Super Blood Wolf Moon 2019

FREE but priceless Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The SHOWCASING CEDAR SPRINGS & Reaching around the world ~ www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXXII No. 04 Thursday, JanuaryP 24, 2019 ServingST Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties INSIDE THIS ISSUE Nailed It! @ library Super blood wolf moon 2019

NEWS - page 2 Weekend of deadly snowmobile crashes

This super blood wolf moon photo was taken by Laura Newland-Herweyer of Zombie Photography, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NEWS - page 3 By Judy Reed eclipse get its name? Ac- it through, because it has Cheer takes first cording to space.com, the long wavelengths; short- Many of you braved the eclipse coincided with er-wavelength light such frigid temperature Sunday a supermoon—a full moon as yellow and blue gets evening to catch one of that occurs when the nat- blocked and scattered by the most memorable lunar ural satellite is at or near our planet’s air. eclipses in recent history. its closest point to Earth The “wolf” part refers to On Sunday evening, during its elliptical orbit. the full moon of January— January 20, we were treat- Supermoons appear slight- likely named for the howl- City warns of ed to a super blood wolf ly bigger and brighter in ing of wolves at the moon moon—a big red ball in the sky than normal full this time of year. SPORTS - pages 8-9 the sky at the peak of the moons. If you missed the spec- phishing scam lunar eclipse. The “blood” part refers tacle, you can go to www. The City of Cedar Springs told the Post this week that The moon began to en- to the ruddy color fully space.com to see it. Staying on track they were contacted by somebody outside of the city ter the earth’s shadow at eclipsed moons often as- Several of you sent some who said he had received a spam email, supposedly from 10:34 p.m., and was fully sume, the result of Earth’s good photos, and we will the city’s code enforcer, asking for a cash payment. darkened at 11:41 p.m. atmosphere bending some try to run a few more next “We have checked with our IT department and those It started to see the light sunlight onto the mostly week, as space allows. emails are not coming from us at all, which unfortunately again about 12:43 a.m. dark lunar surface. Red means there is nothing that we can do about it,” said City How did this type of light preferentially makes Manager Mike Womack. He added that the City would never ask for a payment of any kind via email. “The city only accepts utility and tax payments online Winter fun in the snow and then only through BSA/Point and Pay which can be NY NY - pages 10-11 accessed through our official website under ‘pay bills,’” he explained. Honor Roll He went on to say that the Code Enforcer would never ask for any kind of payment. City staff also tries to send out professional emails with a personalized salutation and a signature block with the correct contact information. Womack noted that the phishing emails that claim to be from the City have many of the typical qualities that spam emails have, and citizens should check the following things for all emails to verify whether they are real or fake. CTA - page 13 Check the sender. Sometimes, cybercriminals will fake (or “spoof”) the Winter driving tips sender of an email. If the “from” address doesn’t match the alleged sender of the email, or if it doesn’t make sense in the context of the email, something may be phishy. An email claims to come from the University, but it’s from “[email protected]” instead of an “@udel.edu” address. Now that that we’ve been getting more Send your winter fun photos to news@ An email claims to come from your friend John Doe, snow, we are looking for your winter fun cedarspringspost.com. Include a brief but the sender is “[email protected].” photos. Emma Read, 12, and her brother description of what is happening, in the Austin, 10, of Greenville, built this angry photo, the names and ages of children, Check for (in)sanity. snowman and somersaulting snowman! and city/township. We will run as space Many typical phishing emails are mass-produced by AUTO LIFE - page 15 They get top marks for being creative! allows. PHISHING - continues on page 14 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, January 24, 2019 Nailed it! At the library Kids had the opportunity to hone The winner of the final and largest their skills at decorating at the Cedar round won the coveted golden spoon Springs Library last week. trophy and nailed the challenge. All of Just like the popular Netflix show the kids worked hard and all deserved Nailed it, the kids were challenged to to win but Sierra Fifield nailed the min- recreate Pinterest worthy treats. They ion cake and went home with the gold- had three timed baking challenges, the en spoon. first an emoji cake pop; second a melt- “The event was enjoyed by all and ed snowman cookie; and for the final the kids raved about it,” said Library challenge they had to recreate a min- Director Donna Clark. ions cake.

