDL Branch 88 Eighth St. #26 Gloria Tickets ONLY lowellartsmi.org a Jacob brasser Premier $5.00 Flag and Rocket Football Signups discoverlowell.org July 7-30: Stop by Skinner Field between 6 and 8 pm on any By the Showboat on cloSed Fri. & Sat. July 3 & 4 of the following dates and sign up your football players! Thursday Riverwalk Plaza 8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs th in Downtown Lowell 616-696-SHOW Last chance for Flag football is July 7 . Cost is $25 for ages July 9, 7pm www.kenttheatre.com 7469 4-7. Rocket Football Signup dates are: July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, coming Soon: nd th The Bronk Bros. Country Rock 23, 28, 30. Cost is $65 for grades 2 thru 8 . You may also Combines impressive vocals, remarkable guitar playing, sign up during business hours at Take Two Game Stop at 43 rocking harmonica, and crowd engaging stage energy N. Main St., Cedar Springs. For more information, practice/ Venue is wheelchair accessible and handicap/senior parking is available. training dates and sign up sheets go to www.leaguelineup. Bleacher seating or bring your own folding chair. Concessions, beer, com/welcome.ask?url-cedarspringsyouthfootball or www. wine, and margaritas are offered on the Riverwalk Plaza. Family Event! July 10-12 July 17-19 Activities for children during concerts. *Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor facebook.com/cedarspringsyouthfootball. #26
Secret Garden Tour July 11: The Friends of the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Attention Businesses! Township Library will present their 4th annual Secret Garden PresortedPresorted Standard Standard USUS Postage Postage Paid Paid Permit No. 81 th Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI Tour on Saturday, July 11 from 10 am – 4 pm (rain date Cedar Springs, MI 25¢ July 18th). Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the 25¢ Support YOUR local newspaper The Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST Vol. XXIII No. 21 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXVI No. 31 Thursday, August 1, 2013 serving northern Kent County and parts of newaygo and Montcalm Counties Catch of the Week tour. For more information and to purchase tickets call TCH P STBloomin’ Summer Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and MontcalmArts & Entertainment Counties those Post goes to Cave City LestMemorial Day weis a day to rememforgetber and honor those that gave their Tallest sunflower? lives while defending our country. It’s also a day to remember all “Polar bears” a true test of couragethat have served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the names of veterans buried in area cemoneteries, pages 11-14.and weIf honor you knowthem ofwith a veteran’sthis issue Reynolds Township Library - 231-937-5575 or Kindel & of The Cedar Springs Post, page 11 name that is missing frompage the list 8 , please let us know and we’ll add them and give back to the community you serve! pages 6-7 for next year. page 2 Company – 231-937-9090. #26 page 2 Crash punctures dump truck gas tank AYSO Fall Soccer Registration advertise in July 14: Registration is open through July 14th. All players - Residents will gather at this monument in the Algoma Township Memorial - Soldier on watch in deep snow in northern Russia during the winter of 1918-1919.5,000 troops of the 339th Infantry Park, located across the street from Algoma Baptist Church, on Grange Av - enue Monday for Memorial Day services. The park wasPost dedicated photo by last J. Reed. Me into months, if they had been for and support units (one battalion by Judy reed morial Day. Post photo by J. Reed must be registered online at www.eayso.org. Registration gotten. of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - with the cleanup. But the - proceeded through thatactivities in and ceremonies taking place The men, a majority of them - Field Hospital, andjeep the nor 337th the driverAm of theThere will be several memorial firefighter didn’t know that. Men and women across the tersection without stopping - Post photo by J. Reed. from Michigan, dubbed- the the turnm and wentbulance straight, Company) dump were truck, issue Garyd Wall,this weekend55, that residents are encouraged Parentto take cautionedpart in: citizens world cheered when the armPotts,i- a jeep driven by Car and bumped the firefighter By Judy Reed selves the “Polar Bears.”and struck the driver’sRussian sideweapons of and Leroy, equipm wereent transportedThe Cedar Springs Historical Society isto having always its stop 10th and Annual identify Cem stice was signed on Novemberoline 11, Bartlett, 68, of Cedar - with his mirror. He was not It was the summer- ofof 1918. a Dean’s The Excavatingand sailed for Archangel,to the hospital. a Rus Theyetery sought Walk, Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. tothemselves honor veterans if they of needall w ars.to be 1918. It meant the end of theSprings, Great was heading east injured and no citation was fee is $65/player, $60/player for 3 or more from the same A crash at the corner of of U.S. Army’s 85th Division,truck thatmade was headingsian port north on the Whitetheir own Sea ,medical 600 attention.This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell,at Warthe sceneof 1812; of anJohn accident. Roys, War—World War I. One groupbound on Muskegon Street - issued. Main and Muskegon Streets in up mostly of men fromthrough Michi- the intersection.miles north The of Moscow.In a related They incident,Mexican/American a fire War; Alfred Plumb, Spanish/American“When in doubt, War; they Ashouldbram men soldiered on, however, about 2:45 p.m., when it According to Cedar in Cedar Springs last week gan and Wisconsin, finishedcrash ruptured their werethe fuel under tank British fighter command. at Main and S.Church Tuttle, Civil War; Frank VanLew, Worldstop. War TheyI; Russell, shouldn’t George think and the subfreezing temperaturesapproached of the Main Street - - Springs Police Chief Roger Thursday, July 25, resulted training at Fort Custer,on Ba thettle dump truckIt wasand