Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The 25¢ www.cedarspringspost.com Serving Northern Kent County and parts of NewaygoP and Montcalm Counties STVol. XXVI No. 17 Thursday, April 25, 2013 Cedar Creek floods parts of city

Water covered Main Street south of Oak Street. Post photos by J. Reed. The intersection at Main and Pine Street was covered in water.

Ron Parker sent us this photo of 15 Mile washed out near Stout. Fifth Street was flooded from Cherry St. to just north of CS Water rose above the bottom of the bridge at Main and Oak Street. Manufacturing.

This house on Fifth Street north of Cherry was surrounded Chris Lange sent us this photo of a flooded trailer park in Spencer Township Flooding around the flowing well south of Cedar Creek. by water. Record rainfall in West they closed Main St. reopened later in the evening inches of rain in 1986, so it across 17 Mile. I also sidewalks. It was reportedly Michigan caused mass between Oak and Pine St. after the water receded. could have been that year.) remember our neighbor, two to three feet deep, and flooding in the area last about 7 a.m. Water flowed Stressman said that Doug Durst said he George Waite coming over people used rowboats to get week, including the City of across the intersection at he has been here 24 years, remembers that. “We lived in a canoe to check on us!” up and down Main Street. Cedar Springs. Main and Pine as well. and that was the first time on Third Street across from The Cedar Springs Story It wasn’t only the city Cedar Creek overflowed Fifth Street between Pine he’s seen it flood. He said the football field in 1987 also tells of a flood, in 1905 that saw flooding last week. its banks Thursday morning, and Cherry was also closed, others told him the last when the flood came. I or 1906 that washed out Area townships did, too. April 18. According to DPW as was access to the White time was 1987. (However, remember watching as 4 the wooden bridge across Ron Parker, of Courtland Director Tom Stressman, Pine Trail. The roads were Grand Rapids had almost 12 cord of my wood floated Main Street, and the cement Flood - continues on page 16 Post goes to Cali Teen arrest update Auto LIfe Sports Outdoors pages 10-11 pages 8-9 page 10 page 2 page 3 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, April 25, 2013 Thursday, April 25, 2013 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 In search of…a missing bridge? Post Highlights There appears to be Cedar Creek cleanup this weekend News...... pages 1-3 a foot-bridge on the lam It’s time again for the annual Church Connection...... pages 4-5 Cedar Creek Cleanup/Earth Day GRATITUDE: in Courtland Township. Entertainment...... page 6 Gerry Cavanaugh Celebration in Cedar Springs. a noun, is looking for a lost The 6th Annual Celebration Voices & View...... page 7 meaning foot-bridge, between will be held on Saturday, April 27, Auto Life...... pages 8-9 THANKFUL APPRECIATION 15 and 20 feet in length, from10:00 a.m. until noon. The city Sports/Outdoors...... pages 10-11 will give away commemorative and three feet wide, Diggin’ Spring...... pages 12-13 built with two poles t-shirts to the first 50 participants This word cannot begin to express our sincere thanks CSPS Honor Roll...... pages 14-15 to this community for the thoughts, prayers and loving and deck boards. She who register for this event. The support shown to all of us after the recent passing of our said it was last seen participants will meet at the Fire Barn Legals / At your service...... page 17 great teacher, mentor, friend and boss, spanning the Beaver at W. Maple and Main on Saturday Classifieds...... page 18 morning at 10:00 a.m. to receive Dr. Dick Jeruzal Dam Creek in her Health & Beauty...... page 19 front yard on Berrigan their clean-up assignments and shirts. Pizza will be available at noon for all When Dr. Jeruzal realized he would not be able to return Avenue, in Courtland This photo shows where the foot-bridge would normally be. participants. to his cherished patients and dental family, he personally Township. Due to An e-waste collection trailer, chose Dr. Gene Bonofi glo, “Dr. B,” to take the reins the flooding in the area been coerced against its will. call Gerry at 616-799-1828. staffed by Cedar Springs Rotarians, of his offi ce. Dr. B was his personal dentist. Dick only from recent downpours, the The creek runs from 16 Mile She said there also might be will also be available behind City wanted the best for himself—and wanted the best to be bridge decided to set sail to Wabasis Lake. If anyone three rocks along for the ride. Hall, for anyone wishing to dispose available for his patients. downstream, or may have sees the missing bridge, please Keep your eyes peeled! of electronic waste. 36 E. Maple, P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, cleanup - continues on page 16 phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 We are OPEN and ready to meet all your The Post goes to Sacramento published weekly, USPO third-class dental needs. Come experience the same caring her mom Ellen, postal permit #81. Lois Allen publisher. Member of the Michigan Press Association dentistry CedarRock Dental Care has been daughter Amy and Great turnout for insect monitoring Publisher: ...... Lois Allen providing for over 30 years. granddaughter Chloe. What Editor: ...... Judy Reed Reporters: ...... Judy Reed, Sarah Read 866-4461 or 696-2600 a nice looking family! And they Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller all have different Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson editions of the Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen CedarRock Dental Care ...... Marybeth Ford, Sherry Olson 4655 14 Mile Road NE • Rockford, MI 49341 Post! “We’ve been saving them,” Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall Julie told us. Check out our website at: Barb Lynn Thanks, Julie! www.cedarspringspost.com Jen Jodi If you are E-mail us at: [email protected] going on vacation, [email protected] take a Post (or [email protected] more) with you [email protected] Lisa Rosemary and get a photo! [email protected] [email protected] Send it to news@ of the Rogue River Home Stream insects are a good [email protected] Is the Post part of your California to the Sacramento cedarspringspost. Rivers Initiative project, a measure of water quality. Cheryl [email protected] family? It’s part of Julie Zoo! com, and we will print them as multi-year watershed-based Unlike fish, stream insects Wheeler’s family—she took There are four generations space allows. restoration project funded insect - continues on page 16 News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. it all the way to Sacramento, in the photo: Julie Wheeler, through the Wege, Frey, and Wolverine Worldwide Interested kids, They had a record 38 foundations, the local fisherman, businesses, dedicated volunteers sample Schrems West Michigan boy scouts, landowners, insects at stream sites on the Trout Unlimited, and )5(( nature lovers and others Rogue River, Cedar Creek, Robert DeVilbiss. funneled into the Algoma Rum Creek, Stegman Creek, The information that Township Hall for Trout and a newly added site on these volunteers have &2,1 Unlimited’s Spring Stream Blakeslee Creek. This event collected helps Trout Insect Monitoring event on is held twice a year, in the Unlimited determine how Orthopaedic excellence Saturday, April 6, 2013. spring and fall, and is part our local streams are doing. $335$,6$/6 National prescription drug DPSPDW in Greenville. take-back day Saturday The Michigan State participate in the one-day “It is important for Police (MSP) will partner ‘Take-Back’ effort between Michigan residents to have with the Drug Enforcement 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, a safe and confidential way Administration (DEA) and April 27, by serving as to dispose of unwanted or other local law enforcement drop-off points for citizens unused prescription drugs,” agencies for National to discard expired, unused said Col. Kriste Kibbey Prescription Drug Take- and unwanted medications Etue, director of the MSP. :HGQHVGD\0D\ Back Day this Saturday, to for destruction. No liquids, “Take-Back Day provides provide a venue for citizens inhalers, patches or syringes a convenient way for them 16WDWH6W1HZD\JR0, to dispose of unwanted and will be accepted. The service to do so and helps prevent unused prescription drugs. is free andanonymous with potential hazards of the :LWKROGFRLQVFXUUHQF\JROGDQGVLOYHUSULFHVDWDQDOO MSP’s 29 posts will no questions asked. drug - continues on page 16 WLPHKLJKZHZDQWWREHVXUHWKDW\RXKDYHDFFHVVWRWKH EHVWDGYLFHSRVVLEOHZKHQVHOOLQJ\RXUFROOHFWLRQ+&&¶V More charges for Rockford teens DSSUDLVHUZLOOEHWKHUHWRDSSUDLVHDQGRIIHU\RXDIDLUSULFH Two Rockford teens called to IRU\RXUROGFRLQVFXUUHQF\JROGDQGVLOYHUFRLQVDQGEDUV reported as missing last investigate