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249071 Thursday, January 24, 2019 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 Man found dead in POST Highlights News...... pages 1-3 friend’s driveway Church Connection...... pages 4-5 Police seeking information Arts & Entertainment...... page 6 The Kent County Sheriff’s Office re- ing results of an autopsy. sponded to the report of a deceased person found out- Gietzen was last seen Saturday night around 8:30 p.m. Outdoors...... page 7 side of a home in Alpine Township, on Sunday, January 20, at a restaurant near West River Drive and 4 Mile Road in about 8:30 a.m. Comstock Park. Investigators believe Gietzen was given Sports...... pages 8-9 According to police, the investigation revealed that Greg- a ride from the restaurant to an address on Bekinshire Dr ory Gietzen, 57, of Grand Rapids had plans to visit a friend NW, about 2 miles away, sometime after 8:30 p.m. Anyone NewYear NewYou...... pages 10-11 in Comstock Park last Saturday night but never arrived. On who had any contact with Mr. Gietzen after 8:30 p.m. Sat- Sunday morning, Mr. Gietzen was found deceased in the urday evening is asked to contact the Kent County Sheriff’s Voices & Views...... page 12 driveway outside of the friend’s Comstock Park home. Mr. Office, Investigative Division at 616-632-6125. Business/Professionals directory...... page 12 Gietzen’s death is currently under investigation and pend- CTA school news...... page 13 DNR reports weekend of deadly Classifieds...... page 14 snowmobile crashes Auto Life...... page 15 Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers continued their The safety and enforcement patrols last weekend, a deadly www.cedarspringspost.com weekend that claimed the ST 36 E. Maple,P P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, lives of five snowmobilers in phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 a single day. published weekly, USPO third-class POSTal permit #81. Police agencies in the Up- Publisher: ...... Lois Allen per Peninsula and northern Editor/Reporter: ...... Judy Reed Lower Peninsula investigat- Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller ed the deaths Friday of two Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson snowmobilers in Gogebic Graphic Design:...... Belinda Sanderson & County and one each in Luce, ...... Sarah Cunningham Alger, and Kalkaska counties. Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen, This winter, six snowmo- ...... Melissa Kleyn, Marybeth Ford bilers have died in the U.P. Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall and three in Lower Michigan. The statewide snowmobile Check out our website at: fatality total for the entire www.cedarspringspost.com winter of 2017-2018 was 15, E-mail us at: [email protected] with 10 of those fatalities oc- [email protected] [email protected] curring north of the Mackinac A group of snowmobilers riding right in Gogebic County on a cold day during the winter of 2017-2018. [email protected] Bridge. Photo by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. [email protected] “This recent rash of deadly riders are being reminded to good snow concentrating rid- alcohol. [email protected] crashes illustrates the critical ride on the right side of the ers in certain parts of the state, On Friday, five officers con- [email protected] importance of snowmobile trail, at a safe speed and sober. unfamiliarity with local trails ducted a group patrol in South [email protected] safety,” said Lt. Ryan Aho, a Snowmobilers are also being or speed, recklessness or alco- Range in Houghton County. News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. DNR district law supervisor asked to anticipate, and yield hol, all of these things under- “Conservation officers in Marquette. “Many fatali- to, trail groomers. score the importance of riding talked with snowmobilers, follow us on facebook ties occur because of drinking The thrust of the campaign safely and riding right.” checked registrations and trail www.facebook.com/ and driving, high speed or urges riders to ride right so DNR conservation officers permits, looked for equip- carelessness, all of which are they can make it home safely were on patrol on both ends ment violations and tested cedarspringspost preventable actions.” to their families. of the U.P., writing tickets and snowmobiles for noise level OFFICE HOURS: M-TH 10am-5pm • Friday 10am-2pm The DNR is partnering “There are a lot of factors providing safety tips to riders. emissions,” Aho said. with the Michigan Snowmo- that could play into the high They had conducted similar From about 100 contacts, 2019 Subscription Rate...... $40 per year bile Association and others number of fatal snowmobile patrols the weekend prior in officers issued 20 warnings to on a “Ride Right” safety cam- crashes we’ve had during Ontonagon and Houghton riders for improper trail per- paign this winter. this early part of the winter,” counties, which resulted in mit and registration display. In contacts with officers, said John Pepin, DNR depu- numerous tickets being issued Eight tickets were issued, half Middle school public service announce- ty public information officer. and three riders jailed for of which were for registration ments and press materials, “But whether it’s because of driving under the influence of DEADLY- continues on page 4 honorsLast week we ran photos ofband both the Cedar Springs High School and Cedar Springs Middle School students that 18 names added to National were part of honors bands that performed at Orchard View January 9. The names of the middle school students were Work Zone Memorial not available at press time, but we now have them. David Snell, of Bay City, was working in a road construction zone on I-75 Fast Facts: last summer when a drunk driver caused • The American Traffic Safety Services a crash that killed him and left another Foundation (The Foundation) exists to worker with minor injuries. His name promote roadway safety through char- is one of 18 names added this year to a itable giving and public awareness pro- National Work Zone Memorial honor- grams. ing the memory of those killed in a work • The Foundation’s National Work zone. Zone Memorial is a living tribute to David Snell National Work Zone Awareness Week the memory of lives lost in work zones (NWZAW) is not until April but rais- throughout the country. nities cross-country, year-round ing awareness is a year-round job. The • Nearly 1,500 names of those lost in to promote public mindfulness of Michigan Department of Transportation work zones are included on the memo- the need to respect and stay safe in (MDOT), along with DOTs across the rial. *Submit a name of someone you America’s roadway work zones. country, work with the American Traffic know who lost their life in a work zone The Foundation will accept the Safety Services Foundation (The Foun- at www.atssa.com/thefoundation. name of anyone killed in a road- dation) by providing information about way work zone at any time. The work zone crashes, injuries and fatalities. names on the memorial date back to 1928. Originally unveiled in April 2002, the National Work Zone The Foundation supports families affected by work zone Back row L to R: Maddy Radebach, Rayne Evans, Ivy Memorial - Respect and Remembrance: Reflections of Life deaths through donations, scholarship programs and raising Collins, Madison Shields on the Road program is a living tribute to the memory of awareness. To submit a name to the memorial or to learn Front row L to R: Judy Visser, Juliana Bolinger, Kiylee lives lost in work zones. The memorial travels to commu- more information, visit www.atssa.com/TheFoundation. Hall Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, January 24, 2019 Church Connection Deadly...continued from page 3 violations, with the remainder for noise emissions exceeding spiritual notes • announcements • memories the 88-decibel limit. One officer assisted a rider whose snow- The two actions of Jesus were to look up and to speak to mobile caught fire a few miles north of the group patrol. him, and the two actions of Zacchaeus were to come down The following evening, five conservation officers patrolled as and receive the Lord with joy. Together, these four actions a group in Keweenaw County, on Gratiot Lake Road Trail No. changed the life of a person. For the interest of length, let 3. us focus on one action of Jesus, namely his “looking” up at In this effort, about 250 contacts were made, with 30 warn- From the Pulpit Zacchaeus. ings and three tickets issued for improper trail permit or regis- The verb to “look” is unique in biblical language. It is the tration display. A total of 15 tickets were written, including eight Father Lam T. Le, Pastor kind of looking that would change the reality being seen. for noise emission violations, two for careless operation of a ST. JOHN PAUL II PARISH Jesus looks into the depth of the soul of Zacchaeus. snowmobile and one each for driving with a suspended license The contemporaries of Zacchaeus looked at him with ill and no sled registration. 3110 17 Mile Rd Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319 regard. In fact, as a tax collector during that era, people On Sunday, the patrol in the western U.P. continued in Onto- would have regarded Zacchaeus as a cheater, because tax nagon County, including along Lake Gogebic where two riders 616-696-3904 collectors normally collected more than what they should died Friday in a head-on crash near Lake Gogebic State Park. for their own personal gain. Conservation officers contacted three separate groups of Jesus, however, gave Zacchaeus a redeeming look. snowmobilers who had been ice fishing coming off Lake Goge- TODAY SALVATION HAS COME Reaching into his soul, Jesus saw a wounded man who was bic. All the groups’ members had legal possession limits. TO THIS HOUSE open for healing; a greedy man who was also open to abso- In all, officers made about 100 contacts in the patrolling ef- Luke 19:1 lute generosity; and finally, a sinful man that was capable fort, resulting in 10 warnings for fail to display/attach trail per- of total transformation. Jesus saw Zacchaeus’ weaknesses, mits or improper registration display. Five tickets were written With the Christmas season over, we return to the ordinary but also his potential. Jesus’ look conquered the heart of for registration violations, another five for failure to display or of our lives. A reading of Luke 19: 1-10, specifically the Zacchaeus and led him to receive Jesus with joy. “Today attach trail permits, two for noise violations and one for careless calling of Zacchaeus, reminds us that the love of God is salvation has come to this house” (Lk 19:9). operation. exciting, powerful, and extraordinary. We are all longing for that redeeming look from the Lord. “Over the course of the weekend, we had 450 contacts with When Jesus passed through Jericho, Zacchaeus the tax Amen. riders,”Aho said. “We issued 60 warnings and wrote three doz- collector sought to see him. Short in stature, “he ran ahead In addition to being the priest of St. John Paul II Parish, en tickets.” and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was Cedar Springs, Father Lam also proudly serves as Pastor On the eastern end of the U.P., cold weather and lake effect about to pass that way” (Lk 19:4). Reaching the place, Je- of Mary Queen of Apostles Parish, 1 W Maple Street, Sand snow had limited visibility for snowmobilers, including conser- sus “looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, come down Lake, MI. 49343. Phone 616 636 5671. vation officers. Group patrols continued, though cold weather quickly, for today I must stay at your house” (Lk 19:5). The shortened some of the riding time for officers. Gospel indicates: “he came down quickly and received him “Snow dust from sleds coming and going, along with blow- with joy” (Lk 19:6). ing snow, diminished visibility on a very busy weekend for snowmobiles,” said Lt. Skip Hagy, a DNR district law supervisor in Newberry. “People drive way too fast for conditions. Bliss-Witters & Pike Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and It showed in the personal injury and fatal accidents we had this operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel To forgive is to set a past weekend.” is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland A sound meter patrol was conducted Saturday in Grand prisoner free and discover Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days Marais in Alger County. However, no sound violation tickets a week. were issued. Conservation officers had contact with 578 riders, the prisoner was YOU. with 41 verbal warnings issued, along with 16 tickets for registration and trail permit violations. Conservation officers assisted with the fatality Friday in Luce County where a 71-year-old rider struck a tree. Two officers patrolling in the eastern U.P. Thursday had 55 contacts with riders. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly They issued four warnings and two tickets. Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men DNR safety and enforcement patrols will continue through- 13603 Northland Drive their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your out the winter. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 trespasses. To find out more about snowmobiling in Michigan, visit (616) 696-1410 Matthew 6: 14,15 Michigan.gov/Snowmobiling. Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books Church