Cenever completelyStreet was under directing William traffic Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes,that Forget everyone Korean -continues War; knows Thom on what pageas 9 northern Russia, and wondeintersectionred and tried to turn Parent, the truck was owned in a gas spill from a dump Creek, and sailed to- England.dar Springs firefighters and continues on page 20 they are there for,” he said. when they would be called homeright.; When the driver real Polar away- from the accident, by Dean’s Excavating and family. First time players need to provide a birth certificate truck leaving a construction While some were sent othersto Franc workede, at the scene when a southbound pickup they wondered, as days turnedized she couldn’t make the had been called in to help zone. to clean up the spill. with yellow lights rotating turn and was going to hit the Neither the driver of the According to Cedar barricade, she tried to abort Springs Police officer Chad the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the to for age verification. Players must be 4 by August 31, 2015. MobileA mobile home fire that homeoccurred in Cedar fireCedar Springs Policedeemed Department at 696-1311, arson or Silent Observer at Turtle rescue! Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- (616) 774-2345, or toll free at (866) 774-2345. You can also text a tip Solon Township vestigatedVintage as arson. a.m. Thursday, cars CRIMES help (274637). The keyw raiseord TIP138 must fundsappear on the first line The fire broke out about 1:30 of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. May 20, at 329 Sarah. The Cedar Springs Fire DepartmentBy arrivedTom Noreen on scene within six min- There will be a registration event for those having trouble for museum shows off town hallutes and quicklyEven extinguished an overcast morningthe blaze. with a- few sprinkles Fire Chiefdid Jerry not keepGross the said 58 that registered the fire auto start buffs from ed in a bedroombringing and their was vintage mostly wheelscontained to Morleyto Park that area. Nolast one Saturday, was at home July 27, at the according time of to Cedar fire. Springs Historical Museumout again Director to Sharon online at Burger King in Cedar Springs on Tuesday, July The fire department was called Jett. The annual car afternoon, show each after summer is the mobileone home of the on Fridaymuseum’s biggest fundraisers. someone thoughtHistorical they heard Society a be Presidenteping, like Fred a smoke detector going off. It turned out to be a Gunnell, welcomed me to the false alarm. show and Sally Grayvold 14th from 6 to 8 pm. For more information see our website: According to Cedar Springs Police Chief wanted to make sure Roger Parent, a fire investigator made the de- I got my name in termination of arson this week. Parent saidthe the bucket fire forwas the suspicious from the 50/50 drawing, beginning because the police had been to that Post photo by J. Reed www.ayso902.org. #26 address earlierwhich in was the daywon on by a report from a co- reaching around the world Darwin Spear of S o lo n ’s n e w to w n s h ip h a lh a s a 2 ,0 0 0 -s q u a re fo o tm e e tin g r o o m th a t owner that property had been removed from Sports residents can rent. Post photo by J. Reed. Grand Haven. Clean up crew Memorial Day has 4,000 square feet of offices,Hometown There was Hero a good By Judy Reed a 2,000 square-foot community mix of vehicles to look room, in floor boiler heat, 2x6 ex- at as you walked the line. Photo by Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Some looked mint-out-of-the- Tom Noreen house last Saturday, July 27 to of spray foam insulation, a brick Halt! In the name of the turtle police! box such as Phil Harrison’s 1957 Chevy, show off the new township hall exterior, steel roof, LED lighting Both had trailers and were in better shape than my jeep Gavin Lillie, 8, is holding up traffic on Johnson Road, in while others were works in progress. There were to residents. Throngs of visitors which operates automatically, - was in the 101st Airborne Division back in the 1970s.- Gowen, while big brother, Gabriel, 10, helps this beautiful sports cars, family sedans and pickup trucks. Some were treated to a hotdog lunch some heated sidewalks, plenty of were stock and others were modified like Gene Niel Music by the Patin Sisters, Pat and RoseAnne, drift Call a Sales Rep TODAY! painted turtle cross the road. The two boys are the sons of and other free refreshments, as handicap parking, and a security ed through the air along with the aroma of grilled hot Carla Lillie, of Cedar Springs. - sen’s 1935 Ford pickup he had been working on for well as a tour of the facility. The dogs provided by the Cedar Springs FFA. Thanks, Gavin and Gabriel! We’llsystem be sending with cameras you a cer that can be the last 3-1/2 years. Carl Anderson had it in his barn Solon Township Fire Department viewed remotely. for a number of years before Gene picked it up and A big thank you to all the sponsors whoPages helped 16-17 make alsotificate had an engineand a pin there for forthe kidsPost Turtle Rescue Team. Pages 11-14 For other readers, there’s still time—sendSupervisor us your Bob photo Ellick told the started work on it. Page 3 the fundraiser a success! to tour. Post in June that the total cost of One gentlemanPage 2 had a pair of 1940’s era military Theof a township turtle rescue approved to postnews@ the charter.net and include a brief message and your contact info.the building would be between jeeps. One painted Army olive drab with a pedestal building of the 6,000 square- $860,000 and $880,000 when mount machine gun and the other in Air Force blue. foot hall with community room completed. in the fall of 2011. The building 616-696-3655 Page 8 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, July 2, 2015
Fresh Off the Grill “For a red-white-and-blue burger that tastes as good as it looks, I use ground bison on a brioche bun, topped with Castello Burger Blue Cheese,” says celebrity chef Michael Symon. For more recipes, visit castellocheeseusa.com.
