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Happy New Year

This was the scene when the Admiral Gas Station at the corner of Main and Muskegon when it was robbed in October. It was robbed again Saturday evening, December 22. Post photo by J. Reed. The Admiral Gas Station at light colored collar, dark beanie- The clerk on duty was not the the corner of Main Street and type stocking cap, and a light- same clerk as in the previous Muskegon in Cedar Springs was colored mask. He was described robbery. That incident took place pages 7-9 robbed again Sunday evening, as about 5-foot 8-inches, 200 October 9, about 8:20 p.m. The December 22, for the second pounds. The suspect kept his robber in that incident was de- Outdoors time in just over two months. hand inside his pocket to imply scribed as 5-foot 6-inches, me- According to Cedar Springs he had a weapon. He fled on foot dium build, with a raspy voice. Police Chief Roger Parent, the with an undisclosed amount of If you have info on this or the robbery took place about 9:06 cash. other robbery, please call the Ce- p.m. A single male entered the No area canine units were dar Springs Police at 616-696- store wearing a dark coat with available to track the subject. 1311.

PoliceCedar Springs Policeseek are licesuspect Chief Roger Parent, in the cycle.mail theft page 12 searching for a tall, slender, man was seen sorting through If you have any information Photo by Shawn Kiphart. man in a gray hooded sweatshirt a large amount of mail and or see something suspicious Dan Davis tops off the library fundraising thermom- PLUS... who may have stolen mail out of throwing some of it into a like this, please call the Cedar eter showing that the library met its matching goal, Auto Life people’s mailboxes on E. Maple dumpster behind CarQuest Springs Police at 696-1311. as his wife, Carolyn Davis, looks on. page 10 Street Wednesday, including a early Wednesday afternoon, Leave a message if they are on It was just a year ago that an anonymous donor Health & Fitness box of checks. Dec. 26, sometime around 1 a call. gave the Cedar Springs Public Library the oppor- page 15 According Cedar Springs Po- p.m. He then took off on a bi- tunity to obtain a $50,000 matching grant to help build a new library—with the stipulation that the money must be raised by the end of the 2012. The task seemed daunting, but a dedicated fundrais- – Year in review: 2012 – ing committee took on the challenge and spurred January He was sentenced a portion. According to Sand Lake Fire on the community to help make it happen. On the run: What in September to two Chief Ed Holtzlander, the new fire truck “As we look back, we will remember 2012 as started out as a stolen years in prison. Un- costed $325,000. “It’s the first engine in the year that our community came together for vehicle from a gas sta- der the plea agree- the county with a clean burn diesel emis- a common cause,” said Library fundrasing co- tion in Cedar Springs ment, the Stillwater sion system,” he said. chair Vicky Babcock. “There is no doubt that ended in a high-speed County Attorney’s What season is it?: Mary Gardner, of we love our library! This is a community where chase and arrest 1,500 office recommended Algoma Township, sent us this photo of kindergarteners, as well as businesses, individu- miles away. A 2002 that Purdy be sen- something you’d rarely see in January— als and groups joined hands in a labor of love. Pontiac Grand Prix tenced to five years primroses blooming! We have we met the challenge. We not only ob- was stolen from the with three years sus- “I was filling my birdfeeder today tained the $50,000 goal, we blew the top off the Admiral Gas Station pended. He has not and a bee buzzed by me,” she said. “I thermometer! We received upwards of $55,000 at 194 S. Main in Ce- been prosecuted for wondered how many other things were to add to the building fund, plus the additional dar Springs, about 8:45 possession of a sto- fooled by our spring-like weather, so I $50,000 donation! This is a major step towards p.m. January 2. The len vehicle. checked my flower garden. Sure enough, our final goal—to build a bigger library.” driver left it running Fire truck: The I have primroses budding and blooming According to Library Director Donna Clark, and went inside to pay Sand Lake Fire De- on January 10th! This is utterly amazing they now have $555,000 towards the approxi- for gas, and a short, partment finally got to me.” She also had strawberry plants mately $2 million needed for a new library. “This stocky person wearing it’s brand new engine leafing out. really gave us a shot in the arm,” remarked Clark, who was tickled pink at the news. a hooded sweatshirt with the help of Kent Year in review - continues on page 2 and baggy clothing got County. All According to Babcock, the board will create a into the car and drove it the fire de- building committee to come up with a plan on away. Police say it ap- partments where to go from here. “There is much yet to do. We will need additional funds and planning peared to be a smaller Nathaniel Purdy (center) was arrested in Mon- in the coun- size female. tana last January. Montana Highway Patrol ty are on before we can break ground on our new build- Two days later, on Trooper Joe Hensley, left, and Stillwater Coun- a rotation ing. We understand the need to move forward ty Undersheriff Woody Claunch, right, assisted January 4, the Stillwa- system, and as quickly as possible without compromise to in the pursuit. Photo by Brenna McElhinny, the utility of the building,” said Babcock. “Our ter County Sheriff’s editor of the Stillwater County News. each fire board is conscious of the responsibility given us Department in Mon- to one count of felony Crimi- department by our community.” tana arrested Nathaniel James nal Endangerment, one count gets a new engine ev- She said they will discuss the committee at Purdy, 28, of Cedar Springs, of felony Assault on a Peace ery 17 years, with the their next meeting January 28 at 7:00 p.m. at the after a high-speed chase top- Officer and one misdemeanor departments and the Library. Board meetings are open to the public. ping 100 mph. He pled guilty count of fleeing and eluding. county each paying Primroses in January. Photo by Mary Gardner. Cutline names: Andrew Young, Evan Mize, Benjamin Stadler and Mark Fisher

Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Friday, December 28, 2012 Friday, December 28, 2012 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 Cub Scouts make Christmas brighter for Two pediatric deaths from flu—cases Po s t Hi g h l i g h t s Traffic fatalities nated before Michigan’s flu sent all the influenza cases season peaks.” diagnosed and reported in News...... pages 1-3 elderly rise early Some children 6 months Michigan, as additional cas- through 8 years of age re- es have been confirmed at Church Connection...... pages 4-5 down over holiday Residents urged to get flu shot quire two doses of influenza laboratories throughout the The wolf and Webelos, The influenza virus is on a flu vaccine. The best way vaccine. The second dose state. During the last flu sea- page 6 two dens of Cedar Springs Entertainment...... the rise in Michigan, includ- to protect infants from the flu should be given at least 28 son, there were four positive Cub Scout pack 3222, vis- weekend ing two influenza-associated is to vaccinate those around days after the first dose. Your cases reported to MDCH’s Happy New Year...... pages 7-9 The Michigan State Police (MSP) in Lansing con- ited the Metron home in Ce- pediatric deaths in the last them, including