Gas Prices Hit New Record Going Beyond the Thewalls Springs Church Took Their Worship to the Streets on Wednesday, June 5, a New Last Sunday—Literally

Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The 25¢ www.cedarspringspost.com Serving Northern Kent County and parts of NewaygoP and Montcalm Counties STVol. XXVI No. 23 Thursday, June 6, 2013 It’s time to celebrate! Congratulations Class of 2013 Hundreds of students stepped out into a brand new world over the last couple of weeks as they graduated high school and now celebrate what lies ahead. Here in our area, students graduated from Cedar Springs High School, New Beginnings High School, Creative Technologies Academy, Pilgrim Bible Academy, Algoma Christian School, and Tri County High School. To see photos of all the top honors students in our area and class photos, turn to pages 7-14.

Gas prices hit new record Going beyond the Thewalls Springs Church took their worship to the streets On Wednesday, June 5, a new last Sunday—literally. record was set in Cedar Springs About 150 people par- when the price jumped to $4.29. ticipated in the church’s That’s higher than in August annual “Beyond the Walls” 2008, when it rose to $4.25. event, where the congrega- This most recent jump came on tion leaves the walls of the the heels of a 29-cent price hike building behind and reaches Saturday, June 1, when gas pric- out to people in the commu- es in Cedar Springs jumped from nity by serving. $3.86 to $4.15, then dropped ear- Cherri’ Kerr, local mis- ly in the week to $4.00. sions pastor at The Springs, While the national average located at 135 N. Grant, price has fallen, Michigan now said the day is not about re- has the second highest gas prices in the country. Only Hawaii is Beyond - continues on page 19 more expensive. Reportedly the BP Whiting Re- finery in Indiana and Exxon Mo- bil Joliet Refinery in Illinois have been down for major facility up- grades or issues. “While the national average has given up some ground to start the driving season, motorists have certainly seen a lot of ups and downs in different areas of the country,” said GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Pat- rick DeHaan. “One thing remains the same throughout the United States, and that is we’re still reliant on oil has an almost immediately impact at the gas refineries to process crude oil into gaso- pump,” DeHaan said. line. When they go partially offline wheth- What are you doing to help alleviate the er expected or unexpected, there’s going pain at the pump? Send us your tips. Email to be tightness in gasoline supply, and that Photos by R. Maurer them to [email protected]. Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, June 6, 2013 Thursday, June 6, 2013 The Cedar Springs Post Page 3 Court of appeals affirms death Northland Drive widening begins June 12 Post Highlights By Tom Noreen pages 1-3 FFA begins new era South Street on June 12. A south to 16 Mile Road. slated for completion in mid News...... Just as work on White August. Phase 3 will include week later, Dean’s Excavat- Reconstruction of the 16 Entertainment...... pages 4-5 penalty for Gabrion Creek Avenue finishes up, ing will start removing con- Mile intersection will com- widening the bridge over The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Michigan Paving and Ma- crete and begin widening plete Phase 2.This intersec- Little Cedar Creek. Church Connection...... page 6 handed down a decision last week affirm- terials will begin milling the roadbed to three lanes. tion may be closed for up to The projected date of ing the death penalty for Marvin Charles Northland Drive starting at Phase 1 work will continue a week. Phases 1 and 2 are completion is September 25. Graduation...... pages 7-14 Gabrion II, convicted in 2002 in the 1997 kidnapping and drowning death of 19-year- CSPS School page...... page 15 old Rachel Timmerman, of Cedar Springs. The Court upheld the conviction and sen- CTA School page...... page 16 tencing 12-4. High School parking lot construction to Although Michigan does not have the Sports / Outdoors...... page 17 death penalty, Gabrion was sentenced to begin page 18 death by lethal injection, because Rachel’s Marvin Charles Gabrion II Taxpayers to Cedar Springs Public Classifieds...... body was found on federal land, in Schools will see the result of some of the Legals / At your service...... page 19 the Manistee National Forest. sinking fund money collected when the Prosecutors believe Gabrion school begins reconstruction on the Cedar murdered Rachel to keep her from Springs High School parking lot and drop testifying that he raped her the pre- off loop at the end of this week. vious fall. The rape trial was set to School is out today, Thursday, June 6, and begin within days of her disap- On Monday, April 22, Newly elect- construction is set to begin on Friday, June pearance. 2013, the Cedar Springs ed president 7 and last until August 23. There will be no Rachel disappeared from her FFA Chapter gathered at Justin Davis access to the high school during that time. father’s house in Cedar Springs the High School to elect the stated, “We According to school officials, they will 36 E. Maple, P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319, in June 1997. She had told her fa- 2013-2014 chapter officers. face a busy be adding 68 parking spaces for improved phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010 ther she was going on a date with After many speeches and schedule this parent drop-off, event parking, and student published weekly, USPO third-class a man named John Weeks, who postal permit #81. Lois Allen publisher. votes, seven chapter offi- year. We are access to the high school; install updated had been calling her. He asked her Member of the Michigan Press Association cers were elected. The new planning our energy efficient lighting; and construct bet- to bring her 11-month-old baby, officer team went to the land laboratory ter and more efficient drainage. Publisher: ...... Lois Allen Shannon, along with her. Weeks Shack bed and breakfast crops of corn An advisory committee made up of par- Editor: ...... Judy Reed was reportedly calling Rachel at Rachel Timmerman and her daughter Shannon. on April 30-May 1st with and soybeans. We are also The new officers in- ents, staff and community members came Reporters: ...... Judy Reed, Sarah Read the request of Gabrion. Barnes and Noble. advisor Larry Reyburn and planning to create a booth clude: President, Justin Da- up with a long-range plan for the facilities Columnist: ...... Ranger Steve Mueller Her body was found in Oxford Lake, in One of Gabrion’s arguments in his appeal FFA booster Ginger Nel- for the Kent County Youth vis, Vice-President, Dave and infrastructure, and the high school Newayo County, weighted down by cinder was that his lawyers were not allowed to tell Composition:...... Belinda Sanderson son. At the Shack, the group Fair and are making plans to Schoenborn, Secretary, parking lot was a top priority. blocks, on July 5, 1997. Her daughter, Shan- the jury that if Gabrion had been tried in state Advertising Consultants:...... Lois Allen spent 24 hours in rigor- attend Ag Expo in June.” Kevin DeCanter, Treasurer, Traffic congestion and parking at Cedar non, was never found. Gabrion reportedly told court, he would only face a life sentence in- ...... Marybeth Ford, Sherry Olson ous training and planning The group will continue to John Spangenberg, Report- Trails was also a big issue, but