Bison Burger with Blue Cheese Recipe courtesy of Michael Symon Photo courtesy of Getty Images Servings: 4 Kosher Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground bison, loosely packed into burger patties 4 slices Castello Burger Blue cheese Family Features 4 brioche-style soft hamburger buns, toasted 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced into rings Celebrate warm weather, abundant outdoor ac- 1 cup arugula tivities and all the fun of July Fourth with a flavor- Heat your grill to medium-high heat. ful and festive gathering. Independence Day only Season burgers with salt and freshly ground black pepper comes once a year, so make it count and invite your on both sides. Drizzle with olive oil, then place on grill. favorite guests over for a memorable event. You’ll Cook 3 minutes, then flip. go out with a bang when you serve up these pal- Add slices of blue cheese (1 slice per burger), and let ate-pleasing dishes at your patriotic party. cook another 1–2 minutes. Remove burgers from grill and place patties on toasted buns. Patriotic and Perfectly Sweet Top each burger with slice of red onion and 1/4 of aru- This July Fourth, serve watermelon. This yummy gula. fruit boasts sweetness and nutrition at a great val- Serve. ue. Loaded with vitamins A, B6 and C, as well as antioxidants and heart-healthy amino acids, it’s a welcome addition to your summer spread. For more recipes, visit www.watermelon.org. Red, White and Blue Watermelon Cake Red, White and Blue Watermelon Cake Servings: 6–8 1 seedless watermelon 1 cup low or no fat natural vanilla flavored yo- gurt Star-Spangled 1 cup sliced almonds Dessert 1 cup blueberries 1 cup sliced strawberries Add color and crunch to Place watermelon on side on cutting board. your cones with a dip in red, Cut 3–5 inches off each end to create large center white or blue melted Candy slice between 3–5 inches in depth. Trim off outer Melts candy and a variety rind. of patriotic sprinkles. The Cut watermelon slice into 6–8 pie-shaped wedg- Cone Cakes baking rack es. Blot edges with paper towels to absorb excess holds the cones for drying moisture. and serving. For more rec- Dip the back (curved) side of each slice in yogurt ipes, visit www.wilton.com. and then almonds, re-assembling pieces on serving platter as each piece is completed. When finished, it will look like piecrust of almonds around watermelon slices. Frost top of reassembled watermelon with remaining yogurt and decorate top Dipped Ice Cream Cones Melt candy in microwave safe bowl. Dip with berries. Serve cold. Yield: 12 ice cream cones cones about 1 inch deep around opening of cone. Cut small hole in tip of bag and drizzle 1 bag (12 ounces) Bright White melted candy 1 inch deep around opening of Candy Melts Candy cone. Tap cone lightly to smooth, and sprin- Sugar ice cream cones kle with jimmies. Position cone in cone rack. Jimmies 6-Mix Sprinkle Assortment Let chill, about 10–15 minutes. Rainbow Jimmies Add ice cream scoops at party and serve in cone rack.
4116 17 Mile Rd Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-7259 $ 00 OFF Spray tan 5 with this coupon only. Expires 7/31/2015 Thursday, July 2, 2015 The Cedar Springs Post Page 9 The Cedar Springs POST will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in Celebration of Independance Day. Sand Lake 4th of July NOW OPEN Celebration 6491 S. Greenville Rd. July 1 - 5 BikerzDudz Greenville MI Theme: 616.712.6484 Mon - Fri 10-7 & Sat 10-4 “Small Town Super Heroes” We offer a great selection of leather items for motorcycle riders including leather jackets, vests, chaps, helmets, saddlebags, and THURSDAY - JULY 2 a wide variety of motorcycle accessories. Kiddies Day • “Small Town Super Heroes” OEM & Aftermarket Parts & Accessories KIDDIES10:00am-5:00pm DAY •Red, “Small White & Blue Town Book Sale Super Heroes” Automotive | ATV | UTV | Golf Cart | Motorcycle Friends of the Nelson Township/Sand Lake Library 10:00am-5:00pm ...... 10 Voyager Trike Kits | Campers | Trailers Noon Red, WhiteKiddies & Blue Day Book Parade Sale Registration Friends Atof theregistration Nelson T ownship/Sandreceive a grab Lake bag Libraryand a free Noon Kiddies entryDay Parade for bike Registration giveaway for...... 8 ages 6-12. Judging At registrationcategories: receive Single a grab (1 orbag 2 andkids), a freeBike entry and forFloat/ bike giveaway Complete Collision for agesGroup 6-12. (max.Judging Of categories: 5). No motorized Single (1 vehicles or 2 kids), driv Bik-e and Float/Groupen by (max. kids underOf 5). 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LAWN CHAIRS/COOLERS WELCOME PROGRAM• ANDNO DOGS EVENT ALLOWEDMuseum UPDATES Opens AT www.sandlakechamberofcommerce.com Rules & Registration Forms Available at Sand Lake Auto Salvage THROUGHOUTPROGRAM AND EVENT THE UPDATES CELEBRATION AT www.sandlakechamberofcommerce.com FOOD AND MERCHANDISE OR VISIT THE WEBSITE AT VENDORS WILL BE LOCATED ALONG LAKE ST. THROUGHOUT THE CELEBRATION FOOD AND MERCHANDISE www cOM VENDORS WILL BE LOCATED ALONG LAKE ST. .UNIQUE-MOTOR-SPORTS. For information about advertising in next year’s Celebration Program, please call Mike at 616-916-2930 For information about advertising in next year’s Celebration Program, please call Mike at 616-916-2930 Page 10 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, July 2, 2015 Outdoors New state-record DNR urges caution when using quillback Caught from same water body as 2014 fireworks Warm weather and family gather- record ings can make the Fourth of July a fun time with great memories. But before you celebrate, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking residents and visitors to make sure they understand the im- portance of fireworks and campfire safety. “With folks filling state parks, campgrounds and backyards to cel- ebrate the Fourth of July, it’s vital that precautions are taken prior to lighting campfires and setting off fireworks,” said Dan Laux, DNR fire prevention specialist. “You can have fun while celebrating with friends and family, even if you’re being safe and making sure your property and our natural resourc- To help prevent wildfires, the Department of Natural Resources urges people to place used fire- es are protected. The best way to works, including sparklers, in a bucket of water after they’ve gone out. When thrown on the ground avoid the risk of starting a wildfire while they’re still hot, fireworks can cause grass fires that can spread to become wildfires. this holiday weekend is to attend public fireworks displays and leave the lighting to the pro- trash. fessionals.” Laux said that in addition to fireworks safety, people The National Fire Protection Association estimates that should keep the following things in mind when enjoying local fire departments respond to an average of 19,700 fires their campfires: caused by fireworks each year. For those planning to use *Use fire rings in nonflammable areas when possible. fireworks, the DNR suggests keeping these safety tips in *Never leave a campfire unattended. mind: *Keep a water source and shovel nearby. *Sparklers can reach 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit—hot *Place roasting sticks in a bucket of water when not in enough to melt gold. Always place sparklers in a bucket use. of water when they have gone out; when thrown on the *Completely extinguish fires before turning in for the ground, they can cause grass fires. night. Douse with water, stir and douse again to make sure *Point fireworks away from homes and keep them away no embers are left. from brush, grass and leaves. “Fireworks and campfires are a great way to celebrate the *Chinese lanterns can stay airborne for 20 minutes and Fourth of July, but you’ll enjoy the holidays much more reach heights up to 1 mile high before coming down in un- knowing that your family and your property are safe,” Laux planned locations. The open flame has the potential to start said. “Fire prevention is everyone’s responsibility.” fires. For more fire prevention information and safety tips, visit *Soak all fireworks in water before throwing them in the www.michigan.gov/preventwildfires.
Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche
Garrett Reid shows off the state-record quillback he bowfished on Hardy Dam Pond, besting the previous record by more than a quarter of a pound. Glowing BoySparks scouts hiked two miles on stories toSleeping put others on edge before turning Bag in for the night. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently to Mr. Cook’s farm woodlot Some scouts sneaked away during the campfire and col- confirmed another new state-record fish, this time a quill- to set up camp. First, select- lected sparks. After collecting one or two hundred, they back carpsucker. This marks the fourth state-record fish ing a proper tent site was went to my dad’s tent, opened the flap and released the caught in 2015. important. Then collecting sparks inside. They quickly closed the flap and returned to The state record for quillback carpsucker was broken adequate firewood to cook the fire. by a fish caught by Garrett Reid, of Nashville, Michigan, dinner was essential and ad- After bed check, my dad as scout leader went to his tent on Hardy Dam Pond, in Newaygo County Saturday, June ditional wood was gathered expecting a good night’s sleep outdoors. When he opened 20, at 10 p.m. Reid was bowfishing. The fish weighed 8.52 for an evening campfire. his tent, he saw glowing embers covering his sleeping bag. pounds and measured 24 inches. The record was verified by Ranger Steve Mueller Once the essentials of Immediate shock and thoughts of getting a water bucket Todd Grischke, a DNR fisheries biologist in Lansing. camp construction like mak- surfaced until he realized the embers were lightning bugs The previous state-record quillback carpsucker was ing a latrine were completed, games, exploration, and mis- or fireflies. caught by Benjamin Frey, also on Hardy Dam Pond, Aug. chief followed. We practiced tying knots and completed They were not flies at all. Fireflies are actually beetles 29, 2014. That fish weighed 8.25 pounds and measured other camp skill activities for rank advancement or merit that have highly efficient light production, with little heat 22.62 inches. badges. production. Our incandescent light bulbs are inefficient and State records are recognized by weight only. To qual- In those days, we packed in heavy food. It predated most produce excessive heat. New style light bulbs will save ify for a state record, fish must exceed the current listed freeze-dried food. The food was good. After removing energy and money without the excessive heat production state-record weight and identification must be verified by a apple cores, we packed cinnamon sugar in the center and like the firefly light. They are more expensive but you will DNR fisheries biologist. To see a current list of Michigan’s cooked them in aluminum foil on the fire. We made meat, probably save enough money within a year to offset replac- state-record fish, visitmichigan.gov/fishing . potato, and vegetable stews. ing the old incandescent bulbs and it will also lower your We explored Mr. Cook’s farm woodlot for animal signs harmful carbon imprint. hoping to find deer, bears, and cougars. Well the bears and Once dad determined the blinking embers were insects, cougars were not present. The deer were good at avoiding he realized the scouts pulled a good joke on him. Interest- us. Squirrels would chatter and scold us from high in tree ingly, where I grew up the Saginaw area, we had lightning Outdoors branches. bugs (fireflies) that glowed amber red. Most places, like is online @ Desirable insects were fun to observe. We found it nec- where we live now, have green glowing fireflies. It is a mys- essary to wear insect repellant and lightweight long sleeve tery that I still do not understand. Maybe scouts today will www.cedarspringspost.com shirts and pants for protection from biting insects. When we become scientists of the future that explain this mystery. were in sunny areas, the mosquito problems were minor but There is so much to discover and learn. deer flies could be bad in season. We learned Native Amer- I became an official “Girl Scout” leader when my girls at home or ican practices to fool the flies. We cut a bracken fern and were of age and enjoyed learning with them. Find ways to wore it so the stem held the frond over our head causing the enjoy the outdoors often with your kids and grandkids. away... flies to circle the leaf-like frond instead of circling our head. Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be di- Scout and Native American skills helped us live in har- rected to Ranger Steve (Mueller) at odybrook@chartermi. we’re just a mony with nature niches. We discussed some or these net Ody Brook Nature Sanctuary, 13010 Northland Dr, Ce- click a way around the campfire after dark and, of course, told scary dar Springs, MI 49319-8433 or call 616-696-1753. Thursday, July 2, 2015 The Cedar Springs Post Page 11
Meet the Hawks: WestSports Michigan Hawks fall to Bengals By Shae Brophy interceptions, 3 fumble recov- The West Michigan Hawks eries, 2 turnovers on downs), Darren Trader hosted the #10 ranked Wayne while only committing five of By Shae Brophy County Bengals, in a division- their own. The 34 points were al matchup Saturday, June 27. more than twice as many as the Meet offen- The Hawks came up short, in Hawks had scored in any other sive/defensive an exciting game, falling 48- game this year, and the most lineman Dar- 34. the Bengals had allowed to any ren Trader. Wayne County scored the team this season. Darren, a 2007 first touchdown of the game Ensley remarked: “We start- graduate from and took a 6-0 lead, after fail- ed out better than we ever Tri County ing to convert on the first two have. I knew it was going to High School, conversions. The Hawks then be a good game until (we gave is one of a few scored 18 consecutive points up) the two straight scores, players who in the first quarter. Joel Paasch then we fell apart a little bit. see time on intercepted a pass in the end That didn’t keep us down too offense and zone and returned it 103 yards long though, because we start- Photo by K. Alvesteffer. defense. Pri- to the three yard line. On the ed fighting back again. In the The West Michigan Hawks stepped up their game last Saturday marily used ensuing drive, quarterback Jeff end it’s all about having fun.” against the Wayne County