parents, child’s health care provider BOL at this time; however, firmed Wednesday that preliminary reports indicate dar Springs on Wednesday, week. According to the siblings, grandparents, day can use Michigan’s Care Im- last year we experienced a Auto Life...... page 10 four people lost their lives in four separate traffic December 19. The boys gave Michigan Department of and child care workers, and provement Registry (MCIR) relatively late and mild flu crashes during the 2012 Lifesaver holiday weekend. In each resident a handmade Community Health, these health care personnel. to tell you whether two doses season. Voices & Views...... page 11 comparison, eight people died in eight separate traffic Christmas card. deaths are a somber remind- “While it’s too early to are recommended for your Vaccination should be crashes during the 2011 Lifesaver holiday weekend. “The residents and the page 12 er of the danger flu poses to tell how severe our season child. MCIR can be used occurring now and con- Outdoors...... The 2012 Lifesaver holiday weekend ran from 6 Cub Scouts both enjoyed children. They recommend might be, there’s no doubt by your doctor, local health tinue throughout the entire p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2012, through midnight the experience,” said Cub Legals / At your service...... page 13 that everyone 6 months of that we’ve seen more cases department, pharmacy or flu season and there is an on Sunday, December 23, 2012. Scout leader Daniel Mene- age and older get a seasonal already this year than we other health care provider ample supply of flu vaccine Alcohol was a known factor in three of the four fatal fee. “I am proud of the boys Classifieds...... page 14 flu vaccine each year. typically do,” said James K. to keep track of the vaccines available. Citizens can call crashes, and three of the four victims were not using for their involvement in the One death was in a 6 month Haveman, Director of the you’ve received and those their physician, local health seatbelt restraints. community.” He was also Health & Fitness...... page 15 old from southwest Michigan MDCH. “Hundreds of thou- you need. department, or utilize the “These numbers are preliminary and only reflect thankful to the home for let- and the second death was in sands of people are hospital- In addition to the two flu- Health Map Vaccine Finder those fatalities reported to the Michigan State Police ting them visit. as of 11 a.m. today (December 26),” stated Capt. Kari a 13 year old from the central ized with flu each year. Vac- associated pediatric deaths at http://flushot.healthmap. Kusmierz, commander of the MSP Training Divi- region of the state. National- cination is the single most in Michigan, there have been org to find nearby influenza sion. “Even though these preliminary numbers show ly, eight influenza-associated important step we can take 149 positive influenza cases vaccination clinics. For more a decrease in fatalities from this same holiday period age to water and electrical lines, causing it to lose heat. This pediatric deaths have been to protect ourselves and our confirmed at the MDCH Bu- information about the flu, last year, the Michigan State Police continues to urge prompted the transfer of 150 inmates to other jails in the West reported. Children less than families against infection. reau of Laboratories (BOL). visit www.michigan.gov/flu. motorists to not drink and drive, to always use proper Michigan area for staff and inmate safety and crowding purpos- 6 months of age cannot get It’s not too late to get vacci- This number does not repre- Year in review 36 E. Maple, P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, restraints and to drive safely.” ...continued from front page es. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administra- phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 tion deemed it as operator error. The company subcontracted on published weekly, USPO third-class February the job was G2 Inc., a company in Cedar Springs. postal permit #81. Lois Allen publisher. Ethnic intimidation: A Solon Township man was arrested in Year in review Member of the Michigan Press Association February for a December incident in which he pulled a knife on ...continued from page 2 Publisher: ...... Lois Allen a man and used a racial slur dur- stop. He was with another Cedar Springs man, Jacob Ringler, Editor: ...... Judy Reed ing the confrontation at Huck’s 22. Police found outstanding warrants on the pair, along with Reporters: ...... Judy Reed, Sarah Read Night at the Oasis Corners, at the corner of 17 Mile evidence of a rolling meth lab. Columnist: ...... Roger Allen and Algoma. Eric Scott Pierson, All three men were ultimately sentenced. Woroniecki pled Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson Sat. Dance 50, was charged with ethnic in- guilty and was sentenced on three charges. He received a mini- Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen Jan. 5, Extravaganza timidation and pleaded no con- ...... Marybeth Ford, Sherry Olson ADULTS $10 mum of 5 years and a maximum of 20 years on charges of de- 2013 Benefit for the test to charges of assault with a livery and manufacturing methamphetamine, and operating and Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall YOUTHS $5 Kent Theatre dangerous weapon (felony as- maintaining a meth lab; and 2 to 14 years for uttering and pub- Web Site: ...... Mike Piasecki 7:00 5 to 18 yrs. 8 N. Main St. sault), ethnic intimidation, and Emergency teams searched Little Whitefish Lake for Dalton lishing. Gustinis, 15. Photo from WOODTV.com. Check out our website at: P.M. Under 5 FREE Cedar Springs being a habitual offender-3rd www.cedarspringspost.com Joshua David Kuhn pled guilty to operating and maintaining not found until Saturday afternoon. offense. Pierson was sentenced PEELING PAINT—The school district only has the budget to do a lab and possession of meth and received 3-1/2 years probation Parking is an issue: Parking on the road in front of your house E-mail us at: [email protected] www.sleepingdogyoga.com/events May 15 to nine months in jail basic maintenance at Skinner Field. Post photo by J. Reed. in October. However, his status shows he currently is a parole in Cedar Springs became an issue in April. Beth Karafa was frus- [email protected] with one day credit, 60 months Skinner Field: Discussions began between the school and absconder as of November. trated because under the city’s ordinance, she cannot permanently [email protected] probation, and court costs and city on what to do with Skinner Field after Cedar Springs native [email protected] Jacob Allen Ringler pled guilty to one count of possession of park in the gravel area between her yard and the road, in the city’s fines. Charlie Towns began asking questions about who was respon- [email protected] marijuana and one count of possession of meth, and was sen- right of way. And Officer Nick Barbour, the city’s code enforcer, Crane collapse: A crane col- sible for the upkeep. The school no longer uses the field since [email protected] tenced in September to 1-1/2 years probation. He, too, is a parole ticketed her on at least two occasions. The ticket last year result- lapse, on February 10, at the Red Hawk Stadium was built, but other community groups still [email protected] absconder as of October. ed in a court Kent County jail caused dam- use the field. The fate of the field has not yet been decided. [email protected] To pay or not to pay: The Red Flannel Festival sent a pro- order saying March posal to the City of Cedar Springs that they pay to license the use