FREE but priceless Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The Showcasing Cedar Springs & Reaching around the world ~ www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXIX No. 52P Thursday, December 29, 2016 STServing Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Inside this issue POST travels Year in ReviewFormer refugee becomes 2016 RF WWII Vet Queen By Judy Reed
gets diploma For Mumina Ciise, be- page 2 ing chosen as the 2016 Red Flannel Queen is a dream School review come true. And not all that long ago, this special event would never have seemed possible for Mumina or her family—a family that was just struggling to stay safe in war torn Somalia. Mumina’s parents, Max and Maryan, fled Somalia with their seven children, due to civil war, when page 3 Mumina was only three- Erwin Duane Empie, 90, celebrates as he receives his diploma at the years-old. They arrived Entertainment Cedar Springs High School graduation. Cedar Springs Superinten- in Cedar Springs in 2010, dent Dr. Laura VanDuyn is next to him. Photo by K. Alvesteffer. and moved into a two-bed- By Judy Reed room apartment. The com- munity welcomed them, Red Flannel Queen Mumina Ciise (left) is shown here on Red Flannel Day A lot of things happened in the Cedar Springs area in 2016, and helped them realize with Grand Marshal and Library Director Donna Clark, and court mem- but the story about WWII Veteran Erwin Duane Empie, 90, the dream of owning their bers Kaley Louck and Madison Case. Photo courtesy of the Red Flannel Festival. finally getting his high school diploma last June was one of the home, through the Inner most heartwarming. Empie left Cedar Springs High School in City Christian Federation. of selfless service and out- as President after 15 years, 1944 at the age of 18 to enlist in the Navy and serve his coun- Mumina was thankful to be standing dedication to the and assumed the role of pres- page 7 try during WWII. He was a sophomore at the time, so never chosen to represent the Red community through both the ident emeritus, a non-voting got his diploma. Flannel Festival as queen. library and several service member of the board. Tracy Milestones of Erwin’s son, Mike Empie, got the ball rolling when he heard She hopes to one day become organizations. “The Red moved to Hershey, Penny- Success about Public Act 180 of 2001, which says that a high school di- a teacher and teach at Cedar Flannel Town is truly a better sylvania this year to work ploma can be awarded to a veteran who enlisted or was drafted Springs High School. place because of her excep- for Penn State University’s into WWII, Korea, or Viet Nam. He spoke with school regis- Grand Marshal tional community involve- Milton S. Hershey Medical trar Susan Andrzejewski, who found Erwin’s transcript in an Longtime resident and Li- ment and extraordinary vol- Center. Taking over as pres- old box in the basement of the school, and verified that he had brary Director Donna Clark unteerism!” said former RFF ident of the RFF was Randy been a student. Empie then graduated with the rest of the Class was chosen as Grand Mar- president Michele Tracy. VanDuyn, husband of Cedar of 2016 at Cedar Springs High School. shal for the 2016 Red Flannel RFF President Springs Schools Superinten- The photo above, taken by photograher Kelly Alvesteffer, Festival. The Festival chose In other Red Flannel news, dent Dr. Laura VanDuyn. perfectly caught the emotion of the moment. Donna due to her many years Michele Tracy stepped down pages 8-10 City to soon have new library Outdoors Cedar Springs community is #rickerstrong
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The groundbreaking of the new Cedar Springs Library took place Saturday, July 9 at the corner of Main Street and W. Maple. Photo by J. Reed. By Judy Reed Friends of the Library, and “I’m only one, standing community members have on the foundation prepared Ricker Family: L to R Preston, Brian, Brison, and Kim. page 11 It’s been an exciting year all worked together the last from the 1800s to this pres- By Judy Reed brain tumor. Before symp- for those helping to bring few years to get the project ent day by a long line of ed- toms began last fall, Brison Plus a new library to the Ce- off the ground, and they fi- ucators, professionals, town Another amazing story Ricker was a happy, well- in 2016 is the way that the liked and athletic teen, who Church Connection dar Springs area. The CS nally realized their dream folk, volunteers - enthusi- Library board, Communi- on January 9 with a celebra- astic people of vision and Cedar Springs community loved riding dirt bikes with ...... pages 4-5 ty Building Development tory groundbreaking at the hope,” remarked Librarian has embraced a local fam- his younger brother Pres- Voices & Views Team, the City of Cedar corner of Main and Maple Donna Clark. ily and supported them in ton, and playing soccer. In ...... page 6 Springs, Solon Township, Streets. Library - continues on page 5 their fight against a rare Ricker - continues on page 5 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, December 29, 2016 The Post travels to Montana Art Smith Cedar Springs gets brought along his Cedar Springs Post newIt took nine months, City Duren to Managerbe interim City Manager. while on an elk but the City of Cedar Christiansen gave her notice at the same hunt in Mon- Springs finally has meeting at which VanDuren was appointed, tana with his Mike Womack a new full time City and retired July 1 after 22 years. She was re- brother Steve Manager overseeing placed in the interim by Christine Witt, and Smith and oth- operations at City Hall. Mike Womack, 34, then permanently by Rebecca Newland. er family mem- started in his new position August 1. He filled Treasurer Deb Brunett left for another po- bers. Art rode 8 the spot vacated by Thad Taylor, who left the sition and was replaced by Darla Falcon. The miles on a mule post for a position in Manistee. city is also currently looking for a deputy trea- to a tent camp, Womack was an executive intern for the surer. and hunted in Village of Lake Orion, Michigan, which is CBDT donates property to city the Lewis & located on the east side of the state. He was In other city news, the city now owns all of Clark National also a Graduate Assistant in the City Manag- the land in the Heart of Cedar Springs project Forest in the Georgia; Bay City, Mich.; land; Nepal; Scotland; and er’s office in the City of Eastpointe, Michigan, after it was officially donated to them by the Bob Marshal Wilderness. He Boston, Mass.; California; Sweden. and an Attorney at Womack & Womack P.C., Community Building Development Team and said that one elk and two deer China; Colorado; Florida; Where will we go next in Shelby Township. CS Manufacturing. were taken in the camp. Hoover Dam; Makcinac Is- year? It’s up to you! Longtime City Clerk Linda Christiansen Over the past three years, the CBDT, com- Thanks, so much, Art, for land; Montana; New York Are you going on vaca- (formerly Branyan) was interim City Manag- prised of two dozen organizations and busi- taking us with you! City; Pictured Rocks; the tion? Take the Post with you er until June, when the City Council appoint- nesses in Cedar Springs, along with dozens This year the Post has trav- Ryder Cup; South Dakota; and snap some photos. Then ed former Wyoming City Manager Barb Van- eled all over the world with Washington D.C.; West Vir- send them to us with some Manager - continues on page 5 our readers, visiting locations ginia; Wyoming; Colombia; info to news@cedarspring- with our readers such as vari- the Caribbean, Panama; Ger- spost.com or mail them to Veteran’s memorial stolen and ous cities in Arizona; the Ad- many; Italy; France; Greece; Post travels, PO Box 370, irondack Mountains; Atlanta, Turkey; Haiti; Japan; Ice- Cedar Springs, MI 49319. then recovered By Judy Reed
