FREE but priceless Presorted Standard Tribute US Postage Paid pages 7-13 Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI to Veterans The SHOWCASING CEDAR SPRINGS & Reaching around the world ~ www.cedarspringspost.com Vol. XXXII No. 45 Thursday, November P7, 2019 Serving Northern ST Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties INSIDE American Legion post honored to help veterans THIS ISSUE By Judy Reed charter in August 1921. And Post travels they’ve been helping veter- If a veteran or their fam- ans ever since. ily needs help, there is one “We are a veterans or- place they can count on to ganization and our main give them some help—their goal is to help veterans,” local American Legion explained Post #287 Com- post. And the American mander Skipper Townes. Legion post here in Cedar “We lobby Congress for a Springs is no exception. better budget for active and The post is named after inactive personnel; lobby Glen Hill, a young man for better conditions in VA from Cedar Springs draft- hospitals; more recognition ed into World War I in for vets, and try to get more 1917. He participated in help for those with PTSD NEWS - pg 2 the battles of Champagne, (post traumatic stress dis- Aisne, Saint Mihiel and the order). They never really Wanted man Meuse-Argonne. After be- looked at it during previous ing decorated twice for gal- wars. Guys would come lantry in action, Corporal home and commit suicide. Glen Hill died of wounds We want more help for received in battle in the Ar- them.” gonne Forest in France, on He also noted that they try October 19, 1918. (Some to get more adequate wages American Legion Glen Hill Post #287 is on a mission to help sources say October 17.) He for those serving. “Privates veterans. Post file photo. was 25 years old, and was live under the poverty level. Glen Hill Post #287 is named after Glen Hill, a young corpo- ral from Cedar Springs killed in action during World War I. laid to rest in Solon Ceme- They would lose money if Photo courtesy of the Cedar Springs Historical Museum. tery. they tried to get food bene- Glen Hill Post #287 re- fits,” he explained. ans sooner rather than mak- benefits they need. All ceived their temporary Townes said one of the ing them wait years. He said they have to do is ask for charter in June of 1920, fol- things they’ve tried to do is their Post can help veterans help. NEWS - pg 3 lowed by their permanent to get the VA to treat Veter- with their claims to get the VETERANS- continues on page 4 Crafting at the library New sculpture set in School bond city park proposal defeated By Sue Wolfe By Judy Reed
A beautiful new sculp- It’s back to the draw- ture has landed in the ing board for Cedar Heart of Cedar Springs Springs Public Schools and the artist who creat- after citizens in the school ed it will be familiar to district voted down an many. $81,150,000 bond proposal “Love what you do and Tuesday. OUTDOORS - pg 17 you will never work a Many voters seem felt it was too much mon- Deer movement day in your life” is local ey and they couldn’t afford any higher taxes. Others called for a artist Steve Anderson’s less expensive plan. And others had misconceptions about how studies motto as he celebrates accountable the school would be to do what they said they were 44 years of living by and going to do with the money. through his “God-given The proposal was defeated by a vote of 1935 NO to 1502 YES. gift” of sculpting. An- It was defeated in every precinct except one—Courtland precinct derson’s stainless-steel 2—and there it passed by only 17 votes. sculpture of a blue her- Out of 19,432 registered voters in the school district, only on, standing nine feet 3,441 voted—an overall turnout of 17.71 percent. Some precincts tall with a six foot wing turned out in higher numbers: About 39 percent of voters between span and titled “Ascen- the two precincts in Nelson Township voted; 36 percent of Solon sion,” was recently set residents voted between their two precincts; 30.52 percent of Al- in place in the northwest goma voters turned out; 23 percent of Courtland voters went to area within the Heart of the polls; 21 percent of Spencer registered voters came out; 19 Cedar Springs park along percent of City of Cedar Springs voters voted; and 14 percent of OUTDOORS - pg 17 Cedar Creek between the Oakfield voters turned out. new community library The Board of Education issued a statement to us after the results Football playoffs and amphitheater. This came in Tuesday evening. “On behalf of the Board of Education, is the second piece of we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our families and neigh- Anderson’s abstract, na- Steve Anderson and his new sculpture of a blue heron. Courtesy bors who voted in this election. We will review the data gathered ture-based work in the photo. throughout the election cycle and set a course of action moving park. It joins his earli- sculptures. Hopefully, some will be inspired forward. Our top priority is to provide all of our students an ed- er piece titled “Dragons Flight” featuring to a higher level of artistic appreciation and ucational experience that allows them to thrive. Facilities play a three dragonflies in motion. Both sculp- new possibilities. critical role in shaping our students’ school experience. The next tures are done using the 316L alloy that has Local artist Alice Powell-Anderson, (not stage of this important work begins tomorrow morning.” superior anti-rust qualities and beautifully related to Steve Anderson) was one present Other schools in the area, including Grant and Kent City, retains its shine. for the recent dedication of the sculptures. passed their bond proposals (17,000,000 and 21,000,000) and Anonymous community philanthropists “Both of Anderson’s pieces fit very well Sparta passed the renewal of their sinking fund. Grandville Public and lovers of art commissioned both pieces. along the pond and creek and are nicely Schools passed two bond proposals—one for 94,000,000 and one They said their dream is for our commu- done,” she said. for 29,000,000. nity to have its own sculpture park where Mayor Gerald Hall, on behalf of the City In other election news, Cedar Springs City Councilor Molly SPORTS - pgs 18-19 people of all ages could enjoy the outdoors of Cedar Springs, expressed his gratitude to Nixon was reelected to her position. She ran unopposed and re- AND MORE! while appreciating their interaction with the SCUPTURE- continues on page 4 ceived 359 votes, and 17 votes were write-ins. Page 2 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, November 7, 2019 The Post travels Red Flannel photo contest winners The Red Flan- nel Festival has to the Thumb announced the winners of their Red Flannel Fes- tival Photo con- test. “We had so many great pic- tures, it was hard to choose,” said RFF President Nancy Deyman. In fact, it was so hard, they also chose a fourth place winner. Winning first place and $100 was Jennifer Swift with her photos of kids at TJ Norris of Solon Township, traveled with husband Ken the lumberjack to the Thumb Region of Michigan to get one last road trip show. First place winner of the Red Flannel photo contest. Photo by Jennifer Swift in before the snows. While the main display at the Sanilac Petroglyphs, just south of Port Austin, was closed for the winter, there was still a good hike in the woods and enough petroglyphs visible to give a good reason to come back. Thanks to TJ and Ken for taking us with you! Are you going on vacation? Be sure to take along a print- ed edition of the Post and get someone to snap a photo of you or your family with it. Send it to us along with some info about your trip (where you went, who went along, what you saw) and send the photo and info to news@cedarsprings- post.com. We will print as space allows. 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P ST P ST Thursday, November 7, 2019 The Cedar Springs POST Page 3 Man wanted for credit card fraud The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted POST Highlights in at least five counties for using a fraudulent credit card. The thefts News...... pages 1-3 started in Septemeber. He has used a credit card in multiple counties with multiple local Church Connection...... pages 4-5 victims. Businesses he shopped at include Walmart, Wesco, and Menards in Arts & Entertainment...... page 6 Big Rapids (Mecosta County); Walmart in Cadillac (Wexford County); Wesco in Evart (Osceola County); Home Depot in Mt. Pleasant (Isa- Veterans Day Tribute...... pages 7-13 bella County); and Carrow’s Supermarket in Farwell (Clare County). Surveillance footage shows the man and the truck he was driving. If Legals/Service Directory...... page 15 you can identify him please contact the Detective Bureau at the Mecos- Classifieds...... page 16 ta County Sheriff’s Office by calling 231.592.0150. Outdoors...... page 17 Sports...... pages 18-19