once the inmates that he killed the baby, too. stead of a death penalty. But the court said Office Manager: ...... Mary Randall with 16 other teams from hone their leadership skills er, Olivia Maslin, Sentinel, school changed the start time for preschool Gabrion is suspected of killing at least three Michigan’s lack of that punishment was not around West Michigan. Be- and continue planning when Tyler Savickas, and Histori- to 9 a.m., it brought some relief to the par- other people—including John Weeks, who a mitigating factor to argue in a death penalty Check out our website at: sides learning the duties of they attend the FFA State an, Jeff Davis. The officers ents dropping off their kindergarteners and disappeared shortly after the crime and was case. www.cedarspringspost.com their new offices, the group Leadership Conference for look forward to their future first graders. never seen again. Gabrion also argued that the court was E-mail us at: [email protected] spent time planning FFA Chapter Officers at Michi- duties and responsibilities Rachel’s father, L.C. (Tim) Timmerman and biased in favor of pro-death penalty jurors. [email protected] activities for the 2013-14 gan State University on July for the next year. his brother John have written a book that tells However, Gabrion did not object to any of the [email protected] school year and summer. 10 and 11 this summer. the story of Rachel and Shannon’s disappear- jurors that sat on the case. [email protected] ance and Gabrion’s subsequent arrest called For a complete account of the Court of Ap- [email protected] The Color of Night. The book can be bought peals decision and facts in the case, visit our [email protected] at Schulers, or ordered from either Amazon or website at cedarspringspost.com. Three arrested in Casnovia [email protected] [email protected] News, Advertising & Announcement Deadline: Mondays by 5:00p.m. homeThe Kent County invasionSheriff’s De- Dilworth was arraigned all three suspects together Sand Lake Schools Alumni partment has arrested two men and a on charges of home inva- are asked to call the Kent Office Hours: The POST is open Monday David Dietz woman in connection with an armed sion-first degree, conspir- County Sheriff Department home invasion in Casnovia May 25. acy to commit home inva- at (616) 632-6125 or Silent through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. toIf you hold attend- 121st banquet The crime occurred in the early sion-first degree and being Observer at (616) 774-2345. ed Sand Lake morning hours of May 25, in the 300 a habitual offender, second 2013 Subscription Rate: Schools, you block of N. Main Street, in the Vil- notice. Bond was set at One price for all...... $25 per year won’t want to lage of Casnovia. The suspects were $75,000. miss this 121st caught on the victim’s surveillance After further investiga- Sand Lake video. The police released the film to tion, detectives determined Alumni Ban- media, which featured the two men, that Dietz’s wife, Kelly Di- at home or away... quet, to be held Earnest Dilworth and the public then identified the sus- etz, was also involved in the Start packing. this Saturday, pects. Warrants were then issued for home invasion and acted as June 8, at the David Elvin Dietz, 31, and Earnest the look-out. Police arrested we’re just a click away We close fast, so you can move faster. Resurrection Dominque Dilworth, 29. her and she was arraigned on Life Church in Dietz was arraigned on May 31 June 3 on charges of home At Independent Bank, closing a home Sand Lake at 5 on charges of home invasion-first invasion-first degree and www.cedarspringspost.com loan in 30 days isn’t fast enough p.m. This bus was the first bus for Sand Lake Schools in 1936. degree, conspiracy to commit home conspiracy to commit home anymore. Ask us about our One speaker invasion-first degree, felony firearm, invasion-first degree. Bond will be Lauren Frey, class in the 1937 yearbook, with Sawrey was driver during EagleXpress 18* and start felon in possession of a firearm, and was set at $25,000 and she of 1937, who will speak on the caption: “We are very the first semester, Mr. Moots being a habitual offender-fourth no- bonded out the same day. packing! how the school bus changed fortunate in having a school during the second.” tice. Bond was set at $250,000. Any witnesses that saw Kelly Dietz rural education.” Sand Lake bus, giving the country stu- Also speaking at the alum- Schools purchased its first dents an opportunity to ob- ni banquet will be Rev. Verta bus in 1936. It was featured tain a better education. Mr. banquet - continues on page 19

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PostThe Post traveled goes to Georgia with Karen Smith, of Arts/entertainment Ensley Township, and Family Building Bricks Party her family to Georgia ometown June 12: Design, build and bond. Bring the whole family ometown together and create a towering monument using the library’s last month to welcome building bricks. The best part? No big mess at home to clean JOKE their son, SSgt. Shane Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons up. Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30 pm. Sand Lake/ Nelson Smith, home from Af- Happenings By Janet Tharpe HHHometown Happenings articles are a community service for non- Township KDL branch, 88 Eighth St. #23 ghanistan. Welcome profit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this home, Shane—and Impress Dad with Fork Tender Crock Pot Beef section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is thank you for serving Buggy About Bugs f the Monday at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as June 12: Six legged creatures among us, let’s find them! our country! We are o space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions Study them! Grab a net and a plastic container or jar and we StopWeek or Slow? glad the Post could be “My may apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to will be off to the prairie and the woods to see what 6-legged part of such a great re- A cop stops a guy for running a stop sign. [email protected] please include name and creatures live here at Howard Christensen Nature Center. union! husband The driver immediately protested, “Oh come on, I phone number for any questions we may have. We will look for eggs and larvae while learning about If you are traveling, slowed down! Stop, slow down, what’s the difference?” loved insects’ life cycles, find predators and prey and catch and The cop politely says, “Step out of the car please,” and take the Post with you release a bug or two. No log shall be left unturned in this then proceeds to hit the driver with his nightstick. and snap a photo. Send it to [email protected], along with a little info. We will AA Meetings at Rebos House insect adventure. At the end of our day, we will recycle our this...we While swinging away, the copy asks, “Sir, would you print photos as space allows. Rebos House, 10 N. First St., Cedar Springs is open on insects into fish food at our lake Chrishaven. Wednesday like me to stop or slow down?” had no Sunday, 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. Monday, noon, 7 pm Big June 12, 10 am – 2 pm. Donation of $4.50. Grades Pre-K Book, 8:15pm, Tuesday, noon, 5:30 women’s, 7 pm men’s th to 7 grade. Class is limited so sign up quickly! Parents This Joke of the Week is & women’s. Wednesday, noon, 7 pm 12X12, 8:15 pm. are encouraged to join along free of charge (not required). leftovers!” hen schedules and temps heat up this summer, Post travels to VirginiaJohn, Denise, Thursday, noon, 7 pm, Alanon 7 pm. Friday, noon, 7 pm Bring a brown bag lunch. Bring your own bug containers or brought to you by Wlean on the trusty Crock Pot to save time and and Saturday, 8:30 am, 10 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. #23 Richard and avoid the oven! borrow ours. #23 Isaac Tomp- Home cook Judy Wisniewski’s Crock Pot Eye Roast classic kelly’s kins, of Cedar recipe is easy to prepare, features inexpensive ingredients Fall 2013 Soccer Registration Free meal at OLC Family Center A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering Springs, traveled and tastes amazing. There’s not much more you can ask June 6, 8: Thursday June 6 and Saturday, June 8:– American June 13, 27: God’s Kitchen North welcomes Northern Kent 356 North Main St., Cedar Springs to Virginia over for than a meal that makes itself. Enjoy! Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Weeknights at the County families to join us the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month See step-by-step photos of Judy’s recipe plus thousands (616) 696-0620 the long Memo- for an evening meal. No charge – No registration required. more from home cooks nationwide at: Concession Stand 6 – 7:30 pm and Saturdays 9 am – 2:00 rial Day week- Judy Wisniewski www.justapinch.com/crockpotbeef pm. All events will be held at Boomer Park – 13440 Ritchie Served from 6-7 p.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Family end to visit their Cherry Hill, NJ You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to Avenue just south of 17 Mile Road. Take advantage of Center, 4865 11 Mile Rd. NE in Rockford. #23 son, AN Tyrell (pop. 14,171) win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”... the Early Bird Fees throughout the week - $55 per player Tompkins. And for the fall or $95 for fall and spring seasons. Families LifeWalk 2013 the Post got to Tasty Crock Pot -Janet registering 3 or more players will receive a $5 discount June 15: Alpha Family Center will host its annual LifeWalk Cedar Springs along! Tyrell is Eye Roast per player. First time players must show a Birth Certificate on Saturday, June 15 at 10 am at Morley Park in Cedar stationed aboard What You Need for age verification. Registration is now open at www. Springs. There will be a prayer walk, face-painting, balloons, Public Library the USS Theo- 2 3/4 lb eye roast and place in the Crock soy sauce and black eayso.org for Membership Year 2013! Complete the online clowns, refreshments and door prizes. For a pledge form 43 W. Cherry Street • Cedar Springs dore Roosevelt 1 tbsp Canola oil Pot. coffee. portion and bring a printed copy of the registration form call 616-696-2616 or stop by the Center at 6 N. First St. in 1/2 c red wine along with payment to one of the events. Please note - fees Cedar Springs. #22, 23p 696-1910 1565 Dagget Road 616-636-5565 at Newport • Pour the wine and • Pour the sauce mixture News, Virginia. Thank you, 1/2 c beef broth, reduced beef broth in the into the Crock Pot. will be increased following the June 8 registration event. Mon, Tues, Fri: 12 noon - 6 pm Pierson 887-2060 sodium pan scraping up all Turn on high cook for Tyrell, for serving! For additional information contact us through our website Auditions for Summer Production “A Wed: 10 am - 7 pm • Sat: 10 am - 1 pm 1 tbsp Emeril seasoning the goodness from 4-5 hours or low for 8. Closed Thursday and Sunday Robinson If you are traveling, take (see note) browning the beef. at www.ayso902.org. #22,23p Night at the Wax Museum” 2 tbsp soy sauce, dark • Remove the roast; the Post with you and snap Pour all liquid into allow to rest for a few June 17,18: Auditions are being held for CS Community 2 tbsp Worcestershire Crock Pot. Septic cleaning, llc a photo. Send it to news@ sauce minutes. Slice and Vacation Bible School at Solon Center Players summer production “A Night at the Wax Museum” • Add the onion and spoon the gravy and Live on Stage www.robinsonseptic.net cedarspringspost.com, 1/3 c brewed black coffee The hysterical meets the historical in this comic spoof about along with a little info. We 1/4 c dry brown gravy mushroom to the Crock mushrooms over the Wesleyan Church Koinonia Sr. High presents... Pot. Sprinkle the dry roast. Enjoy. June 10-14: Hey kids, com June 10 - 14th from 6:30 to the wackiest wax museum you ever hope to visit! Needed to If you can’t flush... you may need us! will print photos as space mix 1/2 onion, cut up gravy mix over the Note: Find seasoning 8:30 pm for VBS at Solon Center Wesleyan Church. fill the 30 roles are men, women and young adults, ages 15 Portable toilet rentals allows. beef. 1 pkg sliced mushrooms recipe at www. It’s “Kingdom Rock, Standing Strong in God’s Power”, on up! Auditions for the show will be held on June 17 and Serving Cedar Springs, Sand Lake, Howard City Directions • In a small bowl justapinch.com/ where you’ll sing songs, hear great Bible stories, use your 18 at the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church from 6:30 Mystery at and surrounding areas since 1979 mix together seasoning to 7:30 pm. Performance dates are August 15,16, 17 and 18 • Add the oil to a pan and Emeril seasoning, imagination and make new friends! Kingdom Rock will brown the beef. Remove Worcestershire sauce, also include Tim Black professional yo-yo, magic, comedy, at the historical Kent Theatre in downtown Cedar Springs. Friday/Saturday: Shady JuneAcres 7 & 8 and music man. Friday is “Family Night” at Lakeside If you’re interested but unavailable to attend auditions or Friday @ 7pm • Saturday @ 2pm & 7pm Submitted by: Judy Wisniewski, Cherry Hill, NJ (pop 14,171) campgrounds when the whole family can enjoy s’mores have questions, please call Terri at 616-696-0949 and leave Join us in the light-hearted “whodunit” enroll a message. #23p that has enough twists and turns to TickeTS: $5 www.justapinch.com/crockpotbeef and little train rides. VBS is for children 4 years old through make Agatha Christie smile. 5th grade. Please Preregister by calling the church office @ Brought to you by American Hometown Media 616-696-3229 or online at soloncenterwesleyanchurch. Cedar Springs Rocket Cheer Camp Kent theatre now! June 22: Cedar Springs Rocket Cheer Camp (Grades K - org. The church is located at 15671 Algoma Ave., just north th of 19 Mile Rd. #22,23p 8 ) will be held on Saturday, June 22 from 9 am to Noon 616-696-SHOW(7469) Summer ClaSSeS are Starting June 24th at the Cedar Springs Middle School. Also register for the www.kenttheatre.com 8 N. Main St., Cedar Springs All Ages preschool thru Adult Summer Flag Cheer Program (K - 2nd Grade) or the Fall DigiTaL mOvieS Faith Based Guitar Boot Camp rd th Rocket Cheer Program (3 - 8 Grade) at this time! More miNg TickeTS: enroll now 616-696-1449 reCital June 10: A basic training for guitar will be taught at the information and ALL FORMS are available at www. cO Cedar Springs United Methodist Church. Registration SOON ONLY $3 cedaspringsyouthcheerleading.com June 14-16 or www.dancingplusllc.com June 8, 2013 will be held Monday June 10th at 6:00 pm. Students, at the Kinderdance • Zumba • Jazz • Gymnastics 2:00 pm 10-14 years of age, must be registered on this date. To register enter at the South door Located on Church Street; Kid’s Tap & Ballet • Hip Hop • Belly Dance • Piano CShS auditoruium Your complete class size is limited to 12 students, first come first serve. technology June 21-23 June 24-30 Registration fee is $55. A parent or guardian is required store! *Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor New & UseD DaNce sUPPlies 270 West St. • Cedar Springs to sign. Guitar and supplies are furnished. Classes will be Monday evenings for 12 weeks starting June 17th. Classes will provide a time for prayer and devotion. #22,23p Computer repair fast! northern physical therapy’s Cedar Springs Garden Club Meeting June 11: The Cedar Springs Garden Club will meet Tuesday, 71 n main, downtown cedar springs . 696-7000 June 11 at the Community Garden on the corner of 1st and Cherry St., at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome. #23