By Judy Reed The monu- Fires destroy homes ment dedicated Numerous homes were dam- to the memory aged or destroyed by fire this of fallen hero year in the greater Cedar Springs SPC. Timothy area. In the photo above, light- Brown was sto- ning started a fire at the Lake len in October Side Camp Park on White Creek from Veterans Avenue, south of 17 Mile, on Park, and sus- The Kent County Sheriff Department found the July 11, shortly after 1 p.m. Ce- pects in the case stolen monument and arrested suspects in the dar Springs Fire, Algoma Fire, Photo were arrested crime within days of its disappearance. and Kent City Fire provided courtesy of the Kent County Sheriff Department. within days by mutual aid to Solon Fire at the the Kent Coun- al stone. The family appealed to the pub- scene. ty Sheriff De- lic to have the suspects return the statue, Fire investigators found evi- partment. no questions asked, but it did not appear. dence that lightning had struck The Brown The monument dedicated to SPC. Police suspected the same culprits an electrical panel near the pole family discov- Timothy Brown has been repaired took the statue as broke into conces- barn where the fire started. The and restored to its rightful place in ered the monu- sions at Skinner Field just a day prior. fire destroyed the pole barn, Veterans Park. Post photo by J. Reed. ment was miss- They posted surveillance footage of the burned an RV, damaged a utility ing Saturday, break-in, featuring three young males, truck, and melted siding on park October 22, and called police. Thieves broke and asked media to share the photos. With- owner Rich Lupico’s home. the statue, taking the helmet, rifle, and dog in days, suspects in the thefts were arrested. This is just one example of The fire spread from the pole Photo by J. Reed. tags. Only the boots were left on the memori- Memorial - continues on page 5 many fires that occurred this barn to an adjacent RV. year. Your hometown local floor-covering floor-covering store store forfor 3533 yearsyears Fatal crashesThe Post ran stories on 17 dif- ferent fatal crashes or accidents that occurred in the greater Cedar Springs area this year, including the one in the photo left, that oc- Rockford Floor Covering, Inc. curred on Northland Drive at 15 Visit us at 10704 Northland Drive 616-866-2748 Mile Road, on Tuesday, March 1. According to the Kent County Craft Beer, Wines, Sodas & Great Food Sheriff Department, a 1963 Ford Fairlane was headed north on Northland Drive about 4:12 p.m. HEADS UP... Tuesday, when it crossed the Brauhaus centerline just north of 15 Mile & IT’S Road, and was struck by a south- Keeping you bound Ford F150 truck. Restaurant THAT The driver of the Ford Fair- Safe & on the lane, Duane Schwartz, 68, of • German Tradition road | your aint Sand Lake, and his passenger, • Crafted in Michigan TIME OF Body and p Cathy Sutton, 57, of Gaines expertS Township, were both ejected YEAR! from the car and died of their German celebrations, injuries at the scene. The Ford New Year’s Fairlane was not equipped with known as “Silvester,” seatbelts. The driver of the truck, a Kentwood woman, was not in- are usually accompanied by jured. Slippery roads may have played a part in the crash. a fireworks display. This is just an example of one of the crashes that occurred this year. Please drive safely out 95 North MaiN | Cedar SpriNGS there! CSBreW.CoM | (616) 696-Beer Thursday, December 29, 2016 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 Cedar Springs Schools adopt OK2Say program By Judy Reed POST Highlights the OK2SAY pened to be inspired by our News...... pages 1-3 The Cedar Springs Pub- mobile app, current Assistant Superinten- lic Schools district accom- online, email, dent of Teaching and Learn- Church Connection...... pages 4-5 texting, or by ing, Jo Spry, before she came plished a lot of good things Voices & Views...... page 6 in 2016, one of them being calling trained to Cedar Springs. Schuette the adoption of the statewide program tech- honored Spry during the pro- Arts & Entertainment...... page 7 OK2Say program, a student nicians. Upon gram with a special license safety initiative that enables receipt of a tip, plate in a frame that reads Established In...... pages 8-9 students to confidentially re- specially trained “OK2SAY.” Spry did not port criminal activities or po- OK2SAY tech- know that was going to hap- Outdoors...... page 10 tential harm directed at stu- nicians address pen. Sports...... page 11 dents, school employees, and the immediate “It’s truly a passion of mine schools. Attorney General need and for- to make sure students in all Business/Professional directory....page 12 Bill Schuette was on hand for ward the infor- of our schools are safe,” said the kick off of the program Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette with Jo mation to the Spry. “OK2SAY is a won- Legals...... page 13 Spry, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and last spring. appropriate re- derful program, and I will be page 14 Learning, and the inspiration behind the OK2Say sponding law eternally grateful to the leg- Classifieds...... Schuette told the students program. and The Post that it is about enforcement islators, community groups changing the culture from it for the program’s success agency or orga- and the attorney general that “don’t be a snitch” to “it’s is directly attributable to the nization. Tips go to schools, stepped up to see it through.” ok to communicate to save a thousands of student ‘heroes local law enforcement agen- School resource officer The life.” in the hallway’ who stepped cies, community mental In order to beef up security “OK2SAY has made a dif- up and took ownership of health agencies or the Mich- for the 2016-17 school year, www.cedarspringspost.com ference. We are stopping vio- their roles in keeping their igan Department of Health the Cedar Springs Public 36 E. Maple,P P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs,ST Michigan 49319, lence in its tracks and making schools and classmates safe.” and Human Services. School district partnered with phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 school a safer place for our Students can confidentially The state program, which the Kent County Sheriff De- published weekly, USPO third-class POSTal permit #81. kids,” said Schuette. “Cred- submit tips anytime by using started in fall 2014, just hap- schools - continues on page 15 Publisher: ...... Lois Allen Editor/Reporter: ...... Judy Reed Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen, SchoolBy Judy Reed boardSchools takes did not show any inten heat- ...... Shaun Heath, Marybeth Ford tional misuse of funds or fraud, Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall The Cedar Springs Board of Educa- but did show that the district Check out our website at: tion was under fire this year as many needs to have stricter policies www.cedarspringspost.com