FREE No strings attached. Nope. Not a one! Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The Reaching around the world - www.cedarspringspost.comST Vol. XXIX No.P 11 Thursday, March 17, 2016 Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties The Post goes to Hell Check your freezer My School Color Run Easter 2016 Youth Wrestling

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By Judy Reed A freak accident sent two people from Solon Town- Falling tree causes car crash ship to the hospital Wednes- day afternoon. According to both the Kent County Sheriff De- partment and a witness at the scene, a Chevrolet Cruze was heading south on Algoma about 2:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, just north of 14 Mile, when high winds toppled a tree and it landed on the roof of the car. “They panicked and swerved and flipped the car into the ditch,” explained Brian Bos, of Moline, who was traveling behind the car Post photo by J. Reed. Post photo by J. Reed. and saw it happen. He im- A tree landed on the roof of this car Wednesday, causing the driver to swerve and The accident occurred just north of 14 Mile, near Cedar Creek. mediately called 911, then roll the car. Crash - continues on page 17 Let the sun shine in Leave wildlife in the wild We may have had some much-needed outdoor sun- DoSpring not is takenearly here,baby from animals their natural fromenviron- the wild this spring shine in the past week, but bringing warmer tempera- ment, and some have dis- we are also celebrating sun- tures and the next genera- eases or parasites that can shine of another kind. March tion of wildlife. be passed on to humans or 13-19 is being celebrated as The Michigan Depart- pets.” “Sunshine Week” across the ment of Natural Resources Schauer added that some nation. Sunshine week is a reminds those who are out- rescued animals that do sur- week dedicated to shining side enjoying the experi- vive may become habituat- a light on the importance ence of seeing wildlife raise ed to people and are unable of freedom of information, its young to view animals to revert back to life in the transparency and openness from a distance, so they are wild. in government. not disturbed. “Habituated animals pose In this week’s paper, It is important to remem- additional problems as they stories marked with a sun- ber that many species of mature and develop adult shine week emblem show wildlife “cache” (hide) their animal behavior. For ex- that they were made possible young for safety. These ample, habituated deer, es- through the Freedom of Information Act or Open Meetings Act. babies are not abandoned; pecially bucks, can become A white-tailed deer fawn waiting for its mother to return. Although We hope this will bring awareness to how much we depend on they simply have been hid- aggressive as they get older fawns may appear to have been abandoned, that’s rarely the case, an open, honest government. den by their mother until and reach breeding age.” and leaving them alone will help them survive. It is important that citizens participate in our local govern- she returns for them. White-tailed deer fawns a time. This behavior mini- All wild white-tailed deer ment meetings and exercise their right to know. As responsible “Please resist the urge to are one of the animals mizes the scent of the moth- begin life this way. The best citizens working to keep our community strong, healthy and vi- help seemingly abandoned most commonly rescued by er left around the fawn, chance for their survival is brant, we need to keep the focus on having an open government. baby animals,” said Hannah well-intentioned citizens. It which allows the fawn to go to leave them in the wild. If For more information on the FOIA and OMA acts visit Schauer, wildlife technician is not uncommon for deer to undetected by nearby pred- you find a fawn alone, do the Open Government Guide at www.rcfp.org/open-govern- for the DNR. “Many baby leave their fawns unattend- ators. While fawns seem not touch it, as this might ment-guide. You can learn about both federal and state guide- animals will die if removed ed for up to eight hours at abandoned, they rarely are. Wildlife - continues on page 17 lines.

out. The Post talked to Dr. VanDuyn about it at the time, and told us it was an Residents,A DISTRICT teachers want answers fromDIVIDED school board; others supportive of changes ongoing personnel matter. By Judy Reed dents and school employ- of residents and employees assistant superintendent of ary, 2016. Her assistant AD “We can’t reveal the na- ees are asking the Cedar at Monday night’s stand- teaching and instruction Tyler Wolfe resigned in De- ture because it is a person- “Why have four adminis- Springs Board of Educa- ing-room only board meet- Steve Seward in fall of cember. nel matter. But I think it’s trators left since Dr. Laura tion, while many other resi- ing. Overflowing atten- 2014; Cedar Trails princi- Of those that resigned, important to say that it’s VanDuyn was hired as Su- dents and school employees dance has become the norm pal Jennifer Harper, early Harper was given a salary not a matter that has to do perintendent two years ago? say they are supportive of recently, as people on both 2015; associate superin- per her separation agree- with criminal conduct or the Why has the culture at Ce- the changes. sides of the issue yearn to tendent of finance David ment, and was not allowed safety of students.” dar Springs Public Schools The Board of Education have their voice heard. Cairy, fall 2015; and most to talk about why she left. Van Duyn said Harper changed?” Those are the heard both kinds of com- The administrators in recently, athletic director That led some people to was put on paid administra- questions that many resi- ments from a cross-section question have all resigned: Autumn Mattson, in Febru- speculate she was forced Divided - continues on page 17 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 17, 2016 Hometown Hero TheOne of The Post's Postvery own, Belinda goes to Hell Sanderson, recently got to take a vaca- U.S. Army Pvt. Tyler J. Conaty has graduated from tion ,and of all places, she went to Hell. basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, S.C. Hell, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands During the nine weeks of training, the soldier stud- that is. "You could say we went to Hell ied the Army mission, history, tradition and core val- and back," said Belinda. Mike and Belin- ues, physical fitness, and received instruction and da Sanderson and their daughter, Autumn, practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, of Cedar Springs and 17 of their family chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and cer- members went on a 7 day cruise to the emony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and Western Caribbean aboard the Carnival unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military Splendor. They boarded the ship on Feb- courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot ruary 21 at Port of Miami, Florida and marches, and field training exercises. sailed to Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, He is a 2012 graduate of Cedar Springs High Belize; Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan, Hon- School, Cedar Springs, Mich. duras; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; and returned to Port of Miami on Febru- ary 28, 2016. "We had two of our excursions canceled due to weather, so when we got to Grand Hometown Hero Cayman (our last port) we took the island U.S. Army Reserve Pvt. Elizabeth L. Deboe has grad- tour which included our visit to Hell," Be- uated from basic infantry training at Fort Jackson, S.C. linda explained. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied Hell is a group of short, unique forma- The gang posed for a picture with The Post at the Hell Post Office on Grand Cayman. the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, tions which is characterized by jagged, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in spongy pinnacles of black-covered lime- basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare stone. There are numerous versions of and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, ri- how Hell received its name, but they are fle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map generally variations on "a ministration reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice exclaimed, 'This is what Hell must look system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training like.'" exercises. It is also claimed that the name "Hell" Deboe is the daughter of Lois E. Schultz of Rockford, is derived from the fact that if a pebble is Mich., and Vivian L. Deboe of Cedar Springs, Mich. She thrown out into the formation, it echoes is also the sister of Norman G. Colborn of Cedar Springs, among the limestone peaks and valleys Mich. and sounds as if the pebble is falling all The private graduated in 2015 from Cedar Springs the way down to "Hell." High School, Cedar Springs, Mich. Among the travelers were Bruce & Myrna Chapman and their granddaugher Demetria Boring, of Sand Lake; Troy & Jenni Vermeulen and their children, Alli- yah, Connor, Gavin, and Max, of Green- Hometown Hero ville; Rich Chapman, formerly of Cedar and Scott's parent's Steve & Sandy Coun- send them to us with some info to news@ Springs, and his girlfriend Audrey; Scott cell of Edwardsburg, MI (not pictured). cedarspringspost.com or mail them to Kyle J. Cory has been commissioned as a second lieu- & Tiffany Councell (formerly of Cedar Are you going on vacation? Take the Post travels, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, tenant in the U.S. Army after successfully completing Springs/Sand Lake) and their daughters, Post with you and snap some photos. Then MI 49319. We will be looking for yours! the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program and graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan Tech- nological University, Houghton, Mich. The new officer will be branched to a specific corps in the Army to serve on active duty or in the Army Nation- Kent District Library Directordigital divide. Under Wer- al Guard or Army Reserve. The lieutenant will attend an ner’s direction, KDL has officer basic course relating to his or her particular mil- developed the most robust itary occupational specialty/job. Afterward, the officer ReceivesKent County, MI—Lance er”award in the library industry standalone eBook collec- will complete advanced training by attending basic officer Werner, Director of Kent by the national publication, tion in the states (88,891 leadership courses for career progression purposes. District Library, has been Library Journal. eBooks and e Audiobooks) The ROTC curriculum prepares students with the tools, named a “Mover and Shak- In its March 15, 2016 and became the first public training and experiences to help cadets succeed as effec- library in Michigan to offer tive leaders in any competitive environment. Army offi- eMagazines, eMovies and cers serve as leaders, counselors, strategists and motiva- eComics. tors, who lead other soldiers in all situations occurring in “This year’s class of 54 ever-changing environments. As trained problem-solvers, joins a group of talented key influencers and planners, they are driven to achieve • Repairs Lance Werner, Director of Kent professionals who are com- success with their team on every mission. • Texturing District Library. mitted, passionate and in- • Basement Finishing Cory is the son of Sally J. Cory of Grand Rapids, Mich., • Garage Finishing issue, Library Journal vigorated—each alone and and Daniel J. Cory of Cedar Springs, Mich., and brother • Additions named 54 outstanding pro- all together transforming of Kallista and Rachael Cory of Grand Rapids, Mich. FRee esTimATes! fessionals committed to the library world and the He is a 2011 graduate of Forest Hills Eastern High Call us today! providing excellent ser- communities it impacts for School, Ada, Mich. vice and shaping the future the better,” said Rebecca T. (616) 439-3050 www.staaldrywall.com of libraries. Werner was Miller, Editorial Director of selected in the category Library Journal and School sity of Northern Colorado, March 15 issue of Library Change Agents because of Library Journal. a J.D. from Michigan State Journal and celebrated at his commitment to the pro- Werner has been Direc- University and an M.L.I.S. a special reception in June Brauhaus & fession and push to further tor of Kent District Library from Wayne State Univer- during the American Li- Restaurant the modern conveniences since May 2011. He previ- sity. brary Association’s annual libraries can offer their pa- ously served as Director of The 2016 Movers & conference in Orlando, Fla. 95 North Main trons. the Capital Area District Li- Shakers were selected by The print feature’s compan- Cedar Springs Library Journal hon- brary in Lansing, Mich. and the editors of Library Jour- ion website is sponsored (616) 696-BEER ored Werner because of his as a Library Law Specialist nal, the profession’s leading by OCLC and available at CSBrew.com ability to garner unlikely at the Library of Michigan. trade magazine. Each of the www.libraryjournal.com/ support for big ideas and He earned a B.A. in Psy- Movers & Shakers will be movers2016. 