Magic: Can You Dig It? June 11 & 19: Tom Plunkard presents an amazing program filled with live animals and loads of audience participation. oshua Witness flowers appearing on your head and garden utensils J Man of Courage SUMMER SPORTS CAMP vanishing and reappearing in the craziest places. Tuesday, Vacation BiBle School Keep in top condition this summer with our June 11 at 4 pm, Spencer Township KDL branch, 14960 boot camp program which increases strength, Meddler Ave. Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 pm, Sand Lake/ June 17 - 21 flexibility, endurance, coordination, and agility. Nelson Township KDL branch, 88 Eighth St. #23 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Bible Stories, Songs, Classes, Crafts, Coloring, DETAILS & REGISTRATION Notebooks, Skits, Snacks, and Program Down in the Dirt Nature Crafts M, W, F, 5p-7:30p, June 10-July 1, grades 5-9 Program to be held at 7 p.m. on Friday the 21st Call 696.6555 or visit northernpts.com June 11: Dig in to nature-inspired crafts with ideas and Refreshments and Fellowship to follow materials from Mother Nature. Tuesday, June 11 at 1:30 pm. Sand Lake/ Nelson Township KDL branch, 88 Eighth ChurCh of the full Gospel St. #23 180 East Lake Street • Sand Lake, MI 49343 For more information call: Lela Giddings (616) 799-1230 308 Main . Cedar Springs . 696.6555 . northernpts.com or Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 EEngagement BB irth AA nniversary W edding Page 6 The Cedar Springs Post MThursday,emorial June 6, 2013 Thursday, June 6, 2013 The Cedar Springs Post Page 7 Church Church ConnectionO bituary Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am F i r s Sunday Evening Worship 6pm spiritual notes • announcements • memories baptist church Wednesday Youth Group 7:00pm hankyou! of cedar springs DirectoryNursery provided for all Sunday Services TT 233 S. Main Street Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm 696-1630 Thank you Class of 2013 We would like nnouncementto thank everyone for their Holy Spirit Episcopal Church supportAA of us & Jerry Dean thru your 10 am Sunday worship (616)784-1111 prayers, phone calls, cards and visits during Graduation 1200 Post Drive NE, Belmont (corner of Pine Island, 1/4 mile west of Exit 95 of US 131) his fight with cancer and for joining us for www.holyspiritbelmont.org From thePulpit the celebration of his life. New Ideas, Traditional Worship Thank you and may God bless you all. Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Pastor Mary Ivanov Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM Jerry Dean Hunter’s Family Word of Life Clubs Cedar Springs United Wednesday 6:30 PM Methodist Church mility, and a gracious presence. They are 12786 Algoma Ave • Cedar Springs Adult Bible Study 140 S. Main St. people who taught me to be me—not some- www.MBC-Cedar.com 696-3560 Wednesday 7:00 PM Cedar Springs, MI 49319 one else—and to celebrate God’s gifts in me and use the gifts to the glory of God. Sunday, AM Sunday School for All Ages 9:45AM Sunday Worship Services 11:00AM & 6:00PM The nature of faith in Jesus Christ is a Wednesday Ladies Bible Study 10:30AM MENTORS AND MENTORING shared experience. We cannot live our faith Wednesday Prayer and Praise 6:30PM “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are by ourselves because we need the interaction, encourage- BLAST - Wednesdays during school year 6:15-7:45PM young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in ment, support, and challenge of others on the journey. We Student Mentoring - Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-6:00PM conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote need to be together in worship and fellowship, in study and

Pastor Thomas Sluys • 101 Grand St. • Pierson, MI 49339 • 616-636-5542 www.piersonbiblechurch.org yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching prayer. BLAST during school and to teaching. Do not neglect your gift, which was given It’s easy to take our mentors for granted. We don’t al- PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMYyear you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their ways realize how incredible those relationships are until we West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery hands on you.” (I Timothy 4: 12-14, NIV) lose them, but they are a great cloud of witnesses who have Sunday School 9:45 Paul is a mentor to Timothy who encourages him to be a helped God to shape us into more faithful, more loving, and WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M. faithful Christian leader. These words from Paul to Tim- more holy people than we would have been without them! MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M. othy have been close to my heart for a long time. I ac- Remember and celebrate those who have been mentors cepted God’s call to professional ministry when I was in to you: Pioneer Christian Reformed Church college. Mentors were vital in helping me discern God’s * Parents, caregivers, grandparents, and family members Pioneer Christian Reformed Church call and continuing to understand it in my life. My parents, – our earliest mentors ServicesServices at Cedarfield at Cedarfield Community Community Center Center 3592 173592 Mile 17 RD Mile NE Rd. (Next NE to(Next Meijer to Meijer) ) sisters, family, teachers, pastors, and church family were * School teachers and staff, Sunday School teachers, pas- Phone: 696Phone-9120: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org Web: www.pioneercrc.org my first mentors. Since then, colleagues and the congrega- tors, coaches who come into our lives as we grow up and Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM tions I have served continue the work of mentoring. I serve live their faith Pastor:Pastor: Jim Alblas Jim Alblas as a mentor for others, too, and yet we all need a mentor— * Friends and neighbors who offer a faithful guiding in- someone who walks alongside of us. It is vital as we serve fluence Rockford Springs Community Church Jesus Christ in the world. * Employers, supervisors, and co-workers who share Pastor David Vander Meer 5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656 I just returned from a large church gathering. It’s always their faith on the job www.rockfordsprings.org great to see colleagues who are mentors and friends. And Praise God for the gift of mentors! Sunday WorShip it’s always a blessing to remember mentors who experience If you don’t have a church home or have been away for 9:30am • 6:00pm eternal life with God. They are people who offered advice a while, consider getting back to church or trying it out for and encouragement. They are people who never made me the first time. I invite you to worship with us this summer SAND LAKE feel stupid for asking questions or sharing my struggles. at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. We share the love and UNITED METHODIST CHURCH They are people with a welcoming spirit, a big dose of hu- hope of Jesus Christ! 