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Pastor Thomas Sluys • 101 Grand St. • Pierson, MI 49339 • 616-636-5542 www.piersonbiblechurch.org asked Peter three times if he loved him. Peter emphatically replied in the hankyou! Vern and Hazel framing shop andhankyou! the Cedar Springs Post law. Bishop Hurley will retire June 18th, the BLAST affirmative and Jesus directed him to feed his sheep. T (Rogers) White. Surviving are her children, T during school TT for theTT great article. same day Bishop-elect Walkowiak will be PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMYyear I had the opportunity to be in that same place two years ago. Over time, Mike (Carolyn) Reed, Sharon (Jeff) Klooster, Alice Powell ordained to the episcopacy and installed as West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery the water level of the Sea of Galilee has dropped. Now the shore is much Steve (Heidi) Reed; grandchildren, Kathy wider than it was in the first century. The receding water revealed a series ngagement bishop of Grand Rapids during a Mass at the Sunday School 9:45 (Ron) Davis, Shannonngagement (Rob) Rowland, David E E Cathedral of Saint Andrew. of large rocks that were used as anchor stones for the fishing boats at the nnouncement nnouncement WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. (Kerri)EE Reed, Trey, Thomas and Trevor Reed; time of Jesus. Each of these stones is carved in the shape of a heart. I do AA AA “I am grateful to Pope Francis for MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M. great grandchildren, Nolan (Rebecca) Davis, entrusting me with this apostolic office as not know the original intention of the shape, but it seems appropriate to Kurt and Kelli Rowland, Hannah and Zachary 80th Birthdayirth have heart shaped stones in that place where Jesus spoke of loving him and irth B bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids,” Reed; brothers, Donald White, Bob (Jackie) BOBBB TRUESDALE Pioneer Christian Reformed Church feeding his sheep. B said Bishop-elect Walkowiak. “In accepting Pioneer Christian Reformed Church BB ngagement White; sisters-in-law, Stella White, Hattie Services at Cedarfield Community Center Love and action have always been inseparable partners. A person this appointment, I renew my trust in the Services at Cedarfield Community Center E White, Esther White and Yvonne White. She Join us in celebrating Bob Truesdale’s Bishop-elect David John Walkowiak 3592 17 Mile RD NE (Next to Meijer) E nniversary Lord, who asks me to set out again on a new 3592 17 Mile Rd. NE (Next to Meijer) cannot love God without a loving outlook toward neighbors. Therefore, 80th Birthday on Saturday, April 27, at the Phone: 696Phone-9120: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org Web: www.pioneercrc.org was preceded in deathnniversary by her husband, Clarence A AA called.” Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM in all Judeo-Christian (as well as other religious) traditions, looking out KEN & JUDY mission. I thank God for providing me with Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM ngagement in AA 2011; 7 brothers and 3 sisters. The family United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Pastor:Pastor: Jim Alblas Jim Alblas for others is mandatory. In fact, Jesus clearly stated (Matt. 21) that when irth the opportunity to serve this local church, Bishop Hurley will retire after almost E WIERSMA will received friends Monday at the Bliss- 140 S. Main St., Cedar Springs from 2 to E eight years as bishop of Grand Rapids. He the poor are fed, the naked clothed, and the sick are tended, etc. it is a deed BB which I pray will be a blessing to its people.” 6 pm. Food and refreshments provided. No Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs edding Bishop-elect Walkowiak grew up in was appointed bishop of Grand Rapids by received by God. This is how we feed his sheep. Ken and Judy Wiersma of Cedar Springs gifts please. Rockford Springs Community Church where services were heldedding Tuesday. Interment W Westlake, Ohio and was ordained a priest His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on June 21, It is good to live in a community in which that mandate is taken W irth will be married 50 years on April 26, 2013. W Pastor David Vander Meer nniversary ElmwoodW Cemetery, Cedar Springs. Memorial 2005 and installed on August 4, 2005. 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 W for the Diocese of Cleveland in 1979. His seriously! In Kent County,BB there are dozens of food pantries. Access of Ken and Judy both are retired from Sparta AA contributions may be made to Faith Hospice, www.rockfordsprings.org first assignment was to Saint Mary Parish “I will continue to make Grand Rapids West Michigan (a supervising agency) reported that over 6,500 families, Area Schools and Ken also retired from 2100 Raybrook SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. emorial Sunday WorShip representing almost 20,000 individuals, are fed in Kent County through the ATL/ANR Freight where he worked over emorial M in Lorain, Ohio. After receiving a doctorate my home and assist our new bishop as needed Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral M 9:30am • 6:00pm nniversary loving donations of industries, churches, schools, and service organizations 20 years. Their children are Tracey and Joe M in Canon Law from the Catholic University and help in our parishes and the diocese as AA edding Home, Cedar Springs each month! In our own church (Holy Spirit Episcopal Church), together Blackmer, Nancy Watson, Keena Briggs In Loving Memory of of America, he was assigned to the faculty called upon to serve,” said Bishop Hurley. SAND LAKE W Bishop Hurley will serve as apostolic W of Saint Mary Seminary in Wickliffe, Ohio with our wonderful partners at Assumption Roman Catholic Church, and Jeremy Ball, all living in Cedar Springs. Benjaminbituary N. Wall UNITED METHODIST CHURCH and to the Chancery staff of the Diocese of administrator of the diocese, functioning as Loaves and Fishes Pantry of Belmont distributed over 24,000 food items They have 9 grandchildren, Melissa bituary Our dear OHusband, Dad, Grandpa and Great 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 edding O last year. I know many of you have similar stories of generosity. (Blackmer) and Charlie Dubridge; Lindsay O Cleveland, positions he held from 1986 to bishop, until the June 18th ordination and O Grandpa who joined the Lord twelve years Rev. Darryl Miller emorial O W 2006. He also served as an associate judge installation. Worship Service 9:30 am • Children’s Church 9:30 am When people are hungry, or sick, or cold, life becomes pretty basic. and ZackM Blackmer; Madison, Sydner and ELDONA “DONIE” M ago April 30, 2001. Spring has come and of the appellate tribunal for the Province of The Mass of ordination and installation Family Night - Thursdays 5:30-7pm The response is also pretty basic. Without question