that she could News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. Come on in: Ryan Lee Nagle, 21, one of the two men of the Red Flannel logo. The proposal is tendered after the city not allow orders license plates, on behalf of the library fundraising com- Office Hours: The POST is open Monday charged in an armed robbery at Cedar Springs Mobile Es- any vehicle through Friday from to 5:00 pm. tates, pled guilty and was sentenced in March on a charge mittee, with the Red Flannel logo. The license plates were pulled to park on 10:00 am of assault with intent to rob while armed. Joshua Steven immediately, and talks began between the RFF and City RF ad- her property 2012 Subscription Rate: Monroe, then 19, and Ryan Lee Nagle, then 20, reportedly hoc committee. The ad hoc committee told the Festival to write unless she One price for all...... $25 per year went into the mobile home of a 42-year-old man and 41- up a proposal for them to license the logo for $4,000, but the pro- installed a year-old woman with a shotgun and demanded money and posal came in at twice that amount, which led to a months-long driveway. prescription medication in December 2011. The victims battle between the two entities on whether the city should pay to Cedar Springs resident Beth Karafa is frustrat- The parking knew one of the suspects, and let them in. Nagle was sen- use the logo they had used for decades. ed because she is being told that she cannot ordinance has POST Holiday Hours: tenced to a minimum of 5 years in prison, and a maximum Unspeakable: A Nelson Township man was arrested by fed- park in the gravel in front of her home, accord- since been ing to a city ordinance. Post photo by J. Reed. New Years of 20. Monroe also pled guilty to the same charge, and was eral investigators after he traveled to Ohio to allegedly have sex sent back to sentenced in June to a minimum of 4 years and a maximum with two pre-teen girls. Herman H. Kamphuis, 43, began talking the planning commission for review. Monday, Dec. 31st - 10am-3pm of 15. to an undercover officer, in a “parenting” Internet chatroom, who Hit and run: A Sand Lake man was killed in a hit and run ac- Tuesday, Jan. 1st - Closed Rolling meth lab: A man charged with a rolling meth lab was posing as the father of two girls, ages 6 and 11. The sus- cident in April. Tyler Helton, 20, a 2010 graduate of Tri County OPERATOR ERROR—This crane agreed to turn himself in then went on the run. Officer Chad pect told the detective he was looking to make a 25-year fantasy High School, was reportedly walking along Stanton Road, be- Due to the Holiday, the paper will be published collapse at the Kent County Correc- Potts made a traffic stop in February on Michael Adam come true by having sex with the girls, and he traveled to Ohio tween Jones Rd and Maple Hill Rd in Pierson Township, Satur- a day late and will be on the newsstands on tional Facility caused many inmates on March 9 for a rendezvous with the “dad” and daughters, and Friday, January 4, 2013 to be temporarily relocated. Woroniecki, 29, of Sand Lake. The passenger, Joshua Da- day night, April 21, when he was struck by a white pickup truck vid Kuhn, 23, of Cedar Springs, was arrested. 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The subject Directory Church Connection Church Connection should be relevant to local readers, and the editor reserves Worship 11 a.m. bituary emorial emorial the right to reject letters or edit for clarity, length, good taste, 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake O M Solon Center spiritual notes • announcements • memoriesO M Mspiritual notes • announcements • memories M spiritual notes • announcements • memories accuracy, and liability concerns. All submissions MUST be Solon Center Wesleyan Church irth 19 Mile Road Cedar Springs Wesleyan Church M-46 accompanied by full name, mailing address and daytime org BB soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org phone number. We use this information to verify the letter’s Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Pastor Doug DiBell hankyou! bituary bituary authenticity. We do not print anonymous letters, or acknowl- PastorSummerWorship Doug Worship DiBell - 11AM- 10AM & SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth From thePulpit TT nniversary O O edge letters we do not use. Email to news@cedarsprings- 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 616-696-3229 I AA would like to thank all my friends and Keeping theFaith family who came to help me celebrate my MAURICE H. MURRAY EVELYN BURSMA th Sundays @ Pastor Craig Carter 90 birthday. I nnouncementhad a nice time. Thank you Mr. Maurice H. hankyou!Murray, age 96, of Avon Mrs. Evelyn hankyou! GET OUT! 9:15 & 11 AM forAA all the nice cardsedding and gifts. Also to all Park,TT Florida and formerly of Cedar Bursma,TT age NORTH KENT A Churches are to be Christ to the world? What happens when my family for the nice lunch they put on 135 N. Grant St. W Springs, went home to be with his Lord and 98, of Cedar Cedar Springs COMMUNITY CHURCH for us, including the beautiful cake my Savior on Monday, December 24, 2012, Springs, went peculiar plac- the worship service is over?” Church Connection 616.696.2970 1480 Indian Lakes Rd. N.E. granddaughter made for me. Thanks a lot. while in Sarasota, Florida. He grew up in home to be es. I’ve had the If our worship moves us past ourselves to nnouncement nnouncement opportunity the risen and redeeming Christ sent to love the Sparta, MI 49345 emorial the Bailey area where his father farmed and withA her Lord M Stella White AA AA to serve a few world, then the worship is “right.” If our wor- M and Savior, spiritual notes • announcements • memories CHURCH OF THE FULL GOSPEL was a meat cutter. After attending school, (Since 1946) Non-Denominational Maurice would help on the farm. He was on Sunday, of them. And ship sends us into the community as the Father Pentecostal Grace honored to have served his country in the December here is one sent his own Son, then it is empowered with 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) GOD’S DESIRE IS FOR YOU! bituary of the many spirit and truth. But if our worship focuses us, Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am US Navy. Maurice attended the Church of 23, 2012. She Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 7pm O was born in things that on ourselves, then it is selfishness at best and O Christ in Bailey. His family loved living on Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 - Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 “I am my beloved’s, and his desire is for me” Song of Solomon 7:10 (nasb). make churches sacrilege at worst. It isn’t worship at all. MURIEL EDNA a farm; and his children have many special Coopersville, By Ronnie McBrayer My life was filled with busyness leading into the Christmas season. So busy memories of being pulled by the sled on the Michigan, peculiar: the The final words of the old Latin mass were, COURTLAND-OAKFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH that the meaning and purpose of life, let alone Christmas, was being lost! Life CASTERLINEhankyou! farm. For many years, he was a part-owner where her parents, Leonard and Georgia most heated Ite missa est—loosely, “Get out!” The priests 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. requires us to give so much throughout the year, and the thought of spending T (Nee Granger) VanderVelde raised cattle, arguments in the church were not over our who daily invoked those words over their TT of Murray Lumber Company in Grant. He  Pastor: Robert Eckert Muriel Edna (Scott) Casterline, 88 of Sand more time, energy and money for another brief season in time was overwhelm- and Jane had attended First Baptist Church chickens, and crops to support them. When location or theology or future plans. No, the congregations understood worship’s purpose.  SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10 AM 866-4298 Lake, went to be with her Lord peacefully Bible Study: 11:15 AM Monday www.coumc.com ing. I was so overwhelmed, that I just wanted to rebel from the whole Christ- at her home on Saturday, December 22, of Cedar Springs. Maurice is survived by school was out for the day, she needed to worst controversies I ever endured were over When the last song is sung, the last prayer of-  mas and giving thing this year. I thought, maybe I can just take a year off! I Enhance Fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/F 2012. Mrs. Casterlinennouncement was born June 27, his wife, Jane; children, Janice and Bill come straight home and had many chores our style of worship. fered, and the last homily delivered, the goal know these are not the greatest thoughts for a father, husband, employee and 1924AA in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter Follett, Hope and Joe Austin, Leora and to do. After she was married, she became Should we use hymnals or modern wor- of all worship is to redemptively and mission-   pastor to have, but they were mine none-the-less. Mike McCartin, Diane and Mike Nieman, homemaker, wife and eventually a mother ship music? Should drums be allowed in the ally leave the sanctuary in service to others.  of William and Ida (Root) Scott. She was SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Then I read Brennan Manning’s book, “The furious longing of God.” I was to four children. Mrs. Bursma was raised  9:00 a.m. WORSHIP a 1944 graduate of Creston High School and Maurice Murray, Jr; step-children, Gary sanctuary? Is it blasphemy to move the pulpit So, take your pick: Sermons or liturgy;   10:15 a.m. CHR ISTIAN EDUCATION reminded of some simple truths that were a gift to me and set my heart free to Shears, William and Linda Shears, Karen in a Christ-centered home and on Sunday to accommodate the children’s choir? What southern gospel or rock and roll; drums or  for all ages (infant-adult) and during the war had worked at Berkey  11:30 a.m.  WORSHIP enjoy life and Christmas again this year. I hope they are a gift to you as well. and other special days they would travel by  & Gay making gas tanks for B-29 bombers. and Bob Gebhart, Mrs. Chris Shears; many would happen if someone clapped or raised pipe organs; corporate prayer or contempla- Keeping theFaith  SUPERVISED NURSERY CARE PROVIDED ALL MORNING Pastor Mary Ivanov First, God is crazy in love with you! He not only loves you, he likes you, too! After the war the family moved to the Sand grandchildren and great-grandchildren; horse and buggy to get to church or other their hands during the solo? These are the tion; kneeling benches or mosh pits. But if  We focus so much on ourselves and our own shortcomings, that we forget this. Lake area and she worked at Wolverine brother, Ronald and Doris Murray; sister, events. One can only imagine the changes questions that send the ulcerated pastor scur- these things do not translate into loving action Many people acknowledge God loves them, but live their lives as if He does Glove Factory in Howard City. At that time Ellen Tibbe; and nieces and nephews. that Mrs. Bursma witnessed during her rying to his or her gastrologist. in the community, if these things do not force Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it holy. not like them! The Song of Solomon 7:10 reads, “I am my beloved’s, and his she met Sherwood Casterline and they were Maurice was preceded in death by his lifetime. The Great Depression, invention of Which style of worship is “right?” I don’t us out of the building and out to others, we desire is for me.” The book of the Song of Solomon is an amazing book about first wife, Leola Murray, daughter, Nancy the automobile, World Wars, impeachment presume to know. Our form of worship will aren’t being worshipful at all. Do our worship The Church of God Fellowship Group of Michigan married on March 11, 1949. They lived God’s love for you and me. This verse says His “desire” is for you! Meaning Gleason, step-daughter, Judy Brugel, and of a President, man landing on the moon, always be dictated by our traditions, culture, styles matter? Sure they do. But what happens s ffiite t... For information on in the same house all their married life he likes you a lot and wants to spend every moment of His day with you. He Joan, and step-son, Brian Brugel. The and terrorist attacks on our nation. She and context. A look at how Christians from afterwards matters all the more. Sabbath Services contact and raised their three children there. She is concerned about everything that concerns you! God spends all his time and Service of Praise and Thanksgiving for the also watched her own children grow and other countries and times worship proves this Ronnie McBrayer is a syndicated columnist, Bruce Chapman at 616-636-9209 loved cooking, canning, gardening, sewing energy on seeing that you and I understand, believe and receive this love. I en- and all kinds of crafts including flower gift of everlasting life through Jesus Christ become adults, marry and have children, point. “Which worship style is right” is, after speaker, and author of multiple books. You for Mr. Murray will be Sunday at 4:00 p.m. and even becoming a great grandmother. Sunday School 9:30am courage you to spend the next few weeks quoting this verse to yourself. Make arranging. She was a faithful member of all, the wrong question. The better questions can read more and receive regular e-columns Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am this verse your life’s motto! “I am my beloved’s and his desire is for ME!” If Ensley Baptist Church, where she took on at First Baptist Church of Cedar Springs, She taught her children about embroidering, are, “Does our worship push us out of our in your inbox at www.ronniemcbrayer.me. FIRS Sunday Evening Worship 5pm we truly believe and receive it, it will change our lives. the ministry of sending cards for birthdays, 233 S. Main St., Cedar Springs, MI with cooking, parenting and a great faith life by church sanctuaries (or wherever it is we meet) baptist church Sunday Youth Group 6:30pm Second, life is just as much about receiving, as it is about giving. I have been anniversaries, and condolences. Surviving Pastor Jim Howard officiating. Military her example. In recent years before her of cedar springs Nursery provided for all Sunday Services eyesight failed she would cross stitch, work Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm (Sept. - March) taught, as a Christian, this life is not about me. That is true. So, I have spent all are her children, Allan Casterline of honors will be under the auspices of the Kent 233 S. Main Street County Veterans Honor Guard. Interment crossword puzzles, and play a good game 696-1630 Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm my Christian life giving to the needs of others. I have taught my children and Pierson, Arlene (Tom) Culver of Howard my church this valuable truth. Yet God has made His focus all about us! My City; son-in-law, Ron Kelley of Gladstone, will be made in Maple Grove Cemetery of bingo. Mrs. Bursma is survived by her Sunday Worship 10:00 AM greatest challenge has been to receive it. I love giving to others and encourag- MI; grandchildren, Scott (Melissa) Culver, in Fremont. Those planning an expression children, Edward L. Bursma, Betty Jean Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM ing them to receive what God has for them. But, I am not very good at receiv- Stacey (Kevin) Sage all of Howard City; of sympathy are asked to consider First Bursma, Elaine June and Ron Schofield, Word of Life Clubs ing it myself. God has reminded me that if I fail to receive, then I have very great grandchildren, Ethan and Alex Culver, Baptist Church of Cedar Springs. Relatives Ron and Beverly Bursma; 9 grandchildren; Wednesday 6:30 PM little to give. Christmas, God sending His son into the world as our Saviour, is Oliver Sage. She was preceded in death by and friends may meet with the family at the numerous great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 12786 Algoma Ave • Cedar Springs Adult Bible Study more about receiving than giving. John 1:12 states, “But as many as received her loving husband, Sherwood in 2009; her church on Sunday from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. www.MBC-Cedar.com 696-3560 Wednesday 7:00 PM him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God...”(KJV). For if we fail parents; an infant son, Arden; daughter, before the service. her husband, John Bursma on October 27, to receive Him, we miss the purpose of the gift. Learn to receive from God. Ardith Kelley; sisters, Ruth Scott, Martha Arrangements by Pederson Funeral Home, 1999, her brother, George VanderVelde, and Sunday, AM Sunday School for All Ages 9:45AM sisters, Marian Brown, and Lillian Buist. God is in a giving mood all the time. Try to be a better receiver. Commit to God (Gordon) Blossom. The family received Rockford www.pedersonfuneralhome.com Sunday Worship Services 11:00AM & 6:00PM The service in celebrating her faith life Wednesday Ladies Bible Study 10:30AM and others that you will learn to receive from Him all he has for you! friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the The Cedar Springs Post Wednesday Prayer and Praise 6:30PM Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar and physical life for Mrs. Bursma will be BLAST - Wednesdays during school year 6:15-7:45PM Springs. The funeral service will take place Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Pederson Funeral  
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Pastor Thomas Sluys • 101 Grand St. • Pierson, MI 49339 • 616-636-5542 www.piersonbiblechurch.org marked “Push” and “Pull.” Pastors Bert Boes and Timothy Decker Interment in Washington Park Cemetery. BLAST officiating. Interment Crandall Cemetery, if you do not Those planning an expression of sympathy PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY Ensley Township. Memorial contributions are asked to consider Sanctuary at Saint West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery may be made to Neurofibromatosis begin Mary’s, 1050 Four Mile Road NW Grand Like us on Rapids, MI 49544. Relatives and friends SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 Michigan, P.O. Box 6026, Grand Rapids, e soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: met with the family at the funeral home on WORSHIP 10:45 AM and 6:00 P.M. but the soul of the diligent shall be made full. MI 49516 or Ensley Baptist Church, 7077 MIDWEEK SERVICE • WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. 120th, Sand Lake, MI 49343. Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. facebook Proverbs 13:4 Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Arrangements by Pederson Funeral Home, God’s Little Insturction Book - Honor Books Funeral Home, Cedar Springs Now therefore perform the doing of Rockford www.pedersonfuneralhome.com www.facebook.com/cedarspringspost Pioneer Christian Reformed Church it; that as there was a readiness to Sunday Monday (616) 696-9120 will, so there may be a performance Worship Service ~ 10:30am GEMS Club ~ 7pm www.pioneercrc.org Independently Family Owned and Operated for Over 35 years Prayer Group ~ 3:30pm Wednesday Pastor - Jim Alblas also out of that which ye have. Evening Worship ~ 6:00pm Bible Study ~ 3:00pm & 3110 17 Mile Rd. 2 Corinthians 8:11 (1 mile west of the freeway) Keeping theFaith 6:00pm Church Connection is online @ www.cedarspringspost.com God’s Little Insturction Book - Honor Books Rockford Springs Community Church Pastor David Vander Meer 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 Bliss-Witters & Pike Caring • Compassionate www.rockfordsprings.org PUBLISH YOUR Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and Considerate SUNDAY WORSHIP • Birth Announcement • Birthday operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel Five Generations of 9:30AM • 6:00PM is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland Serving the Grant & Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days • Wedding Announcement • Engagement Newaygo Communities Monuments and Markers of Granite or Bronze SAND LAKE a week. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH • Anniversary *• In Memory * • Thank you 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 When You Are 88 EAST DIVISION STREET Rev. Darryl Miller • Congratulations Worship Service 9:30 am • Children’s Church 9:30 am In Need Let SPARTA, MI 49345-1394 in Family Night - Thursdays 5:30-7pm Us HelpYou. Charles M. McKinley A.J. 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Ha p p y Ne w Ye a r Congratulations2013 on another year of successful business ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN – 1860 – – 1910 – – 1940 – – 1944 – – 1948 – – 1949 – Denton & Sons Hessel-Cheslek Bliss-Witters & Pike Pederson Sages Meat B&B Beauty Salon Well Drilling Funeral Home Funeral Home Funeral Home Processing & catering & Barber shop 8744 - 124th St. • Sand Lake 88 E. Division • Sparta 13603 Northland Dr. • Cedar Springs 127 N. Monroe • Rockford Sage Dr. • Greenville 31 S. Main St. • Cedar Springs 616-636-5684 616-887-1761 616-696-1410 616-866-1515 616-754-SAGE 616-696-1150 Serving the community for 153 years Serving the community for 103 years Serving the community for 73 years Serving the community for 69 years Serving the community for 65 years Serving the community for 64 years

ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN – 1953 – – 1954 – – 1974 – – 1975 – – 1979– – 1982 – Probst . . . Cedar Body Shop Cedar Cycle Larry’s Northtown Robinson Septic Gould’s Mini Mart Floor covering & Draperies 13399 White Creek • Cedar Springs 91 W. Ash St. • Cedar Springs Furniture & Appliance 1565 Dagget Rd. • Pierson 326 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs M-91 • Northtown Greenville 14150 Cypress • Sand Lake 616-696-9340 616-696-1830 616-696-5141 616-754-6101 616-636-5565 616-636-5539 Serving the community for 60 years Serving the community for 59 years Serving the community for 39 years Serving the community for 38 years Serving the community for 34 years Serving the community for 31 years

ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN – 1982 – – 1987 – – 1988 – – 1990 – – 1991 – – 1992 – Expressway Auto Tri-County Body Shop Ray Winnie Auto Sales The Cedar Springs POST Cedar Springs Mill Cedar Animal Hospital Newspaper Auction 3705 Gentle Way • Cedar Springs 69 Northland Dr. • Sand Lake 121 W. Washington St. • Greenville 36 E. Maple St. • Cedar Springs 8930 Maple Hill (M-46) • Howard City 112 W. Beech St. • Cedar Springs 616-636-5341 616-754-7195 616-696-3655 231-937-5868 616-696-9740 616-696-1212 Serving the community for 31 years Serving the community for 26 years Serving the community for 25 years Serving the community for 23 years Beginning 23 years of Service Serving the community for 21 years

ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN – 1996– – 1996 – – 1997– – 1998 – – 2002– – 2006 – Daniel J. Reynolds Cedar Springs Theatre Association Kin of Hope Framed Images Jewelers Cedar Springs Eye Care Kent Theatre Big Ben’s Tires 26 W. Main St. • Cedar Springs 17980 Northland Dr. • Sand Lake natural health 10 S. Main St. • Cedar Springs 21 W. Cherry St. • Cedar Springs 8 N. Main St.• Cedar Springs 90 N. Main St.• Cedar Springs 616-696-0830 616-636-8350 616-696-8180 616-696-0982 616-696-7469 989-330-6835 Serving the community for 16 years Serving the community for 18 years Serving the community for 16 years Serving the community for 15 years Serving the community for 11 years Serving the community for 7 years

ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN – 2007 – – 2007– – 2008– – 2009– – 2010 – – 2011– Kent County Perry’s Place llc Bay Leaf Books CN Sawdust & Feed Cedar Car Co. for herbs, teas, & more... Pro Autoworks 49 E. Lake St. • Sand Lake 4700 14 Mile Rd. • Rockford 12771 Northland Dr. • Cedar Springs Credit Union 15670 Northland Dr. • Cedar Springs 14111 White Creek Ave. • Cedar Springs 90 N. Main St.• Cedar Springs 616-636-8500 616-430-1958 616-696-0100 616-696-8863 616-696-3650 616-439-0890 Serving the community for 6 years Serving the community for 6 years Serving the community for 5 years Serving the community for 4 years Serving the community for 3 years Serving the community for 2 years

Ma y 2013 b r i n g y o u a p r o s p e r o u s y e a r ! Page 10 The Cedar Springs Post Friday, December 28, 2012 Friday, December 28, 2012 The Cedar Springs Post Page 11 Auto life Voices/ views See us FIRST for ALL your Driving(BPT) - Snow, ice, slush and tips for winter weather other winter driving challenges One thing we can naturalagree disasters or attacks on on our about security, we turn to gov- CAR CARE can threaten both driver and pas- ernment at some level. And we expect the people who run needs! senger safety, and adding dis- By Lee Hamilton it — the leaders as well as those on the front lines — to be tractions into the mix only exac- government good at what they do. 616.696.1060 erbates the situation. So instead We are locked in As Alexander Hamilton put it, “A government ill-execut- HOURS: 70 North Main of dashing through the snow in a seemingly per- ed, whatever may be the theory, in practice is poor govern- M-F 7:30-6 your four-wheeled “sleigh” and manent debate over ment.” You don’t want second-rate scientists doing cancer Sat. 8-4 | Sun. 10-2 Cedar Springs, MI 49319 “We’re proud of our underwear” ending up o’er the hills, it may the proper size research, second-rate lawyers negotiating arms control be best to simply drive with cau- Roger Allen, father of publisher Lois Allen, is still in St. Mary’s and scope of gov- treaties, second-rate bureaucrats helping your community tion and focus, to stay on the road Hospital recovering from two recent heart attacks. Cards and ernment. It was a recover from a hurricane or flooding, second-rate inspec- this winter. well wishes may be sent to Roger Allen, The Cedar Springs Post, centerpiece of the tors making sure your hamburger is free from e. coli, or sec- Before heading out to the ski PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 and we will be sure he recent presidential ond-rate air traffic controllers guiding your plane through lodge or embarking on a winter gets them. campaign. It fea- crowded airspace. None of us wants to live with a govern- road trip, take the proper precau- The following column was originally published in December tures heavily in the ment that is incompetent in the exercise of its important tions to ensure the safety of your- 2011. ongoing maneuver- functions. self, your friends and your family, ing over the “fis- For this reason, Americans are not as anti-government in OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE VANDERHYDES as well as others on the road. Ac- Happy New Year! cal cliff” and the practice as their “get government off our backs” rhetoric 8955 SPARTA AVE • SPARTA, MI cording to Hankook Tire’s latest I intend that to mean for the whole year, not just January 1. upcoming vote on would often suggest. We turn again and again to govern- (CORNER OF M-37 & SPARTA AVE) Winter Gauge Index, 68 percent May 2013 be a year of blessings for all of us. raising the debt ceiling. And it surfaces regularly in the ment to solve the problems we complain about. And how- (616) 887-1791 of those surveyed are worried about skidding across Tread depth indicators are small raised bars that run in-between a tire’s tread Our first day of the year is related to the Gregorian calen- speeches and comments of politicians and opinion lead- ever easy it might be to rail against Washington or against winter’s icy roadways. Try these simple tips for stay- grooves. When a tire’s tread is worn down to these indicator bars, it’s time to dar, named after Pope Gregory. If you don’t like this one, the ers who either take the government to task for growing too “big government,” it’s the institutions of government you ing safe while driving in winter weather: change to a new set of tires.- If your winter driving plans include putting on a Julian calendar places New Year’s Day on Jan. 14. Through- large or argue that it needs to play an even more active role turn to when you need them. GET YOUR TIRES Put distractions on ice: Despite many recent public set of dedicated winter tires like the Winter i*cept evo, be sure to put them on out the world, people observe other dates, mostly related to re- than it does now. Constructive criticism of Congress is always appropriate, service announcements and news articles on the dan- your vehicle one to two weeks before the next anticipated snow storm. ligion. Pope Gregory picked this date based on Jesus’ birth on I don’t expect this argument to end anytime soon — after but the anti-government language that so often gets bandied Ready for Winter gers of texting and driving, drivers between the ages Check your tire pressure: Every 10-degree drop in air temperature can ac- Dec. 25 and baptism on Jan. 1. It could get complicated. all, it’s been a feature of political life for as long as any of about creates distrust of the very institutions we rely on to of 18 and 35 say texting is their top distraction while tually cause a vehicle’s tires to lose up to 2 pounds per square inch (psi) in I think Adam and Eve celebrated because they saw the days us can remember. But no matter how we view the role of meet the challenges and solve the problems that confront us on the road, according to the Hankook Tire 2012 tire pressure. Improper tire pressure can result in increased tread wear and getting longer and the sun coming back. government, there’s one thing most of us do agree on: what- as a nation. I sometimes find myself wondering how far we J.I.S. TIRE SERVICE Fall Gauge Index. Other distractions include talking lowered performance, factors that are highly detrimental to one’s safety in ever government does, it should do it well. can erode confidence in our officials and our government on the phone, talking to other passengers and eat- undesirable weather driving conditions. Antique story Recently, I read a compelling speech by a prominent and still have a country that works. A little boy opened the big family Bible with fascination, look- FARM & HIGHWAY TIRE SERVICE ing while driving. Whether driving to a New Year’s Be prepared and stock up: Getting stuck on the road is also a major con- corporate CEO who criticized the federal