Two Killed in Head on Crash

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 Vol. XXIX No.P 9 Thursday, March 3, 2016 Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Inside this issue Two killed in head on crash Post Travels Slippery roads may have played a part in the deaths of two people involved in a crash on Northland Drive near 15 Mile Road Tues- day, March 1. According to the Kent County Sheriff Depart- ment, a 1963 Ford Fairlane was headed north on North- land Drive about 4:12 p.m. Tuesday, when it crossed The Post went on a girls’ trip the centerline just north to Fort Myers Beach, Florida, of 15 Mile Road, and was with Jennifer Tompkins and struck by a southbound Emily Martens... page 2 Ford F150 truck. The driver of the Ford "The Revenant" at Fairlane, Duane Schwartz, 68, of Sand Lake, and his the Kent Theatre passenger, Cathy Sutton, 57, of Gaines Township, were both ejected from the car and died of their inju- ries at the scene. The Ford Fairlane was not equipped Two people were killed in an accident on Northland Drive just north of 15 Mile Tuesday. Photo frrom wzzm.com with seatbelts. in the crash. tigation. tween 15 Mile and Indian Cedar Springs Fire and Res- The drive of the Ford Alcohol is not believed Northland Drive was shut Lakes for several hours. cue, Rockford Ambulance, F150, Renee Regan, 51, of to have been a factor. The down between 15 Mile and Assisting at the scene was and the Kent County Road Kentwood, was not injured accident is still under inves- 16 Mile, and then later be- Courtland Fire and Rescue, Commission.

In honor of Josh Burge's ap- pearance in "The Revenant," Cedar Springs duo leads Tigers The Kent Theatre will show Red Hawks Athletic the movie next weekend... to regional championship page 3 Director resigns Karger named Gary Bailey, Dan George continue Player of the Week to build Grace basketball tradition

Two Cedar Springs men continue to build the basketball tradition at Grace Bible College—winning nine regional championships in 11 years of coaching. But the twist in the tale is this: in the beginning, they didn’t intend for the coaching jobs to be permanent. When Gary Bailey, of Cedar Springs, took over as head coach of the Grace Bible College men’s basketball team in 2005, his intention was to take the job for By Judy Reed Photo by K. Alvesteffer Two Cedar Springs men, Gary Bailey (right) and Dan Tiffany Karger, who currently a year. His son, Kirby, was a senior and an George (left) are the head coach and assistant coach plays for Calvin, claimed the All-American for the Tigers, and Bailey for the men’s basketball team at Grace Bible College MIAA Women’s Basketball All Autumn (Waite) Mattson has ever wanted is to live saw his role as a transition one for that in Grand Rapids. Last weekend they celebrated their Player of the Week award... and serve in the community that she grew up in—a commu- ninth regional championship. Sports - page 8 nity she loves. So it was with a heavy heart that she turned that first year, transforming in her resignation to Cedar Springs Public Schools on Feb- a mid-season mediocre re- Spring is in the air ruary 11, after 14 years of working with kids. “I didn’t want cord to an overtime region- to leave,” she said. al championship victory, Mattson, a former Red Flannel Queen, attended all 12 and then went on to shock years of school at Cedar Springs, and graduated in 1997. the national tournament’s Except for the four years she went away to college, she has #2, #3, and #1 seeds in suc- spent her entire life here. “My family has been here since cessive games and won the 1892, and my kids are the 8th generation to attend Cedar national championship on a Springs Public Schools,” she explained. “My husband and last second buzzer beater tip I chose to come back here to live because this is a commu- in by former Cedar Springs nity that cares about kids.” High School player, Jimmy When an athletic secretary position came open in July Booth. 2002, Mattson jumped at the chance. She later coached “I think we got hooked,” both Girls JV and Varsity basketball for several years, be- says Dan, with a smile, “so Join the Arbor Day Founda- tion in March and receive 10 fore becoming athletic director in July 2006. “My kids were The Grace Bible Tigers celebrated winning the regional championship we decided to hang around brought up in the gym,” she said with a chuckle. “I had both last weekend, and are poised to win it all this season. for more than that one free trees... Outdoors - page 10 of them a week after basketball season ended.” one year. He called his for- and asked him to be his as- year.” Mattson earned two AD awards in 2014 when she was mer college coach and long sistant. One year has been ex- named Regional Athletic Director of the Year by the Mich- time friend, Dan George, Reflecting on that request, tended to 11 and the two Plus igan Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association show no signs of retire- currently school leader and Dan explains, “I said, OK, School news page 9 (MIAAA), and Athletic Director of the Year by the West superintendent at Creative I’ll do it for a year.” But the ment, yet. This past Satur- Michigan Officials Association. Resigns - continues on page 15 Technologies Academy, Tigers surprised everyone Tigers - continues on page 15 Tax Time page 11 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 3, 2016 The Post travels to Women’s club enjoys movie outing Fort Myers Beach On Thurs- day February 18, approximately 20 members of the Ce- dar Springs Women’s Club enjoyed the movie, “Star Wars” at the Kent Theatre. Af- ter the movie, several enjoyed lunch together at the The Post went on a girls’ trip to Fort My- Thank you, Jennifer and Emily, for taking Cedar Springs ers Beach, Florida, with Jennifer Tompkins us with you to Florida! I bet it was much Brewing and Emily Martens. “Emily and I have been warmer than here! Company. Be- friends since we first met in Miss Welch’s Are you going on vacation? Take the Post fore they left for lunch, the kindergarten class at Beach Elementary,” with you and snap some photos. Then send group had their photo taken explained Jennifer. “Although we no lon- them to us with some info to news@cedar- with the “storm trooper” in ger live in Cedar we love reading about springspost.com or mail them to Post trav- the lobby of the Kent. our hometown on your Facebook page! My els, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. The storm trooper was mom gave me her copy of the post to take We will be looking for yours! won by Diane Bengtson. on our Florida adventure!”