we are to support those Quinn Watson; and Paden and Parker Briggs so are all the memorieshankyou! of loving you. Our ALLINGTON Cincinnati. His father John and sisters Sue, will be a ticketed event. Details, including Worship 11 a.m. in our communities with special needs.emorial Let us all remember to keep giving and Luke Ball. All helped celebrate at a Mrs. Eldonahankyou! livesTT go on without you but nothing is the Jan, and Carol all reside in Cleveland. He media access, will be released in the weeks 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake to local food pantries, volunteer at a center or shelter, and be aware of the family dinner. The bituarysecret of their success is T “Donie”T (nee M TT same. We have to hide our heartache when Solon Center ahead. Solon Center Wesleyan Church people around us. Simply put, that is what Jesus told us to do when he lots of patience! is currently pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish 19 Mile Road O Weller) Allington, O someone speaks your name. Sad are the Cedar Springs Wesleyan Church M-46 in Chagrin Falls and will org gave the directive to feed the sheep. In the first century, the Rabbi Hillel age 87, of Cedar soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org hearts that love you, silent the tears that fall. Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. reiterated the simplicity of God’s command,bituary “Do unto your neighbor as you Springs, went home nnouncement celebrate his 60th birthday the Pastor Doug DiBell nnouncement Living our lives without you is the hardest Bliss-Witters & Pike PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & AA same day he is ordained to the Worship - 11AM A would have them do unto you; all the rest is commentary.” hankyou! SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth O toA Abe with her part of all. You did so many thing for us, Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 616-696-3229 T episcopacy. operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel T Lord and Savior TT your heart was kind and true, and when we We’d like to take this opportunity to thank “Catholics in the Diocese on Tuesday, April needed someone, we could always count is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland the 300+ family, friends and community of Grand Rapids are fortunate hankyou! 23, 2013. Donie on you. The special years will not return Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days members who attended “Art with Alice” last to have someone with Bishop- TT graduated from when we were all together, but with the love a week. Red Flannel Festival Committee, Saturday, April nnouncement 20th. The recognition and elect Walkowiak’s experience AA Creston High within our hearts a part of us went with you supportA you gave to the creativity of Alice To the Committee, I wish to say thank you for selecting me to represent School in 1943. As a Charter Member of Pioneer to lead the faithful of West Sundays @ 9:45 & 11:15 AM Norton Powell was tremendous! the day God took you home. Cedar Springs as Grand Marshal this Red Flannel Day. I am deeply honored Christian Reformed Church, she taught Sunday Michigan into the future,” 135 N. Grant St., Cedar Springs | 616.696.2970 We’d also like to thank the special and thankful to our local newspapers,nnouncement Post, Bugle and Advance for the very school, Women’s Bible Study, and volunteered Bishop Hurley said of the AA individuals who gave tirelessly to help make Greatly loved and missed by his wife, nice articles of myA involvement in Cedar Springs. We will try to do as our A appointment. “Bishop-elect to do whatever had to be done. Donie worked Rosalynn; sons, Dennis (Cindy), ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL Founders of Red Flannel Day both Grace and Nina would like us to do. To the event such a success: Sarah Mackinnon Walkowiak’s education, (Since 1946) Non-Denominational for many years as a design/layout artist for the Dean (Kristie); grandchildren, Cory be a community that comes together as one for our City and our Pride in the of S.Mack Photo & Design and Terry service to the Church, and pentecostal Grace Cedar Springs Clipper, the Rockford Register, (Mandy), Zachary (Angie), Molly (Matt), 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) flannels that has brought fame and some fortune to this small town with big Peterson of TJP Photography provided the pastoral ministry to the people 13603 Northland Drive and the Howard City Record Eagle. She was Emily (Marshall, Nate (Kalli); great Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am hearted citizens. This year we have as our theme “Pirates.” We aim to steal perfect venue for Alice’s exhibit and shared Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm a life-long quilter, and for many years a 4-H of the Diocese of Cleveland their supplies and creative expertise as well. grandchildren, Megan, Cody, Allie, Abbie, (616) 696-1410 Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 your hearts and send the Red Flannels high on the Yardarm for all the world Leader. She is survived by her husband of 68 will be of great benefit in this Pam Shears of Framed Images gave very Maddie, Izzy, Tristin, Ashley, Aubrey, to see! Join us celebrating a wonderful 2013 Red Flannel Day. years of marriage, George; their children, Dr. new role to which he has been Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant generously of her time, talents and materials. Easton, Lilly Sue and Landon Benjamin. The Church of God Fellowship Group of Michigan Richard and Dr. Ann Allington, Allen Allington, is affiliated with... Mary Goller Kilts Thelma Morris was always helpful and nd th Len and Kimberly Allington, David and Paula Sabbath Services are held the 2 thru 5 supportive. Louise King and Zane Rice Independently Family Owned and Operated for Over 35 years Saturdays of the month at the Allington, Mary and Kim Coonen, and Dale shared their computer wizardry and creative Publish Comfort Inn - 4155 28th St. SE. and Marcey Allington; 19 grandchildren; 31 Services begin at 1:00 p.m. talents. Melissa Mickey provided her Your 1763 Stumpf Blvd. • Gretna, LA 70056 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews; (504) 367-2005 • www.thecogmi.org Minister Bruce Chapman (616) 636-9209 professional expertise in helping us hang brothers-in-law, Eugene “Spud” Ensing and Orin • Birth Announcement The secret of success is to start the exhibit. Donna Clark gave tremendous Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh “Barney” (Marcie) Townes. She was preceded  assistance with advertising. CS Tool • Wedding Announcement  10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. in death by her parents, Duard and Sylva Weller,  Engineering generously printed the flyers and  Pastor: Robert Eckert from scratch and keep on • Engagement   her granddaughters, Sarah Coonen and Montego sunday Worship : 10 aM 866-4298 signs. Jan Hammersmith graciously served   www.coumc.com Elaine Allington, and three sisters Thelma Kunst, * Bible study: 11:15 aM Monday refreshments and provided post production • Anniversary   scratching. Alma Ensing, and Arlyn Townes. The Service   assistance. Judy Reed and The Post, as well enhance fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f for Mrs. Allington will be Saturday, April 27, • Congratulations  as Tom Noreen and The Bugle, were very 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Pioneer Christian Reformed * Monuments and Markers of Granite or Bronze supportive in their coverage of the artist and • In Memory Church, 3110 17 Mile Rd NE, Cedar Springs, the event. Our husbands, Tim Hindenach Michigan with Pastor Jim Alblas officiating. • Thank you and Tom Mabie, lent their patience, support, 88 easT division sTreeT Interment in Solon Township Cemetery. Those in time and muscle in helping us bring the And the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who planning an expression of sympathy are asked sparTa, Mi 49345-1394 exhibit to fruition. to consider the World Renew of the Christian have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and Last, but certainly not least, we’d thank Reformed Church. Relatives and friends may Alice Norton Powell for sharing her creativity for only $20 Sunday School 9:30am hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance. meet with the family at the Pederson Funeral Thomas Cheslek phone 616.887.1761 and spirit with us, as well as showing us how without photo Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am Home on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 pm and $25 with photo Sunday Evening Worship 5pm Hebrews 12:2a to enjoy a life well-lived for 86 years! manager-owner Fax 616.887.2870 F i r s ($5 per additional photo) baptist church Sunday Youth Group 6:30pm Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home of cedar springs Nursery provided for all Sunday Services and prior to the service at church on Saturday. 