H I L L C R E S T Community Church of God Cedar Springs Cedar Springs United United Methodist Methodist Church Church Directory TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN Rockford Springs Community Church 140 S.140 Main S. St., Main PO St., BoxPO K, CedarBox K Springs , Cedar Springs Pastor David Vander Meer  5994 18 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-9333 616-696-1140616-696-1140 • www.cedarspringsumc.org www.cedarspringsumc.org 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 Senior Pastor Kristi J. Rhodes Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Worship: Sunday 10:00 am www.rockfordsprings.org Pastor BillPastor Johnson Jane Duffey Nursery & Children’s Church during message Sunday WorShip Sunday Sunday Worship Worship Service: 10:15Service: a.m. •10:15 Coffee a.m. Fellowship:  Coffee 11:15 a.m.Fellowship: 11:15 a.m. *Youth - Sunday 11:30 am-12:30 pm Supervised Nursery Care Provided *Kidzone - Wednesday 6-7:30 pm *Thursday - Open Prayer 6-7:30 pm 9:30am • 5:00pm Supervised Nursery Care Provided Wednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pm dinner, 6:20-7:00pm Christian Education

Living Truth Fellowship Do you know that Saturday is the Sabbath? https://LTFtruth.wixsite.com/home SAND LAKE Meeting at White Creek Est. Comm. Bldg. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH To learn more about 15851 White Creek Ave NE, Cdr. Springs, MI 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 The Church of God the Sabbath and the Fellowship Group of Michigan Nov. 18 & Dec. 16, times for 2019 to be posted Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am truth of the bible visit BYO dish to pass, 2 p.m., lesson 3 p.m. Teaching the HaLL RentaL $75.00 (no alcohol) ~ Pastor Bruce Chapman Creational Truth of Mankind - Dr. Ron Pleune, Teacher Call Barb Gould 616-636-5615 616.636.9209 www.cogfgomi.org

Solon Center Wesleyan Church Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh  Worship 11 a.m. Pastor Bill Dixon 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake  SERVICE TIME: 10 am  Pastor: Rev. Kim DeLong 866-4298 Solon Center   Solon Center Wesleyan Church  coumc.weebly.com 19 Mile Road www.scwchurch.org Cedar Springs  Wesleyan Church M-46  org sunday Worship : 11 aM solonc616-696-3229enterwesleyanchurch.org  Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. enhanced fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f Pasto15671r Dou Algomag DiBell Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM &  SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 616-696-3229 Mary Queen of Apostles Church St. John Paul II Parish EastEast Nelson Nelson Church Church “Where “Where You Youare Loved”are Loved” Roman Catholic Faith Community A Welcoming Catholic Church 9024—902418 —Mile18 Rd.Mile NE Rd. NE CedarCedar Springs Springs MI 49319 MI 49319 One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 616-696616--0661696- 0661 Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service

Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm • Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm Pastor Inge Whittemore Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30 pm • Sundays at 8:00 am Pastor Inge Whittemore SundaySunday KidZone KidZone 9:45 9:45am Ages am Ages4 to 124 to 12 Like us on Facebook Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays at 6:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 pm & Sundays at 4:00 pm Like us on Facebook www.eastnelsonumc.org ThursdayThursday KidzKlub KidzKlub 6 pm 6Ages pm Ages4 to 124 to 12 Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] jp2-mqa.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] www.eastnelsonumc.org

Cedar Springs Christian Church Sunday School 9:30am Pilgrim Bible Church 340 W. pine St. pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online SundayS: on CTA property* Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am West Pine St. • 696-1021 • Rev. David Ward Awana & Youth Sunday Evening non-denominational 10:30 a.M. Cedar Springs (Sept. - April) 5:30pm SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 MondayS: 616.696.1180 *NOT affiliated with Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00pm WORSHIP 10:45 AM and 6:00 P.M. open prayer Creative Technologies MIDWEEK SERVICE • WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org 7-8 pM Academy (CTA) 233 S. Main Street • 616-696-1630 • www.csfbc.com

EEngagement EEngagement EEngagement EEngagement BB irth BB irth BB irth BB irth AA nniversary AA nniversary AA nniversary AA nniversary Thursday,W Januaryedding 24, 2019 W eddingThe Cedar SpringsW Post edding W edding Page 5 M emorialChurchM emorial ConnectionM emorial M emorial spiritual notes • announcements • memories O bituary O bituary O bituary O bituary TTRANDYhankyou! BOWMAN TTDOLORIShankyou! BLUE SHARLENETT hankyou! D. TOWNS VIRGINIATT hankyou! ROBINSON AA nnouncement AA nnouncement AA nnouncement AA nnouncement EEngagement Doloris Blue passed irthaway peacefully with Sharlene D. Towns, age 62, of Cedar Virginia May Robinson, 89, of Cedar her familyB at her side on January 15, 2019. Springs, passed away on Wednesday, Springs, passed away Wednesday, January She was precededBB in death by her loving January 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving 23, 2019 at Metron of Cedar Springs. Mrs. husband, John. Missing her are her children, family. Sharlene was born March 29, Robinson was born July 15, 1929 in Grand Lora, JoDee, Rodney,nniversary and Shawn. She was 1956 in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Rapids, MI the daughter of Fred and Ella On Monday, January 14, 2019, Randy a AAproud and amazing grandmother to her William and Phyllis (Fazer) Collins. Shar (VanCleve) Wert. She was a good mom, Allen Bowman, loving husband, father, and many grandchildren. Also surviving is her had a very strong, unwavering faith in her great cook and a very generous person. friend, passed away suddenly at the age of “little” brother, Ray; her family and her Lord. Shar’s favorite pastime was spending Surviving are her children, Rixie (Mary) 63. An avid outdoorsman, Randy enjoyed dear friends, Al andedding Mary Robinson. We time on the backwaters of the Muskegon Robinson, Barbara Gavron, Helen (Terry) hunting, fishing, tinkering on his John will missW her spunk and sassiness as well as River houseboating with her husband, McIntyre, Nancy (Steve) Robinson- Deere lawnmower and spoiling his two her dedication to her family. Please join the Lance, family, grandchildren and friends. Merlington, Trevor (Salli) Robinson; 9 dachshunds. Randy was a jack of all trades, family as we celebrate her life on January She loved adventure and was quick to let grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and always willing to lend a hand to anyone 27, 2019 from 2-5 emorialp.m. at White Creek everyone know about her sharp shooter brother, David (Marilyn) Wert; sisters, CountryM Estates Community Building. skills. If at any time someone told her she in need. He could fix your car, replumb M M Beulah (Gary) Chase, Darlene Elder. She your bathroom, and make a mean spaghetti couldn’t do it, she would prove them wrong was preceded in death by her husband, sauce from scratch. It didn’t matter what and do it better. Nothing could hold her Rix in 2004 and 6 brothers and sisters. The you needed, Randy always had the name of bituary back. She loved dragonflies and horses. family gives a special thanks to Metron for somone who could help you with that on the O Shar touched many lives and will be deeply their wonderful care. Visitation will be held tip of his tongue, and would start making a missed. Surviving are her loving husband Friday from 4-7 p.m. at the Bliss-Witters & call before you knew what was happening. ARTHUR L. SCHULTZ of 28 years, Lance; children, daughter Tina Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs where He is survived by his wife, Jayne Bowman; hankyou! (Aaron) Kandler and son, Joshua Vann; the service will be held Saturday 11:00 mother, Lila Bowman; children, Georgia ArthurTT L. Schultz, 70, of Cedar Springs grandchildren, Amanda Weber, Katherine a.m. Private interment Pierson Cemetery. (Joel) Taylor and John (Kristin) Taylor; passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Weber, Destiny Vann and Cameron Vann; Memorial contributions may be made to brother, Ron Bowman; sister, Ronnie (Jon) at his residence. Art was born March 13, mother and father-in-law, Mick and Trudy Heartland Hospice. Stout; six grandchildren, Lillian, Seraphime, 1948 in Grosse Pointe, MI to Arthur and Towns; brother, James Collins; nephews, Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Betty Jane (Kelch)nnouncement Schultz. He served in Simon, Liam, Winry, and Arjen; niece, A Jeremiah Redder and Matthew Redder; Funeral Home, Cedar Springs theAA Army in Vietnam and later worked at Beverly; nephews, Chad, Adam and Eric, niece, Jodi Donkin and many other nieces and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He Steelcase for many years. He is survived and nephews. Shar was preceded in death is preceded in death by his father, Donald by his daughter, Wendy (Paul) Wittkoski; by her parents; sister, Patricia Jane Redder Bowman. A Memorial service will be held grandchildren, Catherine, Natalie and and brother, Michael Collins. Her wishes for Randy on Saturday, January 26th at 2 Emily; sister, Madeline Walker; nephews, were to be cremated and have a gathering at p.m., at the Solon Center Wesleyan Church, Kelly (Destiny) Totten, Shawn Parker, Josh her home. A celebration of life will be held 15671 Algoma Avenue, Cedar Springs, Parker, Aaron (Devilyn) Carver and Seth 2:00 p.m., Saturday January 26, 2019 at Michigan 49319. Parker; nieces, Shannon (Ben) VanDonkler, her home. Memorial contributions may be Holly Grear and Heather Totten; many great made to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital The Cedar Springs nieces and nephews. He was preceded in or to the Humane Society of Kent County. death by his wife, Diana and son, Brian. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Post Church The family meet with friends Tuesday 1 Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. at the Newspaper Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar 5,456 Likes Connection Springs. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, is online @ Cedar Springs. Memorials to Wounded http://cedarspringspost.com/ Warrior Project. www.facebook.com/ category/churchconnection/ Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs cedarspringspost