school staff members and residents took and procedures on procurement E-mail us at: [email protected] to the podium at school board meetings cards and ensuring employees [email protected] and wrote letters to the Post asking why have the guidelines on how to [email protected] four administrators had left since Supt. use them. The report stated that [email protected] VanDuyn took over and expressing dis- they did not note any purchases [email protected] pleasure at the way certain matters were under former Athletic Director [email protected] being handled by the board and adminis- Autumn Mattson that were in- [email protected] tration. Many other residents and school herently inappropriate. Ted Sabinas and Heidi Reed will be two new faces on the [email protected] Cedar Springs Board of Education this year. staff took the opposite view, and said “The investigation was a re- News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. that they were supportive of the changes flection of concerns brought to di Reed and incumbent Joe Marckini happening in the district. us about athletic accounts,” explained campaigned separately, they were often 2016 Subscription Rate...... $35 per year Overflowing attendance at board Dr. Laura VanDuyn, Superintendent at promoted together by those writing let- Office Hours: meetings became the norm, as people on Cedar Springs Public Schools. “When ters to the editor. So it appeared there M-TH 10am-5pm • Friday 10am-2pm both sides of the issue yearned to have several concerns mounted, the board de- were two camps—Sabinas and Bowser their voice heard. cided to go ahead with the investigation. (who questioned changes), and Reed and The administrators in question had all We are accountable to the community, Marckini (who supported current admin- resigned. Then two more administra- staff, and parents. We are stewards of istration). (A fifth candidate, Rita- Re Holiday Hours tors—elementary principals Andy Secor taxpayer dollars.” imbold, dropped out, saying she didn’t and Ken See—left last summer. Things got even more heated as the want to run against Marckini.) The The POST will be closed Later in the summer, the board re- school board election campaign got un- election results showed, however, that it leased the Rehmann Report, a forensic derway. Incumbent Jeff Gust decided wasn’t quite so simple. Sabinas won his Friday, December 30th audit that appeared to be targeted mainly not to run again. Challengers Ted Sabi- seat with 3,789 votes, and Reed won the for New Years at the athletic department. The forensic nas (a former teacher and track coach) second seat, with 3,602 votes. Bowser Our regular hours will resume on Jan. 2, 2017 audit into record keeping in the athlet- and Mistie Bowser campaigned together came in third with 2,789, and Marckini M-TH 10am-5pm • Friday 10am-2pm ic department at Cedar Springs Public for two seats, and while challenger Hei- fourth, with 2,366. Cedar Spring Brewing wins awards Local grad in It’s been a banner year hide behind, and don’t for the Cedar Springs need to,” they wrote. Brewing Company, the “Their taste speaks vol- Hollywood film restaurant and brewery umes.” Early last year, the that opened in November In October, the brew- Post featured 1998 Cedar 2015 and continues to win ery’s Küsterer Original Springs graduate Joshua accolades from loyal cus- Weissbier was the recip- Burge for his role in the tomers and critics alike. ient of the bronze medal movie “The Revenant,” In May, customers vot- in the “South German a film that was up for 12 ed it the best brewery in Wheat Ale” category at Academy Awards. Burge West Michigan. In June/ the 2016 Great Ameri- landed the role of Stubby July, customers nominated can Beer Festival, held in Bill in the period drama them for their fried chick- Denver, Colorado. about a frontiersman on en and MLive visited and “We are immensely a fur trading expedition named them as one of the proud to have brought in the 1820s, who fights best (#11 out of 52) in their home this award to Cedar for survival after being search for Michigan’s best Springs and Beer City, mauled by a bear and left fried chicken, calling it ab- Cedar Springs brewing staff includes (from L to R): Director of Happiness, USA in our first competi- for dead by members of Joshua Burge, a 1998 graduate of solutely delicious. David Ringler; Benevolent Overlord of Brewing, Matt Peterson; and Fräulein tion,” stated owner David his own hunting team. Brewster, Manda Geiger. Cedar Springs High School, played In May, they came in Ringler. “We are passion- Stubby Bill in several scenes of “The Leonardo DiCaprio and at number five out of lez visited 30 finalists before country, traditions and tra- ate about this style, along Revenant.” Tom Hardy were just two MLive’s top 10 new brewer- making their decision on the ditional beers is infectious. with Bavarian brewing tra- of the seasoned actors ies in Michigan. Customers top 10. When writing about They called his German ditions, and we continue to that Burge got to work with. DiCaprio ended up winning an nominated their favorite new Cedar Springs Brewing beers excellent examples of strive to get better every day. Oscar for best actor in the film. breweries all across the state Company, they talked about classic styles, and called the We thank everyone who has In honor of Burge being in the film, the Kent Theatre (from 2012 til now), and how owner David Ringler Cedar Springs beer, CSIPA, supported us along the way made an exception to its normal PG-13 and lower rule and then MLive reporters Amy learned to brew in Germany, a subtle, clean, quality beer. as this wouldn’t be possible later showed the movie, which is rated R. Sherman and John Gonza- and how his love for their “The beers have nothing to without them.” EEngagement BB irth AA nniversary Page 4 The Cedar Springs Post WThursday,edding December 29, 2016 Church ConnectionM emorial our personal lives over the past year to see how many “God bituary spiritualsightings” notes that we • recognize. announcements So many times •God memories reveals Himself to us without our recognizing what is happening. A O cold that doesn’t last as long as it should have, a near MARGARET G. ELDRED Pastor Darryl Miller miss in the car that could have been an accident, or a hankyou! feeling of peace in a tense situation. Margaret G. TEldred 98 of Cedar Of course many of us have had tragedies in the TT Sand Lake UMC Springs, passed safely into Jesus’ 65 W. Maple, Sand Lake past year and we may not have seen God at work. arms Monday, December 26, From the Pulpit And yet, He is always there. It may seem hard to 2016 at Metro Health Hospital. South Ensley UMC “give thanks in all things” but remembering this, Mrs. Eldred was bornnnouncement March 13600 Cypress, Ensley Township even in turmoil, reminds us that 19, 1918AA in Cedar Springs, God draws us nearer to Himself and Michigan the daughter of he is always there for us. Howard and Muriel (Ferguson) The Year in thanks As the New Year begins, why don’t you see if French. During her life she you can remember the times that God has been had enjoyed horsebackngagement riding, 1 Thessalonians 5:18: “In everything give there for you. And give thanks for these times be- hunting, iceEE fishing, gardening, thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Je- cause God is reminding us that He is a living God mushroom