50 word limit Most Sincerely, *Poetry over 5 lines will be subject 233 S. Main Street Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm (Sept. - March) Arrangements by Pederson Funeral Home, Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm God’s Little Instruction Book - Honor Books Denise Baty & Claudia Mabie to additional fees by length. www.hesselcheslekfuneralhome.com 696-1630 Rockford www.pedersonfuneralhome.com Page 6 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, April 25, 2013 Thursday, April 25, 2013 The Cedar Springs Post Page 7

Arts/entertLions Club sendsa inment Voices / views ometownometown JOKE Post Scripts Review shows need for reform of Happenings mints to vets The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up to 350 HHHometown Happenings articles are a community service for non- words. The subject should be relevant to local read- By Sen. Carl Levin profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this are not keeping pace with the the chance that funds will Pacific region. We found that The Cedar Springs Lions club sent a case of their famous ers, and the editor reserves the right to reject letters or overseas basing costs section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is Recently, the Senate growth in U.S. costs. While go to non-essential projects. rough estimates provided for mints to Specialist David Segard III of Cedar Springs, who edit for clarity, length, good taste, accuracy, and liability Monday at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as is currently serving in Afghanistan. This is one of the small f the Armed Services Committee, South Korea’s estimated In fact, our review found some items in the plan are space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions o concerns. All submissions MUST be accompanied by which I chair, completed a contribution grew by that plans for using in-kind highly speculative and do tokens of appreciation that they have done for Segard and Be carefulWeek what you wish for full name, mailing address and daytime phone number. may apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to year-long investigation into about $42 million between contributions include a $10.4 not account for potentially other local men and women serving in our Armed Forces. If We use this information to verify the letter’s authentic- [email protected] please include name and A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich the costs of maintaining our 2008 and 2012, U.S. costs million museum. significant additional costs. you have a loved one serving overseas, please contact a local ity. We do not print anonymous letters, or acknowledge phone number for any questions we may have. behind him. The waitress asks them for their orders. nation’s overseas military increased by more than $500 In Germany, we receive Congress already has barred Lions Member and they will make an effort to get some mints letters we do not use. Email to news@cedarsprings- The man says, “A hamburger, fries and a coke.” He then presence. The investigation million. in-kind payments as most spending on these out to them as well. The Lions can be reached at P.O. Box post.com, or send to PostScripts, Cedar Springs Post, Kindergarten Open House turns to the ostrich and asks, “What’s yours?” produced a bipartisan report Japan’s contributions compensation for facilities projects until the Pentagon 219, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 or feel free to come by one of PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. April 30: Ready, Set, Go! On Tuesday, April 30 from 6 to 7 pm, their meeting, which are the first and third Tuesday of every “I’ll have the same,” says the ostrich. that reaches some troubling also have not kept pace with that we turn over to the produces more detailed and our kindergarten team will be welcoming the parents/guardians month at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in town located at 44 A short time later the waitress returns with the order. “That Didn’t like cartoon conclusions. U.S. costs. For example, German government as we useful estimates, and our of the 2013-14 Kindergarten Class to Cedar Trails Elementary. North Park Street, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. will be $9.40 please,” and the man reaches into his pocket and I directed the review at its peak in 1992, Japan’s reduce our military presence review found no reason to set Parents/guardians will move in small groups from classroom to pulls out the exact change for payment. of our costs in Japan, contribution to funding for there. We found millions of aside those conditions. classroom getting a glimpse at the typical kindergarten day and The next day, the man and the ostrich come again and the I am writing in reference to the cartoon on page 7 (of April 18 issue). South Korea and Germany. infrastructure and facilities dollars of in-kind payments The military should curriculum expectations. There will be five stations in all. We hope man says, “A hamburger, fries and a coke.” Together, those countries amounted to more than $1 from Germany earmarked always be careful with to answer questions and get everyone ready for an exciting start to The ostrich says, “I’ll have the same.” I feel this is in very poor taste for a newspaper to print. I wonder how the families of the 3 people killed account for 70 percent of billion. That figure has fallen for projects that simply don’t taxpayer dollars. There is the school year. Hope to see you there. #17 Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with the roughly $10 billion we by 80 percent. make sense. For example, never a good time for large exact change. would feel about seeing this. You should actually be ashamed of yourselves. Being a Vietnam vet we have had spend each year on overseas Our use of in-kind $200,000 was spent on construction projects to Huge Book Sale They do this every day for a couple of weeks. Then one bases – a figure that doesn’t payments from South Korea sunroom additions for senior go forward with little or May 2-4: Great deals on a variety of books, movies and more. enough of this type of stuff. day the man orders something different. “I will have a steak, include personnel costs to and Germany is especially officer homes. no oversight. But at a time $2 bag sale on Saturday (excludes specially marked items). Sale baked potato and a salad,” says the man. pay and take care of our worrisome. We also have to take a when the military, and the will be held at the VFW Hall (corner of 5th and Lake Streets) Donald Cronk, Solon Township “Same,” says the ostrich. troops and their families. All South Korea’s hard look at the cost of our entire federal government, Starting May 2 at 10 am. Sponsored by the Friends of the Sand (Editor’s note: to see the cartoon from last week, Shortly the waitress brings