TheThriving Thrive program has in kicked Northern off in Cedar Springs Kent County North Kent Communi- Schools has partnered with the parents and guardians of mas, some are furthering ty Services is proud to an- Kent Schools Services their students.” their post-secondary ed- nounce that the Thrive Em- Network, The Department During the six-month ucation, and others have powerment Program kicked of Health and Human Ser- program, Thrive sessions found better paying jobs. Don’t forget to off Tuesday, February 23 vices, Cherry Health, and will include financial litera- “One of our participants de- with a class of seven women Cedar Springs Parks and cy, connections to resources scribed Thrive as a ‘family who are ready to transform Recreation to help make in Kent County, and time to of women,’” said Chérie. vote Tuesday in their lives. In partnership these resources readily ac- work on goals in a group “I’m excited to hear from with Cedar Springs Pub- cessible to the parents of environment. “I decided to school teachers, school so- lic Schools and other area Cedar Springs’ students,” join Thrive because I was cial workers, KSSN staff, primary Voters across Michigan will head to the polls on Tuesday, agencies, NKCS now of- says NKCS Program Direc- tired of living paycheck to and school administrators March 8 for the 2016 presidential primary election. fers its successful Thrive tor Chérie Elahl. “We have paycheck,” explains Sarah, about the positive impact The presidential primary is open to all registered voters. Empowerment Program on major transportation barri- a new Thrive participant. “I that Thrive will have on the There is no political party registration requirement in Mich- the Cedar Springs campus, ers in northern Kent County want to make a better life children of the women that igan so voters can choose to participate in either the Demo- thanks to a generous offer and Cedar Springs Public for my children and Thrive are participants of our pro- cratic or Republican party primary. of classroom space from Su- Schools is doing a wonder- seemed like a good place to gram.” Michigan holds what is called a “closed” primary. At the perintendent Dr. Laura Van ful job of trying to eliminate start.” To learn more about the polling place, voters will be asked to select (in writing) a Duyn. as many barriers as possible NKCS launched the Thrive Empowerment Pro- presidential primary ballot for either the Democratic or Re- “Cedar Springs Public for their students and for Thrive Empowerment program, contact Chérie Elahl publican parties that also may contain local election items. gram in September 2014. at [email protected] or Voters who do not wish to participate in the presidential Since then, several wom- at 616-866-3478 ext. 105. primary may receive a ballot that contains only local items. en have obtained or are A new class will begin in There are no local items for the Cedar Springs area. working toward obtaining Rockford in September, To view your sample ballot, find your polling place, or their high school diplo- 2016. • Repairs check your registration status, go to the Michigan Voter In- • Texturing formation Center at www.Michigan.gov/vote. • Basement Finishing 43 West Cherry St • Garage Finishing Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Voter ID • Additions 616-696-1910 Voters will be asked to provide identification when they FRee esTimATes! cedarspringslibrary.org visit the polls on Election Day. They will be asked to pres- Call us today! Hours: Mon., Tues., & Fri. 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm ent a valid photo ID, such as a Michigan driver’s license or Wed. 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (616) 439-3050 www.staaldrywall.com Sat. 10:00 am -1:00 pm identification card. Anyone who does not have an acceptable form of photo Your hometown local floor-covering floor-covering store store ID, or failed to bring it with them to the polls, may still vote. for 33 years The person will be required to sign a brief affidavit stating for 34 years that he or she is not in possession of photo ID. The ballot Brauhaus & will be included with all others and counted on Election Day. For voters with disabilities Restaurant A specially equipped voting station called the AutoMARK 95 North Main Voter Assist Terminal is available at each polling location for Cedar Springs use by voters with disabilities. Rockford Floor Covering, Inc. 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If you can’t flush... you may need us! alcohol percentage, typically Appointed to work as an election inspector in a precinct Portable toilet rentals 5.5-7.5% by volume. outside of your precinct of residence. Serving Cedar Springs, Sand Lake, Howard City Those who wish to receive an absentee ballot by mail must and surrounding areas since 1979 submit the application by 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Thursday, March 3, 2016 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 POST Highlights State police adds 13 motor carrier News...... pages 1-3 Church Connection...... pages 4-5 officers page 5 Officers to enforce Voices & Views...... Arts & Entertainment...... pages 6 commercial Easter Coloring Contest...... page 7 vehicle laws Sports...... page 8 Michigan will soon ben- CSPS school news...... page 9 efit from the services of 13 additional Michigan State Outdoors...... page 10 Police (MSP) motor carrier Tax Time...... page 11 officers with the graduation of the 20th Motor Carrier Legals...... page 12 Officer Recruit School. At Your Service...... page 13 Two of the new officers Classifieds...... page 14 have been assigned to the MSP Post in Lakeview: MC Ofcr. Danielle Collins, of Shepherd, and MC Ofcr. Jason Reuss, of Kalamazoo. The Governor Rick Sny- in traffic safety, deterring received the Outstanding attend the academy, appli- der served as the keynote criminal activities on our Performance Award and the cants had to pass a strin- speaker at the graduation highways and ensuring the Team Building Award. gent selection process that www.cedarspringspost.com 36 E. Maple, P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs,ST Michigan 49319, ceremony held last week at legitimate and safe travel of Other award winners included a physical fitness P the Lansing Center. the nation’s motor carriers included, MC Ofcr. Joel test, background investiga- phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 published weekly, USPO third-class POSTal permit #81. “We thank these new through our state.” Chester who received the tion and hiring interview. Michigan State Police mo- Motor carrier officers are Academic Achievement Of the 13 new officers, 12 Publisher: ...... Lois Allen tor carrier officers for their armed uniformed members Award and MC Ofcr. Ja- have continued their edu- Editor/Reporter: ...... Judy Reed commitment and dedication of the MSP who specialize son Ruess who received the cation with college studies Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller to serving our great state,” in commercial vehicle en- Marksmanship Award. and three have prior mili- Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson said Governor Snyder. forcement. They enforce The 20th Motor Carrier tary experience...... Kenneth Norris “These officers are highly traffic safety laws on com- Officer Recruit School be- Graduating recruits will Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen trained and their role is vi- mercial vehicles, protect gan on Oct. 11, 2015, when report to their respective ...... Marybeth Ford, Susan Robbins Mary Randall tal to Michigan’s economy, the infrastructure through 21 prospective officers re- MSP posts across the state Office Manager: ...... public safety and the pro- aggressive size and weight ported to the MSP Training for duty next week. Check out our website at: tection of our highway in- enforcement, conduct com- Academy. For the past 20 This is the first motor car- www.cedarspringspost.com frastructure.” mercial vehicle and driver weeks, recruits received rier officer recruit school E-mail us at: [email protected] “We welcome the much inspections and contribute training in firearms, water held since October 2014, [email protected] needed addition of these to homeland security efforts safety, defensive tactics, pa- when 11 officers graduated [email protected] new motor carrier officers by enforcing hazardous ma- trol techniques, report writ- from the 19th Motor Carrier [email protected] to the MSP Commercial terial regulations. ing, ethics, first aid, crimi- Officer Recruit School. [email protected] Vehicle Enforcement Di- MC Ofcr. Philip Owens, nal law, precision driving, To learn more about a [email protected] vision,” said Col. Kriste who was elected Class Or- commercial vehicle law and career with the MSP, in- [email protected] [email protected] Kibbey Etue, director of the ator by his fellow recruits, commercial vehicle inspec- terested candidates should MSP. “Our motor carrier spoke on behalf of the grad- tion procedures. visit www.michigan.gov/ News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. uating class. Owens also In order to be selected to mspjobs. officers play a critical role 2016 Subscription Rate...... $35 per year Education Foundation awards grants Office Hours: M-TH 10am-5pm • Friday 10am-2pm By Tom Noreen Grants that were approved: In late February, the Cedar Springs Education Foundation Giant Magnifiers Tackmann $232.10 Airport - continues on page 13 approved 10 grants worth $20,000. These grants ranged in CS Free Library, Red Hawk Willette $250.00 SOCIAL SECURITY size from $250 to $10,000. A few of the grant writers had Level Literacy Readers Gallagher $395.91 their students brief their grant requests expounding on how Reading Rocks Phillips $348.00 DISABILITY LAW important the grant would be to their education. In Mr. Motor Sensory Equipment Sullivan $500.00 Willette’s 6th grade class, the students, Lily Howland and ELMO Tablet Tackmann $634.39 Win...No Award / No Fee Chloe Grifhorst, not only did the presentation but prepared Learning Lab Secor $922.00 All Cases Considered the grant request for their proposal to create a CS Free Li- iPad Collaborative Lab Alvarez $1,717.60 brary. All of these student presentations were well done. Auxiliary Play Space Badge $5,000.00 Applications/Hearings/Appeals The board members reviewed each grant weighing the Chromebook Technology Lab Goad and Post $10,000 Immediate Access to elements of how it would directly impact learning, sustain- The Education Foundation meets every other month Experienced Personnel ability (multiple year use), and how many students would during the school year. The next meeting is on May 4. We Strive For Quick the grant impact. A great deal of discussion went into the Members of the board are: President Jeni McIntyre, Vice Claim Approval selection process. President Shannon Cooper, Secretary Robin DeLine and Free Consultation Trustees Audrey Debri, Bryan Kahler, Tom Noreen, and Chad Wight. CALL TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE HELP! Kent Theatre to show (800) 252-2364 Bill Gordon & Associates is a nationwide practice limited to representing clients before the Social Security Administration. Bill Gordon is a member of the Texas & New Mexico Bar Associations. The attorneys at Bill Gordon & Associates work for quick approval of every case. Results in your case will depend on the unique facts and circumstances of your claim. “The Revenant”Last week we did a story on a Cedar Springs graduate, Joshua Burge, who appeared in the Academy Award-win- Muskegon St. ning movie “The Revenant.” In honor of Josh’s appear- roWland’s Cedar Springs ance in the movie, The Kent Theatre secured the movie to show next weekend, March 10-13 at selected show times. surPlus outlet 616-696-9716 It will show Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday (March 11-12) at 9 p.m.; and Sunday, March 13 We’ve got what you need... at 6 p.m. Admission is $3. The movie is rated R, and not suitable for young children. Another movie will be shown during the earlier show- Jack links times. (See page 6 for details.) Jerky nabisco Joshua Burge, a 1998 graduate of Cedar Springs High School, assorted styles Groceries crackers plays Stubby Bill in several scenes of “The Revenant.” huGe shiPment! and 7 Varieties Prices neVer tarPs Visit The POST online @ heard of hbc $139 Also visit our Greenville location Public Warehouse www.cedarspringspost.com for the same great deals - 1205 W. Washington St. • Greenville EEngagement BB irth AA nniversary Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post W Thursday,edding March 3, 2016 Church ConnectionM emorial (Phil 4:10). At the time, Paul was incarcerated but receiving spiritualtheir offering notes made • himannouncements feel loved and supported. • memories There bituary was a church in North Carolina recently that received an O 18-cent donation in their collection basket with a note at- tached. The donor apologized for the size of his offering, but indicated it was all he had due to being homeless. That hankyou! congregation was greatly warmed by his proportionate gen- TT erosity. There are many other stories of people being bless- Pastor Jim Alblas ed through others giving. From the Pulpit Third, we learn that when we give in this way, we are Pioneer Christian blessed. Paul was anticipating that God would reward nnouncement Reformed Church the Philippians for their generosity (Phil 4:17). While AA we don’t give to receive, it is clear from scripture that 3592 17 Mile RD NE, Cedar Springs that is a by-product of our giving. Acts 20:35, in particu- lar, remind us that it is more blessed to give than receive. Giving to God monetarily How much should we give? I can’t answer that for you; only that we are to give generously and with a cheerful at- In his letter to the Philippians, Paul touches on the im- titude. Where should we give? I can’t answer that for you portance of monetary giving. The Philippians had taken up either; only that we should give to support God’s work. a collection to support Paul and, from his word of thanks, The Philippians offering was intended to support Paul we learn many things about this aspect of Christian living. who was a Christian missionary. Today, God’s work is a The first thing we learn is that giving is pleasing to broad in scope. There is the local church that leads peo- God (Phil 4:18). It’s pleasing because it demonstrates our ple to worship, serve, study and reach out to others. There obedience to one of God’s commands. Consider passag- are Christin missionaries who serve over seas and various es such as 2 Corinthians 9:6,7, and Proverbs 3:9 that call Christian organizations and schools that do many good MICHAEL A. COOK us to give cheerfully, generously and to honor God with things for God. Even giving to charities that are not neces- Michael A. Cook, 54, of Cedar Springs, died Monday, our wealth. Anytime we are obedient to God’s will, He is sarily faith-based can be God’s work, too. Donating to the February 29, 2016 at his home. Mike was born September pleased. It’s also pleasing to God because generous giv- American Cancer Society or Feeding America, for exam- 12, 1961 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of James ing communicates our trust in Him. By letting go of a ple, fulfill our call to not only minister in word, but in deed. and Elvira (Hall) Cook Sr. He was a delivery truck driver portion of something that many people place their trust During this Lenten season, we especially consider how and paper handler for the Grand Rapids Press. He enjoyed in, we are trusting that God will take care of our needs. much God has given to us. He sent His son, Jesus, to die hunting, fishing, trapping, gardening, watching Westerns Second, we learn that giving blesses other people. Paul was upon a cross to pay for our sins! As God has generously alongside his dogs, and his grandchildren. He was a filled with great joy that the Philippians had supported him given to us, let us also generously give to support His work. member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, North Kent Longbeards Chapter and the NRA. Surviving are his wife, Yvonne (Pienton); daughters, Kimberly (Lee) Shuck, Nicole Guerrero; son, David Pienton (Julie); grandchildren, Lilly, Hannah, Johnathan,ngagement Lucas, Kylie; stepfather, Everisto Church Rios; brothers,EE Tony, John (Brenda), Roger Cook. A special thanks to Kevin White who was Mike’s caregiver every North KeNt CommuNity ChurCh PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY Pastor Craig S. Carter minute from start to finish and comforted him until the end. West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery 1480 Indian Lakes Rd. NE | Sparta, MI 49345 He was preceded in death byirth his parents, three brothers, 616.550.6398 BB Sunday School 9:45 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 am Randy, James and Philip Cook. The family will greet WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 DirectoryP.M. Nursery & Children Ministry Provided friends Saturday from 11:00 am until time of service at MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M. www.nkcchurch.org | E-mail: [email protected] 1:00 pm at the Bliss-Wittersnniversary & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. PrivateAA interment in Solon Township Cemetery. Worship Every Sunday at 10:30am Memorial contributions may be made to the Family to help Pioneer ChristianPioneer Reformed Christian Church Reformed Church Red Hawk Elementary - Cedar Springs with expenses. ServicesServices at Cedarfield at Cedarfield Community Community Center Center www.cscalvary.org Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, 3592 17 Mile RD NE (Next to Meijer) edding 3592 17 Mile Rd. NE (Next to Meijer) Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org (616) 222-5020 Cedar Springs Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org W Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM W Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM Pastor Craig T. Owens Pastor:Pastor: Jim Alblas Jim Alblas http://craigtowens.com emorial ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL M Rockford Springs Community Church (Since 1946) Non-Denominational Pastor David Vander Meer 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 pentecostal Grace 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) PHYLLIS R. ROSENBERGER www.rockfordsprings.org Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am Phyllis R. Rosenberger, 80,bituary of Cedar Springs, died Monday, Sunday WorShip Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm February 29, 2016O at her home. Phyllis was born December 9:30am • 5:00pm Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 4, 1935 in Cheboygan, Michigan, the daughter of Albert Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh and Delia (Passeno) Oben. She enjoyed her family, playing   cards and country music. Survivinghankyou! are her children, Thomas SAND LAKE 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd.  UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor: Robert Eckert 866-4298 (Yvonne) Miller,T K.D. Genereau, Brenda (David) Clayton;  T  T 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673  www.coumc.com 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters,   Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am  sunday Worship : 10 aM Lucille and MaryLou. 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Our barrier free chapel jp2cedarsprings.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]  is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days Sundays @ Sunday School 9:30am a week. 9:45 AM Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am & 11:15 AM Sunday Evening Worship 6pm Fbaptist i r church s Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm (Sept. - March) www.thespringschurch.info of cedar springs Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm 135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Oak & Grant) | 616.696.2970 233 S. Main Street 616-696-1630