65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673 Rev. Darryl Miller Worship Service 9:30 am • Children’s Church 9:30 am Family Night - Thursdays 5:30-7pm Worship 11 a.m. Solon Center 22 Mile Road N. to Sand Lake empty classrooms where teachers are dancing with unmit- Solon Center Wesleyan Church By Ronnie McBrayer 19 Mile Road igated joy. At least I know my sons’ teachers are dancing. Cedar Springs Wesleyan Church M-46 org soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org Preachers’ kids are the worst, you know. Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Pastor Doug DiBell It’s been said that if teachers were paid like profession- PastorSummer Doug Worship DiBell - 10AM & School’s out… SeniorPastor To mPastorHollow aTomy, Mu sHollowayic/Youth June-August al athletes, and athletes were paid like teachers, our society 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 616-696-3229 Keepingsay theFaith your would be a much better place. Amen to that. But money is prayers not the reason these men and women give themselves to the Summer Service Time 10:30 AM classroom. They teach because they love working with chil- Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend Curtain climbers. Yard monkeys. Cher- dren or a particular subject. They teach because as a student, 135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Grant & Oak) ubs. Whippersnappers. Ankle biters. I don’t know what you they themselves were greatly influenced by a teacher. In fact, 616.696.2970 call them, but our children have been turned loose on the influence seems to be the real reason teachers teach. Only www.thespringschurch.info world. School is out for summer (at least it ends this week parents and close family members have the kind of unpar- here where I live). By the end of summer I’m afraid my de- alleled impact on youngsters as teachers. The influence is ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL scription of these little animals will be a bit stronger. I’ll be incalculable. (Since 1946) Non-Denominational Too many times we who stand behind pulpits or travel to pentecostal Grace ready for them to return to the classroom. 180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light) Still, I appreciate their euphoria. I can recall the butterflies the “mission field” (whatever that means) monopolize the Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am that formed in my stomach as summer break approached market on doing God’s work. But everyone has opportunity Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm to do the work of God. This is doubly true for teachers. Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628 each year: “No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks.” So, I still get giddy this time of year just Sure, there are a few bad apples in the educational bar- thinking about summer. But the real happiness is found in rel; you can find these kinds of folks in all career fields. Yet, The Church of God Fellowship Group of Michigan teachers are a heroic lot who deserve our support, admira- is affiliated with... Sabbath Services are held the 2nd thru 5th Bliss-Witters & Pike tion, and even our prayers. God knows if I were matched Saturdays of the month at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and against twenty-five second graders every day, I’d want some- Includes: Comfort Inn - 4155 28th St. SE. Services begin at 1:00 p.m. operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel one praying for me. 1763 Stumpf Blvd. • Gretna, LA 70056 (504) 367-2005 • www.thecogmi.org Minister Bruce Chapman (616) 636-9209 is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland And to my sons’ middle school teachers, a final word be- • Algoma Christian School Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days fore you slip into the rapture of a kid-less summer: My wife Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh a week. and I have one more son coming your way. As he has been  • Cedar Springs High School  10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. cultured by his older brothers, he may be the most challeng-   Pastor: Robert Eckert   ing one yet. So accept my apology in advance. 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Thomas Waite graduated as Paige Gebhardt, daughter of Sam Abbigael VanDusen, daughter Brandon Jones graduated from Justin Harthorn, son of Suzanne Benjamin Thompson graduated Valedictorian of his class at Cedar Springs and Karen Gebhardt, graduated of Jon and Kimberly VanDusen, Cedar Springs High School with a and James Harthorn, graduated Valedictorian of his class at Algoma High School with 4.309 GPA. The son of Salutatorian of her class at Cedar graduated from Cedar Springs High GPA of 4.141. The son of Tony and from Cedar Springs High School Christian School with a GPA of Patrick and Lisa Waite, his favorite school Springs High School with a GPA School with a 4.17 GPA. Her favorite Mary Anne Jones, his extracurricular with a 4.1 GPA. His favorite subjects 3.9411. He is the son of Nathan & subjects were Math and Science. Waite of 4.184. Her favorite subjects in school subjects were Calculus, U.S. activities included Varsity tennis, NHS, were Science and Math, and he Becky Thompson of Rockford. His participated in the equestrian team, school were History and Calculus. History, Literature, and Biology. She tech theater, and he was a youth group participated in cross-country and favorite subjects were Math, Science, jazz band, classical piano competitions, Her extracurricular activities included participated in track, cross-country, member at B.H.B.C. Math and science track. Harthorn will be studying Cassandra Long, of Sand Lake, and History. His extra curricular tutoring, and he was president of the NHS, teacher’s assistant volunteering, basketball, NHS, and marching band. were his favorite subjects in school. Biomedical Engineering at Michigan graduated Valedictorian at Pilgrim activities included Boy Scouts, Habitat NHS. He worked as a pianist at East tennis, 4H, and being a teacher’s aide VanDusen will be attending Ferris He plans to attend the University of Technological Institute. He is training Bible Academy with a GPA of 3.68. for Humanity, National Honor Society, Nelson United Methodist Church. He will at Mary Queen of Apostles Church State University where she will study Michigan where he will be majoring in for a career as a biomedical engineer. The daughter of Valerie Ingersoll and and volunteered at Rockford Baptist be majoring in Biomedical Engineering at Catechism. Paige plans to study optometry. She’s training for a career Chemical Engineering. He is training David Tyler, her favorite subjects were Church’s AWANA program. He plans Sarah Ahrens Wade Harrier Benjamin Thompson Harvard University, and is training for a Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan as an eye doctor. for a career as a chemical engineer. music and English. Her extra curricular to attend Grand Rapids Community Apisara Akkaravarawong Sandra Hill Sarah Van Hoven career involving research as a biomedical State University. Kaitlin Anderson Timothy Howe Samuel Vander Weide activities included volleyball, State College to major in Information engineer and work as a medical doctor. Megan Anderson Michaela Savage Lucas Wiles