the order and says, “That will three countries are also key contributions to a program future commitments. are facing significant lake/ Nelson Township Library. #17 download our free e-edition from our website at be $32.62.” U.S. allies. In order to better that supports the construction In South Korea, the budget cuts, cuts that Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his www.cedarspringspost.com) Rummage Sale for Relay for Life sustain our presence in these of U.S. military facilities Army has proposed a public- will damage our national pocket and places it on the table. important locations, we need amounted to about $339 private venture to build security and important May 4: The Cedar Steppers will be holding a Rummage Sale The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer. on Saturday, May 4th, from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm at Red Hawk to understand and control our million in 2012 alone housing for military families domestic programs, the “Excuse me, sir. How do you manage to pay with the exact costs. – all of it in-kind. But that, if approved, would current situation is simply Elementary. All proceeds will be donated to Rockford Relay for change every time?” Life benefiting the American Cancer Society. We are also looking Our review found that projects built using these add hundreds of millions of not acceptable. I’m working “Well,” says the man, “one day I was cleaning the attic contributions from our in-kind contributions are dollars to our costs. Setting with my colleagues on the for more donations for the sale. We accept good, clean items such and found an old lamp. When I rubbed it, a Genie appeared as clothing, household items, toys etc. You may drop off your allies are failing to keep up not reviewed at all by the aside questions about Armed Services Committee and offered me two wishes. My first wish was that if I ever had with rapidly rising costs, Department of the Army and the wisdom of bringing to develop reforms that will donations at Red Hawk Elementary on Friday, May 3rd from 3 – to pay for anything, I would just put my hand in my pocket 5:30 pm. To make arrangements for pick up of donations, please Viewpoint increasing the burden on only undergo limited review additional families in the increase oversight and help and the right amount of money would always be there.” U.S. taxpayers. At the same at higher headquarters or region while North Korea ensure that we only spend contact Tina Tiethoff (616)644-0369 or [email protected]. Please “That’s brilliant!” says the waitress. “Most people would Gas tax and fee keep us in mind when doing your spring cleaning and donating time, allied payments are at the Pentagon. Congress continues its belligerence, the money on projects we really ask for a million dollars or something, but you’ll always be as increasingly coming as isn’t even notified, let alone plan is simply not affordable. need. your used items. The sale is for a great cause and your donations rich as you want for as long as you live! But what’s with the will help celebrate more birthdays! All items left after our sale will discussion worth in-kind , rather than cash given a chance to review and The Defense Department Carl Levin is the senior ostrich?” be donated to local charities. #17,18p payments. approve these projects. That is also planning a series of U.S. senator from Michigan. The man sighs. “My second wish was for a chick with This shift to in-kind lack of oversight increases troop movements in the Asia- Ensley Center Nature Center Arbor Day long legs and who agrees with everything I say.” having payments makes it harder Celebration This Joke of the Week is By Michael D. LaFaive, Mackinac Center for Public Policy to monitor how funds are used. In fact, our review May 4: Come join us to enjoy the awakening of Spring in the brought to you by forest with crafts, games, treats and walk the trails. Saturday, May THEME: HISTORY 101 39. Eastwood’s _____ Harry Michigan’s roads must be addressed, but the state found that, in many cases, 4 at 10 am. Ensley Center Nature Center, located on 136th Street, 40. Hippocrates’ promise government must first properly raise the funds. in-kind payments are spent ACROSS 41. Monument to Buddha classic kelly’s Gov. Rick Snyder has proposed increased spending on without proper oversight, ¼ mile west of Cypress Ave. Questions call 616-636-5880. #17 A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering 1. Debra Messing’s NBC show 43. Steam engine fuel Michigan roads, which is surely a discussion worth having. congressional notification or Brant Michael Anderson Memorial Benefit 6. Distress call 44. Of them 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs The Mackinac Center has long said the state should place approval. In some cases, May 4: A Memorial Benefit for Brant Michael Anderson will be 9. Pack down 46. Prayer leader in mosque a higher priority on roads and has authored two lengthy in-kind payments are being 13. *Coat used by army 47. 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SportS/OutdoorsFishing hot topics SportS/OutdoorsSigns of spring Lady Red Hawks take fourth at From the Michigan DNR DNR advises leaving wildlife in Several fishing seasons open Saturday trackThe girls track meet team traveled to You may want to get ready for the opening of several the wild Chippewa Hills for the Warrior Invite fishing seasons coming this Saturday, April 27! The It happens every on Saturday April 20. On a cold, windy statewide trout season; Lower Peninsula inland walleye, spring. Someone finds an and at sometimes-snowy day, the team northern pike and muskellunge seasons; and the catch-and- “abandoned” fawn and took fourth place in the Big School immediate release seasons for largemouth and smallmouth takes it upon themselves to Division, which was won by Rockford. bass in the Lower Peninsula all open that day. “rescue” it. The Department Taking first place in the big school It should be noted that in Upper Peninsula waters, the of Natural Resources’ division for the team was Senior Katie walleye, pike and muskellunge seasons don’t open until Wildlife Division staff has a Weiler in the 1600 and 3200 meter May 15, which is the same date the catch-and-immediate- word of advice: Don’t. runs. Sophomore Marissa Oakes placed release season for bass opens in those same waters. “When young fawns second in the 100 hurdles and long jump Possession season for bass opens statewide on Saturday, are born, they’re not very in the big school division. Taking third May 25, except for Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River and the mobile and don’t appear to places in the big school division for the Detroit River which open on Saturday, June 15. have much scent to them team was senior Abby VanDusen in the The new license season began on April 1, so anglers so their best defense is to long jump and the 3200 meter relay need to be sure they have purchased a new fishing license just stay still, on their own, team of Caitlin McClurken, Christina for this season. The 2013 fishing licenses remain valid apart from their mother,” Dean, Allie Veltkamp and Maddie until March 31, 2014. For information on purchasing explained Brent Rudolph, Pekrul. a license, visit www.michigan.gov/fishinglicense. The the deer and elk program leader for the DNR. Baby birds, like these geese, will usually continue to be fed by their parents, even if it appears Also placing for the Red Hawks 2013 Michigan Fishing Guide and Inland Trout & Salmon they’ve been left alone. The DNR advises that if you find baby animals in the wild, it’s best to was: Maps are available online, visit the DNR website at www. “Predators can’t track them leave them there. 