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VIPS will check the house for any signs of suspi- Review your submission information, edit if necessary Cedar Springs, MI cious activity such as open doors, broken windows or other then click “Submit.” 49319 616-696-9370 suspicious changes. Any situation that needs immediate at- That’s it! Enjoy your vacation. Page 4 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, November 7, 2019 Currently, Troy is a sculptor in the summer when not teaching eighth grade at Rockford North Middle School. Cory is a Sheriff Deputy for Lake County in Florida, as well as being recognized as a very good sculptor. Chad is Call for your no obligation quote! Sculpture...continued from front page a full-time sculptor in the Cedar Springs area. Steve and Anderson and the donors in saying, “These two Anderson Janell now spend winters with Cory in Florida doing 4–6 616.696.8255 sculptures are wonderful additions to our newest commu- art shows a year featuring Anderson’s 3-D stainless steel Christopher Confl itti nity park.” and aluminum kinetic (wind activated) works of art. An- Y our Local Farmer s A gent In the late 1990’s, Anderson created two stainless steel derson does five to 10 shows in Michigan and surrounding 30 S MAIN states during the summer. Eventually, Anderson hopes to hawks for Cedar Springs Public Schools with the larger 18- CEDAR SPRINGS, M I 49319 foot tall “Tom Brown Fire Hawk” being located in front of only do commissioned sculptures for municipalities. [email protected] the football stadium honoring the late football Coach Tom The Andersons priorities begin with a Christ-centered Brown. This Red Hawk took about three months to con- family foundation. They feel blessed to have family share struct with assistance from Tom Kloote’s and Dan Davis’s in their passion for sculpture. This is demonstrated with the high school vocational education students. Coach Lonnie emergence of the third generation of Anderson artists— Armstrong assisted in the smaller hawk standing in front of Troy’s 16-year-old son, Quaden. Sculpting has always been the high school. a family activity with the legacy of each being challenged Anderson’s sculptures “Water Dance” is seen at the to begin sculpting by the age of 12. Then, they learn other Rogue River Rockford Dam built in 2010. basic sculpting techniques such as raising and chasing met- Anderson’s father was a steel hauler and often brought al with hammers into a sandbag. home scrap metal pieces, therefore allowing him to create Anderson explained he does all sizes of sculptures and his first pieces in their garage. Anderson credits his moth- each one is an original inspired by the “Ultimate Master er for encouraging him to pursue his art and suggested he Sculptor, God.” And, while he doesn’t actually have one introduce his talents to the public eye by renting space in favorite piece he does have favorite features about each of Wyoming’s Old World Village Mall back in 1975. Mr. Wal- his pieces. Features he particularly enjoyed creating with ly Murphy, Anderson’s strict and structured 7th grade art his two Heart of Cedar Springs pieces include the welded teacher, praised him and told him he possessed something and ground textures on the head and neck of “Ascension” Your hometown local floor-covering floor-covering store store very special. and the overall graceful flow and glass eyes on “Dragons forfor 3633 yearsyears Anderson married his childhood sweetheart, Janell, after Flight.” earning his bachelor’s degree in 1975 from Grand Valley When asked what words of encouragement he might like State University with a major in art and minor in business. to share with young people he said, “Whatever you have a Soon they were blessed with three sons—Troy, Cory and passion for, just stop and think about that thing you enjoy Chad. All three sons were accomplished Cedar Springs stu- more than anything else. Never let money be the major fac- dent-athletes. Many others benefited from Anderson coach- tor. Now figure out how to make a living doing it.” ing wrestling while his boys were involved. Both Janell and More information about Andersons Sculptures can be Steve were actively involved in volunteering with school found at AndersonsMetalSculpture.com or you can email Rockford Floor Covering, Inc. and athletic organizations. They also kept an “all welcome Steve Anderson directly with additional questions at Sculp- Visit us at 10704 Northland Drive 616-866-2748 at our home” policy for the young people of our commu- [email protected]. nity.
Veterans...continued from front page The Post holds Bingo nights often and the proceeds are put in a fund for veterans and families that need help. You don’t need to be a member to request help. The funds are NEW CUSTOMER also used to donate to the Grand Rapids Home for the Vet- $19.05 SERVICE CALL erans. They recently had them at the Post for a dinner, and *Restrictions may apply, call for details. other times (usually once a month) they go to GR Home 90 N. Main St Suite B for Veterans and hold a dinner there. They also give money 616-458-7304 www.schaafsma.com Available at Perry’s Place Cedar Springs to many other community entities, such as the ministerial association to help with food. “We give wherever help is needed,” explained Townes. But there’s a lot more that goes on than just Bingo nights and dinners. They annually organize Memorial Day ac- tivities in area cemeteries; hold Veterans Day activities, and march in area parades, such as the Grand Rapids Veterans Parade. They will be at Metron of Cedar Springs on November 11 at 2:15 p.m. to do a flag ceremony. They will do a reading of the folds of the flag, and explain the POW/MIA table. They will be accompanied by the Cedar VETERANS- continues on page 8 Fried Chicken Fridays Choose from: 2pc w/N e2 W4oz kitche sides N hOUrs: “We Love to See YOU SMILE!” 4pcTuesday w/ 2 small - Saturday sides 11am - 3pm Dr. Andy Setaputri 8pc w/ 2 large sides Michigan vs. Michigan State WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS! KITCHEN HOURS: mokeyPARTY PACKS | Pre-order ONLY WE PROVIDE COMPLETE DENTAL CARE FOR ADULTS AND KIDS. Monday-Thursday 11am - 3pm 50 Wings/50 Single Bone Baby Back Ribs $65 Friday-Saturday 11am - 7pmS10 Wings, 1 Rack Ribs, 2 Large Sides $25 · CLEANINGS · IMPLANT RESTORATIONS aturdays · COSMETIC DENTISTRY · CROWNS/BRIDGES/DENTURES Also: Smokey Saturdays - Ribs S• Brisket • Chicken Wings • Sausage · TOOTH WHITENING · ROOT CANALS 4848Fresh 18 bbq MILE all-day ROAD · INVISALIGN · EXTRACTIONS CEDARby the SPRINGS pound MI (Corner of 18 Mile & Northland Dr.) · TOOTH COLORED FILLINGS · EMERGENCY SERVICE • Brisket • Chicken Wings We accept most dental insurances including Delta Dental traditional and PPO plans.* • STORERibs HOURS:• Pulled 10am Pork- 10pm * Contact our office to verify acceptance of your plan. OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY- THURSDAY 8AM-5PM Open 7 Days a Week OPEN FRIDAYS 8AM-1PM 616-696-9420 20 E CHURCH ST NE, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI 49319 www.micedardental.com beer wine Liquor Try616.439.3010 Us! 4848 18 MILE ROAD See what Cedar Springs CEDAR SPRINGS MI 49319 (Corner of 18 Mile & Northland Dr.) is talking about! 616.439.3010 ASk ABouT CATeRing! stOre hOUrs: Traditional Southern Style Smokers - 7 Days a Week 10am - 10pm Come check them out! Engagement
Thursday, November 7, 2019 The Cedar Springs POST Page 5 Church Connection
spiritual notes • announcements • memoriesbeing anxious for that morning, but hopefully not anxious as the primary dictionary definition: “experiencing worry, Birthday unease, or nervousness, typically about imminent events From the Pulpit or something with an uncertain outcome.” Happy 96th Birthday This certainly helps us understand what Paul is telling Pastor Richard Nichols us in scripture, that when we read this precept, we’re in- CEDAR CREEK COMMUNITY clined to understand that we are not to have anxiety or worry about anything. Christians try to live by what God CHURCH has ordained for us. Do not worry! This is a clear exhor- 2969 14 Mile Road, Sparta tation, especially in the time that we live in, and the rest PULPIT- continues on page 15
BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING. Bliss-Witters & Pike WHAT? ME WORRY? Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel There are times when certain passages or words in scrip- is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland VIRGINIA SCHUMANN ture can throw us for a loop because of the current com- Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days mon use of the word(s) in our reading and conversation. a week. th I want to wish a Happy 96 Birthday to my beautiful One that I found early on was Paul’s writing, “Do not be Grandma, Virginia Schumann! Her birthday is this Monday, anxious about anything, but in every situation by prayer th November 11 ! Grandma, thank you for all you do for and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to me and for the love and care you have always given me God.” (Philippians 4:6 NIV). throughout my entire life. You are so strong, courageous Many years ago, my understanding of being anxious was and loving. I hope you have a wonderful Birthday and I in the sense of wanting something very much; similar to a can’t wait to celebrate with you! child as they anticipate Christmas getting closer each day. 13603 Northland Drive Love, It stands to reason that telling a child not to be anxious Katie Schumann Cedar Springs, MI 49319 for the arrival of something they want so badly resembles (616) 696-1410 the effort of herding cats. Children are going to continue Memorial Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant In Loving Memory of Church DirectoryCedar Springs Christian Church Rockford Springs Community Church 340 W. pine St. Pastor David Vander Meer pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online SundayS: on CTA property* 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 non-denominational 10:30 a.M. Cedar Springs www.rockfordsprings.org MondayS: 616.696.1180 *NOT affiliated with Sunday WorShip open prayer Creative Technologies 9:30am • 5:00pm www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org 7-8 pM Academy (CTA)