Sunday Worship 9:45 AM west michigan FREE Christian Education Hour 11:15 AM Correspondence Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM 13603 Northland Drive Course church of Chris 12786 Algoma Ave Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Meeting at the corner of Park & Elm St., Cedar Springs AvAilAblE Word of Life Clubs: Wed. 6:30 PM Cedar Springs Sunday Worship: 11am (616) 696-1410 (616) 975-2778 www.MBC-Cedar.com Adult Bible Study and Prayer Sunday Bible Class: 12:30pm Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm [email protected] 696-3560 Wednesdays 6:30 PM EEngagement BB irth AA nniversary Bird Thursday, MarchW 3, 2016edding The Cedar Springs Post Page 5 ChurchM Connectionemorial Voices /3. Arev all boardiews members following CSPS policies as announcements well as the federal Open Meetings Act? bituary 4. Are all board members and the superintendent will- O Post Scripts ing to take full responsibility for their votes/decision JOSEPH PAUL DeMINK The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up on the 2015-16 budget and all recent hires? Mr. Joseph Paul DeMink hankyou! to 350 words. The subject should be relevant to 5. Are all board members doing their own research and of Cedar TSprings, local readers, and the editor reserves the right verification from all possible resources prior to cast- TT ing their “yes” or “no” vote at board meeting? Michigan, age 67, passed to reject letters or edit for clarity, length, good away on Saturday, 6. Why have our top three district administrators (Lau- February 27, 2016. He taste, accuracy, and liability concerns. All sub- ra VanDuyn, Jo Spry, Rosemary Zink) chosen not to was born to Kenneth andnnouncement missions MUST be accompanied by full name, live in our Cedar Springs Public School (CSPS) Dis- Ruth (Helmer)AA DeMink mailing address and daytime phone number. trict meaning they will not pay taxes, vote, or have on November 18, 1948, We use this information to verify the letter’s au- their homestead in our district? Why is that okay? in Kalamazoo, Michigan. thenticity. We do not print anonymous letters, 7. Has there ever been a superintendent that chose to As a truehearted or acknowledge letters we do not use. Writ- live outside our district? countryman, Joe proudly ers are limited to one letter per month. Email Questions regarding work environment at Cedar and courageously served Springs Schools his flag and country in to [email protected], or send to 1. Why did four of our administrators (Steve Seward, the United States Marine PostScripts, Cedar Springs Post, PO Box 370, Jennifer Harper, Dave Cairy, and Autumn Mattson) Corps during the Vietnam War– he was awarded the Purple Cedar Springs, MI 49319. and one administrative assistant (Tyler Wolfe) leave Heart decoration. He was also a longtime member of the our district under Laura VanDuyn’s leadership over Cedar Springs American Legion - Glen Hill Post 287. the past 18 months and not done so as career ad- Joe was also a great Michigan outdoorsman. He loved to The Community should ask questions vancement move? go hunting and fishing, especially duck hunting. He was about school district 2. Why are many of our very best and longest serving a loving and devoted husband, wonderful father, proud educators currently feeling disrespected, unappreci- grandfather, and dear brother and friend. He will be sadly The core of the conversation in Cedar Springs needs to ated, fearful, and devalued? missed but fondly remembered. Joe is survived by his be our children and the quality education they deserve. I sons, Jason (Michelle) DeMink, Kevin DeMink, Brett ask the community to get involved, be curious, and ask Questions regarding new administration (Gina) DeMink; six grandchildren; siblings, Bob (Marie) questions. Our children’s and district’s future depends on 1. How much do you really know about our top three DeMink of Vicksburg, MI, Terry Beeman of Portage, it. A few key questions I ask…and encourage you to ask. administrators (Laura VanDuyn, Jo Spry, Rosemary Michigan, Jill (Ken) Weyenberg of Vicksburg, Michigan, “Ask the right questions if you’re going to find the right Zink) and their employment history prior to coming and Mike (Jan) DeMinkngagement of Comstock, Michigan; special answers.”—Vanessa Redgrave to Cedar Springs? friends, MikeEE Gates and Gary and Val Dowe; and numerous Questions for and about the board of education 2. What is their vision for our district? nieces, nephews, dear friends, and other beloved members 1. Are all board members fostering an environment and I encourage you to attend school board meetings (2nd/4th of the DeMink and Thornton irthfamilies. Joe was preceded in spirit of collaboration (efforts to reach negotiable Mondays 6:45 Hilltop) and/or talk with your board (Patri- death by his parents;BB and beloved wife of forty-one years, outcomes)? cia Eary, Matthew Shoffner, Michelle Bayink, Jeff Gust, Judith DeMink on October 7, 2011. There will be a time 2. Are all board members following up directly with Joe Marckini, Shannon Vanderhyde, Brook Nichols). of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4, educators and citizens regarding questions directed 2016, at Pederson Funeralnniversary Home, 127 N. Monroe Street to and only answerable by them? Ted Sabinas, Resident of CSPS District NE, Rockford,AA MI 49341. The funeral service for Joe will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Pastor Bruce Wilson will be officiating. Under the auspices of the Kent County Veteran’sedding Honor Guard and the United States Marine WCorps, full military honors will be conducted. Joe will be laid to rest next to his dearest wife Judith in East Nelson Township Cemetery. MArrangementsemorial by Pederson Funeral Home, M pedersonfuneralhome.com O bituary MICHAEL E. O’CONNOR Mr. Michael E. O’Connor,hankyou! of Kent City,T age 74, went home TTto his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 26, 2016. He was born on August 20,nnouncement 1941; andAA born again on July 24, 1972. Michael was a graduate of Berlin High School in Marne. He worked at the GM plant on Alpine Avenue as a trim checker for 34 years, and was a member of Local #1231. Michael attended Maranatha Baptist Church, and also served as a cook at Lincoln Lake Baptist Camp. His culinary skills were enjoyed by the family, especially at Thanksgiving time. Surviving are his wife, June (VeltKamp); his children, Kris Kline, Karen (Jeremy) Harris, Melody Attention Businesses! (Randy) Parker, Kathy “Kate” Welsh, Sonya Veltkamp, Jeff PresortedPresorted Standard Standard USUS Postage Postage Paid Paid Permit No. 81 Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI Welsh, Tim (Erika) Welsh, Mandy (Stephen) Richardson; 16 Cedar Springs, MI 25¢25¢ Support YOUR local newspaper grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his twin brother, 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 Patrick O’Connor and his friend Margie; brother, John 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’s this 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! O’Connor; his sister, Roseanne Lynch; a brother-in-law, Fred pages 6-7 for next year. page 2 page 2 Weston; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in Crash punctures dump truck gas tank death by a son, Jason Alan; his parents, Michael and Rose; a brother, Daniel; a sister, Mary; a brother-in-law, Jack Lynch; advertise in