government for Whatever the particular policies of a given administra- ing at the old pages, one after another. As he turned them, some- party, heading back to school after winter break, or cern during the winter season. Before heading out, check to make sure your creating an environment of uncertainty and stifling the tion, whatever programs are enacted by the Congress, the thing fell out. He picked it up and looked at it closely. It was an road tripping with a group of friends on a ski trip, it’s engine coolant, no-freeze windshield washer fluid and your gas tank is topped engines of market growth — and then went on to lay out American public is entitled to have those policies and pro- old tree leaf that had been pressed between the pages. important to keep your eyes on the road so you can off. Also make sure there are no blockages or obstructions to your heating or plans for economic renewal that all involved the govern- grams administered effectively, efficiently and competent- “Mom, look what I found!” he called out. reach your destination safely. window defroster vents. Be sure to pack extra water, a spare tire, ice scraper, ment: a revamped education policy, more investment in in- ly. This cannot be done without skillful civil servants and a “What do you have there, dear?” his mother asked. With ex- Check your tire tread to prepare for snow: Worn snow shovel and brush, blanket, booster cables and a flashlight in your car for frastructure and in basic research, changes to the tax code steady stream of talented people who are attracted to public citement the boy exclaimed, “It’s Adam’s suit!” tread is the No. 1 cause of skidding during the winter emergencies. to reward innovation. His speech underscores a basic truth service. season, so it is important to make sure your tires are With proper preparation you can keep your slipping and sliding confined Church story about American life: we can argue about the fine points of My sense is that the public is demanding more from gov- up to the task before hitting the road. A quick way to to the ice rink and make winter pit stops in front of the fireplace instead of in Six-year old Angie and her four-year old brother, Joel, were sit- its reach, but the importance of government’s role in our ernment, not in size, but in performance. Americans want Open 6 Days: Monday - Friday 8-6 | Saturday 8-1 do this is to check your tires’ tread depth indicators. the breakdown lane. ting together in church. Joel giggled, sang, and talked out loud. lives is inescapable. government to work better for less, and the only way to Finally his big sister had had enough and gave him the elbow. 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Page 12 The Cedar Springs Post Friday, December 28, 2012 Friday, December 28, 2012 The Cedar Springs Post Page 13 Year in review Sports / Outdoors ...continued from page 3 Expanding opportunitiesOutdoors for southern Michigan hunters Legal Michigan’s Hunting Access bers decreased. Former DNR Program (HAP)—a long-time Director Becky Humphries NOTICE Department of Natural Re- formed the Hunter Retention sources offering that provides and Recruitment Work Group hunters with more places to to address decreasing hunter hunt—had been slipping into numbers. When the group VILLAGE OF SAND LAKE oblivion in recent years, but identified a lack of access to COUNTY OF KENT seems to have found a new hunting land as a prime cause Justin Balczak (pictured far right) earned the title of All-American STATE OF MICHIGAN lease on life. In fact, the latest for decreasing license sales, news is pretty encouraging. 5,000 meter run in March, to earn United States Track & Field and revisiting the HAP program Cedar Springs Middle School students had a “white out” on ORDINANCE NO. 2012-2 HAP, which began in the seemed like a no-brainer. Friday, May 12, and was one of several schools that partici- Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-American late 1970s as a way to give Although DNR budgets pated in a helicopter flyover as part of the be nice. campaign honors, crossing the line in a time of 14:28.66. He has earned the AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR hunters access to private were tight, a provision in the (against bullying). Photo by Joe Corriveau. title several times, but this was his first All-American honor during WATER USAGE RESTRICTIONS property in southern Michi- 2007 federal Farm Bill creat- May indoor track season. Adopted: December 17, 2012 Justin Balczak, a 2011 graduate of Cedar Springs High School, gan, at one time boasted ed a program under the U.S. Be Nice: Students at Cedar Springs Middle School received a Effective: This Ordinance shall become and a freshmen (in April) at Lake Superior State University, earned more than 790 farms totaling Department of Agriculture to wake-up call when a group from the Kent County Mental Health effective thirty (30) days after publication in the title of All-American for finishing third in the men’s decathlon 188,000 acres. In 2011, HAP help fund state efforts to pro- Foundation visited their school to present an assembly for a cam- the Cedar Springs Post. at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships included just 45 farms offer- vide more hunting access. The paign known as be nice. The goal was to open the eyes of young hosted by Colorado State-Pueblo. Balczak competed in 10 events ing some 7,400 acres. DNR applied for a Voluntary students in communities across Michigan to help them realize WHEREAS, the Village of Sand Lake, supplies over a two-day period, setting six personal records. While in high A year later, however, af- Public Access Grant and was how large of a problem bullying is. According to Christy Buck, water to the citizens of the Village, and school, Balczak was a state champion in the 110m high hurdles. ter the DNR decided to rein- awarded $900,000 for three Executive Director of the Mental Health Foundation, suicide is Please see more Year in Review in next week’s POST! vigorate the program, HAP years to expand HAP. the second highest cause of death among teens and college stu- WHEREAS, water is essential to serve the health includes more than 150 farms and safety needs of our community, and The DNR’s Parker—who dents in Kent County. Students had brainstorm sessions to think crossword Answers that encompass 17,032-plus at the time was working as a of different events and activities that they could do at school to acres—and all of it accessible regional biologist with Pheas- help eliminate bullying. To take the campaign to the next step, the WHEREAS, unrestricted water use for non- to Michigan hunters. ants Forever—was part of Mental Health Foundation teamed up with Amway and Fox 17 essential purposes during water emergencies “I could hardly keep up the recruitment and retention News to fly a helicopter over participating schools. Students from may endanger the adequacy of the Village’s supply for essential services, and with it,” said Mike Parker, a work group and helped the Hunters will see new signs like these posted on properties that participate in the Department of Natural Resources’ Hunting Ac- middle schools and high schools across west Michigan were in- DNR wildlife biologist who DNR write the grant. Soon cess Program. HAP provides greater access to hunting opportunities on private land, especially in southern Michigan. Photo by volved in this campaign. At CSMS, students gathered in the field works in the private lands after, he was hired to coordi- Michigan DNR. on the west side of the school to form the words “be nice.” The WHEREAS, it is necessary to