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Articles will run as space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may asked the concierge at his hotel if there was any place around where he could get American food. apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to [email protected] please include The concierge told him he was in luck—that there name and phone number for any questions we may have. was a pizza place that just opened and they deliver. The concierge gave the businessman the phone number, and theTable at The Springs Church talents of Ron Lynnes, with Pat Decker, who will share he went back to his room and ordered a pizza. Jan. 24,31: Meals are served every Thursday fom 5:30 to their message and music with us. Invite your family and nd th Thirty minutes later, the delivery guy showed up to 6:30 pm at The Springs Church on the corner of Oak and friends. Cowboy Church will be every 2 and 4 Sunday of the door with the pizza. the month. Each service will have different people sharing Grant. All are welcome to theTable to enjoy this meal that The businessman took the pizza, and started sneezing God’s word and music. Cowboy Church will introduce you is being shared with us! #tfnb uncontrollably. Between sneezes, he asked the delivery to 2nd Chance and its vision. The school is in the building driver, “What on earth did you put on this pizza?” stage, which when completed, will teach troubled teens The delivery driver deeply and said, “We put on the Auditions for Radio Skits through God and the horse. If you have questions, call 616- pizza what you ordered—pepper only.” Jan. 23,24: The Cedar Springs Players will be auditioning 293-2150. See you there! #4b for the performance of an array of classic radio skits which includes An evening with George & Gracie; Abbott & This Joke of the Week is Costello’s Who’s on First; and Firesign Theatre’s Nick Take off pounds sensibly with TOPS brought to you by Danger. Auditions for 8 men and 3 women (ages 16 and Jan. 29: Take off pounds sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit older) will be held at the Cedar Springs Public Library weight loss support group for men and women, meets every classic kelly’s on January 23rd and January 24th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sand Lake. A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering Your first visit is free so come check out what TOPS can Performance dates will be March 14, 15 & 16th. #3,4b 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs do to help you reach your weigh loss goals! Weigh-ins 8:15-9am, meeting starts at 9:15am. In case of inclement (616) 696-0620 Praise the Lord at Cowboy Church weather, meetings are cancelled if Tri-County or Cedar nd Jan. 27: 2 Chance will be having Cowboy Church on Springs schools are closed. th nd Call Martha at 696-1039 for Sunday, January 27 at 6 pm. It will be at 2 Chance School more information. #51 at 810 – 17 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs (corner of 17 Mile and Olin Lakes Rd). We will be blessed with the musical Library Chris Stapleton coming to Grand Rapids Grammy-nominated country star to play Van Andel Arena on Aug. 16; Tickets on Sale Feb. 1 Grand Rapids—Chris Stapleton will continue his extensive, sold-out “All-Ameri- can Road Show” through 2019 with newly confirmed performances this summer and Directory fall. The shows will kick-off July 9 at Allen- YOUR hOMeTOwN town’s PPL Center and will makes its way to SMG-managed Van Andel Arena in Grand Cedar Springs Community Rapids on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Guest openers include Brent Cobb and We have The Marcus King Band. MON - FRI 10 - 6 Stapleton Fan Club pre-sales will begin something for SATURDAY 9 - 12 Tuesday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. local everyone! time. For more information visit www.sta- Library pletonfanclub.com. purchase limit of four (4) tickets will apply to every order. [email protected] 616-696-1910 Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, See Ticketmaster.com for all pricing and availability. www.cedarspringslibrary.org 107 N Main Street February 1 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Van Fans on Van Andel Arena’s email list will have access to fb: cedarspringspubliclibrary Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Andel Arena and DeVos Place® box offices, online at Tick- a presale on Thursday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m. In order to etmaster.com, and charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. A receive access, sign up to the list by January 30. Sign up for the email list at https://vanandelarena.com/join-our-e- mail-list. NOW SHOWING Citi is the official presale credit card of Chris Stapleton’s NELSON TOWNSHIP/SAND LAKE BRANCH DIGITAL Movies at the “All-American Road Show” tour. As such, Citi cardmem- 88 Eighth St. bers will have access to purchase presale tickets for U.S. 1-877-243-2466 (toll free) KENT THEATRE dates beginning Tuesday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. local Monday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM time until Thursday, January 31 at 10:00 p.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass Program. For complete presale Tuesday & Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM FRI., JAN. 25 details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM SAT., JAN. 26 The newly confirmed shows follow yet another monu- Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM SUN., JAN. 27 mental year for Stapleton, who is nominated in three cat- egories at the 61st Grammy Awards: Best Country Album (From A Room: Volume 2) and Best Country Solo Perfor- SHOWTIMES: Movie Tickets FRIDAY: 6:00PM mance (“Millionaire”) as well as Best Pop Duo/Group Per- SATURDAY: 3:00PM • 6:00PM $ formance for his performance on Justin Timberlake’s “Say SUNDAY: 3:00PM • 6:00PM ONLY 3.00 Something.” Additionally, last year, Stapleton won Male SPENCER TOWNSHIP BRANCH 8 N. 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OUTDOORSRanger Steve’s Wolf poaching incidents resolved Nature Niche Michigan conservation area, and conducting nu- By Ranger Steve Mueller officers obtained confes- merous interviews, the offi- sions Tuesday from two cers developed several sus- Upper Peninsula men suspects by the following day. pected in separate, unrelat- In an interview with con- ed wolf poaching incidents servation officers this week, Christmas Bird in Ontonagon and Menom- the same day the confession inee counties. was obtained in the Ontona- Prosecuting attorneys are gon County case, the man Count 2018 Thirty-six reviewing details of the from Menominee Town- field observers two cases, with decisions ship confessed to killing and five bird on specific charges to be the wolf. He was one of the feeder watch- brought expected soon. original suspects developed ers saw 58 spe- Gray wolves are a protected in November. cies of birds species under the Endan- The DNR investigates (Table 1) on gered Species Act of 1973 and pursues vigorous pros- A gray wolf shot in Ontonagon County Saturday is shown. A Green- December 29, and as such, can only le- land Michigan man has admitted to shooting the animal with a rifle. ecution of any wolf poach- 2018. gally be killed in defense of Photo courtesy of Michigan Department of Natural Resources. ing cases. Illegally killing Total indi- human safety. wolves collared for study discussions, the suspect a wolf is punishable by up viduals sight- The names of the men—a purposes by the Michigan admitted he shot the ani- to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 ed were 6,909 58-year-old from Green- Department of Natural Re- mal with a rifle, which we fine, or both, and the cost of compared with land and a 67-year-old from sources.” seized as part of the inves- prosecution. last year’s Menominee Township—are On Monday, DNR Wild- tigation.” Suspected poaching vio- 6,161 but both being withheld pending life Division personnel said In Menominee Coun- lations may be reported 24 years are down their arraignments in the they had received a mortal- ty, a mortality signal was hours a day, seven days a from the previ- respective county district ity signal from the collar of received from a 1-year- week to the DNR’s Report ous two years courts. an adult female wolf in On- old male wolf on Nov. 19 All Poaching hotline at 800- when 9,342 “Wolves are examples of tonagon County. Sgt. Marc (during the firearm deer 292-7800. and 11,246 important wildlife species Pomroy and DNR Conser- hunting season). Wolves killed in poaching were sight- that play a critical predator vation Officer Zach Painter “I retrieved the collar incidents are typically sent ed. A number role in the ecosystems of the went to the site, which was later that day from a place to the DNR’s Wildlife Dis- of variables Upper Peninsula,” said Lt. located off Gardner Road in along River Road in Lake ease Laboratory in Lansing, might explain Ryan Aho, a district law su- Greenland Township. Township,” said DNR Con- where necropsies are per- the lower num- pervisor in Marquette. “Our “We gathered some in- servation Officer Jeremy formed. bers during the conservation officers did formation at the scene, and Sergey. “The collar was in- For more information on most recent some great work in obtain- we conducted suspect inter- tact, covered in blood, but wolves, visit Michigan.gov/ counts. Weath- ing confessions from these views the following day,” was not attached to a wolf.” Wolves. er conditions two individuals who killed Painter said. “During those After searching a vast were not dra- matically different on count day in those Largemouth bass virus confirmed years. There were more count partic- inThe largemouth additional bass virus (LMBV) compromised lakes the immune ipants during has been found in two additional lakes system of smallmouth the two years in Michigan’s northern Lower Pen- bass in Beaver Lake, with higher insula, following an initial discovery causing secondary bacte- sightings. this past October in Cedar Lake (Ios- rial infections to become I have not co County). This time LMBV was more lethal and allowed calculated the found in smallmouth bass in Beaver the virus to be a direct number of Lake (Alpena County) during the in- factor in the fish kill,” said birds sighted vestigation of a fish kill and in Avalon Gary Whelan, the DNR per observer Lake (Montmorency County). These Fisheries Division’s re- hour but that latest discoveries indicate the virus is search manager. “Because Dead smallmouth bass recently were found in Beaver Lake might partly spreading northward in Michigan. these latest detections are (Alpena County, Michigan), in part due to the largemouth explain the variation in numbers of birds observed. More Prior to this fall, the virus previ- at the northern edge of bass virus. DNR photo. counters provide better section coverage and hopefully ad- ously affected adult largemouth bass where LMBV has been ditional eyes improve the number of sightings. Encourag- in the early 2000s in southern Michi- found, we may see dif- taminated or unclean gear or boats in ing greater participation could help increase both numbers gan lakes. In those lakes the pathogen ferent responses than what was docu- uninfected waters could easily spread of birds and species seen. killed 10 to 20 percent of the larger mented in southern Michigan.” the virus. LMBV is not known to in- Partly cloudy weather began the day but clouds increased adult largemouth bass at first expo- LMBV is one of more than 100 nat- fect humans, and infected fish, if thor- to full overcast as the day progressed. Temperature was sure, with populations recovering in a urally occurring viruses that affect fish oughly cooked, are safe to eat. BIRD COUNT - continures on page 12 few years. The virus has been found and is closely related to viruses found LMBV usually causes fish kills in other species including smallmouth in frogs and other amphibians. Its during periods when fish are most bass, bluegill and black crappie in that origin and methods of spreading are stressed. Potential stressors include part of the state. Bluegill and black unknown, but anglers are considered very hot weather, increased recre- 169 N STATE ST. • SPARTA crappie are known to be carriers but a likely transmission path. Anyone ational fishing, and possibly aquatic GUNS • AMMO • LICENSES • LIVE BAIT do not die from this virus. moving live, infected fish from one weed or other treatments made during 616-887-8661 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7am-8pm • Sat. 7am-7pm • Sun. 7am-5pm “The largemouth bass virus likely body of water to another, or using con- BASS - continures on page 12