- and his church mother, Dorcas Hammer Jensen. A time of 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. Post photoMen by and J. Reed. women across the from Michigan, dubbed- the the turnm and went straight, tersection without stopping Parent cautioned citizens - visitation with the family from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. was Potts, a jeep driven by Car bulance Company)dump were truck, issue Garyd Wall,this weekend55, that residents are encouraged to take part in: world cheered when the armi- and bumped the firefighter By Judy Reed selves the “Polar Bears.”and struck the driver’sRussian sideweapons of and Leroy, equipm wereent transportedThe Cedar Springs Historical Society isto having always its stop 10th and Annual identify Cem stice was signed on Novemberoline 11, Bartlett, 68, of Cedar - with his mirror. He was not It was the summer- ofof 1918. a Dean’s The Excavatingand sailed for Archangel,to the hospital. a Rus Theyetery sought Walk, Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. tothemselves honor veterans if they of needall w ars.to be 1918. It meant the end of theSprings, Great was heading east injured and no citation was A crash at the corner of of U.S. Army’s 85th Division,truck thatmade was headingsian port north on the Whitetheir own Sea ,medical 600 attention.This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell,at Warthe sceneof 1812; of anJohn accident. Roys, War—World War I. One groupbound on Muskegon Street - issued. Main and Muskegon Streets in up mostly of men fromthrough Michi- the intersection.miles north The of Moscow.In a related They incident,Mexican/American a fire War; Alfred Plumb, Spanish/American“When in doubt, War; they Ashouldbram men soldiered on, however, about 2:45 p.m., when it According to Cedar in Cedar Springs last week gan and Wisconsin, finishedcrash ruptured their werethe fuel under tank British 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 held on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Pederson Funeral the subfreezing temperatures of training at Fort Custer,on Ba thettle dump truck and Ce that Forget everyone -continues knows on what page 9 Thursday, July 25, resulted It was never completely under William Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes, Korean War; Thomas northern Russia, and wondeintersectionred and tried to turn Street was directing traffic Parent, the truck was owned in a gas spill from a dump Creek, and sailed to- England.dar Springs firefighters and they are there for,” he said. when they would be called homeright.; When the driver real Polar away-continues from on thepage accident, 20 by Dean’s Excavating and truck leaving a construction While some were sent othersto Franc workede, at the scene they wondered, as days turnedized she couldn’t make the when a southbound pickup had been called in to help zone. to clean up the spill. with yellow lights rotating turn and was going to hit the Neither the driver of the According to Cedar barricade, she tried to abort Home, 127 N. Monroe St., Rockford, MI 49341. The funeral Springs Police officer Chad the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the to MobileA mobile home fire that homeoccurred in Cedar fireCedar Springs Policedeemed Department at 696-1311, arson or Silent Observer at Turtle rescue! Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- (616) 774-2345, or toll free at (866) 774-2345. You can also text a tip Solon Township vestigatedVintage as arson. a.m. Thursday, cars CRIMES help (274637). The keyw raiseord TIP138 must fundsappear on the first line The fire broke out about 1:30 of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. service for Michael was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 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 29, 2016 at the Pederson Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott 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 false alarm. Sloan Officiating. Interment will be at Chubbuck Cemetery, show and Sally Grayvold According to Cedar Springs Police Chief wanted to make sure Roger Parent, a fire investigator made the de- I got my name in termination of arson this week. 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 Kent City, Michigan. Those desiring an expression of 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 sympathy may consider Maranatha Baptist Church, 12786 Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Tom Noreen Some looked mint-out-of-the- 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 Algoma Avenue NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. 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 Arrangements by Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford 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. www.pedersonfuneralhome.com in the fall of 2011. The building 616-696-3655 Tough