Convention, & Children’s Church. She Technology with plans for a career as Angela Counts Brittney Scheuneman plans to attend Hobe Sound Bible a Network Administrator. College to major in Psychology with Apisara (Jinny) Akkaravarawong Lucas Wiles graduated second in his hopes of a career as a psychologist/ graduated second in her class at class at Algoma Christian School with bible counselor and Baker College - Algoma Christian School with a GPA a GPA of 3.908. He is the son of John Cullinary School to earn a Masters in of 3.908. She is the daughter of & Barb Wiles, of Cedar Springs. His Cullinary Arts. Somsak & Suwanee Akkaravarawong, favorite subjects were AP US History of Bangkok, Thailand. Jim & Wendy and AP English. His extra curricular Conely of Cedar Springs was her host activities included lifeguarding, family. Her favorite subjects were Math, National Honor Society president, Art, AP English, Chemistry, & Health. swimming, and weight lifting. He plans Her extra curricular activities included to study at Hope College with a double girls varsity soccer and bowling. major in Pre-Medical and Psychology. She plans to attend Chulalongkorn Lucas plans a career as a Psychiatrist. Katelyn Weiler, daughter of Pat and Katie Nylaan graduated from Cedar Patrick Demorest, son of Rene and Danae Brownell graduated from Victoria Shaw, daughter of Aaron University in Thailand to major in Julie Weiler, graduated from Cedar Springs High School with a GPA Donald III, graduated from Cedar Cedar Springs High School with a and Heather Shaw, graduated from Communication Arts with plans for a Springs High School with a 4.071 of 4.058. The daughter of Kris and Springs High School with a 4.018 4.009 GPA. The daughter of Scott and Cedar Springs High School with a career in Media & Advertising. GPA. She participated in cross- Larry Nylaan, her favorite subjects in GPA. His favorite school subjects Diane Brownell, she participated in GPA of 4.005. Her favorite subjects in country, track, the Athletic Leadership school were AP U.S. History, Spanish, were Algebra II, Trigonometry, and volleyball, soccer, NHS, youth group, school were Math and Science, and Council, and NHS. Katelyn will be and yearbook. Her extracurricular Calculus. He will be apprenticing in mission trips, Red Hawk Kids Club, she participated in Varsity soccer and New Beginnings Alternative High School attending Central Michigan University. activities included NHS, band, engineering and training for a career and tutoring. She will be studying for Calvary Baptist Church of Greenville. yearbook, concessions, tutoring, and in civil engineering. a degree in nursing at Grand Valley She will be training for a career as a Front Row: Girls State. She will be preparing State University, and is training for a pharmacist at Cedarville University. Alyssa Swank, Joarden Slocum, for a career as a medical and health career as a pediatric nurse. Alyssa Anderson, services manager at Grand Valley Casey-Jo Leonhardt State University and she will be in Row 2: the Frederik Meijer Honor’s College. Carley Nielsen, Brooke Powell, Nylaan will be majoring in Business. Rose Hill, Kelsey Thomas, Amanda Balczak Row 3: Kristle Windover, Kristian Robinson, Tyler Stokley, Joshua Birdsall, Jeffrey Taylor, Renee Aley Row 4: Larry Cornell-Duranleau, Dylan Mindler, Ryan Sokolowski, Brandon Taylor-Lutzke, River Bilinsky

Allie Veltkamp, daughter of Ron and Delaney Holtrop graduated from Katie Esakson, daughter of Craig Jacy Wasoski graduated from Cedar Sirena Johnson, daughter of Richard Christine Veltkamp, graduated from Cedar Springs High School with a and Colleen Esakson, graduated Springs High School with a 3.971 and Sarah Mann, graduated from Cedar Springs High School with a 3.983 GPA. The daughter of Shawn from Cedar Springs High School with GPA. Daughter of Erick and Lisa Cedar Springs High School with 4.0 GPA. Her extracurricular activities and Marcell Holtrop, Calculus and a GPA of 3.983. Her extracurricular Porter, her favorite subjects in school a 3.965 GPA. Her favorite school included cross-country, basketball, Chemistry were her favorite subjects activities included golf, NHS, youth were Anatomy and Psychology. subjects were English, Art and track & field, NHS, the newspaper, in school. She participated in NHS, group, theater, and volunteering at She participated in JV and Varsity Yearbook. She participated in cross- Main Street and volunteering for the Red Hawk basketball, band, and as a volunteer Kent Theatre. Advanced Drama, cheerleading, athletic leadership country, soccer, NHS, tutoring, and Kids Club. She plans to attend at Kent Theatre. Delaney will be Art, and Literature were her favorite council, the student activities council, theater. Johnson will be studying Restaurant Albion College to attain a degree attending Grand Rapids Community subjects in school. Esakson plans to and she coached flag and rocket Advertising at Central Michigan 151 S. Main St. in Psychology. Allie is training for a College and Grand Valley State attend Cornerstone University, she is cheerleading. She will be studying University to prepare for a career in Cedar Springs career in social work or as a health University. She is training for a career training for a career as a teacher or in Pathology as an undergraduate at advertising. 616-696-1880 psychologist. as a physician assistant. social work. the University of Michigan medical school. Jacy is training for a career as a pathologist.You deserve the Best Care in the comfort of your Own Home. S P E C I A L

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Jared Aiken, son of Doug Robert Bean graduated Jordan Kinsey, daughter Dominic Petriella, son of Tony Dustin Ruppert, son of Darin Trent Slavens, son of Tim and Lynn Aiken, graduated as a Valedictorian from Tri of Nicole and Jerry Kinsey, and Melissa Petriella, graduated and Nancy Ruppert, graduated and Kim Slavens, graduated Katelyn Maka, daughter of Scott and Serena Miller graduated from Cedar Kendahl Oberdorfer, daughter Jenna Rickner, daughter of Jim and Katie Kidder graduated from Cedar from Tri County High School County High school with a 4.0 graduated from Tri County as a Valedictorian of his class at from Tri County High School as from Tri County High School Judy Maka, graduated with a 3.958 Springs High School with a 3.947 of Robert and Darcy Oberdorfer, Jean Rickner, graduated from Cedar Springs High School with a 3.934 as a Valedictorian of his class GPA. Son of Tim and Paula High School as a Valedictorian Tri County High School with a 4.0 a Valedictorian of his class with as a Valedictorian of his GPA from Cedar Springs High School. GPA. The daughter of Renee Weaver graduated with a GPA of 3.942 from Springs High School with a 3.937 GPA. GPA. Daughter of Rusty and Pam with a 4.0 GPA. His favorite Bean, his favorite school of her class with a 4.0 GPA. GPA. He participated in Varsity a 4.0 GPA. His favorite subjects class with a GPA of 3.99. His Her extracurricular activities were and Mark Miller, her favorite subjects Cedar Springs High School. Her Her favorite subjects in school were Kidder, her favorite school subjects subjects in school were History subjects were Psychology, She participated in premier Cross Country, Varsity track, JV in school were Math and favorite school subjects were sideline and competitive cheerleading, were British Literature, Psychology, favorite subject in school was Math. Math and Art. She participated as a were Math and Art. Her extracurricular and English. While