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Top row L to R: Coach Tim Jackson, Omani Morales, Rose Baty, Michayla Paige, Sarah Galloway, Alexa Thompson, Morgan Nauta, Katelyn Paige, Team Asst. Crystal Morales. Bottom Row L to R: Andrew Flierman, Alex Steil, Cody Marshall, Dane Conely, Josh Beebe, Jonah Drake, Ethan Plummer. Courtesy photo. Cedar Springs bowlers school high of 196. The Senior Josh Beebe placed est Hills Northern on Janu- had a non-conference match girls won 30-0, with senior 5th with a 408; junior Oma- ary 14. The boys lost 12-18 against Sparta on January Morgan Nauta bowling her ni Morales placed first 1st and girls won 20-10. 7, and both boys and girls high school high of 138. with a 407; senior Sarah The team traveled to Ot- won. Cedar Springs attended Galloway placed 3rd with tawa Hills on January 21 for On January 9, Cedar the Lowell invite on Janu- a 368; junior Katelyn Paige a conference match against Springs had a conference ary 12, and both the boys placed 7th with a 324; se- Ottawa Hills. The boys won match against Greenville. and girls won the tourna- nior Michayla Paige placed 29-1 with Alex Steil bowl- Boys won 20-10, with ment. They had one boy and 10th with a 304. ing his high school high of freshman Andrew Fliear- four girls place in the indi- The teams hosted a con- 136. The girls won 29-1. man bowling his high viduals out of 12 schools. ference match against For- From Ho Chi Minh City to Cedar Springs. Exchange student Long “Jack” Nguyen has traveled over 8,500 miles to enjoy his first taste of glory on the mat as a Red Hawk wrestler. Courtesy photo. The varsity wrestlers said “Thank You” to their parents CS Youth Wrestlers medal in on Friday night by crushing Greenville and Ottawa Hills in O-K White competition. Arch rival Greenville buzzed into town tied with the Traverse City and Ionia Red Hawks for second place in the O-K White at 3-1. The The CSYW Yellow Jackets jumped out to an early 18-0 lead but Ce- club sent wres- dar Springs went on to win nine of the next 11 bouts to tlers to both Tra- claim a final victory with a score of 47-24. The Red Hawks verse City and followed up by defeating the Ottawa Hills Bengals 70-6. Ionia and came The senior class includes Logan Hull, Aaron Smith, Lucus away with a Pienton, Anthony Brew, Ryan Ringler, Bill Hammer and host of medals. Xavier Anderson. With an overall record of 65-46 age division, Deacon Reyn- 2007 age divisions saw five on the weekend, olds recorded a 2nd place more Red Hawks medal 20 medals were finish in the 46lb B brack- with Spencer Schoenborn brought back to et, while Jaxon Karafa turning in a 2nd place fin- Cedar Springs. took 4th place in the 61lb ish in the 08-09 Open 69lb Some of the bracket. In the 2010-2011 bracket, and on the Novice best wrestlers age division, Dillon Van- side Caleb Austin taking 4th in the state con- Dyke took 2nd place in the in a combined bracket of verged at the Far 61lb bracket and Chasyn 74lb/75lbs. In the 06-07 age North Region Winchel had another strong group, Kaiden Dreyer fin- Greights tourna- showing with a 1st place finished 2nd in the Open 90lb ment hosted by ish in the 72lb weight class. bracket while Wyatt Coo- Traverse City In the combined bracket of per also took second in the Central and bat- 77/82lbs, Benjamin Street- Heavyweight bracket. Rory tled it out for er took 2nd place and Eli Schoenborn finished things supremacy in st st Cedar Springs youth wrestlers show off their medals. Courtesy photo. Gunderson took 1 place up for the Hawks with a 1 the north. Sier- on the Novice side of the place finish in the combined ra Streeter had a Crystal brought home a sec- The 2006-2007 age group weight class respectively. 52lb weight class. Round- Novice 85/90lb. bracket. 2nd place finish in the Open ond place medal in the 64lb saw Hudson Crystal tak- In Ionia, twelve Red ing out the 2010-2011 age This week the CSYW 2012-2014 49lb weight weight class. Blake Falan ing 3rd place in the Open Hawks brought home med- group, Jaxon Fitzgerald had team will head to the lake- class and Taylor Crystal took 1st place in the 2008- 100lb bracket. A pair of Red als as the CSYW team also a strong day enroute to a shore to participate in the had a 3rd place finish in the 2009 Open 75lb bracket Hawks—Carter Falan and placed 10th at the tourna- 3rd place finish in the 67lb MyWAY West Region tour- 52lb weight class. In the while on the Novice side Logan Troupe—took 1st and ment with 15 total pins on bracket. nament hosted by West Ot- Open 2010-2011 Tucker Kale Faurot took 3rd place. 2nd in the 2004-2005 138lb the day. In the 2012-2014 The 2008-2009 and 2006- tawa.