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Arts/entertainmentlovers and send shivers down the spines of the audience. And since every good mystery story requires some ometownometown anticipation, the Players have devised a series of mystery JOKE themed trivia to build up the suspense before opening night. Happenings These questions will appear in The Cedar Springs Post each HH week in the month before the production, starting on March f the Rummage Sale at Resurrection Lu- 3rd. Solve the riddles and bring your answers to one of o the performances at the Kent Theatre to be entered to win Week theran Church prizes that night. #9 Doily Box Mar. 3,4: A rummage sale will be held on March 3 & 4 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, 180 As a new bride, Aunt Edna moved into the small Northland Drive, Sand Lake. Furniture, clothing, toys and home on her husband’s ranch. She put a shoebox on many more items. #8,9p a shelf in her closet and asked her husband never to touch it. For 50 years Uncle Jack left the box alone, until Volunteer Help for HCNC Aunt Edna was old and dying. One day when he was Mar. 5: Join the Howard Christensen board of Directors putting their affairs in order, he found the box again and other volunteers on Saturday, March 5th to hang 43 and thought it might hold something important. new pieces of taxidermy donated to HCNC by the family Opening it, he found two doilies and $82,500 in of our beloved late supporter Harold Moody. We will begin cash. He took the box to her and asked about the con- at 9 am with refreshments available. This project will be tents. “My mother gave me that box the day we mar- taking place in BOTH of our buildings and we continue ried,” she explained. “She told me to make a doily construction on Camp Lilys as well! Give us a call and let us know you’ll be there! Remember, volunteers with 20 to help ease my frustrations every time I got mad at annual hours receive a complementary membership. 16160 you.” Red Pine Dr., Kent City. 616-675-3158. #9 Do you have a Uncle Jack was very touched that in 50 years she’d only been mad at him twice. “What’s the $82,500 for?” he asked. Dinner at the Legion winning peanut “Oh, that’s the money I made selling the doilies.” Mar. 7: American Legion, 80 S. Main St. Cedar Springs, is hosting a baked chicken dinner on Monday March 7th, from 5 – 7 pm. Included will be stuffing, mashed potatoes, This Joke of the Week is Nationalbutter recipe recipe? contest honors peanut brought to you by veggies, roll, drink and dessert. The cost is $9 for adults, children (15 and younger) $4.00. Come and enjoy home butter’s place in our lives cooking. Take out is available. #9p classic kelly’s Why did you last dig a spoon into a jar of peanut but- A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering ter? Was it to top your morning oatmeal and power your Help Promote Literacy day? Or to make a decadent dessert celebrating yet anoth- 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs Mar. 9: The Literacy Center of West Michigan has er milestone in life? Honoring peanut butter’s unwavering (616) 696-0620 scheduled and information session on Wednesday March spot in our lives and on our pantry shelves, Southern Peanut 9th, for prospective volunteer tutors. This session is held Growers is hosting a national PB My Way: For Life recipe at 6 pm and lasts one hour. It allows persons interested contest at www.peanutbutterlovers.com. in becoming volunteer tutors to find out more about the Center and its literacy programs. At the end of the session Launching March 1 (the start of National Peanut Month) there will be an opportunity to sign up for tutor training. By and now in its seventh year, the 2016 PB My Way recipe training people to be tutors, the Center can offer one-on- contest will seek the peanut butter recipes Americans turn one reading help to adults asking for assistance in reading to for life’s adventures—from meals in a busy daily routine or English as a Second Language (ESL). You do not need to to post-workout snacks or sweet treats enjoyed with family speak another language to tutor ESL. The Center is located and friends. at 1120 Monroe Ave., NW, Suite 240, Grand Rapids. “Everyone has their own special way and reason for en- Please call 616-459-5151 (ext. 10) or email us at info@ riching their lives with peanut butter,” says Leslie Wagner, literacycenterwm.org to register. #9 executive director of Southern Peanut Growers, an organization that represents the farmers who grow peanuts for peanut butter. “With at least one jar in 90 percent of Amer- Job Seekers Workshop ican households, our contest is a way to celebrate a nation- Mar. 14,28, Apr. 11,25: Kent District Library and Michigan al passion for peanut butter and share great recipes with Works! Present free Workshops for Job Seekers. Workshops others.” are on Mondays from 1 0 3 pm at the Nelson Township/Sand PB My Way: For Life recipe contest details Lake KDL Branch. March 14th: Resume Development From March 1 to April 15, 2016, people can submit PB Workshop, March 28th: Interviewing Workshop, April recipes at www.peanutbutterlovers.com. 11th: Brand: You!, April 25th: Communications Skills. For Recipes should fall into the categories of Snack Time, Fit more information, please visit www.kdl.org/events or call Fuel, Family-tested and Sweet Celebrations. KDL at 616-784-2007 or 877-243-2466 (toll free). #9,10p One grand prize winner will receive a Vitamix1 high-performance blender (value of $450). Additionally, winners in St. Patty’s Scavenger Hunt each category will be awarded a box of peanut butter good- The Cedar Springs Post ... 3,668 likes Mar. 19: Celebrate the Holiday with a “Nature Scavenger ies, including classic PB as well as new products. Hunt”. There will be prizes. Fun for all ages. Hidden things The five winning recipes will be professionally photo- Visit us at will be in our center and outdoors, so rain or shine, come graphed and featured on Southern Peanut Growers’ website www.facebook.com/cedarspringspost find that pot of gold! Saturday, March 19th from 2:30 to 4 and other channels. pm. $5 per person. HCNC members free. See our website, www.howardchristensen.org, for details. List published only the day of the hunt. Also nature center bingo, iSpy now Showing and more. Try you luck! 16160 Red Pine Dr., Kent City. 616-675-3158. #9 Rotary Life Leadership DIGITAL Movies at the Kent theatre CS Community Players Mystery Trivia Conference and Mar. 30: The Cedar Springs Community Players are pleased to announce “Murder at the Kent”, a collection of three one act plays which will be performed at the Kent Theatre Scholarships march on March 30th, 31st, and April 1st. The plays are Sorry, 4 • 5 • 6 Wrong Number, Heat Lightning, and The Man who Died The Cedar Springs Rotary Club is now accepting interest Twice. These short, thrilling plays will delight the mystery forms to attend a leadership conference for high school ju- ShowtimeS: niors and seniors in Tustin, Michigan June 15-18. The con- Friday: 6pm • 9pm Digital Movie Tickets ference fee is covered by the Cedar Springs Rotary Club. Saturday: 3pm • 6pm • 9pm Solve the Riddles - Win Prizes! Students learn about leadership styles and identify strengths Sunday: 3pm • 6pm ONLY $3.00 and weaknesses of those styles. Small group discussions in- 8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs 616-696-SHOW The longest Running Play clude an understanding of various political, cultural, ethnic, www.kenttheatre.com 7469 gender, and religious groups. Two $1,000 scholarships will coming Soon: in History is a Mystery by then be awarded based on Interviews, Applications, Pre- Agatha Christie called what ? sentations and Essays submitted by the students chosen for the conference. Interest Forms are available in the Cedar Answer the question and bring your answers Springs High School Academic office, CTA Counselor’s rated r to one of the performances of “Murder at the office, Independent Bank or White Creek Lumber with a march 10 -13 march 11-13 Kent” on March 30-31 & April 1 at The Kent response deadline of Friday, March 18 at 5:00 p.m. *Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor Theatre to be entered to win prizes that night.

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The Cedar Springs POST newspaper EASTER COLORING CONTEST 2016

hey kids, Would you like to win an awesome Easter Basket? It’s time for our annual Easter Coloring Contest and your chance to win! Please color the picture above with crayons, markers or colored pencils. Our judges will choose 3 finalists from three age groups: 3-4 years; 5-7 years; and 8-10 years. All finalists will be placed in a drawing and one lucky winner will be the Grand Prize winner of an awesome Easter Basket! Good Luck and remember to be creative but follow the rules! The Cedar Springs POST

rulEs: 2016 EASTER COLORING CONTEST 1. Only one entry per child. 2. Only one winner will be drawn from finalists. Entry Form 3. We are not responsible for lost mail. DEaDlinE: 5pm on monDay, march 21, 2016 4. All entries must be at our office by March 21 by 5pm. 5. use only crayons, markers or colored pencils. Name: ______Winner will be announced in the March 24 issue of The Cedar Springs Post. So hurry, all entries have to be at Address: ______The Post by Monday, March 21 by 5:00 p.m. ______Please deliver entries to: 36 E. Maple St., Cedar Springs. Or mail to: Easter Coloring Contest Phone: ______Age: ______P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Drop off at The Cedar Springs POST Mail to: Easter Coloring Contest 36 E. Maple St., Cedar Springs P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Page 8 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 3, 2016 SportS Karger named women’s Girls bowlers going to basketball player of week stateThe Red Hawk forgirls first time bowling team had regionals on Friday, February 26 at Spectrum Lanes. They placed third, which qualified them to go to state. This is the first time ever the girls team has made it to state. Regionals for individuals was held Saturday,

Above: The girls Red Hawk bowling team is going to state for the first time ever. Emma Schut (second from the right) qualified is also going to state as an individual bowler. Left: Dugan Conely is going to state as an individual boys bowler. Tiffany Karger, of Cedar Springs, named MIAA Women’s Basketball Player of the week. Tiffany Karger, a 2012 giate Athletic Association Feb. 21. February 27. We had one girl and one boy make it to graduate of Cedar Springs (MIAA) Women’s Bas- Karger, a junior guard state. Congratulations to Dugan Conely and Emma Schut High School, who currently ketball Player of the Week from Cedar Springs, played for taking third place at regionals. Good luck at state. plays for Calvin, claimed award on Monday, Febru- a key role in the upset over State is held Friday, March 4 for the team event and the Michigan Intercolle- ary 22, for games through Karger - continues on page 15 Saturday, March 5 for individuals in Canton, Michigan.

ByYouth Jacquie Troupe wrestlersto Allendale H.S. andrack represented up Cedar Springs 20 andpins Brandson Wood with WMP grapplers Tri County H.S. for MY- with 3 at Allendale and 26 23 and 33 seconds. Cedar Springs Youth WAY tournaments Sun- at Tri County. The team Fourth place finishers Wrestling Club travelled day 02/26/16. 29 wrestlers had 54 wins and 51 losses were Caleigh Wood in finish strong at overall. There were 20 pins the 11-09 ALL 43lb divi- in a total time of 23 min- sion (TC), Hudson Crystal By Barbra Chong utes, 52 seconds. Brandson in the 08-07 ALL 72lb divi- tournaments Wood had 3 pins in a total sion (TC), Annabelle Wood West Michigan time of 1:39. Cade Troupe placed 04-03 ALL 75lb di- Pursuit traveled had 2 pins in a total time of vision (TC), Logan Troupe to Tri County 42 seconds. Hudson Crys- in the 04-03 ALL 90lb di- and Allendale tal had 2 pins in a total time vision (TC) and Kamden last weekend. Tri of 1:16. Jonathan Libera Klaasen in the 02-01 ALL County offered had 2 pins in a total time of 100/107lb division (TC). monster trophies 2:06. Blake Pickard had 3 Blake Pickard placed that our WMP pins in a total time of 3:49. third in the 06-05 NOVICE warriors could Fastest pins of the day go 80lb division (Allendale). not turn down. to Hudson Crystal with 18 Second place went WMP entered 25 Photo by B. Chong. seconds, Cade Troupe with to Brandson Wood in grapplers and 20 Pictured is Drew Moro in the 6 and under age Photo by J. Troupe. 19 and 23 seconds, Gavyn the 08-07 ALL 52lb placed in the top group. Brandson Wood pins his opponent. Byxbe with 20 seconds Youth - continues on page 15 four. Out of 82 Fourth place medalists in- battles, WMP claimed 54 vic- clude 130 lb Isaac Casey, 9/10 tories. Individual placements age group; 85 lb Josh Howard, TaxTax TimeTime SavingSavingSS aaTT are as follows: Grapplers - continues on page 15 raywinnieautosales.com Wrestling tournament 2005 HOnDa CiviC 2009 HYUnDai SOnaTa gLS 2007 CHevY imPaLa LT AUTO, AIR, AUTO, AIR, 82K MILES, canceled due to power CRUISE, PL’S & CRUISE, PWR V-6, PWR SEAT, PW’S, 38 MPG! SEAT, PL’S & REMOTE START, NICE CLEAN PW’S, CLEAN 29 MPG, ALLOY LOCAL TRADE! 1-OWNER CAN! WHEELS outage $5,495 $6,995 $7,995 By Colleen White Cedar Springs