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SAND LAKE 140 S.140 Main S. St., Main PO St., BoxPO K, CedarBox K Springs , Cedar Springs UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 616-696-1140616-696-1140 • www.cedarspringsumc.org www.cedarspringsumc.org 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am TIMOTHY D. BROWN Pastor BillPastor Johnson Jane Duffey HALL RENTAL $75.00 (No Alcohol) ~ Sunday Sunday Worship Worship Service: 10:15Service: a.m. •10:15 Coffee a.m. Fellowship: Coffee 11:15 a.m.Fellowship: 11:15 a.m. Supervised Nursery Care Provided October 7, 1982 – November 4, 2005 Call Barb Gould 616-636-5615 Supervised Nursery Care Provided Wednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pm dinner, 6:20-7:00pm Christian Education We remembeer you in the morning, in the night, when we Solon Center Wesleyan Church EastEast Nelson Nelson Church Church “Where “Where You Youare Loved”are Loved” look at the stars, a song, a place, a smell. You are always WorshipPastor 11 Bill a.m. Dixon 9024—902418 —Mile18 Rd.Mile NE Rd. NE 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake with us. SERVICESolon TIMECent: e10r am CedarCedar Springs Springs MI 49319 MI 49319 Solon Center Wesleyan Church 616-696616--0661696- 0661 Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service We love and miss you, 19 Mile Road Sunday 9:30 am Worship Service www.scwchurch.org Cedar Springs Wesleyan Church M-46 Pastor Inge Whittemore Sunday KidZone 9:45 am Ages 4 to 12 Tim, Cindy, Stevie and Nathan org Pastor Inge Whittemore Sunday KidZone 9:45 am Ages 4 to 12 soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org Like us on Facebook 616-696-3229 Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Like us on Facebook www.eastnelsonumc.org ThursdayThursday KidzKlub KidzKlub 6 pm 6Ages pm Ages4 to 124 to 12 Pasto15671r Dou Algomag DiBell Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. www.eastnelsonumc.org PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 616-696-3229 Memorial St. John Paul II Parish Sunday School 9:45am A Welcoming Catholic Church Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am Adult Bible Study Sunday Nights 6pm 3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904 Awana & Youth Sunday Evening Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00pm • Sunday Mass: 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pm (Sept. - April) 5:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 pm & Sundays at 4:00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00pm jp2-mqa.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] 233 S. Main Street • 616-696-1630 • www.csfbc.com Do you know that Saturday is the Sabbath? H I L L C R E S T Community Church of God TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN To learn more about 5994 18 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-9333 The Church of God the Sabbath and the Senior Pastor Kristi J. Rhodes Fellowship Group of Michigan Worship: Sunday 10:00 am truth of the bible visit Nursery & Children’s Church during message Pastor Bruce Chapman *Youth - resumes this Fall 616.636.9209 www.cogfgomi.org *Kidzone - resumes this Fall *Monday - Open Prayer 7:00 pm
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BARB VAN HOUTEN JOIN US FOR A Mary Queen of Apostles Church NIGHT OF WORSHIP Roman Catholic Faith Community In precious loving memory of our dear friend, Barb, who One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671 passed away on November 5, 2009. City Impact SATURDAY // DECEMBER 7 // 6PM Praise, Worship, Message and Fellowship afterwards Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30 pm • Sundays at 8:00 am Ten Years! How can it be possible that ten years have passed Community Center WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY! Sacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays at 6:00 pm since we got to talk to you and spend time with you. We miss 288 N. Main St. Childcare provided. Come and join us! Father Lam T. Le | [email protected] you every day. We visit your grave and leave with broken Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh hearts. I pray for peace for you and I pray for strength and 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. Pilgrim Bible Church guidance for me. Your values are always with me. Pastor: Rev. Kim DeLong 866-4298 West Pine St. • 696-1021 • Rev. David Ward We love you, Barb. More than ever. May God hold you in coumc.weebly.com His everlasting arms. SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 sunday Worship : 11 aM Love, enhanced fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f WORSHIP 10:45 AM and 6:00 P.M. MIDWEEK SERVICE • WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. Robin & Terry ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
Page 6 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, November 7, 2019 ARTS/ENTERTAINMENTometown JOKE of theWeek Happenings The pain of matrimony Hometown Happenings articles are a community service for non-profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is Monday at 5 p.m. This is At Sunday School, they were teaching how God creat- HHnot guaranteed space. Articles will run as space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions may ed everything, including human beings. Little Johnny, a apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to [email protected] please include child in the Kindergarten class, seemed especially intent name and phone number for any questions we may have. when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week, his mother noticed him Adult Education Classes FX Family Experience lying down clutching his side. “Johnny, what is the matter?” she asked. Nov. 7,14,21: Learn more, earn more, make your Grandma Nov. 9: Honor: Letting someone know you see how th Little Johnny groaned and responded, “I have a pain in proud! If you always wanted to get your High School valuable they really are. Saturday, November 9 . Doors Diploma or GED, now is the time. Sparta Adult Education is open at 4:30 pm. Open to the public. All are welcome! my side. I think I’m going to have a wife!” pleased to be partnering with Alpha Family Center of Cedar Bring the whole family – we have something for everyone. This Joke of the Week is Springs to offer free adult education enrollment and classes Bounce house, face painting, hot dogs, ice cream. At 5:30 every Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm. Most of the classwork enter the auditorium for a show that will engage, encourage brought to you by can be done online, with the support of a certified teacher. and entertain all ages. FREE event. City Church Rockford, classic kelly’s All classes are free and open to anyone 18 and older. GED 3233 – 10 Mile Rd. 616-866-3377, citychurchrockford.org/ A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering test vouchers are also provided free. Come anytime during fx. #45p class time to enroll to the Alpha Family Center, 6 N. First 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs (616) 696-0620 St., Cedar Springs. For more information contact Anne Sand Lake Lions Club Variety Sale Heyt by email at [email protected] or call 616- Nov. 16: Sand Lake Lions Club’s Variety Sale will be held 292-4842. #44,45p on Saturday, November 16th from 9 am to 3 pm at the Sand Lake United Methodist Education Building, 65 Maple St. Michigan Youth theTable at The Springs Church Lunch available. Get a FREE AC1 screening for Diabetes Nov.7,14,21: Meals are served every Thursday from 5:30 from 9 am to 2:30 pm. #45,46b to 6:30 pm at The Springs Church on the corner of Oak and Challenge Academy Grant. All are welcome to theTable to enjoy this meal that Courtland Oakfield UMC Holiday is being shared with us! #tfn Bazaar Orientation Nov. 16: Courtland Oakfield United Methodist Church, Celebrate Recovery 10295 Myers Lake Ave., Rockford (between 12 & 13 Mile BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The Michigan Youth Chal- Nov.7,14,21: City Impact, 288 N. Main St. will be holding th Rd.), will hold its 19 Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, lenge Academy, a free-of-cost, residential education pro- meetings every Thursday to Celebrate Recovery, a Christ November 16th from 9 am – 3 pm. Over 40 crafters, centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling gram for teenagers struggling in school, will be hosting Grandma’s attic, bake sale, silent auction, cookies by the an informational orientation in Grand Rapids on Saturday, with hurt, habits or hangups of any kind. 6-6:30 pm – pound, lunch from 11 am to 2 pm. #45,46b Meet & Greet, 6:30-8pm Celebrate Recovery. For more November 23. Qualified candidates are between the ages of information call 616-843-2438. #tfn 16 and 18 and must voluntarily apply to the program, which KDL Lab Experience: Cubelets, Robots applies the military model to alternative education. 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar – Solon in Disguise The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) offers Nov. 16: No heavy lifting required for these robots. Cubelets youth a chance to take control of their future by providing Center Wesleyan Church are robot blocks that connect together to create quirky little life skills, educational opportunities and job preparation. Nov.8,9: Now a 2-day event! Get your Christmas shopping robots. Come and explore these bots to see what cool tricks Cadets may earn a high school diploma, GED, or recover started/completed at this great holiday bazaar! Shop Friday, credits over the 22-week residential phase. They also en- th and moves you can make the bots do by combining different November 8 from 11am-7pm and Saturday from 9am- cubes. Saturday, November 16, 10:30 to 11:30 am - Nelson gage in activities to develop leadership skills, teamwork, 3pm with 40 craft vendors to serve your shopping needs. Twp./Sand Lake KDL Branch, 88 Eighth Street. #45,46p physical fitness, employment skills and civic responsibility. A lunch counter is available, and in addition all proceeds The MYCA is a program of the National Guard; however, from a bake sale will go to missions. Enjoy some delicious there is no obligation to enter military service. goodies and in doing so you’re giving to a great cause. Pine Ridge Bible Camp Fundraiser Attending an orientation is a mandatory step in the appli- Nov. 23: Pine Ridge Bible Camp invites the public to their There will be homemade pies, breads, cookies, fudge, etc. cation process for both youth and parents/guardians. annual Silent and Live Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, The church is located at 15671 Algoma Avenue, just north Attendees are requested to RSVP by contacting recruiters November 23rd at the Cedar Springs High School Cafeteria, of 19 Mile Road. Come early, stay late! #43-45b Joan Miller at (269) 968-1368 or Frank Vasquez at (269) 204 E. Muskegon St. Registration begins at 5:30 pm 968-1397. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/ followed by a large silent auction. The evening ends with myca. Bethel Bazaar a live auction. All adults welcome. For more information, Nov. 9: Come browse the crafters, card corner, country please call Pine Ridge Bible Camp at 616-696-8675 or store, baked goods and enjoy lunch. Saturday, November th visit our Facebook Event Page: Pine Ridge Live & Silent 9 from 9 am to 2 pm at Bethel Lutheran Church, ¼ mile Auction. #45-47b east of Northland on M-46, Howard City. #45p Quilting, sewing and crafting NOW SHOWING at the library DIGITAL Movies at the The Quilting, Sewing & Crafting Group are hav- KENT THEATRE ing fun at the Cedar Springs Public Library. All kinds of projects are being worked on, from making a purse, NOVEMBER 8 • 9 • 10 a tent, and quilts! Anyone can join in, bring a sewing machine, or just watch and pick up tips. Light refresh- ments and coffee are provided by the group for fun. Sessions usually run Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to around 4:30 p.m. SHOWTIMES: FRIDAY: 6:00PM Pam Mihalovits, on the right, showing off the tent she made to SATURDAY: 3:00PM • 6:00PM $ go over a card table. Wednesdays are fun at the Cedar Springs Euchre Tournament SUNDAY: 3:00PM • 6:00PM Movie Tickets 3.00 Public Library. 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The American Legion Post 287 91 First Street, Cedar Springs, MI (616) 696-9160 Page 8 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, November 7, 2019
H o n o r i n g Veterans Day A l l W h o NOVEMBER 11, 2019 S e rv e d ASM collecting “Thank You” cards for Troops at November events Fans can bring cards to all Van Andel Date Event Venue Arena, DeVos Performance Hall events Nov. 6 Griffins vs. Cleveland Monsters VAA Nov. 7 GR Symphony “Symphonie Fantastique with Itzhak Perlman” DVPH Grand Rapids—Throughout the month of November, fans attending events at Van Andel Arena and DeVos Performance Hall are once Nov. 8 Griffins vs. Toronto Marlies VAA again encouraged to bring “Thank You” cards for active duty military Nov. 8-10 GR Symphony “Broadway Showstoppers” (3 shows) DVPH and veterans. To honor military personnel surrounding Veterans Day, Nov. 9 Griffins vs. Toronto Marlies VAA ASM will collect cards from the public at all events throughout the entire month and send them to troops and veterans. This will be the Nov. 12 GR Symphony “Home Alone in Concert” DVPH third consecutive year that the venues have collected thank you cards Nov. 15 Griffins vs. Rockford IceHogs VAA in November. Nov. 15-16 GR Symphony “Prokofiev Triumphant” (2 shows) DVPH Fans can bring unsealed “Thank You” cards to any event in November and leave them at the Guest Services booth (behind Section 104 on the Nov. 20 Griffins vs. San Antonio Rampage VAA main concourse) at Van Andel Arena and at the south coat check at Nov. 20-30 Broadway GR “The Lion King” (15 shows) DVPH DeVos Performance Hall. Anyone who submits a “Thank You” card Nov. 22 Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals VAA will be entered to win four tickets to see Grand Rapids Ballet presents The Nutcracker at DeVos Performance Hall on Saturday, December Nov. 23 WWE Live Supershow VAA 14, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. A winner will be randomly selected from all Nov. 29 Griffins vs. Manitoba Moose VAA entries and will be contacted on Monday, December 2, 2019.
Veterans...continued from page 4 Springs Marching Band, who also plays at the Memorial Day ceremonies. In return, the Post donates money to them as well. The Post holds a lot of youth activities and offers several scholarships through the state legion. They send youth to boys and girls state, where youth can learn about the gov- ernment and earn scholarships there. There is an oratorical contest scholarship, baseball scholarship; shooting pro- gram, and much more. With the oratorical contest, students can start entering in 9th grade, and keep entering until they turn 18. First prize is $20,000. Go to michiganlegion.org to find a list of scholarships, their deadlines, and eligibility rules. The Post has about 240 Legion members. There are more members under the Auxiliary (spouses) and Sons of the American Legion. “We are trying to get about five mem- bers who’d like to create a motorcycle riders group,” noted Townes. He also said that rules have recently been revised by Con- gress on who is eligible to join as a member. American Le- gion is open to those veterans honorably discharged from December 7, 1941 to the current day, as well as WWI. This takes in National Guard, reservists, Air National Guard, and more. “Previously eligibility was based on individual wars or conflicts, and there was always the cold war gap. Congress finally realized we were at war with the com- munists during that time,” he said. In the Auxiliary, spouses Proud to Serve the (male or female) and their daughters can join, and Cedar Springs Community granddaughters, and on, for as many generations as they have. The auxiliary has many of their own pro- grams, such as an upcom- Kent County Credit Union ing blanket and winter coat 14111 White Creek Ave drive for homeless veterans. Similarly, Sons of the Cedar Springs American Legion can join under their father, grandfa- 888.336.3490 | mykccu.com ther, great-grandfather, etc. They also have their own projects that they do. We’ve only scratched the Applying for membership is easy surface on all the ways the Stop in today or vist our website! Post can help veterans, and they types of things they do. If you’d like to join, or would like more informa- Small enough to care... tion, or know of a veteran who needs help, you can Big enough to serve! contact the Post #287 at 696-9160. Thursday, November 7, 2019 The Cedar Springs POST Page 9
H o n o r i n g Veterans Day A l l W h o NOVEMBER 11, 2019 S e rv e d
Date Event Venue Nov. 6 Griffins vs. Cleveland Monsters VAA Nov. 7 GR Symphony “Symphonie Fantastique with Itzhak Perlman” DVPH Nov. 8 Griffins vs. Toronto Marlies VAA Brian Anderson LCPL Christopher Spc. G. Curtis Joshua Armstrong ETCS Rafael Arriaga Brittany Baker 1st Sgt Brice Bartlett Armstrong Nov. 8-10 GR Symphony “Broadway Showstoppers” (3 shows) DVPH Armstrong Nov. 9 Griffins vs. Toronto Marlies VAA Nov. 12 GR Symphony “Home Alone in Concert” DVPH Nov. 15 Griffins vs. Rockford IceHogs VAA Nov. 15-16 GR Symphony “Prokofiev Triumphant” (2 shows) DVPH Nov. 20 Griffins vs. San Antonio Rampage VAA Nov. 20-30 Broadway GR “The Lion King” (15 shows) DVPH Nov. 22 Griffins vs. Milwaukee Admirals VAA Nov. 23 WWE Live Supershow VAA Donald Bergman Pvt. Nicholas Bolt MMFR Zachary Boorsma Airman Derrick Bowman AB Nicole Bradley Kodey Briggs MM2 Aaron Brooks Nov. 29 Griffins vs. Manitoba Moose VAA
Spc. Timothy Brown PFC Brandon J. Buffin John Burman Spec. Aaron M. Master Sergeant Airman Audrey Jacquelyn Champion (killed in action) Burnside Wayne P. Bush Carlstrom
Jake Clark Airman Michael A. PV2 Amanda Cole Airman Sean R. Cole Airman Shane R. Cole PO 2C Daniel Corey James Dahms Coblentz
Airman John C. Dean Airman Kimberlyn Airman Janaye Dotson Pvt. Randy Driesenga II E3 Kyle S. Dunmire Joshua Earl Kyle Earl Dickerson
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H o n o r i n g Veterans Day A l l W h o NOVEMBER 11, 2019 S e rv e d The following Veterans had no color photo available at print time:
Airman John MM3 Gregory M. E5 Sgt. Jason Bettys Sgt. Tony A. Covell Darrell Craddock Chris Daniels Earnest Davis Arszulowicz Brewster
PV2 Michael DeKraker Justin Dodger PV2 Christopher Sgt. Stanley Gohl Daniel Haff James Kane Katie Kortz Faupht
Richelle Lange-Gentry PFC Jay Lange Col. Robert Mette Joseph Lyman Oros Steven Perry Jr. Pfc. Jerad Roberts Aaron Smigiel
Shane Smith EOCA Steve Tefft Sgt. Charlie Towns Thomas Weaver Donald Whidden Derek Willmer Jeffrey A. Wright The following Veterans had no photo available at print time: Pvt. Ralph Bidelman Pvt. Tyler J. Conaty Airman Brandon J. Fisk Spc. Daniel Kearns Airman Adam L. Mosher Staff Sgt. Chris Scott Airman Andrew T. Bouwkamp 2nd Lieutenant Kyle J. Cory Pvt. Danniel R. Frens Jeffrey D. Laatz SSgt. Landon K. Mull Pvt. Anthony D. Thompson A1C Steven J. Brunni Airman Zachary T. Corcoran Airman Robert Graham W-1 Stephen J. Linderman Airman Adam J. Orlowski Pvt. Adam J. Vandekerkoff Airman Courtney G. Butler Sgt. Scott Dalrymple Pvt. Patricia Harris Pfc. Ian T. Mather Airman Jeremy A. Plumb Pvt. Joseph A. VanDreumel Pfc. Jonathan Cates Pvt. Elizabeth L. Deboe Pvt. Nathan A. Hoskins Pvt. Cody J. McCarthy Spec. Melissa Renucci Pvt. Brian N. Winters Pvt. Eli D. Chandler Sgt. Brandon L. Elliston Airman Aaron Hoxsie Robert A. Mockerman Amn. Ryan Rich We Salute Our Local Vets LEE GREENFIELD LYLE PERRY JR. CHAD F. FISK KEITH B. POPE SR. PERRY et et et et V V V V our our our our Y Y Y Y PFC PFC Corporal A1C US Army US Army US Marine Corp. US Air Force Served 6/1974-1978 Served 10/1946-1948 Served 1992-1996 Served 1952-1956 Panama Occupied Forces Okinawa, Korean War Japan. Post WWII We still miss you bud & Proud of the man you are. Loved and missed by alute alute we love you. So glad that you are here. alute alute children, grandchildren Dad, Lyle, Liz, Lenn, We love you Dad! Love, and great-grandchildren S S & Lonn Lyle, Liz, Lenn, & Lonn S Mom S