hunting and agate sus concerning you.” (KJV) who truly cares for and loves us all. picking. She was a lifelong As a Methodist, the end of the year brings I hope that you have all had a wonderful and member of the Free Methodistirth me to a time of filling out year-end forms. Al- BB blessed Christmas and that your New Year is one Church and was a loving and though a job that is not at all enjoyed, it does of blessings and grace. Remember that there is a caring mother and grandmother. bring a time of reflection. As we look back at God that loves you very much and that He wants Surviving are her daughters,nniversary the past year, we are able to see how God has re- to be a part of your life. Want to know more? Tanya EldredAA and Terri Matz; grandchildren and the light of vealed Himself to us and how He has been in the midst of Check out a church near you! Blessings to you all! her life, Riley Keith and Lucina Margaret; brother, Merlyn so many things, not only in our church life but in our lives (SangKi) French; sister-in-law, Wilma Eldred; many nieces in general. Many of us have begun to do an inventory of and nephews; special friends,edding Patricia Patin and Leah Sims Battle. She wasW preceded in death by her husband, Keith in 1997 and a brother, Kenneth French. A private family service will take place at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Intermentemorial Solon Township Cemetery. Pastor WayneM Cash officiating. A memorial service will be Church announced in the summer. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Indian School or Cedar Christian Academy. bituary ArrangementsO by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home
Sunday School 9:30am SAND LAKE Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am hankyou! UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Evening Worship 6pm 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm TT Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am (Sept. - March) Thank you to my wonderful friends, family, and church DirectoryAdult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm HaLL RentaL $75.00 (no alcohol) ~ Worship 11 a.m. for your love, prayers, support, gifts, and visits through Call Barb Gould 616-636-5615 233 S. Main Street • 616-696-1630 • www.csfbc.com 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake my time of illness. A special thanks goes out to my great- SoWorshiplWorshipon Ce 11nt ea.m.11r a.m. nnouncement Worship 11 a.m. Solon Center Wesleyan Church granddaughter, 4 year old Sophia, who frequently came to 22 Mile22 MileRoad RoadN. to Sand LakeN. to Sand Lake 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake 19 Mile Road A Worship 11 a.m. A H I L L C R E S T Community Church of God A Solon Center Cedar Springs check on me and cheer me up with her sweet songs. Also Solon Center Solon Center 22W Mile eRoadsleSolonN. yto Center Sanda LakeWesleyann ChurchChurch M-46 Solon Center Wesleyan Church WorshipSolon Center Wesleyan11 Churcha.m. TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN Solon C19e Milente Roadr 19 Mile Road org Solon Center Wesleyan Church 19 Mile RoadCedar Springs Cedar Springssoloncen22te MilerwM-46e RoadsleyancN.h uto rSandch Lake.org 5994 18 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-9333 for my dear neighbor, Alice, who came often to sit with me Wesleyan Church WesleyM-46an Churc19h Mile Road Cedar SpringsAlgoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. ONE uNitEdo rg Cedar SpringsM-46 WeoesrsSgloesloylnealconeynntCearhwnCueserlecCynhanhtcehuurrrchc.ohrgM-46 soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org org AlgomaSolon Ave. Center Wesleyan ChurchUS-131 S. to G.R. Pastor Kristi J. Rhodes when my family members needed a break. Thank you to my Pastor sDoloncuengteAlgomarwDeisBle Ave.yeanlclhurch.US-131org S. to G.R. org solonService:centerwesley a10nchu Algomara.mch. oAve.rg US-13119 S.Mile to G.R. Road Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Summer Worship - 10AM Pastor Doug DiBell www.scwchurch.orgPastor Doug DiBell Cedar Springs PastorWorship:Worship Doug Sunday DiBell 10:45- 11AM am & 3rd Saturday 7 pm Pastor Doug DiBell Wesleyan Church SummerM-46 Worship - 10AM caroling TOPS club members from Sand Lake that paid a SeniorPastor To mPastorPastorSummerHoWorshipllo wDoug WorshipaTomy, MDiBell - uPastor 11AMSummer-s Holloway10AMicWorship/o Y& rDougog WorshipuPastorth DiBell - 11AM- 10AMDoug & DiBell & Sunday School 9:30 am Nursery & Children’s Church during message SeniorPastor To mPastorHPoalloswto aTomry,DMoSeniorSeniorPPua ussHollowayigtctoo/rYDrToToiu Bom Pastort ePastor,mhPastorHlloHllowllo aTomwy ,Rev. aMTomyu, sHollowayiMc /ChadrickuY osHollowayiuscot/hlYonocuetnhter wBrownesleyanchurch.org June-August 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just NAlgoma. Summerof 1Ave.9 Mile RUS-131Worshipd. S. to G.R. - 10AM*Sunday 12:30 pm Youth *Tuesday Celebrate Recovery 6:30-8:30 pm special visit. I plan to be with you soon. 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Spr11in5g6s7711JAuAlsgtlogNmo.amoAafv1Ae9.,vCeMe.,idleCareRSdp.arirnSgsprJinusgtsN.Joufs1t9NM. iolefR1d9. Mile Rd. PastorWorship Doug DiBell - 11AM & 616-696-3229 SeniorPastorPaTsot omPastorr DHooulgloDwiB aTomeyll, Mu sHollowayic/Youth 616-696-3229616-696-3262196-696-3229 *Wednesday Kidzone 6-7:30 pm *Thursday Open Prayer 10:30 am & 7 pm PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & Love, 15671 SeniorAPalgsotomraTAo vmPastore.,HCoeldloawr S aTompyr,inMgsu sHollowayJicus/Yt oNu. tohf 19 Mile Rd. 6June-August16-696-3229 Verta Giddings 1567St.1 Algom aJohnAve., Cedar Sp rPaulings Just N. o f II19 Mil eParishRd. 616-696-3229 Sunday Worship 9:45 AM A Warm and Welcoming Catholic Community Christian Education Hour 11:15 AM Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 12786 Algoma Ave Word of Life Clubs: Wed. 6:30 PM Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm • Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm Cedar Springs Publish Your Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 pm & Sundays at 4:00 pm www.MBC-Cedar.com Adult Bible Study and Prayer jp2cedarsprings.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] 696-3560 Wednesdays 6:30 PM • Birth Announcement • Birthday
ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL Mary Queen of Apostles Church • Wedding Announcement • Engagement (Since 1946) Non-Denominational Roman Catholic Faith Community pentecostal Grace * * 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 • Anniversary • In Memory • Thank you Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30 pm • Sundays at 7:30 am & 9:30 am Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays at 6:00 pm • Congratulations Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] in Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh North KeNt CommuNity ChurCh 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. Pastor Craig S. Carter Interim Pastor: Bill Johnson 866-4298 1480 Indian Lakes Rd. NE | Sparta, MI 49345 coumc.weebly.com 616.550.6398 Service Time: Sundays 10:00 am for only $20 without photo sunday Worship : 10 aM Nursery & Children Ministry Provided enhance fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f www.nkcchurch.org | E-mail: [email protected] $25 w/ photo ($5 per additional photo) 50 word limit Cedar Springs Christian Church *Poetry over 5 lines will be subject to additional fees by length. 340 W. pine St. PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online SundayS: on CTA property* West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery non-denominational 10:30 a.M. Cedar Springs Bliss-Witters & Pike MondayS: 616.696.1180 Sunday School 9:45 *NOT affiliated with WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and open prayer Creative Technologies www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org 7-8 pM Academy (CTA) MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M. operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland
Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days Sunday ScheduLe: WorShiP SerVice 10:15 a.m. Pioneer Christian Reformed Church a week. SuPerViSed nurSery care Pro Vided Services at Cedarfield Community Center 9:00 a.m. christian education For aLL aGeS 3592 17 Mile Rd. NE (Next to Meijer) 11:00 a.m. coffee Fellowship downstairs Phone: 696-9120 Pastor Steve Lindeman Web: www.pioneercrc.org Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM
Do you know that Saturday is the Sabbath? Rockford Springs Community Church To learn more about Pastor David Vander Meer 13603 Northland Drive The Church of God the Sabbath and the 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Fellowship Group of Michigan truth of the bible visit www.rockfordsprings.org (616) 696-1410 Pastor Bruce Chapman Sunday WorShip Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant 616.636.9209 www.cogfgomi.org 9:30am • 5:00pm Thursday, December 29, 2016 The Cedar Springs Post Page 5 Church Library...continued from front page Ricker...continued from front page “Our goal is to make the Library a cen- January 2016, Brison was diagnosed with Connection tral hub, providing an open environment to a rare and deadly childhood brain tumor enhance access to the world of knowledge called Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine glioma is online @ through mentoring, networking and collab- (DIPG), which is nearly always fatal and oration, and to provide quality resources for lacks an effective treatment, according to www.cedarspringspost.com personal growth and lifelong learning,” she Stanford University. The tumor is inopera- added. ble because it grows through the brain stem, After the speeches, several people from and half of patients die within 9 months. A area boards moved dirt with the golden gofundme page was set up to help the Rick- When confronted with a Goliath-sized shovels provided by Nugent Builders, the ers with expenses, and groups began hold- builder on the project. The project is ex- ing fundraisers—and praying. Then, in the problem, which way do you respond: pected to be done late spring. late spring, Brison’s family was told to take A unique metal sculpture, made by art- Brison home and call in hospice because he “He’s too big to hit” or, like David, ist Steve Anderson, of Anderson’s Metal didn’t have long to live. Sculpture, was installed on the property be- But Brison’s parents, Brian and Kim “He’s too big to miss”? hind where the new library is being built. Ricker, are strong in their faith in God, and The sculpture is a stainless steel, artistic believed there was another way to beat it. representation of cattails among dragon- They sought alternative treatment at the flies. Burzynski clinic in Texas—a treatment that “This sculpture, donated by the Commu- had reportedly had some good results in nity Building Development Team, will add other patients, but was not covered by in- the cultural touch that enhances the edu- surance—and would run $17,000 a month ...The LORD that deliverd me out of the paw of the lion, cational nature of all the projects planned for the treatments alone, not including loss and out of the paw of the bear; he will deliver me for this ten-acre site,” said Library Director of income from the parents staying home Donna Clark. “It will add culture and beau- to take care of Brison. The community has out of the hand of this Philistine. ty within the areas of the rain gardens and continued with fundraising drives to help I Samuel 17:37 near the planned library building.” the family meet the costs, and continued to pray, and though Brison has gone through From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books some tough stretches, his MRI shows he is making progress. Unfortunately, on the same day last week that they received the ...continued from page 2 good news on Brison’s progress, they were Manager hit with the news that Brison’s younger of individual volunteers, has acquired six parcels equaling approximately 7.5 acres brother Preston, has thyroid cancer. He is of land through a donation from CS Manu- due to be operated on next month. If you facturing, and from land that was bought at would like to help this family, you can do- a substantially reduced price from Rob and nate through their gofundme page at https:// Jodi Coxon. The donated land connects to the www.gofundme.com/rickerstrong. City-owned property on the northwest corner of Maple and Main Streets where the library is being constructed. The entire area will be part of the ongoing development that will be known as the “Heart Memorial...continued from page 2 of Cedar Springs.” Police found the statue in a shed on the For many years the plan has included a property of Tracy Lyn Coleman, 45, in the boardwalk/walking trail along Cedar Creek 100 block of E. Muskegon, along with sev- and bridges over the creek. Other features of eral items in the home from the Skinner the Recreation Plan include an amphitheater, Field break-in. which is the CBDT’s next project, as well as Police arrested David Edgar Sommer- a Community Center and Recreation Facility. ville, 17, Austin Lee Coleman, 20, and Jus- Donating the land to the City not only ben- tin Lynn Rossman, 27, all of Cedar Springs, efits the community, but it also opens many on Thursday, October 27. All three were Every Life Tells A Story... new avenues for grant-funded projects. charged in the Skinner Field break-in, and “The City is grateful for all the hard work Sommerville and Rossman were charged already put in by the CBDT on the Heart of with the monument theft. The older Cole- Cedar Springs project and we look forward to man was arrested the next day on receiving working together to make downtown a better and concealing stolen property. He report- experience for everyone,” commented City edly admitted to police that he knew the ri- Manager MikeWomack. fle and helmet were stored in his shed, and The CBDT has met monthly over the last that he had told one of the defendants to three years and continues to meet on the 3rd get it out of there. Rossman reportedly told Tuesday of each month (except December) in police that Sommerville stole the rifle and the board room of Hilltop School at 6 p.m. helmet and hid them in the storage shed. “We are proud of the work of our inves- tigators as they worked tirelessly to bring SPC Brown’s Monument back into safe hands,” said the Kent County Sheriff De- partment in an announcement on their Facebook page. Once the statue was recovered, DPW Di- rector Tom Stressman had it repaired by a business in Minnesota that specializes in bronze monuments and memorials honor- ing law enforcement, fire/rescue, and the military. City Manager Mike Womack said it would cost the city about $500 to have the $10,000 monument repaired, and they would proba- bly seek to recover that cost as part of resti- tution on the part of the suspects. The Cedar Springs Post Newspaper Newspaper 4,156 Likes Visit us at www.facebook.com Page 6 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, December 29, 2016 Voices / views Want to govern effectively,