attending Philosophy, and Sociology. He soccer, NHS, student council, baseball, marching band, First Science, and he participated Math, Chemistry, and Physics Red Hawk Kids Club, softball, and and Sociology. Miller was part of She worked as both a waitress and a volunteer for Beach Picnic Basket, in activities included volleyball, soccer, school Jared participated in participated in the National coaching, and mentoring. Her Priority, was Vice President of NHS, in soccer, basketball, baseball, and he participated baseball, coaching flag cheerleading. Her the NHS. She plans to attend Grand cleaner during school, and participated volleyball, soccer, and NHS. Rickner NHS, and MVA club volleyball. She basketball, golf, yearbook, and Honor Society, Emmanuel favorite subjects in school Grace Community praise band, NHS, and the First Baptist NHS, and was the captain of favorite subjects were Spanish, Valley State University where she will in cross-country, cheerleading, and will be studying Accounting and will be studying nursing at Davenport was part of the National Honor Baptist Church, marching were History and Math. Kinsey and he volunteered at Helping Church of Howard City. He the cross country team. Trent Psychology, and Literature. Maka major in Pre-Med. She is training to soccer. She will be attending Central International Business at Michigan University, and plans to become a Society. He plans to attend band, and concert band while plans to major in Pre-Med and Hands Food Pantry. Dominic was plans to major in Physcial plans to attend Grand Valley will be attending Grand Valley State become a medical doctor. Michigan University to study pre-med. State University. She is training for nurse anesthetist. Grand Valley State University. attending school. Robert plans Spanish at the University of also a musical director, director, Therapy at Grand Valley State State University to attain a University. Oberdorfer is training for a career as a a career as an accountant and in to attend Tiffin University, while Michigan. She’s training for a and actor in multiple student University. Dustin is training for degree in Product Design and psychiatrist. international banking. interning with the C.I.A. He career as an ER doctor. directed musicals. He plans to a career in Physical Therapy. Manufacturing Engineering. He is training for a career in the attain a degree in Chemistry with is training for a career as an Central Intelligence Agency a minor in Computer Science at Engineer. Antiterrorism Division. Grand Valley State University.

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Melody Gage, daughter of Rita Brittany Humphreys, daughter Steven M. Lehmkuhle, son of Lauren Olsen, daughter of Bren Shana Shqair, daughter of Debra Cody Smits, son of Jamie and Connor Mora, son of Leland and Breann Miller, daughter of Tim Nicole Luevano graduated from Melanie Fisk, daughter of Brent Madison Phelps, daughter of Marilyn and Brian Gage, graduated as of Brian and Sharon Humphreys, Thomas and Ann Lehmkuhle, and Jeannetter Olsen, graduated Cummings and John Rutherford, Jess Smits, graduated from Shelli Mora, graduated from Cedar and Katie Miller, graduated from Cedar Springs High School with a and Kati Fisk, graduated from Cedar and Earl Phelps, graduated with a 3.9 a Salutatorian of her class at graduated from Tri County High graduated as a Salutatorian from Tri County High School graduated as a Salutatorian from Tri County High School as a Springs High School with a 3.907 Cedar Springs High School with a 3.906 GPA. The daughter of Silvestre Springs High School with a GPA of GPA from Cedar Springs High School. Tri County High School with a School as a Salutatorian of with a GPA of 3.97 from Tri as a Salutatorian of her class Tri County High School with a 3.97 Salutatorian of his class with a GPA. His favorite subjects in school GPA of 3.906. Her favorite school and Mindy Luevano, her favorite 3.905. English and Science were British and American Literature were 3.97 GPA. She participated in her class with a GPA of 3.99. County High School. His with a 3.97 GPA. She was in GPA. Her favorite school subjects 3.99 GPA. His favorite subjects were History and Science, and he subjects were Math and Business, subjects were Math and Science – her favorite school subjects. Fisk her favorite subjects in school, and NHS, drama/theatre, marching Her favorite subjects were favorite school subject was Varsity soccer, Varsity sideline were English, Biology, and performing were Math and Science, and participated in cross-country, track, and she participated in the student Anatomy/Biology. She participated participated in volleyball, soccer, she participated in Varsity soccer band, concert band, and the History and Spanish, and she Math. Steven was class officer, cheerleading, Varsity competitive arts. Shana was in concert band, he participated in baseball, student council, and the athletic senate, soccer, and C.A.S.S.A. She in sideline cheer, competitive cheer, NHS, student leadership council, and Varsity cross-country. Phelps Viking volunteers. Her favorite participated in soccer, NHS, and class treasurer, a member cheerleading, student council, jazz band, pep band, marching band, football, wrestling and NHS. leadership council. He plans to plans to study nursing at Grand softball, NHS, Red Hawk Kids Club, Red Hawk Kids Club tutoring, the will be attending Grand Valley State subjects in school were as a member of her youth group and treasurer of the student NHS, and a jazz group called NHS (President), student council Smits will be studying at Ferris study Kinesiology at the University of Rapids Community College before tutoring, and she volunteered at Red Flannel Pageant, and was the University to study Biomedical Spanish and History. Melody leadership team. She plans to council, participated in NHS West Michigan Swing Kids. (secretary), was an AYSO coach, State University to attain a Michigan. Mora is training for a career transferring to Grand Valley State youth athletic camps. She will be business manager of the CSHS Science. She is training for a career plans to attain a degree in attend Cedarville University to and was a member of the She plans to attend Grace Bible part of the Student Liasion Board of degree in Production Design as a sports psychologist. University. Miller is training for a volunteering at Spectrum throughout newspaper. She plans to major in as a chiropractor/nutritionist. Communication Disorders from attain a Bachelor’s degree in track team. He plans to major College for 2 years, and then Education, and was in Sand Lake Engineering and is training for career as a nurse practitioner. the summer, and will major in Physical diagnostic imaging at Grand Valley Central Michigan University. nursing. Brittany is training to in Computer Engineering at DePaul University for an additional Queen’s court. Shana will be attending a career in the engineering Therapy (pediatric) at Grand Valley State University, she is training for a She is training for a career as a become a pediatric nurse. Central Michigan University, 2-4 years. She will be majoring in Albright College in Reading, PA to field. State University. She is training to career as an ultrasound technician. Speech-Language Pathologist. and is training for a career as Psychology to help her prepare major in both Law and Music. She become a pediatric therapist. a Computer Engineer. for a career in Psychiatry. is training to become a Prosecuting Attorney and a musical performer.