4th Place: Abby VanDusen Pole michigan.gov/fishingguide for more information. down by following mom not orphaned. Through a list of licensed wildlife the wild. They also pose vault; 400 Meter Relay team of Marissa around, so she stays away those first few weeks, mom rehabilitators, visit www. the possibility of bringing Walleye daily possession limit for Lake and the fawns stay alone- Oakes, Taylor Vanlangen, Abby will feed them, clean them, michigandnr.com/dlr/. disease or parasites that Sue Harrison, of Nelson Township, sent us this adorable Erie to stay at six -that’s their best defense VanDusen, and Olivia Finch. check up on them, and then The same advice could affect you or your pets picture of three baby bunnies. She wrote: “When my Again this year the daily possession limit for walleye in during their first few days 5th Place: Jeanette Sukstas Discus; Katie Weiler in the 3200 meter run. take off again so she’s not applies to other animals into your home. Raccoons, husband Phil was cleaning out some of our flower beds, Michigan’s waters of Lake Erie will be six starting May 1, of life.” Briana Pierson High Jump; Maddie meter relay team of Emily Shaft, Abby Vault drawing attention to them. as well. Though many for example, are not only he discovered these three baby bunnies in a nest about 2013. Michigan’s daily creel limit for walleyes on Lake Erie For the most part, does Pekrul 3200 meter run; 800 meter relay VanDusen, Allie Veltkamp and Katie 7th Place: Kaitlyn Twork, Discus So we encourage people to young animals are adorable potentially rabid, but they the size of half a softball. When we first saw them, they is based on its share of the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for know exactly where their team of Taylor Vanlangen, Emily Shaft, Weiler. 8th Place: Jeanette Sukstas, Discus let them be.” as babies, raccoons, for can carry canine distemper, were covered up with Mama rabbit’s fur and leaves, and the lake, which is determined by the Lake Erie Committee fawns are. “Sometimes what Kellie Spahr, and Olivia Finch; 1600 6th Place: Briana Pierson, Pole There are times—say, instance, they grow up to be not to mention round were about 1-inch long. In just a short week, each baby has under the guidance of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. mom sees as a safe place to you find a dead doe by less adorable as adults. worms, fleas and mange. grown to about 1 ½-inches now. So cute! A sure sign that The TAC is based on the overall abundance of walleyes. stash a fawn is a flower bed the side of the road with According to DNR “Please resist the urge spring is around the corner! The committee establishes quotas for each jurisdiction at the edge of the house or a nearby fawn—when wildlife biologist Erin to try to help seemingly That’s a great sign! And kudos to Sue and Phil for based on the percentage of habitat for adult walleyes in each maybe underneath a deck,” fawns have been orphaned. Victory, wild animals do abandoned fawns or other leaving the bunnies in their nest. This time of year, too Sand Lake boxers take wins in jurisdiction’s waters of the lake. The daily limit is based on Rudolph said. “So people Remember it is illegal to not make good pets and animal babies this spring,” many folks disturb the young, thinking they are abandoned, a formula that projects how many walleyes anglers can keep think ‘That’s a weird place take them into your home. once habituated to humans, Victory said. “We appreciate when they are not. See the other story on this page, “Leave but still remain within the quota. for a fawn—it must be an Call a licensed rehabilitator they generally do not do the good intentions of those wildlife in the wild” to learn what to do if you find baby Golden Glove championshipsThree Sand Lake Boxers competed The 2013 Total Allowable Catch for Lake Erie is 3.356 orphan.’ Generally they’re if you feel the need. For well, when returned to Wildlife - continues on page 16 animals. in the West Michigan Golden Glove million fish, making Michigan’s quota 196,000 fish. This Championships last Friday. Howard equates to a daily possession limit of six fish. For 2013, City’s Jon Hawley started the night there are no changes to either the fishing season or size limit out by winning a 5-0 decision in a for walleyes on Lake Erie. 235lb Jr. bout against Holland’s Zack Calverley. Hawley began the fight with “I just want to thank round was enough to give quick crisp punches in the first round God, my trainer and all my him a 5-0 decision win over and continued to control the fight family and friends for their Schmuck. with hard power punches throughout support,” said Lewis. Both David Lewis the bout, which forced the referee to In the 152lb and Zach Schmuck will give Calverley several standing eight championship, Rockford’s compete this Friday and counts. Zach Schmuck lost a close Saturday in the State Finals “I felt great even though I had a decision to Grand Rapids’ against the top two boxers short notice. I was excited to get back Rafael Ferreira, after in their respective weight in the ring,” said Hawley. dominating the first round. classes from the East side of In the 132lb championship bout, Schmuck was hit with the state. The Finals will be David Lewis defeated Holland’s Isaac several hard shots in the contested in Grand Rapids Flores by 5-0 decision. Lewis used second round. In the third at the 44th street Armory. his superior hand speed to dominate round Schmuck was able to Flores in all three rounds. David recover and use his boxing knocked Flores off balance on several skills to control the round occasion with his power shots. but Ferreira’s big second Sand Lake boxer Zach Schmuck lost a close decision last Saturday but will box in the state finals.

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CLASSIFIEDS are online Page 16 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, April 25, 2013 Thursday, April 25, 2013 The Cedar Springs Post Page 17 He said that a portion of the road actually crumbled while he was standing there. This was the second time in the last few years that this has happened. The road remains closed. Meanwhile, Kent County declared a state of Emergency. LEGAL ...continued from front page There was widespread flash flooding, and the Grand ...continued from page 12 ...continued from page 7 Guidanceare more vulnerable to insects and stress. Flood River flooded many areas in Grand Rapids, even causing Township, sent us a photo of a portion of 15 Mile near Stout ViewpointTwo points about these proposed tax and fee increases evacuation of buildings and the closing of bridges. The Step 3- Suitable soil at your that crumbled where a culvert runs underneath. He said that must be stated up front. Success starts with the soil. Most vegetables do well NOTICES normally you would see fields on either side of the road Grand River in Grand Rapids crested at 21.85 feet, a new First, gas taxes and car registration fees are very in moist, well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter like with just a small pool of water on the south side and a small record. close to a true user fee and much better than funding road trickle of water on the north side of the road. But that was If you have any memories of past floods and when they compost or peat moss. Adding organic material loosens service... improvements through, say, a general sales tax hike. A user stiff soil, helps retain moisture and nourishes important soil not the case Friday—it was more like a fast flowing creek. were, send them to us at [email protected]. fee attempts to more closely tie the cost of a government organisms. service to those who most enjoy its benefits. Other related Public Notice SCHULTZ SEPTIC Step 4- Feed your food city of cedar SPriNgS "We're #1 in a #2 business" options, such as toll roads or some odometer-based user fees, All edible plants remove some nutrients from the soil, $5 WALK-IN NAIL TRIMS Year 'round 24 hour service have great merit, but probably not in the short-run. Michigan Spring brush Pick up and can quickly exhaust soil without the help of a fertilizer.  