Mr.By Lee H. Hamilton Trump? As Mario Cuo- mo said, politicians campaign in poetry but have to govern in prose. Now we have a president-elect who campaigned in tweets...but still will have to govern in prose. So, like a few thousand other Americans, I’d like to give him some advice. Not on the substance of policy itself — that he’ll handle himself — but on how to be effec- tive at achieving what he’d like to achieve. First, he has to set priorities. During the course of the campaign, according to The Washington Post, Donald Trump made 282 promises. He is not going to be able to deliver on them all. So he’ll need to set out his priorities with clarity and force. He cannot afford to sow confusion. Though this president-elect prides him- self on unpredictability, conducting policy in an unpredictable way is the mark of a rogue state. Second, the president-elect must fix his conflict-of-interest challenge. Because of the extraordinary extent of his business in- terests, he has an unprecedented number of potential conflicts for a U.S. president. He will be negotiating policy with many peo- ple, agencies and countries where he or his business partners have a bottom-line stake in what happens. If he does not fix this before he takes of- fice, conflict-of-interest charges will dog him throughout his presidency and weak- en, if not cripple, his effectiveness. Third, President Trump will need to keep his majorities united. Given Republican dominance of Capitol Hill, he’s in a strong position to get things done. But he’ll have to keep his fellow Republicans on his side. Showing respect for, and reaching out to, GOP lawmakers will matter. So will con- sidering a variety of different views and treating them with respect — which is how a pluralist democracy works. It’s not enough simply to say “I want this.” He has to take seriously the role of facts in the deliberative process. Members of Congress and others need to be able to defend their support for politically difficult proposals — and they cannot do this with- out factually based arguments. For a president to succeed, he needs to interact in a measured, sensible, reassuring way, and supply his allies with solid analy- sis and information, not guesses, instincts, opinions, and debunk-able theories. A president who sets clear priorities, re- moves all doubt about potential conflicts of interest, and works responsibly with his allies on fact-driven policies can make good progress and achieve his goals. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representa- tive Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Af- fairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. Thursday, December 29, 2016 The Cedar Springs Post Page 7
Arts/entertainmentTuesday at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sand Lake. Your first visit is free so come check out what TOPS can ometown do to help you reach your weigh loss goals! Weigh-ins JOKE 8:15-9am, meeting starts at 9:15am. In case of inclement Happenings weather, meetings are cancelled if Tri-County or Cedar HHHometown Happenings articles are a community service Springs schools are closed. Call Barb at 696-8049 for more f the for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand information. #52 o Week for placement in this section, we can no longer run all Diary of a snow shoveler articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This is Straw Building Bonanza December 8: 6:00 p.m. The first snow of the season. My not guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. Jan. 7: With this unstructured building time, kids can build wife and I sat for hours watching the huge soft flakes drift Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may 2D and 3D geometric creations, vehicles, forts, or whatever! We’ll provide all the materials, kids bring their imagination down from heaven. So romantic we felt like newlyweds apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to and curiosity. Saturday, January 7, 10:30 a.m. at Nelson again. I love snow! [email protected] please include name Twp. /Sand Lake KDL, 88 Eighth St. #52 December 9: Woke to a beautiful blanket of crystal white and phone number for any questions we may have. snow. Moving here was the best idea I’ve ever had. Shov- eled for the first time in years and felt like a boy again. The God’s Kitchen in Cedar Springs Explore MCC’s Kenneth J. Lehman snow plow came along and covered up the sidewalks and Jan. 3,10,17,24,31: Join us for dinner every Tuesday. God’s Nature Trails closed in the driveway, so I got to shovel again. Kitchen – Cedar Springs welcomes families from Northern Montcalm Community College’s Kenneth J. Lehman December 12:The sun melted all our lovely snow. My Kent County and the surrounding area to a Tuesday Evening Nature Trails are open to the public from dawn until dusk, neighbor Bob said not to worry, we’ll have so much snow Meal. No charge – no registration required! Served from 365 days a year. There is no charge to visit these beautiful by the end of winter that I’ll never want to see snow again. 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the St. John Paul II Parish, 3110 – 17 Mile trails winding through forests, grasslands and wetlands. December 14: It snowed 8” last night. The temperature Rd., Cedar Springs. For more information, call the Church More than four miles of trails are marked with numbered dropped to 20F. The cold makes everything sparkle so. I office at 616-696-3904. #52 trail posts and maps are available at most major trail heads. warmed up by shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. The For more information, please email naturetrails@montcalm. snowplow came back and buried everything again. I didn’t TOPS weight loss support group edu or call MCC Biology Instructor Heather Wesp (989) realize I would have to do quite this much shoveling. Jan. 3: Take off pounds sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit 328-1270. #52 December 15: 12-14 inches forecast. Sold my van and weight loss support group for men and women, meets every bought a 4x4 Blazer. Bought 2 extra shovels. My wife wants a wood stove in case the electricity goes out. I think that’s silly. December 16: Ice storm this morning. Fell on my butt on the ice in the driveway putting down salt. Hurt like heck. 5(Family Steps Features) For Easy Entertainingimpossible to se- My wife laughed for an hour, which I think was cruel. Hosting a large lect a couple bottles December 17: Roads too icy to go anywhere. Electrici- group of family and that everyone will ty’s been off for 5 hours. Piled blankets on to stay warm. friends can be over- like. If you want to Guess I should’ve bought a wood stove, but won’t admit it whelming, espe- please everyone but to her. I hate it when she’s right. cially if entertain- worry you’ll end up December 20: Electricity’s back on, but had another 14 ing isn’t something with a stash of par- inches of the white stuff last night. More shoveling. Stupid you do often. No tially poured bottles, snowplow came by twice. Called the only