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Thursday, November 7, 2019 The Cedar Springs POST Page 15 in this life that we have very little control over anyway. Put- me. ting such importance on such things to the point that we’re For assurance, the very next verse reads; “and the peace distracted from more important things is evidence that our of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your treasure isn’t in heaven, but really on earthly things. hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7 Pulpit...continued from page 5 Another way of phrasing this scripture text is to not be NIV). of this verse, “but in every situation by prayer and petition, troubled with cares. When we are born into God’s kingdom, The only way to be free from our anxieties is to rest con- with thanksgiving, present your request to God.” we have the assurance that God cares for our needs and God fidently in his plan and submit to his will. Anxieties will not This does not mean a simple formula, “if you’re anxious, has a plan for us. The Bible says that God fashioned the just disappear when we commit to trusting God. We must try prayer; it works.” God, through the pen of Paul, is telling days for me before I was born. When I surrender to Christ, know and apply his word to our lives. To be anxious for us here, in the 21st century, that to have anxiety or worry that surrender includes giving God the controls of my life nothing, we must see God’s goodness, present our cares be- about anything is a sin. Mainly, our worries are about things and letting Him lead me into the life He has fashioned for fore the throne of grace and leave our cares in God’s hands. BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS SCHULTZ SEPTIC Absolute Heating "We're #1 in a #2 business" & Ventilation LLC $5 WALK-IN NAIL TRIMS Lori Visser Year 'round 24 hour service 2011 #'%%" & ! www.GlobeSpinnerTravel.com •Residential •Commercial Dealer of the year & ! '" &! 7pm Sat.$ &! 9:30am-1pm email: [email protected] Our low rates are worth For FREE Estimates "616.696.3900 616.263.1777 the call! - 696-9570 call 616-866-5096 Advertise PETERSON Brynadette FLORIST HERE! North End Tire & Auto 3565 17 Mile Rd Tax & Powell call 696-3655 (616) 439-3400 Cedar Springs Accounting • Associate Broker FLOWER SHOP “Personal Attention with • Notary Public Cell: 616-835-2624 AND GIFTS Attention Businesses! Professional Knowledge” [email protected] PresortedPresorted Standard Standard Your USUS Postage Postage Paid Paid original Permit No. 81 Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI www.Brynadette.com Cedar Springs, MI hometown florist 25¢25¢ Support YOUR local newspaper The Pwww.cedarspringspost.com ST Vol. XXIII No. 21 Thursday, May 27, 2010 The www.cedarspringspost.com 616-696-5300 Vol. XXVI No. 31 Thursday, August 1, 2013 serving northern Kent County and parts of newaygo and Montcalm Counties Catch of the Week P STBloomin’ Summer “Look for our specials Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and MontcalmArts & Entertainment Counties Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those that gave theirthose Arthur K. Eggerding Post goes to Cave City Lest we forget “Look for the striped canopy Tallest sunflower? lives while defending our country. It’s also a day to remember all 23 West Elm St. “Look for the green canopy “Polar bears” a true test of couragethat have served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the names of veterans buried in area cemoneteries, pages 11-14.and weIf honor you knowthem ofwith a veteran’sthis issue of The Cedar Springs Post, page 11 name that is missing frompage the list 8 , please let us know and we’ll add them and give back to the community you serve! Realtor, Inc. on Facebook.” for next year. && brightbright yellow doors” pages 6-7 page 2 Cedar Springs page 2 616-453-7655 866-0990 17 N. Main St. Crash punctures dump truck gas tank PetersonTaxandAccounting.com advertise in
- Residents will gather at this monument in the Algoma Township Memorial - Soldier on watch in deep snow in northern Russia during the winter of 1918-1919. 5,000 troops of the 339th Infantry Park, located across the street from Algoma Baptist Church, on Grangeeed. Av - enue Monday for Memorial Day services. The park wasPost dedicated photo by last J. R Me into months, if they had been for o by J. Reed and support units (one battalion morial Day. Post phot by Judy reed gotten. - with the cleanup. But the of the 310th Engineers, the 337th - proceeded through thatactivities in and ceremonies taking place The men, a majority of them - Field Hospital, andjeep the nor 337th the driverAm of theThere will be several memorial firefighter didn’t know that. Menoto b andy J. 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It meant the end of theSprings, Great was heading east injured and no citation was A crash at the corner of of U.S. Army’s 85th Division,truck thatmade was headingsian port north on the Whitetheir own Sea ,medical 600 attention.This years veterans will be Ebenezer Jewell,at Warthe sceneof 1812; of anJohn accident. Roys, War—World War I. One groupbound on Muskegon Street - issued. Main and Muskegon Streets in up mostly of men fromthrough Michi- the intersection.miles north The of Moscow.In a related They incident,Mexican/American a fire War; Alfred Plumb, Spanish/American“When in doubt, War; they Ashouldbram men soldiered on, however, about 2:45 p.m., when it According to Cedar in Cedar Springs last week gan and Wisconsin, finishedcrash ruptured their werethe fuel under tank British fighter command. at Main and S.Church Tuttle, Civil War; Frank VanLew, Worldstop. War TheyI; Russell, shouldn’t George think and the subfreezing temperaturesapproached of the Main Street - - Springs Police Chief Roger Thursday, July 25, resulted training at Fort Custer,on Ba thettle dump truckIt wasand Cenever completely under William Schultz, World War II; Charles Haynes,that Forget everyone Korean -continues War; knows Thom on what pageas 9 northern Russia, and wondeintersectionred and tried to turn Street was directing traffic Parent, the truck was owned in a gas spill from a dump Creek, and sailed to- England.dar Springs firefighters and they are there for,” he said. when they would be called homeright.; When the driver real Polar away- continues from on thepage accident, 20 by Dean’s Excavating and truck leaving a construction While some were sent othersto Franc workede, at the scene they wondered, as days turnedized she couldn’t make the when a southbound pickup had been called in to help zone. to clean up the spill. with yellow lights rotating turn and was going to hit the Neither the driver of the According to Cedar barricade, she tried to abort Springs Police officer Chad the home. He asked if anyone has information about the fire to call the to MobileA mobile home fire that homeoccurred in Cedar fireCedar Springs Policedeemed Department at 696-1311, arson or Silent Observer at XCAVATING NC (616) 774-2345, or toll free at (866) 774-2345. You can also text a tip E , I . Turtle rescue! Springs Mobile Estates last week is being in- Solon Township vestigatedVintage as arson. a.m. Thursday, cars CRIMES help (274637). The keyw raiseord TIP138 must fundsappear on the first line The fire broke out about 1:30 of your text message in order to reach Silent Observer. May 20, at 329 Sarah. The Cedar Springs Fire small ads By Tom Noreen Department arrived on scene within six min- for museum shows off town hallutes and quicklyEven extinguished an overcast morningthe blaze. with a- few sprinkles ry Gross said that the fire start Screened TopSoil Fire Chiefdid Jer not keep the 58 registered auto buffs from ed in a bedroombringing and their was vintage mostly wheelscontained to Morleyto Park SCREENED TOPSOIL that area. No one was at home at the time of last Saturday, July 27, according to Cedar Agricultural | Residential | Commercial fire. Springs Historical Museumout again Director to Sharon The fire department was called Jett. The annual car afternoon, show each after summer is the mobileone home of the on Fridaymuseum’s biggest fundraisers. gravel • Sand someone thoughtHistorical they heard Society a be Presidenteping, like Fred a GRAVEL • SAND smoke detector going off. It turned out to be a Gunnell, welcomed me to the false alarm. show and Sally Grayvold make ¢ents According to Cedar Springs Police Chief wanted to make sure Roger Parent, a fire investigator made the de- I got my name in • QUALITY FLATWORK termination of arson this week. rRECYCLEDecycled concreCONCRETETe Parent saidthe the bucket fire forwas the suspicious from the 50/50 drawing, beginning because the police had been to that Post photo by J. Reed address earlierwhich in was the daywon on by a report from a co- reaching around the world Darwin Spear of S o lo n ’s n e w to w n s h ip h a lh a s a 2 ,0 0 0 -s q u a re fo o tm e e tin g r o o m th a t owner that property had been removed from Sports • DECORATIVE Post photo by J. Reed. Grand Haven. residents can rent. Clean up crew Memorial Day Licensed & insured has 4,000 square feet of offices,Hometown There was Hero a good By Judy Reed a 2,000 square-foot community mix of vehicles to look LICENSED & INSURED room, in floor boiler heat, 2x6 ex- at as you walked the line. Photo by • LICENSED & INSURED Solon Township held an open terior sidewalls, about four inches Some looked mint-out-of-the- Tom Noreen commerciaL & residentiaL 696-3655 house last Saturday, July 27 to of spray foam insulation, a brick box such as Phil Harrison’s 1957 Chevy, Halt! In the name of the turtle police! show off the new township hall exterior, steel roof, LED lighting Both had trailers and were in better shape than my jeep Gavin Lillie, 8, is holding up traffic on Johnson Road, in while others were works in progress. There were COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL to residents. Throngs of visitors which operates automatically, sports cars, family sedans and pickup trucks. Some - was in the 101st Airborne Division back in the 1970s.