2008 meRCURY miLan PRemieR 2010 FORD exPLOReR eDDie BaUeR 2013 DODge gRanD CaRavan SxT Middle School wres- V-6, 89K MILES, 4X4, 4.0L V-6, DVD, PWR tlers attended a tour- PWR MOON, 3RD ROW SEAT, SLIDERS, PWR nament at Sparta on HEATED HTD LEATHER, LIFTGATE, REAR Friday, February 19. PWR EVERY- LEATHER, NICE AIR, 86K, CLEAN THING, NICE! LOCAL TRADE! 1-OWNER The multi-team $ $ $ tournament proved 8,495 9,995 13,995 to be tough compe- tition for our young 2010 BUiCK LaCROSSe CSx 2014 CHRYSLeR 300 2011 FORD exPLOReR LimiTeD grapplers. They start- ALL WHEEL NAVIGATION, 4X4, NAVIGA- ed the night versus HEATED & DRIVE, TION, PWR COOLED ONLY 27K MILES, Greenville and lost 3RD ROW SEAT, LEATHER, 73K, HEATED 70-6. The next team NICE ARIZONA LEATHER, LIKE HTD LEATHER, CAR! NEW! VERY LOADED up was Lowell, with $ $ $ our young team los- Pictured is Red Hawk middle school wres- 14,995 tler Fernando Pedraca. 20,995 21,995 ing 46-30. The third 121 W Washington St. Greenville, MI 48838 team in the line up Corner of M-57 & M-91 DoWntoWn GreenvIlle was Forest Hills Northern. Our Red Hawks were taking an early lead when the meet was canceled due to a power outage. Our 616-754-7195 young Red Hawks showed a lot of heart in all their matches. Car Rentals • Van Rentals • Full Repair Facility 1-800-557-7171 The team was at home on Tuesday March 1, and will be home again on Tuesday, March 8, at the Middle School, at 4:15 p.m. Hours: Mondays 9a.m.-7p.m. • Tuesdays - Fridays 9a.m.-6p.m. • Saturdays 9a.m.-2p.m. Come on out and support your Red Hawks! Thursday, March 3, 2016 The Cedar Springs Post Page 9

Cedar Springs Public Schools Hearing and Vision Ski Board Club 2016 Screening Kindergarten entrants for the 2016-2017 school year will need documentation of Hearing and Vision Screening through the Kent County Health Department (KCHD). The KCHD will be at Cedar Trails Elementary on the following dates:

March 25, 2016 May 13, 2016 May 26, 2016

Please call Cedar Trails Elementary at 616.696.9884 or the Registrar’s Office at 616.696.7317 to schedule an appointment. Additional appointment times can be scheduled by calling the KCHD at 616.632.7047. Kindergarten - Ready, Set, Go! “The Future Begins Here” The Cedar Springs Kindergarten Team welcomes the parents and guardians of the 2016-2017 Kindergarten Class for an information night.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 6:00 - 7:00 pm Cedar Trails Elementary

Parents and guardians will meet in the multi-purpose room where our kindergarten teaching staff will present an outline of the typical day, share curriculum expecta- tions and give some helpful tips on selecting a backpack 2016 Refunding Bonds From the Superintendent’s and other frequently used items. We are hoping to answer CEDAR SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Desk questions and get everyone ready for an exciting start to the 2016 REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES A school year. 2016 REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES B Dear Cedar Springs Public In August, after teacher assignments have been finalized, Cedar Springs, Michigan - The Board of Education Cedar Schools Staff and Families, we will welcome the students to Cedar Trails' Open House Springs Public Schools is proud to announce the successful On behalf of the Board of Edu- to visit their classroom and meet their teacher. sale of its 2016 Refunding Bonds, Series A in the amount of cation, thank you for participating $6,835,000 and 2016 Refunding Bonds, Series B in the amount in the Strategic Planning Process. 2016-2017 School Year of $14,920,000. The 2016 Refunding Bonds, Series A are be- At Cedar Springs Public Schools ing issued for the purpose of currently refunding a portion of the we commend the Board of Educa- Schools of Choice Information School District’s outstanding 2006 Refunding Bonds and paying tion for entering into this import- Cedar Springs Public Schools participates in both the a portion of the costs of issuing the Bonds. The 2016 Refunding ant process. A strategic plan pro- Kent Intermediate School District (ISD) and the 105c Laura VanDuyn, Ed.D. Bonds, Series A reduce the School District interest expense ap- vides for a district shared vision, Schools of Choice plans. Applications are available at the proximately $1,017,252 for the taxpayers and will occur through mission and set of core values in order to plan forward for District Office once the Schools of Choice window opens lower debt payments over the next 16 years. the continued success in serving the nearly 3,500 students in the Spring. If you would like to receive an application The 2016 Refunding Bonds, Series B Bonds are being issued of Cedar Springs Public Schools. via the US Mail, please contact Central Enrollment to be for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding indebtness of the As promised, feedback groups met with the Board of placed on the Schools of Choice application list. School District to the State of Michigan under the State of Mich- Education’s strategic planning facilitator. Administrators, igan School Bond Qualification and Loan Program and to pay a teachers, support staff, students, parents and community Central Enrollment (616) 696-7317 portion of the costs of issuing the Bonds. The Series B Bonds remembers provided invaluable input into creating a district [email protected] duce the interest costs and repayments to the State of Michigan by shared vision, mission and set of core values. The facili- For more information about Schools of Choice, a total estimated amount of $1,500,000. The estimated reduction tator will now combine the information gathered from all please visit www.csredhawks.org in repayments is based upon the current School Bond Loan Fund constituent groups and circle back to ensure he captured interest rate of 3.50%. what was shared. The facilitator will then work with the Preschool Open Enrollment In preparing to sell the 2016 Refunding Bonds, Series A and Board of Education to utilize constituent input to articulate Open Enrollment for the Tuition Based Preschool is 2016 Refunding Bonds, Series B, the School District, working the vision, mission and core values for the district. NOW open. Classes will be forming for students who are 3 with their financial advisor, Public Financial Management, Inc., The collaboration of so many has made this inclusive or 4 years old by September 1, 2016. Information is NOW requested that Standard and Poor's Rating Services, a division of process possible. Again, thank you to all who spent their available for families that are interested in tuition assis- the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ("S&P") evaluate the School days and evenings with the steering committee and in feed- tance for preschool. Contact Cedar Trails Elementary main District's credit quality. S&P assigned the School District the back groups. Hard work and great progress is taking place office at 616.696.9884. underlying ratings of "A+". The rating agency cited the School every day at Cedar Springs Public Schools in order to serve District's stable economy with good incomes, strong market value our students – because our Cedar Springs Public Schools 2016 - 2017 School Year District Calendar now available per capita, stable enrollment, strong reserves and moderate debt students deserve the very best! online: www.csredhawks.org burden in their rational for rating the School District at this level. In appreciation, CEDAR SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Laura VanDuyn, Ed.D. The School District's financing was conducted by the Superintendent of Schools Letters of Intent Michigan investment banking office of the brokerage firm, Office: 616-696-1204 ext. 1001 Cell: 925-899-3111 We are excited to announce that CSHS senior Taylor Van- Stifel, the financial advising firm, Public Financial Manage- Email: [email protected] Dyke signed his letter of intent to continue his football ca- ment, Inc. and the law firm serving as bond counsel, Thrun reer at Lake Forest College. Congratulations! Law Firm, P.C. The School District's 2016 Refunding Bonds, Congratulations to CSHS senior Ally Marvel signed her Series A were sold at a true interest rate of 2.77% with a fi- letter of intent for Aquinas College to continue running and nal maturity of 2032 (a repayment term of approximately 16 Wanted vaulting for the Saints! Congratulations! years) and the 2016 Refunding Bonds, Series B were sold at Have a high school student athlete interested in pursuing a net federally taxable interest rate of 1.98% with a final ma- School Bus Drivers an athletic career beyond high school? Visit www.csred- turity of 2022 (a repayment term of approximately 6 years). On – Call and Regular Part Time Positions hawks.org/athletics. Select NCAA Information tab. There Brenda Voutyras, Managing Director with Stifel states, CDL Training Provided to Qualified Candidates are resources listed to get you started. Or, go directly to "Cedar Springs Public Schools' Bonds were well received by Contact Cedar Springs Public Schools Trans- www.ncaa.org. If you have any questions or need assis- the bond market. We saw good demand and were able to portation Department for more information. tance, contact the Athletics Department. take advantage of current low interest rates that resulted in a (616) 696 - 1450 very nice savings for the District and its taxpayers."