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CountyGRAND Dispatch calls to 911 in the City Center of ing and the ability to shift RAPIDS—The Wyoming will be directed resources as needed (in- Kent County to Kent County Dispatch stead of calling additional Board of Commissioners Center. employees in on overtime). voted this week to enter into Dispatchers also monitor This partnership will create an agreement for 911 Dis- the location and time-on- a “deeper bench” of on-du- patch for emergency ser- scene for police and fire ty employees to assist when vices for the City of Wyo- crews responding to emer- one area of the call center ming. The City of Wyoming gencies. experiences higher call vol- will now fall under the same “We are pleased to join umes. The Cedar Springs Post agreement with the Kent so many other public safety “Once fully staffed, Kent County Sheriff Depart- organizations in the Coun- County Dispatch center will Newspaper ment, which provides fire ty that are part of a highly be one of the largest in the 3,699 likes and police dispatch services effective dispatch system,” State of Michigan, serving to other local units of gov- said Wyoming City Man- over 400,000 people,” said www.facebook.com/ ernment throughout Kent ager Curtis Holt. “We be- Kent County Sheriff Lar- County. lieve this move will lead to ry Stelma. “We take pride cedarspringspost Currently the Kent Coun- a more integrated and col- in our dedicated dispatch ty Sheriff Department pro- laborative emergency com- staff, who are second-to- Muskegon St. vides fire and police dis- munication system county- none. We look forward to a Cedar Springs patch services for all local wide. We look forward great partnership with Wy- Rowland’s units of government in Kent to working with the very oming.” suRplus outlet 616-696-9716 County, except the cities talented Kent County staff The Board will vote later of Grand Rapids and Wyo- over the next few months to this month on a proposal to We’ve got what you need this spring... ming, which are dispatched ensure a smooth transition.” add 11 new full-time po- by the City of Grand Rap- The agreement benefits sitions and upgrade three lawn and ids. Wyoming reported just residents by ensuring a larg- part-time positions to full- 3’x5’ gaRden over 28,000 police calls and er number of employees in time to service the addition- commeRcial tools 5,370 fire calls last year. one location, which means al workload. entRy mats (carpeted w/vinyl back) anco gRoceRies Starting July 1, 2016, more options for schedul- wipeR and $12.99ea blades hbc Visit The POST online @ $3.49ea www.cedarspringspost.com Also visit our Greenville location public waRehouse for the same great deals - 1205 W. Washington St. • Greenville Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 17, 2016 Church ConnectionEEngagement do. to God, so that your sins mayirth be wiped out, that times of spiritualFirst, noteshumble yourselves.• announcements Why is that important? • memories Why refreshing may comeBB from the Lord.” does God start with humble yourself? Because the source We desperately need that. We desperately need times of of all of our problems is pride. The root of every single one refreshing that come from the Lord in our nation. We need of our problems is this: I think I know better than God does that in our cities. We neednniversary them in our schools. We need what will make me happy. That kind of pride disconnects times of refreshingAA that come from the Lord in our econo- Pastor Barry Briggs us from God on a personal level, on a corporate level, and my, in our businesses. We need them in our marriages. We The Springs Church on a national level. need them in our churches. We need times of refreshing in 135 N. Grant St., Cedar Springs Second, we need to pray. Jesus taught us this. Luke 18:1 our personal lives. edding From the Pulpit (CEV) it says, “Jesus told His disciples a story about how So I suggestW we humble ourselves, and we pray, and we What will make America they should keep on praying and never give up.” Notice seek God’s face, and we turn from our wicked ways. If we we’ve got two choices: keep on praying or give up. In life do, God promises to make Americaemorial great again. And, unlike great again? you’re always doing one or the other. You’re either keeping politicians, GodM always keeps His promises. on praying or you’re always giving up. If you don’t keep on ngagement With the 2016 presidential election cycle well underway, praying, then you’re going to give up. And if you give up, EE there are a lot of ideas circulating about what will make you’re not going to keep on praying. It’s your choice. I have bituary America great again. Some suggest we need to build a to decide, “Am I going to keep on praying or am I going to O irth wall. Others that we need Medicare for all. Or boots on the always give up?” Those are the options. B ground. Or for Wall Street to pay its fair share. Or income Third, we need to seek God. The truth is very few of us BBEARL WALL equality. Or new pipes. Or… or… or… are seeking God seriously. Most people want only enough But will these ideas cut it? What in fact will make Amer- of God to bless them but not enough to bug them. They Earl Wall, 91, of Albany,hankyou! Georgia, formerly of Cedar T nniversarynd Springs, passedT away on March 2 , 2016. He is survived ica great again? want God to be just a little slice of their life. But seeking AAT I believe the answer is in the Bible. It’s not a new idea. God is not something you do in your spare moments. It’s by his son, Pat (Peggy) Wall of North Carolina; two It’s actually about 3,000 years old. And its unlike anything not a casual pastime. “Oh, you know, nothing is on tele- granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Kilts I’ve heard from any of the presidential candidates. vision, so I guess I’ll go seek God.” No. Seeking God is a of Grant; several niecesnnouncement and eddingnephews. A memorial service In the Old Testament, in 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV), God serious pursuit. It’s a primary focus. Hebrews 11:6b (NIV) will be heldAA atW a later date, to be announced. tells us what will make America great again. He says, “If tells us that “…[God] rewards those who earnestly seek My people, who are called by My name, will humble them- Him.” selves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wick- If we want God to make America great again we need M emorial to humble ourselves, pray, seek God, and then there’s one M ed ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and I will forgive M their sin and will heal their land.” other thing He says to do—we need to turn from our wick- WALTER L. BOHO God says if you want to make America great again, if you ed ways. bituary want Me to heal your land, there’s four things you need to Acts 3:19 (NIV) encourages us to “Repent, then, and turn A memorial serviceO will be held for Walter L. Boho, the husband of Ilene Paepke Boho, who passed away on November 11, 2015. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016,hankyou! at the American Legion Hall, Church Cedar Springs,TT Michigan at 1:00 p.m. Lunch to follow. Sundays @ Mary Queen of Apostles Church 9:45 AM Roman Catholic Faith Community If you don't stand for & 11:15 AM One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 nnouncement Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 7:30 am & 9:30 am AA www.thespringschurch.infoDirectorySacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:00 pm something you'll fall 135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Oak & Grant) | 616.696.2970 Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] for anything! Worship Every Sunday at 10:30am North KeNt CommuNity ChurCh Red Hawk Elementary - Cedar Springs Pastor Craig S. Carter www.cscalvary.org 1480 Indian Lakes Rd. NE | Sparta, MI 49345 (616) 222-5020 616.550.6398 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 am ...If you do not stand firm in your faith, Pastor Craig T. Owens Nursery & Children Ministry Provided http://craigtowens.com www.nkcchurch.org | E-mail: [email protected] you will not stand at all. Isaiah 7:9b (NIV) ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books (Since 1946) Non-Denominational pentecostal Grace West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) Sunday School 9:45 Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. Publish Your Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M. • Birth Announcement • Birthday Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh   • Wedding Announcement • Engagement 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. 