Bengals with 10 turnovers. on offense, his Darren Trader Krebs found Omar Haynes in Head Coach David Lange is keeping our foot on the gas that we are going to take it to 6 foot 4 inch the end zone for a touchdown. had this to say about the game: the whole game and not let up. them.” frame comes in handy on the defensive line as well. Trader Defensive end Corey Steele “We played a hard fought We are a first year team; we After taking this weekend has been involved with football since he was in the third returned a fumble 45 yards for game which I think we could are going to run into problems off to celebrate Independence grade, and played baseball at Tri County his junior and se- a touchdown, and Dontae Ens- have and should have won. We along the way. All we can do is Day, the team will be in action nior years of high school. ley caught his first touchdown put up 34 points and forced 10 overcome these problems and again on July 11, traveling to When he isn’t on the gridiron, Darren enjoys hunting, of the season as well. The turnovers, which is outstand- move on. In our next game, we Detroit to face the Michigan fishing, and golfing. Some of his idols include (Houston Hawks led the game 18-14 af- ing. However, the one thing face the Michigan Renegades Renegades. Texans defensive end) JJ Watt, (former NFL defensive end) ter one quarter. we as a team need to work on in Detroit and I can promise Reggie White, and Michael Jordan. After a very defensive sec- According to Trader, the chance to play football again ond quarter, Wayne County led AYSO FALL 2015 was a chance to fall in love with the game all over again. 26-18 at the half. The Bengals “I got a phone call from (Hawks captain) Ryan Bell saying proceeded to build a 40-18 SOCCER REGISTRATION there would be a semi-pro team in Cedar Springs. I had my lead after three quarters. The doubts at first, but he assured me that I would fall in love Hawks made things interest- with the game all over again, and he was right. After the ing late in the game, but were PLAYSOCCER® very first practice, I had made up my mind that I would join unable to close the gap on the American Youth Soccer Organization this team, and help build it in any way possible. Plus, my scoreboard. Mom went to Cedar Springs, and she always wanted me to Wide receiver Dontae Ens- All Players must be registered online @ www.eayso.org play after high school. I know she’s looking down on me ley finished the game with two Registration will be open through July 14, 2015 smiling and cheering the team on. The became a member touchdowns and two 2-point Registration Fees: $65.00 / player of this team because the owner is a class act man, and the conversions. Wide receiver $60.00 / player for 3 or more from same family Hawks play football the way it is supposed to be played: Omar Haynes scored a touch- First time players must provide a Birth Certificate for age verification. Players must be 4 by August 31, 2015. hard, and to the whistle with no quit.” down, and quarterback Jeff Owner/head coach David Lange added: “Darren is one of Krebs pounded one in on his Having trouble registering online? our bigger guys. He is an anchor for our linemen. He hits own from the two-yard line. Come to our registration event: Burger King - Cedar Springs hard and he creates the holes needed for our backs. Darren Defensively, cornerback Joel Tuesday, July 14th • 6:00pm-8:00pm is not afraid to get down and dirty in the trenches. He is a Paasch wound up with two in- If you have any questions, please contact us by the link through our website: www.ayso902.org HAWKS - continues on page 13 terceptions. Safety Nate John- AYSO Region 902 is a not-for-profit organization and is operated by volunteers. son also had two interceptions, There are many opportunities to volunteer! Training is available for all positions! and cornerback Omar Haynes Region 902 Board of Directors is also looking to fill positions. Become part of our team finished with one interception. and help enrich the lives of children through soccer and the AYSO!! All together, the Hawks forced More Information can be found on our website: www.ayso902.org Rockford area kids 10 turnovers for the game (5
121 W Washington St. Greenville, MI 48838 triathlon Corner of M-57 & M-91 The 11th Annual Rockford DoWntoWn GreenvIlle Area Kids Triathlon is set to be held on Saturday July 11, 2015 at the Rockford North 616-754-7195 Car Rentals • Van Rentals • Full Repair Facility Middle School. Races will start at 9:00 a.m. and partici- 1-800-557-7171 pants should arrive an hour before race time. raywinnieautosales.com 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2002 CHEVY S10 EX-CAB 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 3800 V-6, 4.3L V-6, PICKUP ONLY 85K MILES, SE PWR SEAT, 4X2, AUTO, V-6, STOW-N-GO, REMOTE START, FIBERGLASS REAR AIR, CHROME WHEELS, TOPPER, CLEAN PWR SEATS, SPOILER LOCAL TRADE! CLEAN! This is a swim/bike/run event for children age 2-17 spon- sored by the Rockford Public Safety, Kent County Sheriff’s $5,995 $ $6,495 Department, and the Michigan State Police. The purpose of 5,995 the Kids Triathlon is not only to promote physical fitness to our children, but to give them positive alternatives to drugs 2006 CHEVY UPLANDER LT 2011 FORD MUSTANG 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & and alcohol through athletic competition. DVD, HTD 84K MILES, 87K MILES, DVD, COUNTRY TOURING Every participant will receive a t-shirt, medal, and partic- LEATHER, V-6, 6-SPEED, HTD LEATHER, ipation certificate. The top three boys and girls in each age PWR SEATS, CRUISE, PL’S & REMOTE START, group will receive a trophy. The cost of this race is $20.00 QUAD-SEATING, PW’S, ALLOYS, PWR EVERY- REAR AIR, SHARP CAR! THING! and all proceeds from this event will benefit the Michigan LOADED! Special Olympics. $6,995 $11,995 $ The following is a list of races, start times, age groups 11,995 and the distances they will be performing in: RACE APPROX. AGE SWIM BIKE RUN START TIME 2005 CHEVY AVALANCHE LT 2010 GMC TERRAIN SLT2 2010 CHEVY CAMARO LT2 A 9:00am 16-17 400 yds 6 miles 3 miles 4X4, Z-71 PKG, A 9:00am 14-15 400 yds 6 miles 3 miles ALL WHEEL ONLY 39K MILES, B 10:00am 12-13 200 yds 4 miles 2 miles 5.3L V-8, DRIVE, 67K V-6, PWR MOON, C 10:30am 10-11 200 yds 4 miles 2 miles PWR MOON, MILES, PWR HTD LEATHER, D 11:00am 8-9 100 yds 2 miles 1 mile E 11:30am 6-7 100 yds 2 miles 1 mile HTD LEATHER, MOON, HTD LOADED & F 12:00pm 0-5 1 length 100 yds 100 yds SHARP 1-OWNER LEATHER, SHARP LOADED! Awards will be presented at approximately 12:45pm. $ $ $ For any questions or to register for this race please con- 14,995 17,995 18,995 tact F/Lt Kevin Sweeney of the Michigan State Police at 517-719-1195 or by email at [email protected] Hours: Mon. & Wed. 9a.m.-7p.m. • Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9a.m.-6p.m. • CLOSED Saturdays (4th of July through Labor Day) Page 12 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, July 2, 2015