CedaR SPRINGS public Robinson schools 4116 17 Mile Road Septic Tank Cleaning 8450 Shaner Ave. excellence & Innovation 88 E. Division St., Sparta 8955 Sparta Ave. Cedar Springs 1565 Dagget Rd., Pierson Rockford Sparta 616-696-1204 616-887-1761 616-696-9610 616-636-5565 616-866-0724 616-887-1791 Page 10 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 3, 2016

OutdoorsRanger Steve’s Nature Niche Fishing Tip: Catch By Ranger Steve Mueller more bluegills by ProtectThe closer someone is topeople the sand like ostriches. and nature our own life the more we care How many recall the Times Beach, Missouri incident from the eliminating jig spin about their health and wellbe- 1970’s? A school was built on buried toxic waste. The grown chil- From the DNR ing. Clearly, we do not want our dren are experiencing 33 percent miscarriages and their surviving children brain damaged by lead in our water in order to receive children have the same percentage of chromosome damage as less expensive water to balance the city budget. Flint has gained their parents. Do you recall the Love Canal, New York Dioxin temporary national news and the economic cost will far exceed incident? the cost of having continued purchasing water from Detroit. The Who remembers the groundwater salt contamination by Dow greatest cost is social and environmental. wastewater injection into well water before the Clean Water Act Such stories are common and are quickly forgotten. The PBB of 1973? People can no longer use well water. It has become more fire retardant that was accidentally put in cow feed was buried expensive to obtain clean water and it removed a valuable re- with the cows in St. Lewis, Michigan, and was perhaps as bad or source from community use. worse than the lead in water. Now the PBB incident is far from My first job upon graduating from College was as an urban for- people’s minds. The PBB disposal site is still one of the most ester in Midland. My job was to select trees on Dow Chemical serious toxic waste dumps and many think it is not adequately woodlots to vegetate the city. I had a crew prepare 15-foot-tall confined. People claim deaths are attributed to the contamination trees for transplant to reforest the city. Air pollution from Dow leaks and are likely still occurring. That is partly due to the public had killed most of the trees in Midland. The Clean Air Act of 1973 not wanting to know about it. We are good at burying our heads in Nature - continues on page 13

For anglers who do get an opportunity to head out on the Another successful year for DNR’s Master ice this winter, you may want to think about eliminating jig spin when targeting bluegill. It is difficult for bluegills to eat a jig when it’s spinning at the end of a line—try these Angler program three simple things to help combat this problem. 1. Stretching out the line is one of the easiest things you The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced the can do to prevent jig spin. If you are using a spinning 2015 results from its Master Angler program, which since 1973 has reel just get into the habit of stretching out the first recognized large fish caught by recreational anglers. couple of feet of line every time you bring the jig up. This past year, 1,542 anglers representing 15 states and Canada sub- 2. Balancing your line and the jig is another easy thing mitted catches that were recognized as Master Angler fish. That’s a you can do. When you have balance your line will better-than-50-percent increase over the 987 fish recognized in 2014. hang straight because of the weight of the jig. The large increase likely stems from the department’s simplification of 3. Sometimes switching up your equipment can also help the Master Angler application. to eliminate jig spin. Small plastic reels have been Of the entries accepted in 2015, 899 were categorized as “catch and shown to produce less spin and may be something you keep” and 643 were categorized as “catch and release.” want to consider. Here is a breakdown of the most popular 2015 Master Angler entries by species: • 142 bluegill • 124 crappie • 118 walleye • 89 channel catfish Trade-in • 87 freshwater drum • 82 smallmouth bass Larry’s Master Angler entries for 2015 in- NATIONAL NAME BRANDS Sale! cluded six state records, including Many anglers received Master Angler awards in 2015 for Ashley • Bestcraft • CatNapper • Lane smallmouth bass (9.33 pounds, caught TAX catching particularly large fish, including Sage Colegrove angler - continues on page 13 (right) for his state-record black buffalo. Receive at Least $150 NowRefund trade-in on your old sofa and chair, Layaway hide-a-bed or sectional toward the Spring is in the air purchase of any new two-piece or Join the Arbor Day Foundation in and Pay three-piece living room suite, with Your hide-a-bed or sectional in stock! March and receive 10 free trees Receive at Least Tax Refund! 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New Car childThe Child Tax Credittax is nephew.credit You would always Tax Credit is subject to in- ule 8812. You can visit IRS. an important tax credit that treat an adopted child as come limitations. The lim- gov to view, download or Ray Winnie Auto Sales may save you up to $1,000 your own child. An adopted its may reduce or eliminate print IRS tax forms any- see ad on page 8 for each eligible qualifying child includes a child law- your credit depending on time. 2. New Appliances child. Be sure you qualify fully placed with you for le- your filing status and in- 5. IRS E-file. The easiest Larry's Northtown before you claim it. Here gal adoption. come. way to claim the Child Tax see ad on page 10 are five useful facts from the Support. The child must 3. Additional Child Tax Credit is with IRS E-file. 3. Satellite TV IRS on the Child Tax Credit: have not provided more than Credit. If you qualify and This system is safe, accu- 1. Qualifications. 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Page 12 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 3, 2016 Public Notice Legal Notices towNshiP of sPeNcer couNty of KeNt, MichigaN SPENCER TOWNSHIP Notice of aDoPtioN of PUBLIC NOTICE ZoNiNg orDiNaNce MARCH BOARD OF aMeNDMeNts REVIEW 2016 aND suMMary of the