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VoicesDo you trust, believe, and value/ thev educatorsiews who you ly disagree. I have taught here for 39 years, worked under have known and have served our district for 10, 20, and 30 seven superintendents, and I have seen a lot of change. I years when they tell you they are concerned? haven’t always agreed with the decisions that were made. While the projected deficit budget presented tonight looks Conflicts sometimes occurred. We had a divisive teacher Post Scripts bad…have you considered what it might look like with a strike. We suffered a disastrous budget deficit when all bus- The Cedar Springs Post welcomes letters of up to 350 significant exit of students from our district next year? sing was eliminated. There was a year when all specials words. The subject should be relevant to local readers, and Please allow yourselves to opening and honestly discuss were cut. But through all of these challenges and difficult the editor reserves the right to reject letters or edit for clar- the questions and issues brought before you at the next times, honesty and respect remained between the teachers, ity, length, good taste, accuracy, and liability concerns. All submissions MUST be accompanied by full name, mailing workshop meeting. the school board, and the superintendent. address and daytime phone number. We use this informa- Please follow the MASB’s recommended practices of Never did I experience the finger pointing, dishonesty, tion to verify the letter’s authenticity. We do not print anony- seeking out the truth. and disrespect that is currently permeating our school dis- mous letters, or acknowledge letters we do not use. Writers I believe the Open Meetings Act and School Policies do trict. How does this type of culture help our students? are limited to one letter per month. Email to news@cedar- give you the right and I hope you believe there is a need to We have lost some of the most outstanding educators I springspost.com, or send to PostScripts, Cedar Springs discuss the issues before you and most importantly look for have ever met. These include Steve Seward, Jennifer Harp- Post, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. collaborative solutions. Thank you very much. er, Dave Cairy, and Autumn Matson. These leaders inspired me to grow and change in my teaching. I am so lucky to Susan Wolfe, CSPS District be in a profession that I love and to have had the support Stop using kids to get back at mom of so many brilliant educators. Frequently we had teachers I chose to live in Cedar Springs because I believed it was from other districts visit our schools to observe our many a welcoming community, which offered a family, and had a Is the board interested in hearing innovative programs that were initiated by Steve Seward. big heart. I was raised in a much larger town then Cedar, so Sadly, these leaders are gone. What is even more trou- the facts? bling is the blaming and slandering of these exemplary peo- I had hoped my children would experience a close knit feel- CS Board of Education, (read at Board of Ed meeting ple. For so many years, these people gave their heart and ing by going to a smaller school district. I wanted them to March 14) open up their yearbooks and not question who the majority soul to help our students, and this is how they are treated? of the students were like I experienced. I thought by grow- The March 3 edition of the Cedar Post reported that Au- We will continue to lose the best educators in our district ing up in Cedar that they would always feel safe, because tumn Mattson had requested an exit interview with the to other schools where their work is valued and respected. of the community unity and big hearts. Board of Education and that it had been denied. If this is I miss these people deeply. I miss their enthusiasm. I miss Recently I’ve questioned if I made the right choice. I’ve true, at what public board meeting was this discussed and their words of wisdom and encouragement. In teaching, seen, read and heard things that make me feel that if your voted on? It is not recorded in any board minutes at this you need this. This makes you better. When you positive- opinion is different than theirs it doesn’t matter. I cry my- time. Please clarify if this is a true statement. ly impact teachers, you impact students. If you think these self to sleep because my children have experienced unkind Also according to the Post article, there has been an ap- vacancies won’t affect our students, you are wrong. They words and believe their friends are shunning them, because peal to the board on their decision to deny the interview. already have. their mother has been publicly vocal. I fear everyday that Since an answer to the appeal is required by the board and This is not positive change. Sometimes change can be de- they will be repeatedly punished because I am expressing the topic is not on tonight’s board agenda, when does the structive. We have worked so hard for so many years to be my difference of opinion and have been working to focus board plan to address it? an exemplary school district. Our students deserve nothing on the positives occurring at CSPS. The Open Meeting Act is very clear that all board deci- less. sions must be made in public. Total compliance with all I agree there is a broken unity in our community, but I’m Sincerely, Open Meeting Act laws is critical in maintaining the integ- having a hard time believing it ever existed from the way Mary Graf, teacher my family has been treated. We didn’t grow up in Cedar rity of our district. Our own Board of Education’s Policies Springs but our opinion as residents should be just as re- & Goals States in Goal #2 Community Relations 2.1” Pro- spected as those who have lived here longer than us. I don’t moting honest, trustworthy, relationships with transparent Change is a Part of Life dialogue and communication (Internal) organizations that expect us all to agree similarly, but I do expect us all to My name is Karen Mueller and I have taught at Cedar support win-win situations for both parties that increase be respectful, kind, understanding, and to agree to disagree Springs Public Schools since 1987. This year I will be re- student achievement.” As board members, You took an oath when we have a different opinion. tiring. My husband has terminal cancer and is feeling well to follow the law which includes the Open Meetings Act. So, please stop using my children as a method of attack- enough to travel, so off we’ll go! I will miss my precious This was a request directed to the board and not a staff ing me. I don’t mind if you don’t like me or my opinions students very much, but change is a part of life. member. The board has every right to grant this request. but I ask that you not use my children as pawns and allow Through the years, I’ve seen many changes at our school. You may choose to do this at any regular meeting or hold them, as they grow up, to feel they are safe. Every change was made for the good of our students. I’m a special meeting. There is absolutely no reason not to do not saying I’ve agreed with every change, but I know the this. Why wouldn’t the board want to gather all the possible Stephanie Morris, Solon Township Resident people who made the changes have always worked for what information from an administrator who has served our stu- was best for our kids. Change is a part of life. dents and community for 14 years? Mrs. Mattson is willing Currently I’m excited about my smaller class sizes and to openly discuss her experience in our school district. She Board urged to seek out the truth having a counselor in the building. During my time at is willing to share the facts. You could clarify and ask any A letter read to the Cedar Springs School Board on CSPS I have taught over two thousand children, and loved questions you or the public may have. This interview would March 14 during the second public comment section of the every single one of them. I have worked under six super- be an excellent opportunity for you to gather accurate in- meeting. intendents and eight principals. I did not agree with every formation. Thank you, Mrs. Bayink, for “Speaking” and requesting decision they made, but I am part of a team, so I enthusias- So why wouldn’t the board be interested in hearing the the board discuss several issues at hand during the next tically did my best in every new program that we offered. facts first hand? You have the opportunity to decipher be- board meeting. I believe I saw a head-nod of support to Change is a part of life. tween fact and fiction on our local education for yourselves Mrs. Bayink’s request from Mr. Shoffner. Thank you both We will always see change in education. There should be and the community. This is what I am asking for. for being a voice of acknowledgment. change in education. I hope we can all work together, like 1. The board connects with the community The Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) we expect our children to. Every teacher and administra- 2. The board monitors performance specifically notes under their publication titled “Character- tor, past and present, truly cares about our kids. We need 3. The board takes responsibility for itself istics of an Effective Board Member” that they show “the to do what we expect of our youngest children, “We need I would like to request that this letter be recorded in the willingness to express one’s own opinion and participate kind hands, kind hearts, and listening ears.” I’ve enjoyed minutes. I would like your response to be answered pub- in discussions openly and honestly while encouraging and working with our current administration at CSPS and I un- lically and to also be recorded in the board minutes please. respecting the free expression of opinion by colleagues. “ derstand change is a part of life. Give change a chance to Under the MASB’s publication titled School Board Sincerely, continue improvement for our district and for our kids. Members Job Description, the header and two of the six Lee Mora Karen Mueller, Cedar Springs items read, “In addition to duties enumerated in the Michi- Cedar Springs School District Resident gan School Code, good governance imposes the following (This letter has been edit- responsibilities on the board: 2. The board connects with ed for length. A full original the community; 6. The board takes responsibility for itself. copy is available from Mr. The educators and community members who are happy Mora.) with the current procedures, decisions, and trends are cer- tainly entitled to their opinions and should be treated re- spectfully. But don’t those that have questions and concerns Teacher concerned also deserve to be equally heard, considered, and respected? about changes Mr. Sabinas read a section of the MASB “Your Local School Board” under “How do School Boards Make De- in school district cisions.” It reads, “When making decisions, school boards Dear Members of the seek the advice and counsel of the district’s administrators, School Board, teachers and other employees, as well as input from the I would like to voice my community and specialists with knowledge about the topic concerns regarding the under consideration.” changing culture in our Are you willing to follow the MASB’s recommendations? school district. I’ve heard How is your current strategy of “no response” working? the many remarks that all of Do you feel you have provided more transparency and these things that are happen- gained a level of trust over the last few months? ing and problems we are fac- What does the continued increase in attendance (standing ing are because people are room only) at board meetings mean to you? resistant to change. I strong- Tough