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Trout...continued from front page along with excited community members gathered at Cedar Creek near 15 Mile to watch the surgical implantation of At your service... the radio transmitter and subsequent release of the tagged Absolute Heating brook trout. SCHULTZ SEPTIC & Ventilation LLC "We're #1 in a #2 business" The Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative will use this 2011 Year 'round 24 hour service data to prioritize restoration efforts in the watershed to fo- small ads Dealer of the year •Residential •Commercial cus on key trout habitat in the coldwater creek, particular- EXCAVATING, INC. For FREE Estimates Our low rates are worth ly where groundwater inputs have been identified by the SCREENEDScreened TopTOPSOILSoil call 616-866-5096 the call! - 696-9570 GVSU students gravelGRAVEL • SANDSand make ¢ents rRECYCLEDecycled concreCONCRETETe Licensed & insured Call The POST commerciaLICENSEDL && residentiaINSURED L COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL 636-5524 696-3655 $ www.deanexcavating.com636-5524 5 WALK-IN NAIL TRIMS #'%%" & ! Lori Visser & ! '" &! ...continued from page 6 www.globespinnertravel.com Sat.$ &! 9:30am-1pm 800.583.3177 / 616.263.1777 Librarybeaver, Master Builder, the turkey culture, Super Stomach, "616.696.3900 and more!” said Kelly Roach, who is in charge of the chil- dren’s programming, at the library. “And we taught him EDAR ODY Attention Businesses! PresortedPresorted Standard Standard FLORIST C B US Postage Paid US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI Cedar Springs, MI what a great community Cedar Springs is with our record 25¢ 25¢ Support YOUR local newspaper The Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST Vol. XXIII No. 21 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The www.cedarspringspost.com gust 1, 2013 Vol. XXVI No. 31 Thursday, Au serving northern Kent County and parts of newaygo and Montcalm Counties Catch of the Week P STBloomin’ Summer Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and MontcalmArts & Entertainment Counties those HOP, INC. Post goes to Cave City LestMemorial Day weis a day to rememforgetber and honor those that gave their attendance!” The program was attended by 188 kids and S Tallest sunflower? lives while defending our country. It’s also a day to remember all “Polar bears” a true test of couragethat have served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the names of veterans buried in area cemoneteries, pages 11-14.and weIf honor you knowthem ofwith a veteran’sthis issue of The Cedar Springs Post, name that is missing from the list, please let us know and we’llpage add t11hem page 8 and give back to the community you serve! pages 6-7 for next year. page 2 page 2 parents. COMPLETE Crash punctures dump truck gas tank On Tuesday, June 29, Sgt. Jason Kelly, and Deputy Jason FLOWER SHOP BODY REPAIR advertise in
-1919. ment in the Algoma Township Memorial r at thi s monu h, on Grange Av- Russia during the winter of 1918 Residents will gathe in deep snow in northern st Me- Soldier on watch of the 339th Infantry Park, located across the street from Algoma Baptist Churc - 5,000 troops Post photo by J. Reed. enue Monday for Memorial Day edservices. The park was dedicated la AND GIFTS into months, if they had been for and support units (one battalion ay. Post photo by J. Re morial D by Judy reed gotten. - with the cleanup. But the hem of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - proceeded through thatactivities in and ceremonies taking place The men, a majority of t Field Hospital, andjeep the no 337thr the A driverm of There the will be several memorial firefighter didn’t know that. VanDyke, of the Kent County Sheriff Department’s Ce- J. Reed. - st photMeno b andy women across the tersection without stopping - ALL MAKES & MODELS Po from Michigan, dubbed- the the turnm and wentbulance straight, Company) were issued this weekend that residents are encouraged Parentto take cautionedpart 0in:th Annual citizens Cem Potts, a jeep driven by Car dump truck, Gary Wall, 55, and b umped the firefighter world cheered when the armi- selves the “Polar Bears.”and struck the driver’s side not to always stop and identify By Judy Reed oline Bartlett, 68, of Cedar Russian weaponsof and Leroy, equipm wereent transported- The Cedar Springs Historical Society is having its 1 d to be stice was signed on November 11, It was the summer- ofof 1918. a Dean’s The Excavating for Archangel, a Rus with his mirror. He was emselves if they nee end of the Great and sail ed to the hospital. Theyetery sought Walk, Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. toth honor veterans of all wars. 1918. It meant the Springs, was headings east85th Division, mathatde was heading north injured and no citation was cene of an accident. A crash at the corner of of U.S. Army’ truck sian port on the Whitetheir own Sea ,medical 600 attention.This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell,at Warthe sof 1812; John Roys, War—World War I. One groupbound on Muskegonostly of Street men f rom Michi- - issued. in doubt, they should Main and Muskegon Streets in up m through the intersection.miles north The of Moscow.In a related They incidenMexican/Americant, a fire War; Alfre Cedard Plumb, Spanish/American“When War; Abram men soldiered on, however,week about 2:45 p.m., when it According to in Cedar Springs last gan and Wisconsin, finishedcrash ruptured their werethe fuel unde tankr British fig command.hter at Main and ChurchS. Tuttle, Civil War; Frank VanLew, Worldstop. War TheyI; Russell, shouldn’t George think and the subfreezing temperaturesapproached of the Main Street - - Springs Police