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Cedar Springs JV Competitive Cheer ran away with the win in their bracket at last week- Cedar Springs Varsity Competitive Cheer took the top spot at last weekend’s invitational. Courtesy photo. end’s invitational. Courtesy photo. The Cedar Springs High round three when the stunt round three score of 736.38. women consists of three week,” said JV Coach Katy The Lady Red Hawks School Competitive Cheer group of Paige Pierson, “I am super excited with freshmen, two sophomores, Hradsky. “We had limit- will travel to Caledonia to teams captured first-place Harlow Hovarter, and So- the team this week,” re- eight juniors, and five se- ed practice time due to the compete in the LMCCOA wins at the West Catholic phia Dault mustered all marked Coach Anne Olsze- niors and each week they school closings and the girls Scholarship Invitational. A Cheer Invitational on Janu- their strength to push their wski. “We worked very step up to the task.” were also feeling the pres- few of the team’s seniors ary 18. falling flyer, Gabby Endres, hard on our Round 1 and 2 The JV team trampled sure of exams. While they are hoping to hear their The Varsity team squared up into her heel stretch and material and you could real- the four teams in their didn’t achieve their highest names announced as win- off against seven teams in saved the team from major ly see it in the scores. Now bracket by scoring 90.82 round scores or even have ners of this scholarship. their bracket and earned deductions. The team not we are focusing on a clean points higher than the sec- their best performances at Good luck seniors and strong scores in round one only finished first in their Round 3 and will be ready ond-place team and earn- West Catholic, I think both good luck to the Lady Red (228.6) and round two bracket but also secured the for a successful second half ing a combined round three levels proved they belong Hawks as the Road to State (218.68). Spectators erupt- top spot of the entire invi- of the season. This strong score of 570.32. “I am su- at the top and will keep put- continues. #EARNIT! ed in excitement during tational, with a combined group of athletic young per proud of both teams this ting in work to get there.”