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Claiming a tax de- Tax Time Five(BPT) - This changestax season brings changes to you should watch know or if yourfor income this is below thetax tax return season filing threshold. about as you’re preparing your 2015 return and planning Watch for retroactive reinstatements. duction for medical for 2016 and beyond. Here are five areas to keep in mind. Until the end of 2014, taxpayers had been permitted for There’s a delayed filing date. some time to deduct the greater of their state income tax or If you’re a procrastinator filing at the last minute, this their state sales tax. This helped residents of states, such as and dental expenses year you have more time. Because Friday, April 15 is a fed- Florida and Texas, that don’t have an income tax. The Pro- IRS Tax tip 2016-35 eral holiday, your 2015 income tax return is due the follow- tecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 retroactive- ing Monday, April 18. This is also the due date to file for ly extended this provision for 2015. For those who have not Your medical expenses may save you money at tax time, an extension until Oct. 15 or to make an IRA contribution tracked their state sales tax payments, there’s a table that but a few key rules apply. Here are some tax tips to help you for 2015. provides a safe harbor deduction based on income. Also, determine if you can deduct medical and dental expenses on “The due date to file your return or for an extension may the sales tax from the 2015 purchase of a new automobile your tax return: also be affected by state law,” says Robert Fishbein, a vice can be added to the sales tax from the table. • Itemize. You can only claim your medical expenses president and general counsel at Prudential Financial. For Also reinstated retroactively to the beginning of 2015 is a that you paid for in 2015 if you itemize deductions on example, if you live in Maine or Massachusetts, Monday provision allowing distributions from an IRA to be paid di- your federal tax return. April 18 is a state holiday and you don’t have to file returns rectly to a charity and excluded from income. “The amount • Income. Include all qualified medical costs that you until the 19th. But be careful, Fishbein warns, as the de- watch - continues on page 17 paid for during the year, however, you only realize a layed filing date for the 2015 returns may not delay when tax benefit when your total amount is more than 10 you must make estimated tax payments. percent of your adjusted gross income. There are new steps for fighting fraud and ID theft. ACTION TAX • Temporary Threshold for Age 65. If you or your Tax return preparation software may now require you to spouse is age 65 or older, then it’s 7.5 percent of your provide your driver’s license number for the IRS and state adjusted gross income. This exception applies through tax agencies to combat tax return fraud. “The rules here SERVICE Dec. 31, 2016. are tricky,” says Fishbein. “You have no legal obligation to • Qualifying Expenses. You can include most medical provide that information or to have a driver’s license to file Founded in 1989, and dental costs that you paid for yourself, your spouse a tax return. But depending on your software, you may need owner Jerry Coon and your dependents including: to provide information to file your return. It’s possible that and his staff of tax *The costs of diagnosing, treating, easing or preventing withholding your driver’s license will slow the process.” professionals, disease. Another new anti-ID theft/fraud measure is a 16-digit Kathy Anderson, *The costs you pay for prescription drugs and insulin. verification code for online filers. If the code is onyour Rochel Barnes, *The costs you pay for insurance premiums for policies Form W-2, you’ll need to enter it when prompted by your and Shannon Stock, that cover medical care qualify. tax software program. If you fail to provide the code, you have more than 60 *Some long-term care insurance costs. won’t be able to e-file your return. “Not all Form W-2s will years of combined tax Exceptions and special rules apply. Costs reimbursed by have the code,” Fishbein notes. preparation experience. insurance or other sources normally do not qualify for Note health care reporting changes. a deduction. For more examples of costs you can and Again this year you must report “minimum essential cov- can’t deduct, see IRS Publication 502, Medical and erage,” or MEC. If you indicate so on line 61 of your Form Dental Expenses. You can get it on IRS.gov/forms 1040, you won’t be subject to a penalty tax. This is the first EXPERT, AFFORDABLE TAX HELP anytime. year employers are required to report if coverage qualifies “Complex returns not a problem” • Travel Costs Count. You may be able to deduct travel as MEC, and they must send the applicable form to you Individuals • Businesses • LLCs • Partnerships • Corporations costs you pay for medical care. This includes costs by March 31, 2016. “Of course, for early filers this means such as public transportation, ambulance service, tolls Call Now for an you may not have evidence of your coverage qualifying as Appointment 866-4704 and parking fees. If you use your car, you can deduct MEC,” Fishbein says. “But assuming you know that you either the actual costs or the standard mileage rate for have MEC, you can still complete line 61 and file your re- 10271 NORTHLAND DR. • ROCKFORD medical travel. The rate is 23 cents per mile for 2015. turn.” www.actiontaxservice.com • No Double Benefit. 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Arts/enappreciatedt are greatlyer needed. Contactt Sue Wolfeainmen at 696-2246 or Good Friday Walk and Remembert [email protected] for tickets or for donation pick-ups. #10,11p Mar. 25: Walk to each of the Sand Lake Village Churches and ometownometown listen to the thoughts of characters that experienced the crucifixion Lions Club Pancake Breakfast first hand. Friday, March 25th from noon to 1:30 pm. Our walk Mar. 19: The Cedar Springs Lions Club’s Pancake Breakfast begins at Resurrection Lutheran Church (just south of town on Happenings will be held this Saturday on March 19th from 7 – 11 am at the HHHometown Happenings articles are a community service Northland Dr.), with stops at the Full Gospel Church, Downtown Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, on the corner of Main Pavilion, Mary Queen of Apostles, and the United Methodist for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand and Church. Adults $8 and Family $25. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, Church. Transportation will be provided back to the Lutheran for placement in this section, we can no longer run all sausage, hash browns, juice, coffee. All you can eat. The next Church. Children and families are encouraged to join us. #10-12p articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This is planned date is April 16th. Proceeds to assist sight conservation. not guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. #11 Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may Easter Egg-Stravaganza apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to Mom2Mom Sale Mar. 26: An Easter Egg-Stravaganza, a celebration for children Mar. 19: The Resurrection Lutheran Church, 180 S. Third St., th [email protected] please include name will be held on Saturday, March 26 from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Sand Lake is hosting a Mom2Mom sale on Saturday, March 19th and phone number for any questions we may have. Solon Center Wesleyan Church. All children 10 years and under from 9 am to 1 pm. For questions regarding the sale, please contact are invited to attend. There’ll be games, an Easter Egg hunt, and Nichole at 616-263-9662. #10,11p a special Easter presentation. Two bicycles will be given away as Fish Fry grand prizes! For more information go to: scwchurch.com or call Mar. 18: Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church, 10295 Annual Church Garage Sale the church office at 616-696-3229. The church is located at 15671 Myers Lake Ave., is hosting a Fish Fry on Friday, March 18th from Mar. 19: Rockford Reformed Church, 4890 – 11 Mile Rd., Algoma Ave., just north of 19 Mile Rd. All welcome! #11,12p 4:30 to 7 pm. Battered fried fish, baked potato or fresh-cut French Rockford, will be hosting their Annual Church Garage Sale on fries, cole slaw, coffee and punch, dessert. 3 pieces - $9, 2 pieces - Saturday, March 19th from 9 am to 3 pm. Proceeds will go towards $7, 1 piece - $5. Eat in or carry out. 616-866-4298. #10,11p the youth ministries summer trips. For more information, call Deb Learn to Play the Ukulele Coon at 616-866-4829. #11p Mar. 30: During this hour and a half workshop you will learn the Annual En Gedi Auction basics of playing the Ukulele. This fun and relaxed program will Mar. 18: Come Be Refreshed! Friday, March 18th with the High teach you the basic chords, rhythm and strumming you’ll need to School cafeteria doors opening at 6 pm. This year’s event has Roast Beef Dinner play a few songs by the end of the workshop. Our instructor, Dean Mar. 20: The Rockford American Legion Post 102 on the corner many great items for you to choose from to include furniture, Wiers-Windemuller of Southtown Guitar will lead the hands- of Northland Dr. and Rockford Park Dr. (330 Rockford Park Dr.), MSU football and basketball tickets, private golf session by MSU on workshop. Players of all levels are welcome and no prior will be hosting a roast beef dinner on Sunday March 20th and every Coach Casey Lubahn, hotel stays, fine dining certificates, tools, experience is necessary. Pre-registration is required. For teens 3rd Sunday of each month. Open to the public. We will be serving hand-made dolls, private wild turkey and pheasant hunts, clothing, grades 6-12. Wednesday, March 30th at 3:30 pm at the Nelson roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, coleslaw, wood pellets, puzzles, and much more!!!! With a $10 entry Township/Sand Lake KDL Branch, 88 Eighth St., 616-636-4251. rolls, dessert, coffee and punch. Reasonably priced at $9 for adults, donation you can enjoy delicious appetizers while you browse the #11 kids age 4 to 12 for $7 and under 4 years are free. Serving from items on the silent and live auction table. All funds earned on this 11am to 3 pm. See ya there and bring the family! #10,11p event will be matched by CS Manufacturing. En Gedi is a Christ- centered non-profit organization providing a FREE after school HCNC’s Spring Break Day Camp Dinner at the Legion Apr. 4: Spring Break 2016 is right around the corner! Howard youth center, special high school and community events with a Mar. 21: American Legion, 80 S. Main St. Cedar Springs, is Christensen Nature Center’s Spring Day Camp begins on April focus on building family. Donations of services or products (all are st hosting a roast beef and onion dinner on Monday, March 21 , from 4th and runs the entire week. Crafts, exploring the property, and 5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes, veggies, roll, drink getting up close and personal with animals only begins to scratch and dessert. The cost is $9 for adults, children (15 and younger) the surface of this fun filled week! Registration is now open. $4.00. Come and enjoy home cooking. Take out is available. 616- HCNC is located at 16160 Red Pine Dr., Kent City, 616-675-3158. JOKE 696-9160. #11p www.howardchristiansen.org. #11 f the o Gaither Vocal Band comingconcerts, to now more than 40 Week years after he quit his day job as Losing the shirt off your back a teacher. “I’ve always said it all On Friday, April 8, at Sun- A woman who played cards one night each month Sunshine Church starts with a great song, and we shine Community Church in with a group of friends was concerned because she are fortunate that each concert Grand Rapids, multi-Grammy always woke up her husband when she came home includes great songs that have Award-winner Bill Gaither will stood the test of time. With all around 11:30. host a spectacular evening of the musical choices that are One night after cards, she did her best not to wake music, laughter and encourage- available now, there is still a him. She undressed in the living room and, purse over ment featuring the talent of the special place for the joy and her arm, tiptoed nude into the bedroom—only to find prestigious Gaither Vocal Band. optimism that resides in Gospel her husband sitting up in bed, reading. The Gaither Vocal Band, music. Good news never gets “Good grief woman!” he exclaimed. “Did you lose with the all-star line-up of Da- old.” everything?” vid Phelps, Wes Hampton, Named ASCAP’s Songwrit- Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles, and ers of the Century, Bill and Glo- This Joke of the Week is Bill Gaither, will share time- ria Gaither have written more brought to you by less gospel classics, as well as than 700 popular gospel songs refreshing, inspiring new favor- throughout their multi-decade classic kelly’s ites embraced by audiences of career, including favorite stan- A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering all ages and backgrounds. Few dards “He Touched Me,” Be- events have the ability unite in- cause He Lives,” and “There’s 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs dividuals from all walks of life Just Something About That (616) 696-0620 the way Gaither concerts do. Name.” Since 1992, when Year after year, Bill Gaither has brought the Homecoming Tour Gaither began recording the celebrated Homecoming series of into