Chief Roger Thursday, July 25, resulted training at Fort Custer,on Ba thettle dump truckIt wasand Cenever completely under William Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes,that Forget everyone Korean -continues War; knows Thom on what pageas 9 northern Russia, and wondeinredtersectio n and tried to turn Street was directing traffic Parent, the truck was owned in a gas spill from a dump Creek, andiver sailed real to- England.dar Springs firefighters and continues on page 20 they are there for,” he said. when they would be called homeright.; When the dr ked at the scenePolar away- from the accident, by Dean’s E xcavating and truck leaving a construction While some were sent ottohers Franc wore, Low Cost Rentals Available they wondered, as days turnedized she couldn’t make the the spill. when a southbound pickup had been called in to help clean up zone. to with yel low ligh ts rotating dar Springs Unit, taught kids in fourth through sixth grade turn and was going to hit the Neither the driver of the Your According to Cedar original barricade, she tried to abort Springs Police officer Chad the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the to A mobile home fire that occurred in Cedar Cedar Springs Police Department at 696-1311, or Silentcan also Obse textrver a tip at Mobile home fire deemedee at (866) 774-2345. arson You Turtle rescue! Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- (616) 774-2345, or toll fr vestigated as arson. CRIMES (274637). The keyword TIP138 must appear on the first line Vintage1:30 a.m. Thursday, cars help raise funds Solon Township fire broke out about The of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. May 20, at 329 Sarah. The Cedar Springs Fire om Noreen ene within six min- DepartmentBy arriT ved on sc Auto Glass Installation for museum shows off town hallutes and quicklyEven extinguished an overcast morningthe blaze. with a- few sprinkles hometown florist Fire Chief Jerry Gross said that the fire start did not keep the 58 registered auto buffs from about being a police officer. Sgt. Kelly talked to the kids droom and was mostly contained to ed in a be heir vintage wheels to Morley Park bringingo one w t as at home at the time of that area. Nlast S aturday, July 27, according to Cedar fire. Springs Historical Museumout again Director to Sharon The fire department was called Jett. The annual car afternoon, show each after summer is the mobileone home of the on Fridaymuseum’s biggest fundraisers. ident Fred someone thoughtHistorical they heard Society a be Preseping, like a smoke detector going off. It turned outhe to be a Gunnell, welcomed me to t false alarm. show and Sally pringsGrayvold Police Chief According to Ce dar S wanted to make sure Roger Parent, a fire investigator made the de- “Look for our specials I got my name in about becoming a police officer, what the physical training termination of arson this week. ious from the cket for the Parent saidthe the bu fire was suspic “Look for the striped canopy 50/50 drawing, beginning because the police had been to that Post photo by J. Reed “Look for the green canopy address earlierwhich in was the daywon on by a report from a co- reaching around the world s a 2 ,0 0 0 - s q u a r e f o o t m e e t in g r o o m t h a t w t o w n s h ip h a lh a Darwin Spear of S o lo n ’s n e y J. Reed. owner that property had been removed from Sports rent. Post photo b . residents can Grand Haven Clean up crew Memorial Day 696-1830 has 4,000 square feet of offices,Hometown There was Hero a good By Judy Reed a 2,000 square-foot community mix of vehicles to look room, in floor boiler heat, 2x6 ex- at as you walked the line. Photo by Noreen on Facebook.” Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Some loo ked mint-out-of-the- Tom & bright yellow doors” house last Saturday, July 27 to of spray foam insulation, a brick box such as Phil Harrison’s 1957 Chevy, & bright yellow doors” Halt! In the name of the turtle police! d, in is like, the kinds of tools and weapons they use, and more. show off the new townships holding hall o uprs trafexterior,fic on Johnson steel roof, Roa LED lighting while others were works in progress. There were Both had trailers and were in better shape than my jeep Gavin Lillie, 8, si of visit autom atically, to residents. Throng which operates sports cars, family sedans and pickup trucks. Some - was in the 101st Airborne Division back in the 1970s.- Gowen, while big brother, Gabriel, 10, helps this beautifulks, plenty of were treated to a hotdog lunch some heated sidewal were stock and others were modified like Gene Nielr Music by the Patin Sisters, Pat and RoseAnne, drift Call a Sales Rep TODAY! painted turtle cross the road. The two boys are the sons of d been working on fo ong with the aroma of grilled hot and other free refreshments, as handicap parking, and a security pickup he ha ed through the air al Carla Lillie, of Cedar Springs. - sen’s 1935 Ford n had it in his barn well as a tour of the facility. Theriel! We’llsystem be sending with cameras you a cer that can be the last 3-1/2 years. Carl Anderso dogs provided by the Cedar Springs FFA. Thanks, Gavin and Gab before Gene picked it up and Solon Township Fire Department viewed remotely. for a number of years A big thank you to all the sponsors whoPages helped 16-17 make 13399 White Creek alsotificate had an engineand a pin there for forthe kidsPost Turtle Rescue Team. Pages 11-14 For other readers, there’s still time—sendSupervisor us your Bob photo Ellick told the started work on it. Page 3 the fundraiser a success! to tour. nd include a Page 2 urtle rescue to pos [email protected] in June a that the total cost of One gentleman had a pair of 1940’s era military Theof a township t approved the brief message and your contact info.the building would be between jeeps. One painted Army olive drab with a pedestal building of the 6,000 square- $860,000 and $880,000 when mount machine gun and the other in Air Force blue. He and Dep. VanDyke allowed the kids to get hands-on and 17 N. Main St. foot hall with community room completed. 