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Thursday, January 24, 2019 The Cedar Springs Post Page 11 New Year New You HEALTH • FITNESS • BEAUTY • HOME • • BUSINESS • FINANCE • TAX TIPS • AND MORE 5 dermatologist tips for winter Track...continued from page 10 skincare then drink it first thing in the morning for a daily energy Conquer winter itch boost. For an easy and healthy way to add flavor to your water during the day, consider putting an herbal tea bag with dermatologist of your choice in it. For example, Chumbley recommends tips ginger as a digestion-helper, mint as a caffeine-free way to awaken and chamomile to calm. (BPT) - The chill, the dryness, the Make healthy swaps. Looking for alternatives is an easy itch: As temperatures drop, winter can way to eat healthy. Consider swapping out heavier carbs for wreak havoc on your skin. Fortunate- vegetables such as grilled Portobello mushrooms as pizza ly, you can fight winter’s wrath by tak- crust or zucchini noodles instead of pasta. Swap mayo for ing a few smart, proactive steps. avocado when eating egg, chicken or tuna salad. You can Winter skin woes are common, with also use the sweetness of ripe bananas to decrease the need 83 percent of Americans saying their for added sugar in recipes like cookies, muffins and pan- skin feels differently during the win- cakes. For an additional nutrition boost, consider adding a ter than it does the rest of the year, ac- scoop of gluten-free protein powder like Premier Protein’s cording to a recent survey conducted line of 100% Whey Powders, which are available in choc- online among 2,000 U.S. adults by olate or vanilla milkshake flavors and feature 30 grams of Harris Poll on behalf of CeraVe. More protein and 3-4 grams of sugar per scoop, plus no artificial specifically, 77 percent say their skin flavors, colors or sweeteners. feels dry in winter and 41 percent even dration and fight dryness. Ceramides helping. The rising thermostat in your Get moving. Commit to stepping outside and taking a dai- describe it as itchy. are naturally found in skin but can be house causes dry air that sucks hydra- ly walk. Whether it’s 1 mile or a walk around the block, you “Winter weather can affect all skin regularly disrupted by factors like the tion from your skin. Use a humidifier can burn calories and receive the added benefits of mental types,” says board-certified derma- environment and daily activities, lead- to add moisture back into the air in clarity, increased energy and improved digestion. tologist Dr. Shari Marchbein. “Even ing to dry skin. Keep a tub of a cer- main spaces, like your bedroom. You “Use these tips as one small thing that can make a power- though people are aware that their skin amide-rich cream in your bathroom should also be sure to adapt your skin- ful positive impact on your day,” Chumbley said. “Choose is dry, they often unknowingly make to slather on while your skin is still care routine for the winter just like one of these and do it every day. Keep the strategy simple mistakes that can cause their skin to wet after showering to really seal in you would your wardrobe. Swap your so you’ll be more likely to stick with it. When implement- feel worse. Being mindful of how moisture and help restore the skin’s light creams out for richer products ing these health tips, think ‘progress’ not ‘perfection.’ If you’re treating your skin and adapting protective barrier. For added moisture that will add the extra moisturization you are progressing, you are successful.” your skincare routine are two essential and protection, use an ointment like needed during the winter and be sure Find more tips and products to help live a healthy life- ways to help ease the skin discomforts CeraVe Healing Ointment, which con- to use them twice daily. style at PremierProtein.com. that often come with the season.” tains ceramides and helps to heal dry, To help fight dry and itchy skin 5. Drink up chapped skin, and immediately slip on However, adding moisture back into brought on by winter, Dr. Marchbein socks, gloves and comfortable clothes the air isn’t the only way to hydrate suggests five simple skincare tips: to help it soak in. yourself. You should also be moistur- Stapleton...continued from page 6 1. Stay warm, not hot 3. Dress smart izing yourself from the inside out by Everyone loves a long, hot show- When you’re heading outside, be drinking plenty of water throughout at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards and Best Country Al- er in the winter. In fact, the survey sure to bundle up! Always wear gear the day. Water has a wide array of bum (From A Room: Volume 1), Best Country Song (“Bro- found 50 percent of people take more that protects your skin from the ele- health benefits and the quality of your ken Halos”) and Best Country Solo Performance (“Either hot showers during the winter. Unfor- ments, like hats, scarves and gloves. skin is one of them - especially during Way”) at the 60th Grammy Awards. tunately, hot water strips the skin of Additionally, while winter makes us the winter months when we tend to Released in December 2017 on Mercury Records Nash- natural moisture that keeps it healthy, more inclined to bundle up in cozy lose moisture more often. Warm tea ville, From A Room: Volume 2 takes its name from Nash- hydrated and protected. Take a short, sweaters, avoid any materials that may is another great way to get hydrated ville’s historic RCA Studio A (the capital “A” in “From A lukewarm shower instead to avoid ir- irritate your skin. If you feel itchy un- while comforting yourself during the Room”) where it was recorded with Grammy Award-win- ritating the skin. Find that warm com- der your favorite wool sweater, wear a colder months. ning producer Dave Cobb. Along with Stapleton on vocals fort by cozying up in a blanket after- breathable shirt underneath or consid- “Winter doesn’t have to mean dry, and guitar and Cobb on acoustic guitar, the album features ward instead. er swapping it for a different material, itchy and uncomfortable skin,” says Morgane Stapleton on harmony vocals as well as longtime 2. Fix the winter itch like fleece or cashmere. Marchbein. “A few proactive steps band-members J.T. Cure on bass and Derek Mixon on That winter itch is most common- 4. Maximize moisture and adjustments to your daily routine drums. ly caused by severely dry skin, so be The colder winter air pulls moisture can help ease some of those winter In addition to his work as a solo artist, Stapleton is also sure to moisturize daily with products from the skin leaving it dry, itchy and worries so you can enjoy all the fun featured on Justin Timberlake’s “Say Something.” The mu- that contain ceramides to maintain hy- lackluster, and heading indoors isn’t the season has to offer.” sic video—which was filmed in a single shot at L.A.’s historic Bradbury Building—has been viewed over 287 mil- lion times.

Tax...continued from page 10filing WMP...continued from page 9 furloughed as part of the complete and accurate tax yer, 7/8 age group finished government shutdown, to return. in 3rd. Those finishing sec- work. Additional details for The filing deadline to ond included 58 lb Tatianna the IRS filing season will submit 2018 tax returns is Castillo, 7/8 age group; 52 be included in an updated Monday, April 15, 2019 for lb Austin Rogers, 7/8 Nov- FY2019 Lapsed Appropri- most taxpayers. Because of ice age group; 80 lb Alex ations Contingency Plan to the Patriots’ Day holiday on Russo, 11/12 Novice age be released publicly in the April 15 in Maine and Mas- group and 64 lb Desmond coming days. sachusetts and the Emanci- Smith, 7/8 age group. West “IRS employees have pation Day holiday on April Region Champions are been hard at work over the 16 in the District of Co- 85/90 lb Xavier Carpen- past year to implement the lumbia, taxpayers who live tier, 13/14 age group; 75 biggest tax law changes in Maine or Massachusetts lb Quinten Cassiday, 9/10 the nation has seen in more have until April 17, 2019 to age group; 80 lb Harper than 30 years,” said Rettig. file their returns. Cheng, 11/12 age group; 85 As in past years, the IRS Software companies and lb Tyler Parmeter, 9/10 age will begin accepting and tax professionals will be group; 46 lb Emmett Rus- processing individual tax accepting and preparing tax so, 4/6 age group and 75 lb returns once the filing sea- returns before Jan. 28 and Joshua Vasquez, 11/12 age son begins. For taxpayers then will submit the returns group. who usually file early in when the IRS systems open “The kids have spread out the year and have all of later this month. The IRS this week and I am proud the needed documentation, strongly encourages people of their performance,” said there is no need to wait to to file their tax returns elec- Head Coach Dave Andrus. file. They should file when tronically to minimize er- they are ready to submit a rors and for faster refunds. Page 12 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, January 24, 2019 VOICES/VIEWS Post Scripts NOTICE The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up to 350 words. The subject should be relevant to local readers, and the editor reserves the right to reject letters or edit for clarity, length, good taste, accuracy, and liability concerns. All submissions MUST be accompanied by full name, mailing address and daytime phone number. We use this information to verify the letter’s authenticity. We do not print anony- mous letters, or acknowledge letters we do not use. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Email to news@cedarspringspost. com, or send to Post Scripts, Cedar Springs Post, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319.