cities worldwide, performing to packed houses with collec- DVDs and CDs, most every volume has gone gold or platinum Live on tive attendance figures exceeding 1.1 million people and being with sales totaling approximately 100 million volumes. The pro- Stage ranked among the top concerts for tickets sold worldwide in any grams appear regularly on television networks around the world. music genre during the past decade. Each concert showcases gos- This Gaither Vocal Band concert at the Sunshine Community pel music’s finest talent and draws new listeners with every city. Church in Grand Rapids, MI, will celebrate timeless themes of This Tour stop will feature the multi-award winning Gaither Vocal faith, unity and eternal hope through a variety of music the whole Band, and showcase many of the songs included on their latest, family will enjoy. The concert will begin at 7:00pm. Complete Sometimes It Takes A Mountain recording. Joining The Gaither information, including ticket pricing, is available by calling 616- Vocal Band for this special evening will be talented female vocal- 364-4242 or visiting www.gaither.com or www.premierproduc- ist, Charlotte Ritchie and powerful male vocalist Gene McDonald, tions.com. To charge tickets by phone call 1-855-484-1991 or visit Presented by Algoma Christian School as well as guitarist and comedian, Kevin Williams. www.premierproductions.com. Group tickets are also available friday, March 18 @ 7pM Gaither continues to be delighted by audiences’ response to the by calling 1-855-484-1991. Saturday, March 19 @ 7pM Solve the Riddles - Win Prizes! $ 00 at Courtland-Oakfield TickeTS: 5 United Methodist Actress Marian Seldes Kent theatre Church earned what title in the Guiness 616-696-SHOW(7469) 10295 Myers Lake Avenue NE • Just south of M-57 Book of World Records after www.kenttheatre.com 8 N. Main St., Cedar Springs FridAy, MArch 18 - 4:30-7:00 PM appearing in the thriller “Deathtrap” on Broadway? Mystery Battered Fried Fish, Baked Potato or 3-piece $9 Fresh-Cut French Fries, Cole Slaw, Answer the question and bring your answers at the kenT to one of the performances of “Murder at the ming Presented by Cedar Springs 2-piece $7

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MyThe Cedar SpringsSchool Senior Class of 2016 Color All Registration Runis $35 for adults Night Party Committee is hosting the first ever (19 and up) and $25 for children My School Color Run fundraising event on (18 and under). Group rate dis- April 30, 2016. counts available through online You can walk, jog, and run your way toward registration only. a healthier life while raising funds for the Cedar Register early for discounted Springs Senior All Night Party! pricing! Registration includes a The Color Run is open to everyone in the race bib, color packet, and tshirt if community. It is an untimed fun run held on a you register by 4/13/16. You can designated cross country course. Throughout pick up your items at the registra- the course, participants will experience color tion table the day of the event. splash zones where they’ll be doused in color! Register at www.CedarSprings- All ages are welcome. Make it a family event! ColorRun.EventBrite.com The event will be held at Cedar View Ele- For more information about the mentary, 204 E Muskegon St, on the Cedar Cedar Springs My School Color Springs Public Schools campus. Check in be- Run event, visit us online at http:// gins at 8:00 a.m., and the run begins at 9:00 a.m. www.CedarSpringsColorRun.EventBrite.com. Try a little TENDERNESS® Save 77% on Omaha Steaks

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Ham with Peachy Brown Sugar Dijon Glaze What You Need Directions and return to oven for 9 lb bone-in spiral cut • Preheat oven to 350. Put an additional 20-30 min ham, fully cooked about 1 c of water in the uncovered. 1 c peach preserves bottom of a roasting pan • While ham is cooking, 1 c brown sugar with a rack. Place ham make additional 1/2 3/4 c dijon mustard meat side down on rack. batch of glaze. Set aside. 1/2 c white cranberry/ • Mix remaining • Remove ham from oven. peach juice ingredients in a large cup • Cut ham off bone and 1 pinch ground cloves you can pour from. place in slow cooker. 1 can sliced peaches, • Pour 1/2 the glaze over • Pour juices from the pan for garnish ham. Make sure to get over ham as well as the in-between the spirals additional glaze. ADDITIONAL GLAZE but leave plenty to pour • Turn slow cooker to FOR SLOW COOKER on top to drip down the warm or low to keep 1/2 c peach preserves sides as well. warm. 1/2 c brown sugar • Cover ham loosely with • Place ham on a serving 6 tbsp dijon mustard aluminum foil. platter and surround with 1/4 c white cranberry/ • Bake on for 50-60 min. drained sliced peaches peach juice • Remove foil. Pour the for garnish. other 1/2 of glaze on ham Submitted by: Annette W., Lincoln, NE (pop. 258,379) www.justapinch.com/peachyham Brought to you by American Hometown Media Page 10 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 17, 2016 March 27: Easter morning worship 10:45 a.m. Pioneer Christian Reformed Church Easter services 2016 3592 17 Mile RD NE, (next to Meijer), Cedar Springs March 27: Easter Sunday Service, 10 a.m. God wants a relationship with you. Take time to worship at one of Ridge Bible Camp. The church is located at 135 Solon Center Wesleyan Church the following churches during Holy Week next week and let God N. Grant Street, Cedar Springs. This program is 15671 Algoma Ave, Cedar Springs, MI prepare your heart to celebrate the joy of Easter! being sponsored by the Cedar Springs Ministerial March 26: Saturday Easter Eggstravaganza, Egg hunt and Association. more 1-2:30 p.m. CEDAR SPRINGS March 27: Easter morning worship Services, 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Passion of the Christ movie showing Calvary Assembly of God Meeting in Red Hawk Elementary—Cedar Springs Public March 20: The Knights of Columbus are presenting the movie St. John Paul II Catholic Church Schools campus. “The Passion of the Christ” on Palm Sunday, March 20, at the 3110 17 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI March 27: Easter service at 10:30 a.m. Cedar Springs High School auditorium, 204 E. Muskegon. Doors March 24: Thursday, 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper. open at 1 p.m. Donation $2.00. Rated R for sequences of graphic Cedar Springs United Methodist March 25: Good Friday, noon, The Passion of the Lord. violence. 140 S. Main St., Cedar Springs, MI 49319 March 26: 8 p.m., Holy Saturday Easter Vigil. Community Good Friday Service March 24: Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00 p.m. The Springs Church March 27: Easter Sunrise Service 8:00 a.m. March 25: You are invited to join together in worship with the 35 N. Grant St., Cedar Springs (Corner of Oak & Grant) Easter Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. churches of Cedar Springs for our community Good Friday www.thespringschurch.info Easter Worship Service at 10:15 a.m. service at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 25, at The Springs Church, March 25: Community Good Friday Service 6:30 p.m. where we will remember and mark the death and crucifixion of East Nelson United Methodist Church March 27: Easter Celebration Services 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. Jesus. Childcare is provided for birth through 5th grade by Pine 9024 18 Mile Rd. NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 March 27: Easter morning ROCKFORD worship at 9:30 a.m. Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church Easter Brunch to follow 10295 Myers Lake Ave., Rockford (just north of 12 Mile) worship. March 24: Maundy Thursday Breakfast & Communion 9:30 a.m. March 26: Saturday Easter Eggstravaganza egg hunt and more First Baptist Church noon to 1:30 p.m. 233 S. Main Street, Cedar March 27: Easter morning worship at 10 a.m. Springs, MI 49319 March 25: Good Friday Grace Evangelical Free Service at 7 p.m. 4714 13 Mile Rd, Rockford, MI 49341 March 27: Easter Sonrise www.gracerockford.com Service at 9 a.m. March 26: Easter Carnival from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Easter Worship at 10:45 a.m. March 27: Worship Services at 9 and 11 a.m. Hillcrest Community Holy Spirit Episcopal Church Church 1200 Post Dr. NE, Belmont (at the corner of Post and Pine Island 5994 18 Mile Rd. Cedar drives) Springs, MI March 20: Palm Sunday Worship and Eucharist 10 a.m. March 27: Easter Sonrise March 24: Maundy Thursday Worship and Eucharist 7 p.m. service 9 a.m. March 25: Stations of the Cross at noon. Easter breakfast following March 27: Easter Sunday Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Sonrise service. Worship and Eucharist at 10 am. Easter worship at 10:45 a.m. Rockford Springs Community Church Pilgrim Bible March 24: Maundy Thursday 7:00pm West Pine Street, Cedar March 27: Easter Morning Worship 9:30am Springs, MI Continues on next page

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www.scwchurch.org Thursday, March 17, 2016 The Cedar Springs Post Page 11 SAND LAKE Community Good Friday service Five unique ways to enjoy your favorite March 25: Good Friday Walk and Remember Noon to 1:30 p.m. Walk begins at Resurrection Lutheran (180 S. 3rd Street) and ends at Sand Lake United Methodist (65 W Maple St. Sand Lake (NW corner of the park). Easter candy Family Features Church of the Full Gospel The best parts of holiday celebrations East Lake St, Sand Lake (Corner of E Lake and 1st St) are the special traditions that form last- March 27: Easter Service at 11 a.m. ing memories. Make Easter the most Huggard Bible Church egg-cellent holiday by inspiring new 8860 21 Mile Rd, Sand Lake traditions and creative activities, crafts March 27: Sun Rise Breakfast 7:45 a.m. and recipes for your family to enjoy for March 27: Extended Easter Service 9:30 a.m. years to come. 1. Sweet Egg Decorating Resurrection Lutheran Church Many people celebrate the Easter 180 S. 3rd Street (Northland Dr.) Sand Lake, MI holiday with brightly decorated hard- March 20: Palm Sunday Service 9:30 a.m., Egg hunt for children boiled eggs, but why not decorate choc- to follow olate eggs, too, for a sweet twist on a March 25: Good Friday Service 7:00 p.m. traditional favorite holiday craft. You March 27: Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m. can use frosting and additional candy to Worship Service 9:30 a.m. decorate chocolate eggs, such as Cad- Photo courtesy of Getty Images Mary Queen of Apostles Catholic Church bury Crème Egg Candy, in similar fashion to traditional cream, cookies and Cadbury Crème Egg Candy for a one- 1 W. Maple Sand Lake, MI eggs. of-a-kind dessert. March 25: Good Friday 6:30 Evening Prayer and Stations of the 2. Candy Dish Treats For more Easter inspiration and delicious recipes, visit Cross. (Especially for those who could not attend the Passion of Think candy is only reserved for Easter baskets? Try fill- CelebrateWithHersheys.com. the Lord Liturgy earlier in the day.) ing a glass vase with your favorite colorful candies to cre- March 27: Easter Sunday Morning masses at 7:30 a.m. and 9 :30 ate a colorful, delicious candy dish the whole family can Candy Egg Ice Cream Sandwiches a.m. enjoy. Place faux flowers in the candy-filled vase and tie Serves: 4 Easter Egg Hunt after 9:30 Mass for children thru the 5th grade. a bow of festive ribbon around it to create a simple, sweet 2 cups vanilla ice cream arrangement. 