866-0990 (3/4 mile south of 17 Mile) in the fall of 2011. The building 616-696-3655 try out some of their tools, like touching a bullet-proof vest, checking out handcuffs, talking through a megaphone, put- ting on a gas mask, lifting a police shield, etc. They also got Bassetts Towing & Auto Repair Professional auto rePair the chance to sit in a police cruiser and switch on the lights. WE INSTALL Open every Day! M-Sat 8-7 • Sun. 10-6 It was a great way for kids to become acquainted with our Hours own police officers. A big thank you goes out to these ev- Monday - Friday 15670 nOrthlanD Dr. eryday heroes who help keep us safe! 7am-6pm between Cedar sPrings •Clutches and sand lake • Visa •Brakes 696-8863 • Mastercard •Oil Changes •American Express •Foreign & Domestic ...continued from page 11 14050 Edgerton • Cedar Springs any Car any rePair Hawksvery physical player with a lot of heart.” (616) 696-3051 DieSel - hybriD • MeDiuM & heavy Duty • FOreign & DOMeStic On July 18th, the Hawks will host the Grand Rapids Thunder, in the inaugural William W. Phillips Memorial game, which is dedicated to Darren’s grandfather, who re- cently passed away. It will also be a military appreciation night. The Hawks will be off this weekend, as the league cele- brates Independence Day. The team will be in action again Over 15,000 Friends on July 11th, as they travel to Detroit to take on the Mich- igan Renegades. That’s how many “users” we have reading our work every week. 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The people wished to have a voice in motes positive characteristics like self reliance and stewardship of their own government. the earth. “You don’t have to be a green thumb to start a garden at home,” 2 Independence Day says Kevin Bryant, a garden enthusiast and director of national marketing at Tractor Supply Company. “It’s a fantastic activity for families to do together that also lets parents teach valuable lessons 3 to their children. Whether it’s just a few garden boxes on the deck or a full plot with backyard chickens, families everywhere are em- Philadelphia bracing the adventure of gardening together and learning so much 4 about nature and each other in the process.” 5 The recent self-reliant movement sweeping the country is highly 3 4 July 4, 1776 appealing to families. Plus, growing basic vegetables, fruits and 11 herbs at home is a viable option whether in the city, suburbs or rural areas. In fact, 29 percent of Americans obtained locally grown food in the past year from a home garden, according to a national Tractor Supply survey - and interest appears to be on the rise. Furthermore, many families have a deep desire to improve their Liberty Bell 9 6 5 Answer the six questions 10 The Spirit of ‘76 George Washington children’s comprehension of nutrition and food 3. Go shopping below and fill in the puzzle. resources. A whopping 89 percent of American Once you have a general idea of your garden’s size, loca- Follow this color key to see how parents agree with the statement “My children 6 tion and types of plants you’d like to grow, it’s time to take many stars are in our nation’s flag: need a better understanding of where their food the family shopping. Visit a store, such as your local Trac- 1. What was rung to call people to the first public reading of the comes from,” the survey found. = Blue + = Red I love to wave my flag tor Supply, for seasoned advice, tools, soil, seeds, fertilizers Declaration of Independence? Now is the ideal time to start planning your and pest control. You can also find all the supplies neces- at parades and at the + + + + + + + + + garden. Consider these four steps to ensure sary for raising backyard chickens, which offer a great way fireworks. I’m very proud 2. In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed? your family gets the most out of their gardening to eliminate backyard pests and boost the health of your + + + + + 3. A painting was done for America’s 100th birthday. time together: of my country. Do you garden. Additionally, the kids will love tending to the flock. know how many stars are It shows a boy, a father and a grandfather marching 1. Research plants + + + + + + 4. Make time together + on our nation’s flag? off to war to fight for freedom. What is the painting called? The region where you live will dictate which Children love to get their hands dirty, so involve them + + + + seeds you should plant and when. It’s best to There is one for each state 4. Upon what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted? in every step of the gardening process, from tilling the + + + + + + in the union. Color in the select high-yielding plants that you know will soil to harvesting the produce. Set a schedule for watering 5. What is the name of the holiday celebrating our nation’s birthday? be successful, particularly if you have a small 7 squares. and weeding to teach kids responsibility. Be sure to keep + + + + + + 8 6. What is the name of the General who became our first President? garden. Your local extension service is a great an open conversation about their observations and try to resource. answer their questions. 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1 The Declaration of Independence is the document that 12 2 1 told the world that the 13 colonies were united as one Happy of July! country - the United States of America. It told that all ties to England were broken. The people wished to have a voice in their own government. 2 Independence Day
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Liberty Bell 10 9 6 5 Answer the six questions below and fill in the puzzle. The Spirit of ‘76 George Washington Follow this color key to see how 6 many stars are in our nation’s flag: 1. What was rung to call people to the first public reading of the = Blue + = Red I love to wave my flag Declaration of Independence? at parades and at the + + + + + + + + + fireworks. I’m very proud 2. In what city was the Declaration of Independence signed? + + + + + of my country. Do you 3. A painting was done for America’s 100th birthday. + + + + + + know how many stars are It shows a boy, a father and a grandfather marching on our nation’s flag? off to war to fight for freedom. What is the painting called? + + + + + There is one for each state 4. Upon what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted? + + + + + + in the union. Color in the 5. What is the name of the holiday celebrating our nation’s birthday? 7 squares. + + + + + + 8 6. What is the name of the General who became our first President?
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