hardware store matter the occasion, there is an alternative around about buying a snow blower and they’re out. Might these tips can help to pulling all those have another shipment in March. I think they’re lying. Bob you avoid common corks. The Coravin says I have to shovel or the city will have it done and bill party pitfalls so you Wine System lets you me. I think he’s lying. can keep the focus serve wine without December 22: 13 more inches of the white crap fell on having fun. removing the cork, today, and it’s so cold it probably won’t melt till August. Offer an assort- allowing your guests Tried to hire Bob who has a plow on his truck for the rest ment. Rather than to pour as much or of the winter; but he says he’s too busy. I think the jerk is attempting to plan as little wine as they lying. the menu around a like (you can save the December 23: Only 2” of snow today and it warmed up wide range of likes, rest or what’s left for to 0. My wife wanted me to decorate the front of the house dislikes, allergies a hotbed of activity, but set- mixers, such as vodka and another day). Using this morning. Why didn’t she tell me to do that a month and other considerations, ting up a remote beverage rum. Round out the cart a Coravin System is like ago? She says she did but I think she’s lying. simply create a menu that cart can help redirect some with a few mixers, includ- having a wine bar in your December 24: Snow packed so hard by snowplow, I satisfies everyone’s crav- of that traffic. A cart or ta- ing fruit juice so non-drink- house. Rather than settling broke the shovel. Thought I was having a heart attack. If ings. If you’re serving a ble with multiple shelves is ers can enjoy mocktails as for what is open, everyone I ever catch the idiot who drives that snowplow, I’ll drag buffet, provide a mix of hot ideal. Stock the cart with an well. can drink whatever they him through the snow. I know he hides around the corner and cold dishes in a variety ice bucket and tongs; gar- Never compromise on like, even if the entire group and waits for me to finish shoveling and then he comes of tastes and textures. For nish such as lemons, limes, wine. Lots of times, guests has dramatically different down the street at a 100 mph and throws snow all over a plated meal, offer several olives and cherries; and an have wildly different tastes tastes. If someone wants to where I’ve just been! Tonight my wife wanted me to sing robust sides so if the main assortment of glasses. Offer in wine and it can seem Entertaining - continues on page 13 Christmas carols with her and open our presents, but I was dish misses the mark for a couple of bottled beers on busy watching for the stinkin’ snowplow. one or two guests, there’s ice (one light and one with December 25: Merry Christmas. Snowed in. I hate the no chance of anyone going a bolder flavor), at least one snow! The snowplow driver came by asking for a donation hungry. white and one red wine, and I hit him over the head with my shovel. My wife says Create a beverage cart. and a couple of liquors that 69 S Main St I have a bad attitude. I think she’s an idiot. The kitchen is likely to be work with a wide array of December 26: Still snowed in. Why did I ever move Cedar Springs here? It was all HER idea. She’s really getting on my nerves. now Showing December 27: Temperature dropped to -30 and the pipes 696-9824 froze. December 29: 10 more inches. Bob says I have to DIGITAL Movies at the shovel the roof or it could cave-in. That’s the silliest thing Kent theatre I ever heard. New Years eve December 30: Roof caved in. The snow plow driver is suing me for $100,000 for the bump on his head. My wife December 29 • 30 8oz. slow roasted Prime rib ...... 13.99 went home to her mother. 9 inches predicted. ShowtimeS: thURS. & FRiDAY: 12oz. slow roasted Prime rib ...... 16.99 December 31: Set fire to what’s left of the house. No 3Pm • 6Pm ONLY more shoveling! HOLIDAY HOURS: for ...... January 8: I feel so good. 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Page 10 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, December 29, 2016 Hunting/Outdoors Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche By Ranger Steve Mueller State parks help kick off 2017 resolutions Meaningful New with Shoe Year’s Day hikes Year’s resolution
Creating a pesticide-free butterfly garden helps children learn about nature, while helping the insects and birds in your own backyard.
When making a New Year’s Resolution, make it fun and emo- tionally meaningful for you and family members. I have been reading research studies on how informal learning spaces like your yard provide the opportunity to make life experience connections. They have long-term im- pact for family understanding about the environment that support a healthy and sustainable future. Create a pesticide free butterfly garden with native plants to entice insects, Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to kick their New Year’s resolu- tions into high gear at a number of “Shoe Year’s Day” hikes taking birds, neighbors, and friends. Let’s get everyone outside. place in Michigan state parks and recreation areas Dec. 31-Jan. 8. To develop an interest in nature and natural history re- search suggests a need for frequent and recurring experi- For many people, a new year is the time for making res- According to Olson, the Recreation Passport is a great ences over many years. Last week’s nature niche was about olutions. Frequently, those resolutions involve making a value and may be the most affordable gym membership our family’s Christmas tree experiences that continued pledge to become healthier. With that sentiment in mind, available. The annual pass costs residents $11 for vehicle throughout the kids’ entire growing up adventure. the Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourag- access to 103 state parks and 138 state forest campgrounds, Involvement with local fauna and flora instill emotional es residents to kick off 2017 by bringing Michigan’s great as well as parking for hundreds of trails and staffed boat feelings that create responsibility for the local natural and outdoors into the mix. launches. human community. It is an experiential place-based educa- The DNR, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and The following Shoe Year’s guided hikes are scheduled: tion. When local plants and animals like insects are discov- the Michigan Recreation and Park Association are joining Maybury State Park (Wayne County) Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. ered and valued, conservation and re-wilding our neighbor- together to encourage residents to shift their New Year’s Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County) Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. hoods becomes feasible. One research paper focused on the resolutions into high gear at “Shoe Year’s Day” hikes tak- Waterloo Recreation Area (Jackson County) Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. ecological importance of insects for our own healthy living. ing place Dec. 31-Jan. 8 at several Michigan state parks and Yankee Springs Recreation Area (Barry County) Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. When considering a New Year’s Resolution, select activ- recreation areas. Ludington State Park (Mason County) Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. ities where the family