The Spencer Township March Board of Review regulatory effect Public Notice for 2016 will meet at the Spencer Township Hall, thereof Special Meeting of the 14960 Meddler Ave. N.E., on the following date: PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on cedar Springs Planning Tuesday March 8, 2016 Organizational February 16, 2016 the Township Board of the Meeting 3:00 p.m. Township of Spencer, Kent County, Michigan, commission Meeting adopted Ordinance No. 2016-01-Z, amending the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Spencer. tuesday, March 22, 2016 Tuesday March 15, 2016 9:00 am to 12 noon The ordinance may be summarized as follows: 7:00 p.m. 1:00 pm to 4 pm 1. Dock regulation. The ordinance regulates docks for certain backlot access cedar Springs city Hall Wednesday March 16, 2016 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm properties which existed when Section 4.27 of 66 S. Main St. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm the Zoning Ordinance became effective. The cedar Springs, Michigan Please call for an appointment to appear before ordinance added a new Section 4.27(d) which allows a certain number of docks for qualified Public hearings will be held on the following: the Board of Review at 616-984-0035 on Tuesday or Thursdays 8:30 am to 12:30pm and 2:00 pm to access properties. A qualified access property 1. A Special Land Use Permit for the 5:00 pm and Wednesdays 8:30 to 12 noon. Letter must be located within or contiguous to a plat Cedar Springs Community Building appeals are accepted. The tentative ratios and recorded as of March 1, 2000, along with other requirements. In addition to regulating the Development Team for the construction multipliers for 2016 are: number of docks on a qualified access property, of a public library. the amending ordinance also contains other Municipal buildings are only allowed in Ratio Multiplier provisions regarding the calculation of water the B-3 Planned Unit Development frontage and other issues related to docks on a District with a Special Land Use Permit. Agricultural 48.08 1.0399 Commercial 48.73 1.0261 qualified access property. 2. effective Date. The amending ordinance 2. A Special Land Use Permit for Green Industrial 46.88 1.0666 will become effective on March 10, 2016. A copy Acres, an adult foster care facility. Residential 48.82 1.0242 of the amending ordinance may be inspected or An adult foster care large group home is Personal Property 50.00 1.0000 purchased at the office of the Spencer Township only allowed in the B-1 zoning district Clerk, 14960 Meddler Avenue, Gowen, Michigan, with a Special Land Use Permit. Dated: March 3, 2016 Marla M. Platt Assessor during normal business hours. Spencer Township Please plan on attending the meeting if you wish Dated: March 3, 2016 TOWNSHIP BOARD OF to make comment. If you wish to make comment; THE TOWNSHIP OF SPENCER but are unable to attend the meeting, you may put your comments in writing and address them to: Cedar Springs Planning Commission, 66 S. Main St., P.O. Box 310, Cedar Springs, MI Township 49319. You may also contact the City Clerk with of Nelson your comments at 616.6396.1330 X 103 or by County of Kent, email at [email protected] for your Michigan comments to become a part of the official record of the meeting. 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Museum Thursday, March 3, 2016 The Cedar Springs Post Page 15 paper went to press. In her absence, teachers Justin Harnden and Julie Weiler will run the ALC. The new baseball coach, Michael Schaub, will serve as interim Athletic Director, and Deb Williams will be athletic ad- ...continued from front page ...continued from front page ministrative assistant. Tigersday, the Tigers won their ninth regional championship in ResignsShe has also been active with the MHSAA, serving as a confer- “Cedar Springs Public Schools will be posting a position for those 11 years with a dominant 79-49 win over Maranatha ence presenter on Women in Sports Leadership, and serving on a full-time athletic director,” said Superintendent Dr. Laura Van- Baptist University. Bailey was named regional coach of the various committees. Duyn. year for the seventh time to go with two national coach of In addition to being AD, Mattson also served as Dean of Stu- “We wish Ms. Autumn Mattson the very best in her new po- the year awards and the prestigious Basketball Coaches As- dents at Cedar Springs High School for two years, until this past sition,” said VanDuyn. “Autumn served our district for 14 years sociation of Michigan College Coach of the Year in 2011. January. “I had some of the greatest growth of my career as Dean in a variety of capacities. We know that countless students, staff Bailey and George added a run of four consecutive na- of Students,” she remarked. “It gave me a chance to work with and families will remember her work and passion for athletics and tional championships in 2009-2012, which included a other staff and students that I would not have had a chance to work for Cedar Springs Public Schools. She did a fine job establishing streak of 69 consecutive NCCAA victories, a record that with in athletics. That opportunity opened my eyes to what Cedar and presenting to others the Athletic Leadership Council, which most people in the NCCAA say will never be broken, and Springs is all about.” many of our high school students enjoy. All our best to you, Au- brought their total to five rings in 10 years, and this year’s Many of the students she worked with in that capacity are not tumn! ” Tigers appear poised to challenge for a sixth. happy to see her go. “Last week I had kids come up to me asking The Tigers have become a highly respected small college who are they going to talk to now? It really made an imprint on program with a reputation of a willingness to play anyone, my heart. These are kids I wouldn’t have a had a chance to meet anywhere, and being competitive when they do. Signature otherwise.” wins in the last eleven years include victories over Ferris One of her proudest accomplishments is as founder of the Ath- ...continued from page 8 State University, Davenport University, Cornerstone Uni- letic Leadership Council. It started out as student-lead group in Kargerthird-ranked Hope on Saturday, February 19, by sinking a versity, and perennial MIAA powerhouses Calvin College 2008 with 14 members, and now has 62 high school athletes in career-best five three-point baskets in seven attempts to fin- and Hope College. grades 9-12. Their mission is to unite the students, staff, and com- ish the game with 16 points, one short of her career high. Although the small school does not give athletic schol- munity and promote Red Hawk pride. They develop leadership On Wednesday, February 17 against Alma, Karger re- arships, their schedule annually includes a number of growth through bi-weekly meetings, doing community service corded 12 points in the win. The forward also registered a high profile programs that do give athletic scholarships, projects, presentations to peers, community groups and collab- rebound, an assist and a steal against the Scots. All dozen and Bailey and his coaches have been able to assemble oration with leadership professionals. For the second year in a points came from three-point range where she made 50 per- and develop some outstanding talent in the last 11 years. row, they will be present at the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic cent from beyond the arc. This year’s schedule included Coastal Carolina University, Administrator Association conference, where Mattson was asked For the week, all nine of Karger’s made field goals were an NCAA Division 1 national tournament team last year, to be a presenter. She has spoken at the conference the last two treys to end the week at 60 percent from long range on 9-of- several NCAA Division II schools, including two in Hono- years about the Athletic Leadership Council. “More schools want 15 shooting. She averaged 14.0 points in an average of 18.0 lulu, Hawaii, and Grand Valley State University, Northern to know about it,” she said. minutes on the floor. Michigan University, and Saginaw Valley State University, Mattson also founded the Red Hawk kids club, a weekly pro- and several NAIA programs. The Tigers also played a pre- gram that partnered with elementary administrators. The mission liminary game at the Palace of Auburn Hills on the night of the program is to have High School athletes guide elementary the Pistons retired Chauncey Billups’ jersey. The guaran- students to uphold the Red Hawk creed. tees provided by playing these larger schools help fund the “We have the most amazing kids,” she remarked. “They are ...continued from page 8 Tigers’ ambitious travel schedule and the tough schedule thought provokers, listeners, inspiring. They always thank us, but Grapplers9/10 age group; 59 lb Hayden Moro, 9/10 age group and 55/59 lb helps them attract and develop talent that other schools they are the ones that inspired me.” Kameron Ogden (Allendale) 9/10 age group. have overlooked. If Mattson loves her job, and the kids, and the staff, why is she Third place medalists include 80 lb Logan Bennett, 9/10 age One of those overlooked players was Allen Durham who leaving without having a new job to go to? group; 61 lb Luke Egan, 7/8 age group and 61 lb Logan Galinis, played high school ball at Wyoming Park High School, “This is the third superintendent I have worked under, and a 6 and under age group. won three national championships at Grace, spent most lot has happened during that time. I was able to stand behind the Second place medalist include 80 lb Xavier Contreras, 11/12 of this year with the Dallas Mavericks organization, and things that happened. I loved that we had a real culture of learning, age group; 55 lb Landon Foss, 7/8 age group; 85 lb Braden Hall- is now starring in professional play in France. Most of of love, and that it was ok to think outside the box. Teaching and man, 11/12 age group; 138/145 lb Zak Schmid, 13/14 age group Grace’s high profile games are played early in the season learning was at the center of everything we did. That culture of be- and 133 lb Maston Wood, 11/12 age group. and toughen the Tigers in preparation for the very difficult ing able to recreate yourself every few years is not there anymore. Champions are 59 lb Michael Cannon, 9/10 age group; 85/90 NCCAA games and end of the year tournaments. I just didn’t feel I could be my best self anymore,” she explained. lb Brocke Fisher, 13/14 age group; 55 lb Quinten Cassiday, 7/8 There is little doubt that the success of the men’s basket- Mattson said she noticed a shift in teaching and learning when age group; 49 lb Jayden Marcano-Cruz, 7/8 age group; 55 lb ball program has had an impact off the court as well. The administrator Steve Seward left, and saw a change in the system Drew Moro, 6 and under age group; 72 lb Blake Peasley, 7/8 age college was recently recognized as the fastest growing Bi- with due process, when Jennifer Harper was put on leave. “The group; 52 lb Aaiden Vasquez, 6 and under age group and 55 lb ble college in the United States. The coaching staff has also culture was changing,” she explained. Other events impacting Josh Vasquez, 9/10 age group. “West Michigan Pursuit continues emphasized community service and the team tackles sever- her decision were when the board president read the letter at the to grow. Each week, it’s a proud moment yet heartening when two al projects a year. One of their favorites is an annual visit October 12 board meeting that upset many staff members, and of my kids meet up in the Finals to square off. I have to sit back to Pineview Homes, a home for delinquent, abused, and former associate superintendent Dave Cairy leaving. Her athletic and watch them apply what I have taught them without coaching neglected boys in Evart, Michigan. Each Christmas season, assistant Tyler Wolfe also resigned in December. either one. These kids put on an entertaining match every time the Tigers spend several hours with the boys in an afternoon “Me leaving is a way that I feel I’m standing up for kids,” she they step on the mat,” said Head Coach Dave Andrus. and then attend their Christmas party and dinner. Pineview said. “I’m always trying to instill in them to stand up for them- Director Paul Derscheid, says it is something the boys talk selves. I had a student tell me, about weeks before in anticipation and months afterward ‘Not many adults have the trust they are still wearing their autographed Grace shirts. and respect from the students Both coaches are members of the Grace Athletic Hall of that you have. You alone brought #1 Doctor-Designed Fame with Bailey being inducted in 2013 and George being a united family atmosphere to Meal Delivery Program inducted in 2014. While acknowledging satisfaction in the CSHS and the way you have accomplishments and appreciation for the awards and rec- chosen to make a career change, in the U.S.! ognition, Bailey is quick to give credit to those who have as much as I would love to see assisted in this journey. you stay, only makes me realize #1 For George, it is more than the rings and thrill of cham- that putting yourself first is not pionships that keeps him going. “It’s the relationships you selfish, but the most important Our gourmet menu is build along the way, with fellow coaches, with players, and thing you can do. Thank you for scientifically proven even opponents,” says Dan, “and it’s the opportunity to letting me be a part of your leg- with over 150 entrees. mentor and influence young men in the things that are more acy.’ To have that come from a important than basketball.” student is amazing.” Bailey echoes that sentiment. “Our rewards are far be- Leaving was tough on yond wins and losses. It’s the opportunity to see young men Mattson. She said working that develop on and off the court, and become outstanding hus- last day and then leaving for the bands, fathers, and contributors to society.” last time was the most emotion- al thing she’s ever done. But it FOR wasn’t just hard on her; her family feels it, too. Her kids asked to go with her to the last ALC ...continued from page 8 breakfast so they could say goodbye to the athletes. 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