- Gowen, while big brother, Gabriel, 10, helps this beautiful were treated to a hotdog lunch some heated sidewalks, plenty of were stock and others were modified like Gene Niel Music by the Patin Sisters, Pat and RoseAnne, drift Call a Sales Rep TODAY! painted turtle cross the road. The two boys are the sons of • FREE ESTIMATES and other free refreshments, as handicap parking, and a security sen’s 1935 Ford pickup he had been working on for ed through the air along with the aroma of grilled hot Carla Lillie, of Cedar Springs. - well as a tour of the facility. The dogs provided by the Cedar Springs FFA. Thanks, Gavin and Gabriel! We’llsystem be sending with cameras you a cer that can be the last 3-1/2 years. Carl Anderson had it in his barn Solon Township Fire Department viewed remotely. for a number of years before Gene picked it up and A big thank you to all the sponsors whoPages helped 16-17 make alsotificate had an engineand a pin there for forthe kidsPost Turtle Rescue Team. Pages 11-14 For other readers, there’s still time—sendSupervisor us your Bob photo Ellick told the started work on it. Page 3 the fundraiser a success! P 616.636.5453 | F 616.636.5466 to tour. Post in June that the total cost of One gentlemanPage 2 had a pair of 1940’s era military Theof a township turtle rescue approved to postnews@ the charter.net and include a 636-5524 brief message and your contact info.the building would be between jeeps. One painted Army olive drab with a pedestal building of the 6,000 square- $860,000 and $880,000 when mount machine gun and the other in Air Force blue. www.deanexcavating.com foot hall with community room completed. 6653 - 136th St. • Sand Lake 636-5524 in the fall of 2011. 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PUBLIC NOTIC IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Board of Appeals of the Township of PUBLIC NOTICE Spencer to hold a public hearing on November VILLAGE OF SAND LAKE 21, 2019at 7:00 PM at the Spencer Township 204 E Muskegon | Hilltop Annex |Cedar Springs, MI 49319 Hall 14960 Meddler Ave NE within the Township, 616-696-7320 www.myNKCE.com to consider the application of Mark and Susan NOTICE OF Hoogewind for a variance from the requirements of PUBLIC NOTICE Section 4.10 and Section 4.16 (d) of the Spencer PUBLIC HEARING of 2020 Monthly Township Zoning Ordinance. Section 4.10 states that “In all districts not The Sand Lake Village Council will hold a Board Meeting Dates more than one principle use or main building Public Hearing on approval for a re-zoning shall be placed on a lot…” Section 4.16 (d) states classification for the proposed Genevieve Plat All Meetings are at 6 pm and held that “No accessory building shall be used for from R-1 – Single Family Residential to an R-3 residential purposes or living quarters.” Mr. and – Single Family Residential on November 18, in the Hilltop Annex Building. All meetings are open to the public. Mrs. Hoogewind is seeking a variance to allow 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building in living quarters to be built in the attic space of an Sand Lake, Michigan, 2 E Maple Street, Sand Monday January 6 existing accessory building. The property is located Lake, Michigan 49343. Monday February 3 in the Lake Residential District and is described Monday March 2 as follows: Lot 22 S 5 ft also 23 also s1/2 Lot 24 The Sand Lake Village Council will hold a Public also a parcel of land lying between Dr and County Hearing on approval for a Tentative Preliminary Monday April 13 hwy directly opposite sd lots also that part of 19 Plat (Genevieve Plat) on November 18, 2019 Monday May 4 lying n of the ext n line of Lot 21 Bristol Park also at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building in Sand described as 16315 Bass Lake Ave NE Gowen Monday June 1 Lake, Michigan, 2 E Maple Street, Sand Lake, MI 49326. Michigan 49343. Monday July 6 All interested persons may attend the public Monday August 3 hearing and comment upon the requested This notice is posted in compliance with 1909 variance. Written comments may be submitted to Monday September 14 PA 278, The Home Rule Village Act and in the Township Clerk at the above stated address, compliance with Home Rule Village Act, MCL Monday October 5 up to the time of the hearing. 78.23(i). Monday November 2 Dated: November 7, 2019 Dated: Nov. 7, 2019 Tracy J. Quinlan Monday December 7 Zoning Board of Appeals President Dated: November 7, 2019 of the Township of Spencer Page 16 The Cedar Springs POST Thursday, November 7, 2019 The
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Typically, work is completed during the evening hours and morning tle Chinese hours, but is not limited exclusively to those hours depending on the storm and need. Shar-Pei who This position is part-time seasonal PRN working November through April with the wants nothing potential for work in March, depending on the year (weather permitting). Working more than to hours depend on weather and snow removal needs. spend time QUALIFICATIONS: JOB TYPES: 616-696-2598 with his favor- Part-time, Temporary www.artsmithauctions.com ite people. This • Must be at least 18 years old Photo by Sara Cozolino Photography SALARY: love bug has • Reliable transportation to report to the Commensurate with Experience successfully lived with children. If you want a mellow dog Village EXPERIENCE: with a charming personality, look no further than Zeus! FOR SALE If you’re interested in adopting Zeus, please contact Hu- • Valid driver’s license required Snow Plowing: 1 year (Preferred) mane Society of West Michigan! • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B WORK LOCATION: strongly preferred Village of Sand Lake, Sand Entertainment Center, Coat Batman –5-year-old Male – Domestic Shorthair mix Lake, Michigan Rack with built in bench, • Physically fit to perform the job functions Bookcase with shelves and WORKING DAYS: space for TV, Antique dresser & Meet Batman! including the ability to stand, squat, bend, lift, Will vary depending on weather vanity, Dining table (seats up to Like his name- and walk for long durations Monday 8), built in Dishwasher. Call 616- sake, this kitty Tuesday 799-1940 after 6 pm. #44,45p loves to watch • Previous snow removal experience Wednesday over his sur- preferred Thursday WANTED roundings from • Able to communicate effectively and work in Friday TO RENT up high. Bat- Saturday man is chatty stressful situations Sunday and expressive Searching for an affordable • Ability to listen and take direction from HOURS PER WEEK: with people Photo by Sara Cozolino Photography studio or 1 bedroom apartment and adores the others Varies - PRN in Cedar Springs/ Rockford/ PAY FREQUENCY: Sand Lake area for retired 67 company of other cats. He is looking for a home that will let • Willingness to be a team player Bi-weekly year old male. Please call or him settle in at his own pace. text 616-901-2019. #45,46p THIS JOB IS: If you’re interested in adopting Batman, please contact Hu- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply mane Society of West Michigan! Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED SERVICES Humane Society of West Michigan is open Tuesday-Friday A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of 12pm-7pm and Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm. the workforce for the past 6 months or more A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the A TO Z Trash will pick up your For more information on the Humane workforce with limited experience and education trash weekly. One-time hauls available. Call Bryan at 616- Society of West Michigan, call (616) A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply 696-2938. #tfnb 453-8900 or visit them at 3077 Wilson Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma NW, just ½ mile north of Three Mile Road small ads during adoption hours or visit Please submit resumes to: [email protected] or in www.hswestmi.org person at the Village of Sand Lake Offices, 2 E Maple Street, make ¢ents Sand Lake, MI 49343 696-3655 www.hswestmi.org Thursday, November 7, 2019 The Cedar Springs POST Page 17 HUNTING/OUTDOORS Ranger Steve’s Deer movement in the Upper Peninsula Nature Niche By Ranger Steve Mueller Part 2 of an article on CWD and deer movement
Compost Ranger Steve or Burn? Mueller Kelly’s Accepts Deer From Burning leaves in the fall was a part of my growing up in the 1950s and has fortunately declined for several reasons. Compost- ALL COUNTIES ing colorful leaves, creating compost piles for mulch, or curbside pick up is available. Some communities ban burning. I recall en- in the State of Michigan joying the aroma of burning leaves as a five-year old. I did not realize the health risks that are greatest for children and people with lung or heart issues or additional pollution. Chris Baer advised that using leaves as mulch around garden plants is better than woodchips. She reserves the woodchips for trees and shrubs. The withering of summer vegetation in fall is beautiful and provides resources ideal for gardens.