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616.696.3900 Second, a net tax and fee increase simply isn’t necessary. Please stack branches all in one direction. Cleanup Teens use all-natural, safe products like Bonnie Plant Food, which Registration forms are available on the City of Cedar but they both resisted arrest and attempted to flee across a It is wise to tie additional road funding to something akin to a No stumps or branches larger than is derived from oilseed extract such as soybean seed extract. Springs website at http://www.cityofcedarsprings.org. Pre- farm field before being apprehended again. true road user fee, but the hikes should be offset with dollar- six inches in diameter or Research shows plants are healthier and more vigorous using Brynadette Cedar registration is not mandatory to participate in the cleanup. The teens were found to have broken into the home and for-dollar cuts to other financial burdens on taxpayers, such tree removals will be picked up. Heating & organically based foods, rather than chemical based options. However, it will allow them to assign clean-up locations stolen food, jewelry, and damaged the residence, spending as state personal income taxes. Ideally, the net result of such Powell Cooling inC. Step 5 - Water well • Realtor ahead of time as well as purchase trash bags and pizza. several hours there. While in the home they appeared to tax changes will be a cut in the burden, not merely a shift. Please have brush out by 6:00 a.m. ExpEriEncE not guEsswork Most vegetables aren’t drought tolerant, so you’ll need • Notary Public There is no city/police auction this year. The drug take- have cooked and ate food and used the shower and went Gov. Snyder has a record of such dramatic tax changes. It The DPW crew will only make one trip 616-696-2599 to water them regularly. The closer your garden is to a water Cell: 616-835-2624 back bin will also not be open Saturday. from room to room ransacking the house. The suspects does not strain credulity to suggest that he could do so again. through town. source, the easier it will be to keep plants hydrated. One inch [email protected] Please call 696-1330 with any questions. also had in their possession property from another home Revenue losses from offsetting a personal income tax www.Brynadette.com of water weekly is adequate for most vegetables. small ads invasion, as well as alcohol and drugs. cut would require reducing government spending, but as the The final brush pick is scheduled for Step 6 - Pest patrol Arthur K. Eggerding The teens were charged with multiple crimes, including Center has pointed out time and again, the money is there to September 23, 2013. make ¢ents Let natural predators fight your battles, hand-pick pests Realtor, Inc. home invasion last week. This week police found that the be had if only lawmakers are willing to make the cuts happen. call The Post or dislodge them with a jet of water. If you spray, do it late in 616-453-7655 other home invasion also took place in Howard City, and Let us start with one simple idea: Eliminate Michigan’s Dated: April 25, 2013 Linda Branyan 616-696-3655 the day when beneficial insects are less active. they were charged with another count of home invasion department of corporate welfare and crony capitalism, City Clerk ...continued from page 3 You can find plenty of resources to help guide you Insects second degree, and larceny. otherwise known as the Michigan Economic Development 616.696.1330 cannot move around much so they are less able to escape through the planting process, from websites like www. Corp. FLORIST CEDAR BODY the effects of sediment and other pollutants that diminish bonnieplants.com to your local community college’s The state could save a conservative $118 million by water quality. In order to continue these sampling efforts agricultural extension. Read up, watch videos, take a class SHOP, INC. reducing MEDC expenditures and redirecting 21st Century and add additional sampling sites, we need more dedicated and get your hands dirty. Jobs money and Indian Gaming revenues to personal income PUBLIC NOTICE COMPLETE volunteers for these events. We will be holding another BODY REPAIR tax relief (though this money will run out in 2015). The great FLOWER SHOP event in the fall of 2013. If you would like to be involved in ...continued from page 10 VILLAGE OF SAND LAKE AND GIFTS ALL MAKES & MODELS irony in this is that investing these savings in state roads 2 E. MAPLE ST, SAND LAKE MI 49343 this event or any other Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative Earth Your original Low Cost Rentals Available damage ecosystems. Aldo Leopold revolutionized and bridges might actually produce a positive return on programs please contact Nichol De Mol at 231-557-6362 or 616-636-8854 hometown florist Auto Glass Installation wildlife management practices from single species investment. [email protected]. “Look for our specials management to ecosystem management practices with his ...continued from page 11 This is just one idea and it gets us almost 10 percent of the “Look“Look forfor the stripedgreen canopy canopy 696-1830 Brush and Yard-waste Pickup && brightbrighton Facebook.” yellow doors” 1933 text Wildlife Management. We could apply those Wildlife way to the $1.2 billion in road repair dollars Gov. Snyder is who want to help, but animals are better off left alone than Brush and Yard-waste will be picked up on the 13399 White Creek principles to pest management in our home landscape to 866-0990 17 N. Main St. (3/4 mile south of 17 Mile) if they are removed from the wild.” seeking. The fact is the Mackinac Center has made hundreds First and Third Wednesdays of each month restore damaged natural communities for the benefit of our Tari Howard, a licensed rehabilitator in Benton of suggestions over the years for saving (and in some cases, May through September, weather permitting. children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Harbor, said she always tells people who have picked up generating) billions of dollars in savings. ...continued from page 3 It is not that we do not care about future generations. Your complete Drug young animals to check and make sure mom’s not around, The Center has authored three formal budget studies, the If weather does not permit pickup on the technology We have become more isolated from working the land misuse of these medications.” especially in the case of fawns. “People say, ‘Well, I’ve last of which recommended more than 200 ideas for saving regularly scheduled day, the alternative day store! or spending time in nature. We do not get to know our National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day addresses already touched it,’ but that generally doesn’t seem to $2 billion without reducing the School Aid Fund. Since the will be the next available business day. neighbors or their importance. By neighbors, I refer to a vital public safety and public health issue. According to matter. I think it’s a myth.” Howard said she gets a fair last was published we have suggested even more ideas, big the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, enough species that share nature niches. Focus attention on the number of baby rabbits and squirrels that come to her “eyes and small, controversial and not. ALL Grass clippings and small yard waste Computer dozens of species of moths by the porch light. Most are prescription painkillers were prescribed in 2010 to medicate closed and hairless.” It’s a 50-50 proposition as to whether Two ideas for saving money listed in our 2007 must be in a 2 ply wet strength paper refuse bag repair fast! helpful beneficial neighbors. Over 1000 species of moths every American adult around-the-clock for one month. they live, she said. transportation study include repealing the state prevailing (available at most hardware stores). Often, some of these medicines languish in the home and have important functions in our community. Most people As for birds, the advice is the same. Remember when wage law and competitive contracting for road maintenance. 71 n main, downtown cedar springs . 