explores outdoors on trails at county “There are countless benefits to using Michigan’s great Rockport Recreation Area (Alpena County) Jan. 7 at noon parks, nature centers, or has excursions in the yard. I recall outdoors as your gym,” said Ron Olson, DNR Parks and Sleeper State Park (Huron County) Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. one family experience when Jenny Jo saw dots high in the Recreation Division chief. “People tend to work out lon- Straits State Park (Cheboygan County) Jan. 7 at 5 p.m. sky when she was about three. She asked what birds were ger, enjoy their workout more, and burn more calories by Mitchell State Park (Wexford County) Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. flying. I looked and said I missed them. She asked again exercising outside, while enjoying the beauty of our state.” If you can’t make it to one of the fun events going on and I looked more intently. I was looking too close. The All “Shoe Year’s Day” hikes are free; however, a Recre- across the state, you can still take advantage of Michigan’s birds were very high in the sky. ation Passport is required for any vehicle entering a Michi- parks, trails and waterways on your own time by visiting We went outside and saw about 250 Broad-wing Hawks gan state park or recreation areas. Snowshoes will be avail- a Michigan state park or recreation area, the Iron Belle soaring in a heat thermal as they migrated south one Oc- able to rent at most locations. Hikes - continue on page 13 tober. It was an amazing experience that took about five minutes. It provided an emotional connection with the natural world. Reading and showing pictures of hawks rid- Resolution - continue on page 13 TargetingFishing northern tip: pike at first ice LooksWinter Like is the HERE! Weather From the Michigan DNR Don’tPredictions be left in for the the cold... Winter are SEVERE! 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RedOn Wednesday Hawk December 14, the bowlingto Caledonia with a 2 baker results total of school highs. Sophomore boys and girls Red Hawk bowling 328 to 338. Sarah Galloway had a 181; teams had a conference match against Three boys bowlers and one girl freshman Katelyn Paige Forest Hills Central. The boys secured bowler made the top 10 bowlers of the had a 175; and sophomore a win 18 to 12. The girls won 22 to 8, day. Breanna Feikema placed 10th; ju- Michayla Paige had a 154. with freshman Omani Morales bowl- nior Josh Hamilton placed first, bowl- Aliya Linson secured the ing her high school high game of 246. ing his highest game ever—a 279; one point for Ottawa Hills On Saturday, December 17, Cedar Trevor Ruark placed third; and Dugan by bowling a 143. Springs held an invite at Westgate. Conely 8th. The boys placed second in the top 8 to On Wednesday, December 21, the qualify for tournament play out of 13 Red Hawks had a conference match teams, but fell short in the semi- finals against Ottawa Hills, with the boys Red Hawk Bowlers Breanna to Caledonia, with a 2 baker total of securing a win 26-4. Sophomore Dane Feikema, Josh Hamilton, 381 to 387. Conely scored his high school high Trevor Ruark, and Dugan The girls placed third in the top 8 to game of 213. Conely were among the top qualify for tournament play out of 10 The girls won 29-1, with 3 Ce- 10 bowlers at their own invite at the Westgate bowling alley teams, but fell short in the semi-finals dar Springs girls bowling their high December 17. JV and Varsity Cheer finish in top three at Mona Shores
Varsity: The Cedar Springs Varsity Cheer team finished rd3 out of 15 teams at Mona Shores. This weeks com- Continuing on to round Lastly, in round three Ce- bringing their overall total petitions brought the two Cedar Springs Varsi- dar Springs Varsity scored a to 608 and securing a first Cedar Springs High ty scored a 218.7 making 280.1, bringing their over- place finish out of six JV School Varsity & their subtotal for round two all total for all three rounds teams. JV teams to Mona a 433.28 bringing them up 713.38. This gave them a Great job to all the girls. Shores High School. to second place at the end of third place finish out of 15 The next High School It was a long night for round two. Division 2 teams, with less competition will be Satur- the girls, due to there Cedar Springs JV scored than a one-point difference day January 7 at Comstock being 33 teams at this a 163.6 bringing the subto- for second place. Park High School. competition. tal to a 359.3 and holding Cedar Springs JV finished Starting in round their first place standing. round three with a 248.7, one, Cedar Springs Varsity scored a 218.5 with a 4-point penalty bringing their score to a 214.5 and placing them in 4th place at the end of round one. Cedar Springs JV scored a 195.7 plac- ing them in 1st place JV: The Cedar Springs JV team finished first out of six teams at Mona at the end of round Shores. one. Page 12 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, December 29, 2016 Business/Professional The Brynadette Bassetts Towing & Auto Repair Lori Visser P ST WE INSTALL www.GlobeSpinnerTravel.com Powell Hours email: [email protected] EXCAVATING, INC. T • Associate Broker Monday - Friday 616.263.1777 7am-6pm SCREENEDScreened TopTOPSOILSoil This spo • Notary Public gravel • Sand Cell: 616-835-2624 •Clutches GRAVEL • SAND $15 [email protected] rRECYCLEDecycled concreCONCRETETe only • Visa •Brakes www.Brynadette.com Licensed & insured per week • Mastercard •Oil Changes commerciaLICENSEDL && residentiaINSURED L $5 WALK-IN NAIL TRIMS COMMERCIAL636-5524 & RESIDENTIAL 5,000 copies Arthur K. Eggerding •American Express •Foreign & Domestic #'%%" & ! www.deanexcavating.com636-5524 printed weekly Realtor, Inc. 14050 Edgerton • Cedar Springs & ! '" &! 7pm 616-453-7655 Sat.$ &! 9:30am-1pm Call 616.696.3655 (616) 696-3051 "616.696.3900 SCHULTZ SEPTIC "We're #1 in a #2 business" Attention Businesses! PresortedPresorted Standard Standard USUS Postage Postage Paid Paid Permit No. 81 Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI Professional auto rePair FLORIST Cedar Springs, MI Year 'round 24 hour service 25¢25¢ Support YOUR local newspaper The Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST Vol. XXIII No. 21 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXVI No. 31 Thursday, August 1, 2013 serving northern Kent County and parts of newaygo and Montcalm Counties Catch of the Week New hours: M-F 8-6 • sat. 8-4 • suN. Closed P STBloomin’ Summer Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and MontcalmArts & Entertainment Counties those Post goes to Cave City LestMemorial Day weis a day to rememforgetber and honor those that gave their •Residential •Commercial Tallest sunflower? lives while defending our country. It’s also a day to remember all that have served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the names “Polar bears” a true test of courage w of a veteran’s of veterans buried in area cemoneteries, pages 11-14.and weIf honor you knothem with this issue of The Cedar Springs Post, hat is missing from the list, please let us know and we’llpage add t hem11 name t page 8 and give back to the community you serve! pages 6-7 for next year. page 2 Our low rates are worth page 2 the call! - 696-9570 Crash punctures dump truck gas tank 15670 NorthlaNd dr. advertise in betweeN Cedar spriNgs
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