have the ability to program and oversees HAP. nate the HAP program. Park- ers and really helped us add helicopter then flew over the students to take aerial pictures of the implement water use restrictions and respond to “I was overwhelmed, but it er immediately identified one farms that we would not have words they created. Village water supply for essential needs and for was also a really good prob- of the key road blocks: pay- enrolled otherwise.” Girls track makes history: The Cedar Springs Red Hawk girls fire fighting; lem to have.” ments to landowners were The highest rates are paid to track team won their first conference championship in school his- HAP began in 1977 when too low. those landowners who lease tory, on Friday May 11, at Belding. The team scored 128 points NOW THEREFORE, THE VILLAGE OF SAND 616-887-1791 Michigan United Conserva- “We were not paying com- all rights, and payment rates to finish ahead of West Catholic, who scored 112. The victory in LAKE, SAND LAKE, MICHIGAN, DO ORDAIN tion Clubs lobbied the Legis- petitive lease rates,” Parker decrease as access becomes the conference meet, combined with an undefeated league dual AS FOLLOWS: lature to create a “public ac- said. “The rates we were pay- more restricted. All-hunting record, gave the team the outright OK Blue Championship. In re- cess to private land” program. ing had not been increased leases are the most popular gionals, they placed 8th and qualified six individuals for the state 1. The Village President or his/her designate The Legislature responded by since 1996, and they probably option among landowners. meet. Sisters Katie and Kenzie Weiler earned all-state honors at may regulate, limit or prohibit the use of water passing a law that required were not competitive in 1996. “The majority of our farms the state track meet. for any purpose. Such regulations shall restrict every hunter who lived in We are paying competitive are all-hunting, though lately All-Americans: Grand Valley State University senior Tyler less essential water uses to the extent deemed southern Michigan to pur- lease rates now.” we’ve been picking up quite Emmorey, a 2007 Cedar Springs graduate, finished eighth in the necessary to assure an adequate supply for chase a Public Access Stamp, Greater flexibility for a few youth and apprentice essential needs and for fire fighting. with the money earmarked landowners farms,” Parker said. to lease private farmland for In addition, the DNR Parked noted there are B. Thielke moved the adoption of the foregoing hunters. changed the types of hunt- also some small-game-only ordinance which motion was supported by D. Although the Legislature ing rights it was leasing. In farms, but the bulk are all- Rogers. soon changed the program— the past, landowners were hunting. Some landowners at your service... dropping the stamp require- required to allow all types who have chosen small game YEAS: Council member(s) J. Ward, B. Thielke, K. Thielke, D. Dewey, D. Rogers, R. Towsley ment and funding it, instead, of hunting on the property. or turkey limit the lease rights Returning from a successful hunt on a participating mid-Michigan Hunting Access Program with a portion of the money Now, property owners can because they want to reserve farm. Note the yellow “Safety Zone” sign in the background, clearly depicting the boundary of SCHULTZ SEPTIC raised from the sale of hunting determine the types of hunt- deer hunting for friends and the HAP hunting area. Photo by Michigan DNR. Brynadette CEDAR BODY "We're #1 in a #2 business" NAYS: Council member(s) ______licenses to southern Michigan ing rights they wish to lease. family members who like to Now that the bulk of Mich- all the farms in the program great success stories, includ- Powell Year 'round 24 hour service small ads SHOP, INC. ABSTAIN: Council member(s)______hunters—the concept took “We increased the flexibil- hunt their property. igan deer season has passed, and they’re all listed in Mi- ing a young girl who harvest- Realtor COMPLETE •Residential •Commercial off, peaking in 1982. But it ity for landowners,” Parker “I thought it would be the HAP properties will appeal HUNT, which includes aerial ed a dandy 9-point buck with Our low rates are worth BODY REPAIR the call! - 696-9570 make ¢ents soon went into long-term explained. “We gave them opposite – that people would mostly to late-season small photos of the properties,” he her bow,” Parker added. “For Notary Public ABSENT: Council member(s) C. Simpson Cell: 616-835-2624 ALL MAKES & MODELS decline as the idea of leasing options to choose from. They want to lease out the deer- game hunters pursuing rab- said. “So a hunter can sit at me, providing opportunities [email protected] Low Cost Rentals Available RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED: land caught on with the hunt- could lease us rights to all hunting rights so they could bits, squirrels and Canada home in his living room and like this that allow hunters to Auto Glass Installation ing public and hunters were hunting, youth or apprentice still hunt small game, and we geese – though archery deer scout the property and devise enjoy the outdoors and help Arthur K. Eggerding CEDAR ______HEATING & $ often willing to “outbid” the only, small game only, deer would help pick up the tab for hunters and late-season ant- a strategy of how he might maintain our hunting heri- Realtor, Inc. 696-1830 5 WALK-IN NAIL TRIMS Judy Howard, Clerk DNR for access rights. COOLING INC.  
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616.696.3900 losing ground, as hunter num- well received by landown- hasn’t happened that way.” season runs through Jan. 1 in hunters.” Parker said he plans to CERTIFICATION much of southern Michigan, Parker said he had focused conduct extensive surveys of KEYS TO FLORIST too. on signing up farms for HAP both landowners and hunters I, Judy Howard, hereby certify the foregoing to be Better opportunities for that were already enrolled in after the season to get a sense SUCCESS Your complete true copy of an Ordinance adopted at a regular technology hunters other Farm Bill programs— for what worked, what didn’t Early to bed meeting of the Village of Sand Lake of the 17th store! day of December, 2012, held pursuant to the Access to HAP farms is such as the Conservation Re- and what could be improved Early to rise FLOWER SHOP available in two ways. At serve Program—to help en- for the future. The Hunt- Work like a dog AND GIFTS required statutory procedures and notice. most, there is a self-service sure the land supports game ing Access Program has re- And ADVERTISE Your original ______Computer Judy Howard, Clerk box at the farm for hunters animals. emerged as a worthwhile re- in hometown florist repair fast! “Look for our specials Village of Sand Lake to register. Other farmers re- “The benefit to that is we’re source for hunters in southern “Look“Look forfor the stripedgreen canopy canopy quire a mandatory check-in getting high-quality wildlife Michigan, and the DNR is && brightbrighton Facebook.” yellow doors” 71 n main, downtown cedar springs . 696-7000 where hunters actually knock habitat,” he said. “I’m thrilled working to keep it that way. Call 696-3655 866-0990 17 N. Main St. Introduced: December 17, 2012 on the door and get direct per- with the quality of these new To learn more about the Adopted: December 17, 2012 mission from the landowner, farms and the hunting oppor- Hunting Access Program, vis- Published: December 28, 2012 Parker said. tunities they will provide. it www.michigan.gov/hap. 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