3 Cadbury Crème Egg Candy Sand Lake United Methodist Church 3. Share with the Easter Bunny 8 large sugar cookies 65 W Maple St. Sand Lake (NW corner of the park) Santa isn’t the only one who likes sweets; this year, leave 1/4 c u p March 25: Good Friday Walk and Remember 12noon to 1:30p.m. candies out for the Easter Bunny, too. Share this “hoppy” Cadbury Mini (Walk begins at Resurrection Lutheran and ends at Sand Lake new tradition with family and friends using #HersheysEast- Eggs Candy United Methodist) er and make it part of your annual Easter Eve ritual. Set ice cream March 27: Easter Sonrise Service 8 a.m. with free breakfast to 4. Easter Egg Hunt Prep on counter for follow. Step up your Easter egg hunt game by setting up prep 15-20 minutes, South Ensley United Methodist stations with everything your family will need. Equip them or until it be- 13600 Cypress, Sand Lake (Corner of Cypress and 136th St) with decorative baskets to put their eggs in, leave clues of gins to thaw March 24: Thursday Seder (Passover) Service 6 p.m. where the eggs are hidden on festive note cards and get and is easy to March 27: Easter Sunday Service 10:55 a.m. them started with a sweet treat, such as their favorite candy, scoop. to kick it off. Unwrap and SPARTA 5. Cooking with Candy chop egg candy into small pieces. Pour candy pieces (in- North Kent Community An Easter basket isn’t the only way you can enjoy sweets. cluding gooey center off knife and cutting board) into me- 1480 Indian Lakes Rd. NE, Sparta, MI Get creative in the kitchen and find new ways to enjoy dium mixing bowl. March 27: Easter service, 10 a.m. your favorite candies, such as this recipe that combines ice candy - continues on page 17 Guaranteed finanCinG Spring Sun, SmartChoice Automotive Here Wec ome 195 N MAiN ST. CeDAr SpriNgS, Mi Office# 616-918-6677 EASY Financing for Everyone! Sale 2013 ChevroleT $7,500 2006 Ford Price droP! 2009 dodge Price droP! 2009 hyundaI $8,995 Spark eSCape XlT $ Journey Se $7,950 38MPG! 7,850 elanTra 5 sPeed, 4X4, V6, 4CYL, tourinG ed., HatCHbaCK, CLearCoat Great Gas saLsa red 4CYL., MetaL bLue, MiLeaGe, 86K MiLes, onLY 83K Cd/auX, HatCHbaCK MiLes 140K MiLes

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YouthSpor wrestlerstS earn medals WMP grapplers Cedar Springs Youth Wrestling Club trav- By Barbra Chong eled to Brighton, Fre- earn top spots mont, Carson City and Ann Arbor last weekend to compete in several tournaments marking the end of the regular season. Twen- ty-two wrestlers, sev- eral coaches and their families represented our community with great sportsmanship. As they head into the MYWAY Region- al Championships at Northview High Shown here is Josh Howard, a 9/10 year old champion. School March 19- 20, their hard work West Michigan Pursuit traveled to Brighton for the Border and dedication will Wars Monster Medals, Carson City and Fremont this past week- determine whether end. Twenty-five grapplers placed in the top five out of the 31 they qualify for the entered. Sixty-two victories were claimed this weekend putting State Championship Medal Tournament. Hud- day with 5 wins-3 losses. the day with 14 wins-18 WMP at a 64 percent win ratio. in Battle Creek on April 3. son Crystal placed 3rd in Ten wrestlers traveled to losses and had 7 pins in a Highlights of the weekend were Aaiden Vasquez, who battled If you see them in school the 72lb 08-07 Open divi- Fremont High School. Car- total time of 12:27. Carter 5-1 for a true second placement. Drew Moro also had an im- or around town give them sion. His fastest tech fall ter Falan finished 4th, Da- Falan had 2 pins in a total pressive day. He bumped up an age group and weight class for a high five and tell them was 2:10, 3rd fastest in his vid DeWeese finished 3rd, time of 2:30, the fastest second placement. Individual placements are as follows: congratulations on a hard age bracket and 11th over Brandson Wood and Blake one for the team being :39. Fifth Place medalist includes 59 lb Kameron Ogden (Border fought, respectable season. all. He qualified for the Pickard finished 2nd. Dako- Chasyn Winchel had the Wars), 9/10 age group. Two wrestlers traveled to 2016 Border Wars Folkstyle ta Winchel and Annabelle fastest technical fall in 2 Fourth Place medalists include 100 lb Gage Bowen (Carson Brighton High School for Nationals at the Kellogg Wood were our first place minutes. City) 9/10 age group and 130 lb Isaac Casey, 9/10 age group. the Border Wars Monster Arena! They finished their Champions! They finished Youth - continues on page 17 Third Place medalists include 163 lb Xavier Anderson, High School division; 143 Jordan Andrus, High School division; 59 lb Michael Cannon (Border Wars) 9/10 age group and 138/145 lb Zak Schmid, 13/14 age group. Rock City Second Place Medalists include 80 lb Logan Bennett (Carson City) 9/10 age group; 55 lb Quinten Cassiday, 7/8 age group; Indoor BMX 75/80 lb Xavier Contreras, 11/12 age group; 55/58 lb Logan Galinis, 6 & under age group; 67 lb Caden Kelley, 7/8 age group; 58 lb Drew Moro (Border Wars) 7/8 age group; 64 lb Double, Tyler Parmeter, 7/8 age group; 52 lb Aaiden Vasquez, 6 & under age group and 55 lb Josh Vasquez (Border Wars) 7/8 age group. Double race Champions are 133 lb Michael Carrasco, High School divi- sion; 61 lb Chayson Eberspeaker (Carson City) 6 & under age group; 58 lb Luke Egan, 7/8 age group; 155 Jacob Galinis, High weekend School division; 85 lb Josh Howard, 9/10 age group; 46/49 lb Come join us for our Jayden Marcano-Cruz, 7/8 age group; 72 lb Blake Peasley (Car- Race For Life on Saturday, son City) 7/8 age group; 148 lb Lucus Pienton, High School March 19. No membership division and 64 lb Isaiah Sostenes, 7/8 age group. required and all proceeds “My team is stepping up their training this week as we head to go to benefit Leukemia Regionals for the opportunity to compete at the State Finals next Lymphoma Society. If you week. In order to secure their place, they must place in the top have been out of the game four. I have the highest confidence in these kids to do so” said for a while or recently prac- Head Coach, Dave Andrus. ticed on a One Day pass and would want to try again, all you have to do is show up with your $20 dollar dona- tion and we will sign you up to race. As a bonus, it’s a double point race. Registra- tion is from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., racing starts at 5 p.m. On Sunday, March 20, RCIBMX is hosting its State Qualifier race. Michigan’s USABMX State Series is a fun program that gets riders out to other Michigan tracks and exposes them to differ- ent techniques against kids of their own age level and proficiency. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and racing will start ASAP. This is also a double point race. So visit RCIBMX this weekend for two double point races at 1220 N. La- fayette St. in Greenville, Michigan. Admission is al- ways free and don’t forget we have open $8 practice on Friday, March 18, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. See you there! For more info, contact Tracy at 616-696-3368. Nature

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Creative Technologies Academy

Chargers Finish on High Note, Sweep Senior Night CTA Calendar In their only home games of the year, the Creative March Technologies Academy boys and girls basketball 11 Student Early Release – (2 hours early) teams came up with great performances, winning K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. both games against West Michigan Academy of En- 6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. vironmental Science (WMAES). Popcorn Day In the first game, the Lady Chargers battled 14 & 16 Girls Charging Ahead 3-4:30 p.m. throughout, trailing by as many as 8 in the fourth 17 Girl Talk in Ms. Liscombe’s room 3-4:30 p.m. quarter. Senior Aubrey Slocum and junior Holly 21 & 23 Girls Charging Ahead 3-4:30 p.m. Fahling came up with big baskets to give the Char- 25 Student Early Release – (2 hours early) gers their first lead of the quarter with only two min- K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. utes remaining. Stifling defense by 8th graders Han- 6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. nah Hofstra and Faith Watson shut down WMAES, 27 & 30 Girls Charging head 3-4:30 p.m. and the Lady Chargers went on to win their final 29 Tryouts for Student Showcase in the home game at Grace Bible College, 34-30. auditorium 11:30-3:00 p.m. It was the last home game of the careers of Slo- 31 CTA Student Showcase K-12 in the cum, Kaleigh Keech, and Shauna Russell. Many auditorium 12:30-3:00 p.m. tears were shed, but it was exactly the way the se- CTA Boys Basketball Team: Front (L to R): Casen Armstrong, Bailey Hawkins, Girl Talk in Ms. Liscombe’s room 3-4:30 p.m. niors had hoped to go out, with many hugs passed James Hofstra, Jarod Bouma, Collin Bishop, Mason Dood, James Bishop. Back (L to R): Dawson Armstrong, Isaiah Piskun, Coach Scott Bultman, Charles Wortz, April around after the game. The girls’ team showed great Brandon Beck, Luke Hubbard, John Wortz, Jackson Bowers improvement throughout the 1-10 Spring Break season, ending with a 4-10 re- 11 & 12 Girls Charging Ahead 3-4:30 p.m. cord. 12 NHS Meeting during FIT The CTA boys team came 14 Girl Talk in Ms. Liscombe’s room 3-4:30 p.m. out with great intensity after the 15 Student Early Release – (2 hours early) senior festivities had ended. Ju- K-5 Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. nior Brandon Beck and soph- 6-12 Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. omore Dawson Armstrong got started early, and the Chargers CTA Family Strong Fundraiser When people think of CTA, one of the first things that never looked back, holding a comes to mind is that it is like a small family, so when one comfortable double digit lead of the "family members" was in need, CTA stepped up to throughout the majority of the the plate. The Bishop family recently received a cancer game, winning by 15. diagnosis for one of their daughters and CTA designated The Chargers varsity team them the recipient of the #CTAfamilystrong treatment at finished with their best record a recent CTA basketball game at Grace Bible College. Not in four years, at 8-6. With CTA Girls Basketball Team: Front (L to R): Gabriela Fahling, Bridget Lass, Zoe Lehman, Faith Watson, only did the CTA basketball teams put their best foot for- no seniors on the team, and Holly Fahling, Autumn Watson, Cameron Medwayosh, Molly Wortz. Back (L to R): Assistant Coach Danielle Davies, Hannah Hofstra, Kaleigh Keech, Aubrey Slocum, Brianne Calkins, Shauna Russell, Tori Wierda, ward and win for both the boys and girls games, there were growth and maturity expected Sierra Medwayosh, Devin Slocum, Coach Steve Washington fundraising games for the kids as well as a silent auction to over the next year, the Char- raise money for the Bishop family. In all, the CTA Family gers could be an extremely dangerous team come next November. Congratulations on a great season, Chargers! Strong fundraiser raised almost $6,000 for the family to put towards transportation and medical costs as they move for- Davenport Basketball Players Read ward with treatment. A heartfelt thank you to all involved with Students for Reading Month to make this benefit such a huge success! Friday, March 4 was “Sports Day” their favorite books and shared their Top Hats and Tails at the in the CTA elementary and students knowledge of basketball and life. "It Daddy Daughter Dance received a visit from some famous was pretty cool to have the team here West Michigan athletes. The nation- because they were talented and very On February 11, ally-ranked Davenport Men's Bas- tall,” said CTA second grader Gavin CTA held its annu- ketball Team, stopped by to spend Olsen. “I really liked when they al Daddy Daughter time reading with the students a few came back and read to our class, but Dance, which was days before they embarked on their most of all their dance moves at the a huge success. The trip to play in the NAIA National assembly." event has grown ev- Tournament. The Davenport team This visit was part of CTA's ery year, as more and came in to play games and interact March is Reading Month program, more