Mulched leaves around plants two to three inches thick sup- Photo from the DNR. presses weeds, conserves soil moisture, and moderates soil tem- perature. Summer’s green has turned yellow, crimson, or brown A doe returns to the wild after being fitted with a GPS collar by researchers with the Upper Peninsula deer movement study. and fallen on lawns. They can be diced with a lawn mower and left on the lawn if not too thick as a soil conditioner. Since May 2015, when the first CWD-positive deer was iden- Leaves used from a compost pile add nutrients to the soil. tified in the Lower Peninsula, the DNR has been surveilling the Worms and insects live in the compost and hasten recycling. Oc- Michigan-Wisconsin border for signs of CWD in free-ranging casionally turn compost to enrich the air supply to help beneficial white-tailed deer. fungus and bacteria that fill a decomposition nature niche. In 2018, the DNR confirmed In the woods, fall leaves will mostly disappear by early sum- the first CWD-positive deer in mer of the following year. Eastern Towhees among other birds flip the Upper Peninsula, in Dick- Freezer Sale woodland leaves when searching for insects. Towhees somewhat inson County. resemble robins. Their sides are orange but their central belly is Wildlife managers respond- white. They have black hoods and backs with some white flashes ed quickly, planning a study instead of a robin’s gray. Birds searching for food adds beauty to to learn how deer movements yards and forest but many migrate as fall advances. in the U.P. affect the risk of Some leaves decompose more rapidly and provide better soil CWD transmission, and how conditioner. Maple, ash, and apple leaves make better mulch than those movements differ from oak leaves. deer studied in the Lower Pen- I allow a layer of leaves to remain under the sugar maple where insula. Freezer Sale grass does not thrive in deep shade. In the spring a carpet of vio- The U.P. deer movement lets make their way through dead leaves to green the ground three study, a partnership between inches tall. Near the maple is a balsam fir that provides an ever- the Camp Fire Program in green shelter for birds all winter. Maple leaves have blown under Wildlife Conservation at the the fir branches that hug the ground. There a towhee actively feeds State University of New York’s during spring, summer and fall. College of Environmental Beyond the reaches of the maple tree’s canopy, leaves fall on the Science and Forestry, and the lawn and are moved to a compost pile. Some are mulched with the DNR, has three objectives: mower to feed the lawn before they get too thick. Small pieces do • Determine the frequency, not smother grass. distance and timing of Green material like corn husks, apple cores, grape stems, and deer movements, partic- other kitchen vegetative waste promote compost decomposition. ularly between summer Create sections for a compost pile so one area is more decom- and winter range. posed and ready for use sooner. • Estimate population Chest Freezers Compost used in vegetable and flower gardens improves soil abundance. nutrients, soil moisture, and maintains healthier soil temperature • Develop models of prob- As Low As: that reduces plant stress. It creates habitat for beneficial fungi, able deer movements for bacteria, insects, worms, and small wildlife. 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Deer...continued from page 17 SPORTS were concentrated on four deer wintering complexes–areas com- th monly referred to as “deer yards” that provide food and cover for Band takes 10 in flight at state finals deer in winter conditions–in the western U.P. Another study area was added in southern Dickinson County after the discovery of CWD there in October 2018. Four of these deer wintering complexes are located along the Michigan-Wis- consin border. Wisconsin is also home to CWD-infected deer, some which have been detected in neighboring border counties. “Information on these movements helps us make decisions on identifying CWD management zones,” said Dean Beyer, DNR wildlife research biologist. “This is particularly important in the Upper Peninsula, where the combination of high deer densities in The Cedar Springs High Saturday, November 2, 2019. helped during this marching at state finals, you are all win- the wintering complexes and long-distance migrations to summer School Marching Band had The band placed 10th in Flight season. This year wouldn’t ners! range increases the risk of CWD transmission across very large their final performance of the III with a score of 83.075. have been such a success with- See the band outside of Ford areas.” season, for state competition in The band boosters would out your help and support! Field on page 19. From the 190 deer collared in 2018, and the 97 collared in 2019, the Michigan Competing Band like to thank the directors and Also a huge congratulations the researchers were able to track and observe the movement of Association, at Ford Field on all the band parents that have to all the kids for performing deer from these areas. Based on preliminary data, researchers observed spring migra- tory movements of up to 48 miles–demonstrating that deer move Cross Country finishes 17th in D1 at state from these deer wintering complexes across vast areas. Research- ers also observed some mixing of deer from different wintering For five months, the Cedar Springs boys cross complexes on their summer range. country team prepared for Michigan International “Together, these observations suggest that there would be a risk Speedway and the state finals. The time came on Sat- of transmitting CWD across very large areas because of the mi- urday, November 2, to show what they could do, and gratory movements,” said Beyer. they came away with a 17th place finish in what was Not only do these data support a comprehensive approach to a very strong year in Division 1. disease management, they also help the DNR plan its overall deer “I could not be more proud of the way these boys management program in the Upper Peninsula. prepared for this day and competed once the gun went Moving forward off,” said Coach Justin Jones. While there is no cure for chronic wasting disease, wild- Junior Corey Bowers led the Red Hawks and life managers remain committed to better managing its spread. placed 37th in a time of 16:12. Senior Jaydon Moleski “Disease management means understanding the species affected. ran a strong first half of the race leading him to a fin- That includes their movement patterns,” said Chad Stewart, DNR ish in the top half of the race placing 109th at 16:43. deer, elk and moose specialist. “If we hope to successfully miti- Senior Daniel Vermulm ran another smart race with gate the spread of CWD, coordinating our management response a conservative start and a strong finish putting him with local biology is important.” in the 132nd spot in a time of 16:54. He passed a net Stewart said that with the results from both studies, the DNR will total of 24 racers after the 2-mile mark. Seniors Dilan be able to better understand how free-ranging white-tailed deer Sargent and Gavin Braciak ran nearly side-by-side populations move throughout the year in many areas of Michigan. the entire race finishing 153rd (17:02.0) and 154th Getting a firm handle on that movement data will help researchers (17:02.8). Junior Austin Mann passed a net total of see connections in how CWD is contracted in those populations 10 runners after the 3-mile mark adding another race and help inform plans to limit the spread of the disease. to his amazing finish to the season placing 169th in The Red Hawks fresh out of the starting box at MIS. “This is Michigan’s biggest wildlife challenge,” Stewart added. 17:09. Sophomore Carter Moleski came through the “Deer hunting and wildlife watching are huge outdoor traditions mile in 234th and finished in 232nd (18:13), which is a testament presence on the team and performances on the scoreboard will be in our state, enjoyed across generations and contributing so much to his training and fitness. missed in the coming years, but the bar has been set for our future. to Michigan’s economy and very identity. A lot is riding on sus- “This was a strong finish to a historic season for our team,” I look forward to seeing our younger runners follow in their foot- taining a healthy deer population on both Peninsulas, and we are said Jones. “Our senior group leaves our program with countless steps and achieve some of the same things that these four boys in this fight for the long haul.” accolades and all-time great performances under their belt. Their have.” Red Hawk volleyball ends Nature...continued from page 17 ing field plants, butterflies, and field birds. Removed shrub and tree stems are used to create carefully designed brush piles used by seasonCedar Springs Varsity at districts rabbits, birds, and other animals. For slow decomposition about volleyball closed out the 15 brush piles are scattered in the forest near cleared field areas. season with a crushing loss Burning leaves is not a best practice for our health or nutrient to Forest Hills Northern in recycling. It is faster than allowing nature to go about its recycling the home District quarterfi- business but it rapidly releases pollutants. Make a compost pile nal match Monday, Novem- instead to benefit you, your gardens, and a healthy environment. ber 4th, 19-25, 11-25 and Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be directed to 19-25. Ranger Steve (Mueller) at [email protected] - Ody Brook In the week prior to the Nature Sanctuary, 13010 Northland Dr. Cedar Springs, MI 49319 district match the Lady Red or call 616-696-1753. Hawks took 2nd place at the Central Montcalm Hor- net Invite on Saturday No- vember 2 losing to Cadillac
The Cedar Springs Lady Red Hawks volleyball team ended their season with a record of 26-23-4.