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“A” HONOR ROLL “A/B” HONOR ROLL Jax Stebelton Isaac Bucholtz and Logan Magoon Colren Bailey Melody Atwood Ryan Dykstra Tripp Freyling Addison Brinks Gideon Fleeger In January, 20 students in grades third through eighth Isaac Gitchel Jayden Danks Léda Gitchel competed in the fourth annual CTA School Spelling Bee! Kendal Proctor Jama Dillon Kaiya Imhoff For several weeks prior to the Bee, participants practiced, Penelope Rose Max McCall Keaton Kindy practiced, and practiced lists of spelling words in prepara- Zander Spielmaker Bryce Petersen Sarah VandenBerg tion for the School Bee. These same participants also at- Natalie Haan Madelyn Reichelt Seth VanKampen tended the weekly CTA Chargers Spelling Club hosted by Olivia Starr sixth grade teacher, Mrs. Jenny Bangma; it was here that participants gained strategies for spelling words, remem- Creative Technologies Academy bering letter patterns, and the etiquette for participating in ST the actual Bee. Lots of hard work was put in by our Char- 1 SEMESTER HONOR ROLL 2018-2019 ger Spellers over the last few months in preparation for this MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 07 Sullivan, Mason 4.0 09 Fisk, Alison 3.8 event! Grade Name & GPA 07 VanHarten, Analiese 4.0 11 Hackbardt, Kiana 3.7 The CTA School Spelling Bee went fifteen rounds, re- 06 Byl, Hailey 4.0 07 Vogler, Morgan 3.0 12 Hawley, Hailey 3.6 sulting in a Champion and a Runner-up. The CTA School 06 Christie, Katherine 3.9 07 Warner, Conner 3.4 11 Hirsch, Travis 3.7 06 de la Rosa, Jacob 3.9 07 Willis, Kirsten 3.9 11 Hofstra, Hannah 3.9 Spelling Bee Champion is third grade student, Logan Ma- 06 Fisk, Ethan 3.5 07 Willis, Sierra 3.7 10 Hoogerhyde, Grayce 3.8 goon; the Runner-up is fifth grade student, Isaac Bucholtz. 06 Fisk, Karly 4.0 07 Winters, Kaden 4.0 10 Hutchins, Nathan 3.6 The winners will head to the regional spelling bee compe- 06 Freyling, Owen 4.0 08 Beiter, Landon 3.8 10 Hutchins, Steven 3.7 tition in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 12th. 06 Gibbs, Zachary 3.6 08 Covell, Remington 3.7 12 Jahns, Elizabeth 4.1 Our entire school community is so proud and excited for 06 Haan, Cameron 3.8 08 Davenport, Haydn 4.0 09 Knowlton, Elizabeth 3.4 our Chargers! 06 Hazen, Shawn 3.1 08 Fessenden, Joshua 4 12 Lovett, Nathan 3.2 06 Klunder, Kaila 3.4 08 Hanes, Joel 3.4 10 Marek, Jeff 3.6 CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ACADEMY 06 Lopez, Adalynn 3.4 08 Harvey, Laila 3.3 10 McSorley, Carson 3.6 06 Mason, Shawney 3.3 08 Jibson, Brenna 3.9 12 Nguyen, Binh 4.0 350 Pine Street | Cedar Springs, MI 49319 06 McKinney, Meghan 3.5 08 Slock, Ethan 3.8 11 Nguyen, Truc 3.7 06 Rainwater, Matthew 3.7 08 Tate, Logan 3.3 10 Parker, Dezeree 3.4 Open Enrollment Period 06 Shafer, Estella 3.4 08 Tompkins, Parker 3.5 11 Patin, Nolan 3.7 For the 2019-2020 School 06 Sidlauskas, Sage 4.0 08 Walker, Malikia 3.7 09 Petersen, Sydney 3.2 06 VandenBoss, Logan 4.0 08 Winn, Emily 3.8 12 Roebuck, Isaac 3.3 Year 07 Atwood, Shadrach 3.8 08 Winters, Landon 3.2 09 Romancky, Lydia 3.9 January 15, 2019 – February 15, 2019 07 Besmer, Trinity 3.9 12 Sanchez, Amber 3.3 07 Brinley, Nadelynn 4.0 HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL 09 Shelagowski, Alyssa 3.5 You may register students for Grades K-5 by calling 07 Christie, Gabrielle 4.0 Grade Name & GPA 11 Shelagowski, Ashley 3.7 Mrs. Mattson and Grades 6-12 by calling Mrs. Colin 07 Creveling, Jaxson 3.9 10 Alverson, McKenzie 4.2 10 Sidlauskas, Willow 4.3 at (616) 696-4905. 07 Dillon, Jacob 4.0 12 August, Danielle 4.3 12 Slock, Keegan 4.1 07 Fulkerson, Jack 3.8 09 Benson, Jesse 3.3 12 Starr, Marjorie 4.1 07 Harvey, Tylor 3.8 12 Bowers, Ayden 3.0 11 Stevens, Hunter 3.5 CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES ACADEMY 07 Hoops, Thomas 4.0 11 Bucholtz, Kaela 3.3 10 Tompkins, Ruby 3.0 07 Jaggers, Jacob 3.9 12 alkins, Brianne 3.9 10 VanDyke, Audrey 3.1 SCHOOL CALENDAR 07 McSorley, Caden 3.2 10 Campbell, Ethan 3.2 11 Watson, Faith 3.9 SCHOOL HOURS 07 Montambo, Saige 4.0 12 Davison, Matthew 4.4 10 Wierda, Tori 3.5 07 Perry, Jacob 4.0 12 Dillon, Joshua 4.0 09 Winters, Ivan 3.4 Grades K-5: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 07 Petersen, Tru 4.0 12 Dillon, Justin 3.9 12 Winters, Logan 3.8 Grades 6-12: 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. 07 Piskun, Danielle 3.6 12 Dotson, Arianna 3.3 12 Wortz, Charles 3.6 Jan. 25 Early Release Day 07 Rypma, Ryan 4.0 12 Evink, Jillian 4.0 09 Wortz, Molly 3.9 Popcorn Day 07 Schreiber, Jayda 4.0 11 Fahling, Gabriela 3.7 11 Wright, Aaron 3.5 School Bank Varsity Basketball Game @ CTA Basketball Grace Christian University @5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 Early Release Day Varsity Basketball Game vs. Zion Christian School @5:30 p.m. 28 Varsity Basketball Game @ Oakfield Baptist Church @5:30 p.m. 4 Varsity Basketball Game @ Oakfield Baptist Church @5:30 p.m. 8 School Bank Senior Night Basketball Game @ Red Hawk Elementary @5:30 p.m. 9 Daddy Daughter Event VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL: Front Row (L to R): Ivan Winters, Jor- VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL: Front row (L to R): Hannah Hofstra, 11 PA Meeting dan Brown, Tobius Potter, Ethan Watson, Binh Nguyen. Back Row (L to Faith Watson, Brin Calkins. Middle Row (L to R): Alyssa Shelagows- R): Coach Todd Bowmar, Mikey Lemson, Collin Bishop, Luke Hubbard, ki, Ruby Tompkins, Alison Fisk, Jayda Schreiber, Nadelynn Brinley, 12 Varsity Basketball Game @ Charles Wortz, John Wortz, Assistant Coach Dawson Armstrong. Vicky Wu, Tori Wierda. Back Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Holly Oakfield Baptist Church @5:30 p.m. Fahling, Molly Wortz, Alyssa Bishop, Elizabeth Jahns, Kaela Bucholz, 13 Spring Count Day Head Coach Lisa Perry, Gabi Fahling. 14 Varsity Basketball Game @ WMAES @5:30 p.m. 15 Early Release Day Popcorn Day 18-19 Mid-Winter Break MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Front Row (L to R): Head Coach Todd *Early Release Dismissal Schedule Bowmar, Jacob Perry, Parker Tompkins, Landon Beiter, Landon Winters, Avery ● K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. Bishop, Zach Gibbs, Kaden Winters, Assis- ● 6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. tant Coach Dawson Armstrong. Hungry

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