daughters and with the students before breaking which has weekly activities for the their favorite men Davenport University Basketball players Nick Gamble out into the classrooms for some students, as well as extra time to get come to this event (L) and John McCloud (R) read to the CTA second grade class. small group time where they read lost in a good book. for fun, food, and DANCING!!! This CTA Music Program Gets Vocal year, “A Mad Hatter Tea Party” was the The CTA choir students crazy theme. Each presented a concert on girl was given pearls, March 3 to wrap up a very a teacup to decorate, successful trimester of work. and a special treat This concert featured all of Jordan and Abby Brink, along with their as she walked into two dates - Alice in Wonderland rabbit Jim our 7th graders as well as the wacky CTA caf- (Grandpa) and Mad Hatter Lon (Dad) came the high school students in in full attire for the Daddy Daughter Dance. eteria! Also, every Charger Voices. In addition, girl got on her feet the concert also highlight- and moved to the ed two high school groups funky beats of the that have been rehearsing CTA 7th Grade students perform at the winter concert D.J.! A couple fami- after school. The first group - lies pulled out all the Fifth Element - is made up of stops to come in Mad six singers who performed a Hatter/Alice in Won- difficult arrangement of a derland attire and got Pentatonix song. The other really creative with group was the Men's En- their costumes! Do- semble, which is compiled nated desserts filled of seven high school guys the room for a full and two seventh grade guys dessert bar for the la- who sang two powerful dies and their dates to numbers and showcased the Charger Voices High School students perform at the winter concert. enjoy. Our staff and men’s sound. The choir pro- performed their hearts out and families went above gram has continued to grow trimester songs; however, the traditional African songs that the audience left amazed at and beyond to make and thrive and as a result, this students rose to the challenge featured choreography, rhythm how far the CTA choir students this event a CTA fa- concert featured music that and sounded beautiful. The instruments, and call-and-re- have come in only a few short vorite! Young ladies try their skills at limbo during was more difficult than the first concert began and ended with sponse sections. The students months. the dance. 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Thursday, March 17, 2016 The Cedar Springs Post Page 15 Cedar Springs Public Schools 1st Semester Honor roll 2015-2016 Martin, Sarah Elizabeth 9 Halstead, Hayley Sue 10 Blatt, Hannah Loren 11 VanDusen, Madeline Ann 11 Moore, Erin Rose 12 Marvel, Brayden Kenneth 9 Hamilton, Joshua David 10 Bowerman, Paul Cleon 11 Velting, Bryar Scott 11 Mosher, Briana Jae 12 Merlington, Carolanne Kaye 9 Hansen, Leslie Ann 10 Bowman, Madelynn Rose-Ann 11 VonSeggern, Nicole Lyn* 11 Music, Dakota John Michael 12 Mesler, Alivia Elise 9 Harthorn, Jordan Lawrence 10 Boyer, Brian Michael 11 Warlick, Ashlee Ann 11 Nelson, Jacob Donald 12 Migoski, Wyatt William 9 Hawkins, Riley Wayne 10 Brickey, Hallie Danielle 11 White, Lauren Nicole 11 Nequist, Joshua David 12 Miller, Brighton Corel* 9 Hickox, Emilee Elizabeth 10 Burnett, Shyanne Faith 11 Wight, Sienna Lanae 11 Newlove, Debra Elizabeth 12 Miller, Matthew Steven 9 Hinton, Autumn Rae 10 Cederquist, Hannah Rebeka 11 Wymer, Gabriel Clayton 11 Odren, Janelle R 12 Nauta, Morgan Elizabeth 9 Hoogerheide, Shelby Lyn 10 Clifford, Emily Lauran 11 Wysocki, Hailey Elizabeth 11 Ovokaitys, Ellie 12 Nelson, Austin William 9 Howard, Noah Michael 10 Conely, Dugan James 11 Zamora, Rebeca Lyn 11 Patterson, Jacob Duane 12 Newman, Peyton 9 Hudson, Lillyanna Lynn 10 Coons, Kaitlyn Elizabeth 11 Zandstra, Breanna Ruth 11 Pike, Meredith Joy 12 Noga, McKenzie Lynn 9 Hughes, Antiaisha Nicole* 10 Davis, Joshua Scott 11 Zinn, Megan Elizabeth 11 Plank, Jarod Jacob 12 Patterson, Dylan Austin* 9 Hunter, Kyanna AAliyah* 10 Dingman, Karsen Christopher* 11 Zoerman, Jenna Katherine 11 Plugge Webber, Kelsie Raelyn 12 Pierson, Emily Grace 9 Hyde, Emily Jean 10 Douglas, Alexander Reed 11 Rackes, Mason Jeffrey 12 Ploeg, Allison Nicole 9 Hyder, Carly Jean 10 Draper, Daniel Darrian 11 Ackerman, Jordan Mae 12 Reason, Hunter Joseph S. 12 Powell III, James Allan 9 Kelley, Alisha Rae 10 Dunn III, Michael Gordon 11 Alcumbrack, Kali Marie 12 Roach, Jakob E 12 Reed, Reide Elizabeth 9 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...continued from front page Watch...continued from page 7 Crash donated to charity will avoid income tax,” Fishbein says. went to check on the occupants. “They Without this provision, an individual would have to include were pretty shaken up,” he said. the amount in income and take a charitable deduction that Shortly after the accident, winds took might not entirely offset the income amount. This provision down another tree just north of the scene. is available up to $100,000 of charitable donations in a cal- According to Kent County Sheriff endar year. You must be 70 ½ or older and required to take Deputy Michael Allen, the two occu- IRA distributions. pants in the vehicle, driver Sheldon Len- Roth recharacterizations may affect you. nox, 56, and Bobbi Scholten, 52, suffered If you converted a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2015, minor injuries and were transported to and if the converted investment has declined in value, you Spectrum Butterworth by Rockford Am- can recharacterize that amount and not pay income tax on bulance. They were reportedly on their an amount greater than the current value. “The law allows way to Florida. this type of ‘do over’ option when you convert to a Roth Algoma Fire and Rescue assisted at IRA,” Fishbein explains. “For a 2015 conversion, you must the scene. Post photo by J. Reed. recharacterize on or before Oct. 15, 2016 and not convert This tree snapped and landed on the roof of a passing car Wednesday, causing it to leave again to a Roth IRA until 2017.” the road. Prudential Financial, its affiliates, and their financial and the community. We also asked whether they would be professionals do not render tax or legal advice. Please con- responding to Mattson’s appeal; whether they wanted to sult with your tax and legal advisors regarding your per- know why these people left; and what did they think was sonal circumstances the best way to restore unity in the district? ...continued from front page “The board employs one person and that is the super- Schooltive leave pending an investigation. “We have clearly fol- intendent,” said Eary. “The only exit interview the board lowed our district’s legal counsel in the matter,” she said. would conduct would be with our one employee. In regard At Monday evening’s meeting, teacher Sarah Holtrop to the exit interviews for all staff members except for the Candy...continued from page 11 spoke in support of the superintendent. “I’ve served under superintendent, there is no right granted to anyone to have Scoop ice cream into bowl with chopped candy. Using plastic five different superintendents and five different principals,” an exit interview in this state. Our school district does offer spatula, stir candy and ice cream until well combined. she said. “I don’t feel it’s fair to blame Dr. VanDuyn for the exit interviews and they are conducted by the Human Re- Pour ice cream mixture into rectangular or square 2-quart dish resignations of four administrators. They could have cho- source Department. The offer was made to Mrs. Mattson to and spread into even layer, making sure candy is evenly distrib- sen to accept her as superintendent. Personally I have found have an exit interview with the HR Department.” uted. Cover with plastic wrap and place dish in freezer for at Dr. VanDuyn to be compassionate and caring.” Eary offered a general response for the other questions. least 30 minutes, or until ice cream has set again. Teacher Lisa Schmidt also offered support, noting that “The Board of Education is committed to providing In food processor, pulse mini egg candies until finely chopped. change is difficult, and that Dr. VanDuyn is well-liked by an excellent education for every child in the district. The Remove ice cream from freezer. many staff members in the district. Board of Education is committed to high expectations for Place chopped mini candies in shallow bowl wide enough to Resident Sam Gebhardt also offered his support to the su- excellence in all we do as a district. We hold ourselves and fit a cookie. Place 4 cookies bottom up on plate. Top each cookie perintendent and the board. “I graduated from here, raised all others accountable and expect every person to work with with scoop of ice cream then top ice cream with another cookie my family here. I like the direction we are going right now. integrity in all positions, whether the position be superin- (bottom facing ice cream). Press down on sandwich until ice You hear a lot of negative comments, but a lot of people tendent, teacher, administrator, support staff or coach. cream reaches cookie edge. like it, too,” he said. “The Board is listening to the community and is respon- Immediately roll ice cream edges of sandwich in chopped Former teacher and coach Ted Sabinas, who taught for 34 sive to their concerns and will continue to be in communi- mini candies, turning sandwich until all edges are coated. Place years and coached for 37, asked the board to look into why cation with the community in the days and weeks ahead. sandwich on a dish and return to freezer. Repeat with remaining so many teachers and administrators are fearful for their “We believe our leadership team shares our commitment sandwiches. jobs if they speak up or question how the district is being to our students and staff. Together we are confident the chil- Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze until run. dren and families are going to receive a great education at ready to serve. Longtime teacher Mary Graf—a 39-year veteran—gave our district. an impassioned speech to the board about her concerns with “The Board of Education would like to express our deep the changing culture in the district. She said she had heard appreciation for the outstanding and dedicated staff. The remarks that the problems they are facing are because peo- teachers, administrators and support staff work very hard to ple are resistant to change, but she strongly disagreed. Graf provide a high quality education for our students. They do ...continued from page 12 noted that she had seen a lot of change over the years and so during a time when education and expectations to meet Youth Five wrestlers traveled to Carson City High School. Plac- hadn’t always agreed with it, but one thing remained con- high standards is continually changing. We are proud of our ing 4th were Gavyn Byxbe and Wyatt Cooper, placing 2nd stant, until now. “But through all of these challenges and staff members. were Benjamin Streeter and Andrew VanGessel. They fin- difficult times, honesty and respect remained between the “Finally, we would like to thank the many volunteers, ished the day with 5 wins-11 losses. Andrew VanGessel teachers, the school board, and the superintendent. Never parents and community members who continue to partner had the fastest pin for the team. Gavyn Byxbe had the most did I experience the finger pointing, dishonesty, and disre- with us to serve the many students of Cedar Springs. We ap- matches for the day with 4. spect that is currently permeating our school district. How preciate all who shared with us their concerns, suggestions Seven wrestlers and their families traveled to Saline High does this type of culture help our students?” she asked. and affirmations over the last several months.” School to participate in the Saline