in the Championship match Leaders for the District Green had 2 kills. (20-25, 11-25). The team home match included se- “We are so proud of the beat Central Montcalm (25- nior Grace Pavelka with 5 girls for their growth from 12, 25-20), Pellston (25-21, kills and 3 service points. beginning to the end of the 25-11) and tied Grant (20- Arianna Rau tallied 3 kills season. They laid a solid 25,25-17) placing them in and a block while Kayla foundation for our program the Gold semi finals where Andres recorded 3 kills and to build on next year and they beat Tri County 15-25, 4 digs. Outside hitter Grace many years to come,” stat- 25-14, 15-12. On October Wilcox contributed 2 kills ed Varsity Coach Ashley 29th Cedar Springs lost at and 3 digs while Libero Lowing. Forest Hills Northern in Kyla Andres had 9 digs and Varsity Volleyball ends their final conference match 25 serve receptions. Senior the season with an overall (10-25, 25-22, 12-25 20- setter Madison Outwin put record of 26-23-4 and con- 25). up 14 assists, while Kallie ference record 5-7. Thursday, November 7, 2019 The Cedar Springs POST Page 19
Cedar Springs handsSPORTS Mt. Pleasant pre-district loss 34-7 CEDAR SPRINGS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS Athletes of the Month OCTOBER/NOVEMBER SIDELINE CHEER: Zoe Castor - 12th grade - hardest worker. Never gives up. Always sees the Post photo by J. Reed. The Cedar Springs defense only allowed one touchdown from Mount Pleasant last Friday. big picture and is very By Judy Reed the first quarter when Aiden ten. Campione’s run for extra the USA on Saturday,” said patient with those just Brunin ran 36 yards for the points was no good, making Kapolka. “It is a great chal- learning. Very skilled and For the second year in a row, touchdown. Quarterback Jer- the score CS 34, MP 7. lenge for our program, and loves her school. the Cedar Springs Red Hawks emy Campione then passed Cedar Springs gained 341 we will have to play our best faced the Mount Pleasant Oil- to Kaden Liggett on the two- yards on the ground, and eight football to win a district cham- Paige Pierson - 12th ers in the playoffs and walked point conversion, making the in the air. Mount Pleasant had pionship. With the extra day grade - epitome of the away winners. score 8-0, Cedar Springs. 96 on the ground, and 79 in of preparation, we are going cheerleader. Attention Last year, Cedar Springs They scored again about the air. to practice light on Monday Zoe Castor to detail, athletic, wants won the district champion- a minute later, after a Mount Aiden Brunin was the lead- then resume our regular prac- to see others succeed. ship at Mt. Pleasant; this year, Pleasant pass was intercepted ing rusher for the Red Hawks tice schedule for the rest of the Puts in all kinds of extra Mount Pleasant visited Red by senior Red Hawk Connor with 109 yards; Ben Shaw had week.” time outside of practice Hawk Stadium for the first Ellison and returned to the 36 82; Landon Totten 53; Jeremy The fan theme for Satur- to make sure things get yard line. Ben Shaw then ran Campione 28; Nathan Elliston day’s game is a RED OUT, round of playoffs and faced done. a tough group of Red Hawks it 28-yards for the touchdown, 27; Da’montae Barnett 22; so they are asking everyone to who were determined to win. with 7:45 left on the clock. Zack Schmid 21; and Nathan wear red. High school student GIRLS CROSS “I’m extremely proud of our Da’montae Barnett then ran in Male 1. fan buses are being offered COUNTRY guys’ efforts on Friday night,” the two-point conversion. The Defensively, Seth Almas for the game on Saturday. Paige Marsman is a score was now 16-0. led in tackles with 7; Kaden Students must sign up by the remarked Cedar Springs junior on the Cross Coach Gus Kapolka. “We Mount Pleasant scored their Liggett had 5; Nate Webb had end of the day Thursday in Country team. She is a had some guys fill in due to only touchdown of the game 4, and the rest of the team had the Athletic Office. It is $7 to wonderful leader on and injury and play great games. with 4:02 left in the first quar- 3 or less. Connor Ellison had sign up for the bus, but that off the course. She works Connor Ellison made his first ter, when Mark Goenner ran two interceptions. includes your $6 ticket to the Paige Pierson very hard! An extremely ever Varsity start and had two in a 12-yard touchdown. The This Saturday, Cedar game. Student bus will leave coachable athlete, she interceptions; freshman Josh point-after kick by Andrew Springs (9-1) will face the the front of Cedar Springs never gives up. She has The Red Hawks fresh out of the starting box at MIS. Kreikaard and sophomore Funnell was good, making the Muskegon Big Reds (10-0) at High School precisely at improved a lot this season. Blake Scheer filled in at Left score CS 16, MP 7. 1 p.m. at Grand Haven Stadi- 11:15 a.m. She also has stepped Tackle. Ben Shaw played Cedar Springs scored two um for the District Champion- Anyone can buy tickets at out of her comfort zone through a very painful hip more times in the second quar- ship. What is Coach Kapolka the gate to the game on Sat- pointer to score two touch- ter, on a 17-yard run by Aiden doing to get his team ready to urday, or on Thursday and quite a bit. She has downs. It was a team effort Brunin, and 35-yard run by face the number one ranked Friday during normal school become more social, is and everybody stepped up to Ben Shaw. Their last touch- team in Michigan? hours in the Athletic Office at willing to help out and make it happen.” down came with 3:04 on the “We are excited to get the Cedar Springs High School. be supportive, and she Cedar Springs took the lead clock in the third quarter with opportunity to play the #18 was on the court for Red early with 8:46 on the clock in a 43-yard run by Landon Tot- ranked team (USA Today) in Flannel this year, which is really stepping out for her! So impressed with Paige Marsman her accomplishments and all she is doing! Athletes of the Month is brought to you by: Metron of Cedar Springs 400 Jeffrey Street Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-0170 www.metronhealth.com The Cedar Springs High School Marching Band at Ford Field for the state finals. See page 18 for story.
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