696-7000 might only think of tomato hornworms, clothes moths, or are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates you were a kid and someone told you that if you touched a Prevailing wage laws artificially raise the cost of government Dated: April 25, 2013 THANK YOU, exotic Gypsy Moths and conclude all moths are bad. This of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high— baby bird, its mother would either abandon it or kill it? “Not construction projects. One conservative estimate published Sand Lake Department of Public Works Earth Week start encouraging others to notice the beneficial more Americans currently abuse prescription drugs than true,” said Karen Cleveland, the DNR’s all bird biologist. by the Center in 2007 was that the repeal of this law in 2002 creatures in ecosystems instead of focusing on those we CementCem &ent & the number of those using cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin “If it’s completely defenseless and can’t move on its own, could have saved Michigan taxpayers some $107 million Cement & consider bad. Cement & BlockworkBloCkBlo WorkBloCkC Workk Work and inhalants combined, according to the 2010 National the short version is: Stick it back into the nest, if you can. If in public construction costs that are not related to schools. CharlieCCharlieharlie MC MB MrideCCBBrideride Most of the moths in the yard are food for the birds we Survey on Drug Use and Health. Studies show that the it’s got little feathers on it and it looks like a bird rather than Savings like that are worth chasing. PatiosPatios •Patios Driveways • Driveways• Driveways • Pole • BarnPole• Pole BarnFloors Barn Floors Floors hope to see. Many pollinate plants we hope establish in wild PUBLIC majority of teens who abuse prescription drugs obtain them a ball of fluff, odds are it already tried to fledge from its Michigan’s infrastructure system needs repair. We have SidewalksSidewalksSidewalks • Retaining • Retaining• Retaining Walls Walls WallsSENIOR areas of the yard. Wasps eat a great many caterpillars and DISCOUNT from family and friends for free, including from the home nest before it was ready to fly. Generally, mom and dad will been saying that in print for almost two decades. Tying the FHA Approved Foundations prevent them from causing serious damage to plants. Spend FHA ApprovedFHA Approved Foundations FoundationsAVAILABLE medicine cabinet. continue to feed it.” Young birds that appear grounded may repairs, however, to a net tax increase is unnecessary. The NOTICE more time getting to know nature niche neighbors that The Cedar Springs Police Department has their drug be found a good distance from the nest, Cleveland said, best alternative is to offset hikes a fuel tax with spending and CharlieCharlieCharlie ~ Jim ~ m~Jim cBrideJim m mcBridecBride share your yard. There is more than a lifetime’s effort and SOLON TOWNSHIP SPRING take-back bin open at City Hall weekdays, Monday because they walk and search for shelter from predators. tax cuts elsewhere. enjoyment within footsteps. The variety of species is great (616)(616) 636-8451(616) 636-8451 636-84512388923889 Hooker23889 Hooker Hooker Road Road Road through Friday, from 9-5 p.m. It will not be open Saturday. “It’s probably not ready to fly but it thinks it is, and then Michael D. LaFaive is the director of the Morey Fiscal CLEANUP 2013 and can only be protected once we get to know the species Fax (616)Fax (616)636-8348 636-8348Sand Lake,Sand Lake,MI 49343 MI 49343 According to Police Chief Roger Parent, they have done it it ends up on the ground, because its feathers can’t get it Policy Initiative at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a Annual Spring Cleanup, for Solon Township Fax (616) 636-8348 Sand Lake, MI 49343 that share the yard. Begin to empathize with their lives this in conjunction with the Take-back day in the past (which airborne,” Cleveland said. “Little birds have been coming research and educational institute headquartered in Midland, residents only, has been scheduled for Earth Week, the entire year, and your lifetime. usually falls on the Cedar Creek cleanup day), but they were out of the nest too early since little birds have been around.” Mich. Saturday, May 4th and Saturday, May 11th, 2013 Natural history questions or topic suggestions can usually holding a city auction at the same time. This year Cleveland said the DNR regularly fields calls from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm be directed to Ranger Steve (Mueller) at the odybrook@ there is no auction, and no need to have a reserve officer on homeowners who have found ducks—mostly mallards— crossword Answers 15185 Algoma Avenue (site of the new Township Hall). 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And if she’s successful there, she may come back.” 616.636.5453 | 616.636.5466 The Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST senger car or truck tires per household, which Vol. XXIII No. 21 Thursday, May 27, 2010 Cleveland reminded folks that it is illegal to take birds, Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties We accept LestMemorial Day weis a day to rememforgetber and honor those that gave theirthose must be cut into 4 pieces, washers, dryers, 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 just as it is mammals, into their homes without permits to 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’ll add them and give back to the community you serve! stoves, dishwashers, mattresses, furniture, trash for next year. do so. “There are licensed rehabilitators who can work with barrels not to exceed 45 lbs that can be manually them if necessary,” she said. “But it’s better for the bird to lifted in the air 4 foot and returned to owner , hot be raised by their parents, to learn all they need to know to a-1MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM tubs that are cut into no bigger than 24” square advertise in live in the wild rather than to be raised by a human.” Michigan’s Oldest and Finest pieces.

- For more information about specific species or wildlife Residents will gather at this monument in the Algoma Township Memorial - Roof Replacement System 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 enue Monday for Memorial Day services. The park was dedicated last Me : Loose trash, into months, if they had been for Post photo by J. Reed Unacceptable items include and support units (one battalion morial Day. by Judy reed gotten. of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - activities and ceremonies taking place The men, a majority of them - Field Hospital, and the 337th Am There will be several memorial viewing opportunities, visit www.michigan.gov/wildlife. Men and women across the - Free estimates from Michigan, dubbed them bulance Company) were issued this weekend that residents are encouraged to take part in: world cheered when the armi- selves the “Polar Bears.” Russian weapons and equipment - The Cedar Springs Historical Society is having its 10th Annual Cem stice was signed on November 11, It was the summer of 1918. The batteries, hazardous waste such as oil, paint, and sailed for Archangel, a Rus etery Walk, Sunday, May 30 at 2:00 p.m. to honor veterans of all wars. 1918. It meant the end of the Great of U.S. Army’s 85th Division, made sian port on the White Sea, 600 This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell, War of 1812; John Roys, War—World War I. One group in up mostly of men from Michi- miles north of Moscow. They Mexican/American War; Alfred Plumb, Spanish/American War; Abram men soldiered on, however, gan and Wisconsin, finished their were under British command. - S. Tuttle, Civil War; Frank VanLew, World War I; Russell, George and the subfreezing temperatures of training at Fort Custer, Battle It was never completely under William Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes,Forget Korean -continues War; Thom on pageas 9 12x60 14x70 northern Russia, and wondered Creek, and sailed to England. anti-freeze, cleaning supplies or other liquid de- when they would be called home; Polar - continues on page 20 INSTALLED While some were sent to France, they wondered, as days turned $ $ the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the termined to be hazardous, yard waste, concrete, 3,280 3,980 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 vestigated as arson. a.m. Thursday, CRIMES (274637). 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