Novice Championship (Read her entire letter on page ??). See several letters to the editor about this issue on page 5. alongside 450 other grapplers in 59 divisions. Tucker Crys- Teacher Josh Cooper spoke on behalf of the teachers at Tell us—how do you feel about this? How do you think tal placed 4th, Jonathan Libera placed 3rd, Blake Falan, Lo- the High School, and showed support for their adminis- unity should be restored? Send your letters to the editor to gan Troupe & Ariana Meyers placed 2nd and our 1st place trators, Principals Ron Behrenwald and Anne Kostus, and us at [email protected], and follow the guide- Champion was Hudson Crystal! Ariana Meyers had 3 pins said they were deeply saddened at the loss of former Dean lines (including word limit) on our Voices and Views page. in a total time of 3:22 and the fastest pin for the team at :26. of Students and Athletic Director Autumn Mattson. He NEXT WEEK: Long range financial outlook—could dis- They finished the day 28-9, 9th place out of 92 teams from also talked about all the good things happening at the high trict be headed into the red? all over the state! school. Resident Lee Mora asked the board when they were go- ing to address Mattson’s appeal to the board for an exit in- It’s a Business Decision... terview. She had asked initially for an exit interview with the board of education, and since that is routinely done with human resources, was told by HR she could have an exit ...continued from front page Shopper interview with them, but not with the board. She declined Wildlifeleave your scent and could attract predators. Give it plenty and appealed to the board. As of Wednesday, Mattson said of space and leave the area quickly. The mother deer will she had not received a response from the board. return for her fawns when she feels it is safe, but may not NEWSPaper Mora asked the board why they wouldn’t want to gath- return if people or dogs are present. er all information possible from an administrator who had Only licensed wildlife rehabilitators may possess aban- served there 14 years. Board president Patricia Eary told doned or injured wildlife. Unless you are licensed, it is ille- Our advertisers choose for you! Mora that their legal counsel had said exit interviews were gal to possess a live wild animal, including deer, in Mich- not to be done by the board, because they have only one igan. employee—the superintendent. (Read Mora’s letter on The only time a baby animal may be removed from the We Thank them for supporting Advertise in page??). wild is when you know the parent is dead or the animal Board trustee Michelle Bayink asked if they could pos- is injured. Please remember, a licensed rehabilitator must your FREE LOCAL NEWS! sibly discuss some of these issues at the next board work- be contacted before removing an animal from the wild. Li- You should too! shop, but Eary said she thought the agenda for that work- censed wildlife rehabilitators must adhere to the law and shop was already set. Resident Sue Wolfe told the board she have gone through training on proper handling of injured or hoped they would discuss some of these concerns. abandoned wild animals. Licensed rehabilitators will work The Post contacted Board president Patricia Eary this to return the animal to the wild, where it will have the best week, and asked her whether the board was planning to chance for survival. address these concerns, whether at the next workshop, or A list of licensed rehabilitators can be found by visiting through some other means, such as round table discussion mi.gov/wildlife or by calling your local DNR office. The with the board, superintendent, representatives of buildings, www.cedarspringspost.comP ST Page 18 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, March 17, 2016

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If the perfect time for a good completely full between the gested octane. not it is an easy job to re- check- up of your boat, two sets of bearings. Mercury Motors sug- place. electronics and your fishing The lower unit lube gests running a stabilizer Check the rod tips and gear. Some of these tips are should be replaced each with your gas if there is guides with a Q-tip. If it second nature and a number year. There are two plugs any chance of the gas sit- snags up then most likely of them anglers overlook on most motors. Remove ting longer than 30 days in the guide or eye will need causing significant pain. the top plug then the lower the tank. Gas purchased at replacing. A burr or cut on I spoke with Vohn at Mat- plug. Have an empty coffee the local stations often has the guides can translate teson Marine and he point- can or milk jug handy to ethanol added. Ethanol will into a frayed fishing line. It ed out some really good catch the lube. break down in time there- might be time for a new St. tips. One item that is over- fore a stabilizer will help. Croix rod. The first thing is checking looked by most boaters is Check your batteries, Reels need a good clean- the tire pressure. After sit- the seals for the impeller. most are good for 3-5 years. ing. Get rid of the sand and ting all winter it is a good Most manuals suggest re- If they are wet cell batteries debris. Loosen and tighten bet that the air pressure has placing the seals every 3-5 then top them off with flu- down the drag, lubricate lowered. Keep the pressure years. Many boaters wait id. Charge up your batteries the gears. Add fresh line to near the maximum manu- until their engine horn or and make sure that each each reel. Mono line should factured suggested levels. alarm sounds or until they battery shows more than be replaced at least once a Bearings need grease. have a problem. 12 volts on a meter. A good season, braid might be good As a minimum you should Sucking up mud, sand or battery should read 12.5 or for a few seasons depending pull the hub and actually silt is one major cause of higher on a volt meter. on how often you fish and check the bearings every failed seals. Another is fish Check all of your fluid retie. two years, more often if line. If the seals get cut, levels on your engine. Pow- Check the hooks on each you drive a lot. Even with damage can occur quickly. er steering and oil levels are lure. Make sure that they a grease zert or a Bearing A nice steady stream of wa- often forgotten. are razor sharp. If a pond Eric Payne with a large early season bass caught and released buddy system, it pays to ter should be shooting out Last, with the boat in the is available then cast each check the bearings for wear the side of the motor. water check out you carpet- lure and tune it so they supply of. check out these items or and to investigate the quali- Fresh gas is a must and ed bunks or rollers. If you run straight. Organize your I find more hidden tackle have the pros do it while ty of the grease. most two cycle motors run have carpeted bunks make tackle box so that each item each spring, thus saving me saving time and money If the bearings are still their best with a mid-grade sure that the carpet is still is easily found. Take an in- money when I clean out and during the fishing season. smooth and roll easily then octane. Low octane gas can in good condition. If worn ventory and stock up on the inventory my equipment. you can add grease and be cause problems especially or tore up replace it. If you lures that you are in low Take a little time now and

The northern hemisphere is tipped toward the sun in sum- ByRanger Ranger Steve Steve’s Mueller Nature Niche mer when we are farther away causing more direct sunrays to warm us more. Locally, many birds have arrived from the south by the first day of spring but others are still far south. Some, like Mourning Doves, may already be on nests. American SpringThe sun is directly eastEquinox your hand, it warms your spirit. Attitudes and behavior Woodcocks are performing their mating display of dancing everywhere on Earth during change as daylight hours lengthen. Like people, animals on the ground and aerial acrobatic flights high into the sky. the first day of Spring. It is experience hormone changes in response to day length Bluebirds claim nest boxes. Eastern Comma and Mourning a most dangerous time to changes. Animal migration to breeding grounds is under Cloak butterflies hidden as adults all winter are venturing drive east shortly after sunrise and west shortly before sun- way. out on warm days. Woollybear caterpillars not seen since set. Many people have been injured or killed during travel Monarch butterflies are departing wintering habitat in fall crawl in the leaf litter. due the Earth’s position on its annual trip around the sun. Mexico and are heading north. During February and March as the equinox approaches, Wildlife make hazardous trips at this time of year, when It is not just warmer temperatures that influence animal sap in trees and shrubs flows, causing buds to swell. Dam- hormone levels rise to stimulate seasonal movement. This activity. The position of the Earth and sun are important. aged twigs leak sap. Squirrels and birds tend the wounds week a muskrat and an opossum were killed at Ody Brook A North and South Pole line through Earth is not at a right to lap the sugar rich sap. Freezing temperatures create sap- as they crossed the road. angle with sun. The imaginary pole that extends from the sickles that hang as icicles when liquid flows from stems Whether you are at the North Pole, South Pole, equator, most northern point of Earth to the most southern is tilted at but freezes in air. I always enjoy sucking on these frozen or at home on this date, the big warming ball of gas is about an angle to the sun. The Earth is spinning like a top around sugary treats offered free for the taking by nature. 93 million miles east at sunrise and west at sunset. The sun that imaginary pole once every 24 hours. Look around your yard for nature niche signs of spring does not rise and set. The Earth is spinning one rotation Interestingly, when the northern hemisphere is leaning that would not occur if the Earth did not revolve around every 24 hours to make the sun appear to rise and set. toward the sun in summer, the Earth is farther from the sun the sun. Near the equator, day length and warmth remains The 24-hour spinning rotation is different than the Earth’s than it is in midwinter when the hemisphere is leaning away fairly stable all year with a continuous growing season. revolution around the sun that takes 365 days for one trip. from the sun. We are about 91.5 million miles from the sun Daylight length stays close to 12 hours as does darkness. The Earth is held by the sun’s gravity as it is moves in a in winter and about 94.5 million miles from the sun in sum- Organisms near the equator do not get to experience shorter large loop around the hot gaseous ball. Put your palm to- mer. One would think we would be warmer when closer but day light hours we have in winter or the wonderfully long ward the sun and feel the warmth. The sun not only warms the angle of tilt compared to the sun makes the difference. lighted hours of summer. Enjoy the change of seasons with snow and rain, cold and warmth and animal movements during spring transition as plant growth bursts. Mac’s Natural history questions Rustic Sports or topic suggestions can be directed to Ranger Steve Your One Stop Sports Shop! (Mueller) at odybrook@char- Nick & Bob MacTavish termi.net - Ody Brook Nature Under New Ownership: Sanctuary, 13010 Northland Sports Shop Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7am-8pm, Sat. - Sun. 6am-9pm Dr. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Convenience Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 5am-10pm, Sat. 6am-10pm, or call 616-696-1753. Sun. 6am-9pm 519 Ensley • Howard City • 231.937.4372

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