Paige LouiseCongratulations Gebhardt Stephanie Finnila GradsJohn Mroz Cedar Springs High School Cedar Springs High School West Catholic High School Dear Stephanie, Congratulations John, Dearest Paige, We are so proud of Devin Harold, son of Kirt and Crystal Hall-Patton, daughter Christian Johnson, son of Maria Lagunas, daughter of Mackenzie Paulen, daughter of Darcy Engelman, daughter of What an honor it is to your accomplish- Cora Harold, graduated with of Tammy Patton and Joel Hall, Brad and Michelle Johnson, Cassie and Don Lagunas, Andrew and Carrie Paulen, graduated Kimberly and Rob Gross (in memory We are so proud of you have you as a grand- ments these past highest honors from Tri County graduated from Tri County High graduated with highest honors graduated with highest from Tri County High School with of Todd Engelman), graduated with and your many accom- daughter, we are so four years. Continur High School with a 3.98 School with highest honors and from Tri County High School honors from Tri County a GPA of 3.91. Her favorite subject highest honors from Tri County plishments! proud of you. to grow and achieve GPA. He was in the drama a 3.97 GPA. Her favorite subject with a 3.95 GPA. He was on High School with a GPA of in school was Psychology. She High School with a 3.90 GPA. your full potential as club, yearbook, GSA, Viking in school was Math, she was in the baseball team, and his 3.92. She participated in participated in volleyball, soccer, track, She participated in band, NHS, Good luck as you go you move on to GVSU We can’t wait for the voluntees, and was the director NHS, and she played Varisty favorite subjects were Math Varsity basketball, and her prom committee, NHS, and yearbook. and she volunteered at Bellwether next chapter. off to college. Can’t Fredrik Meijer Hon- wait to see you play ors College studing for NHS’s MLK Day. Devin will soccer. She plans to attend and Gym. He plans to attend favorite subject in school was Mackenzie was a Loyola University of Harbor Animal Shelter. Her favorite Love, soccer at Concordia. pre-med/physics. be working with AmeriCorps Montcalm Community College Montcalm Community College Math. She will be attending Chicago Summer Scholar and Top school subjects were Anatomy and Dad, Mom, in a program called CityYear and Davenport University to and Ferris State University Montcalm Community College Athlete. She will be attending Bowling Chemistry. Darcy will attend Grand Jacob and Jordan Love you, Love, to tutor children in Math and obtain a degree in Business to major in Engineering. for nursing, then transferring to Green State University to study Valley State University to attain a Grandma & Poppy Mom, Dad, English. He is a designer and Administration. Christian is training for a career Ferris State to attain her BSN. Psychology to become an Industrial degree in Biology/Physical Therapy. Katelyn, Eddie a photographer. in surveying or as a product Maria is training to become an and Organizational Psychologist. She is planning for a career as a design engineer. RN. physical therapist. Dean’s CS Education Rowland Rockford Holton’s Heckman Hills Gould’s Tri County Sand Lake Excavating Foundation Excavating Ambulance Turf Builders LP Gas Funeral Home Mini Mart JIS Tire Body Shop Oil & Lube Body Shop 128 S. Ensley 48 Long Rd. Cedar Springs 13655 Shaner Ave. 8450 Shaner Ave. NE Cedar Springs 13443 Northland Dr. 225 E. Edgerton 507 W. Shaw 14150 Cypress 69 Northland Dr. 91 N. Third St. NE Howard City Sand Lake 616-866-5780 Cedar Springs Rockford 616-696-1500 Cedar Springs Howard City Howard City Sand Lake Sand Lake Sand Lake 616-636-5524 Bill Tucker, president 616-696-0622 616-866-0724 616-696-9640 231-937-4315 231-937-7380 616-636-5539 231-937-4962 616-636-5341 616-636-5250 Page 14 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, June 6, 2013 Thursday, June 6, 2013 The Cedar Springs Post Page 15 Tri County High School - 2013 Graduates

James Abbott Dana Ballivian John Black Michael Fox Cole Kooistra Tylor Rollston Tyler Adams Katlynne Baron Emma Bowen Nichole Franken Nathaniel Kozak Dustin Ruppert Cedar Springs Public Schools Jared Aiken Allison Barr Kyle Bowen Ashley Friar Jeremy Kozitzki Hunter Rusticus Emily Anes Dominique Bartholomy Andrew Brandow Jessica Frisbie Maria Lagunas Payton Schrader Dakota Armstrong Steven Barton Hannah Britton Melody Gage Audree Lalonde Dakota Seymour Marissa Ashley Christopher Bates Austin Brooks Travis Garner Anne Langerbeck Wendy Sherburne Student receives scholarship and award Peter Baak Robert Bean Darron Buckmaster Travis Gibbs Ngan Le Shana Shqair Cedar View Chorus Performance Cassandra Bailey Brooke Besemer Megan Callender Thomas Gilbert Steven Lehmkuhle Richard Simcoe Congratulations to Bailey and the supporting scholar- member and Chairman of Samuel Canda Mitchell Goerner Dani Longoria Trent Slavens Zywicki in receiving a 2013 ship funds, is provided by the Summer Scholars Se- Saturday, June 15 the Cedar View Chorus Joao Casado Valverde Lyle Greenawalt Stephanie Lukas Autumn Smith Joyce Ivy Scholarship and the Frank Minolli Founda- lection Committee. “As im- Brandon Castle Shane Griffee Jr David Lutterloh Cody Smits one of the three people se- tion to support young wom- portant, Joyce Ivy Scholars (4th and 5th grade honors choir) will be singing the Casey Chesebro Bradley Hall Paul Lutterloh Jacob Snarski lected for the Frank Minol- en interested in pursuing are seeking new experiences National Anthem at the Whitecaps game. See you there. Amanda Church Crystal Hall-Patton Hieu Mai Dylan Spedowski Quade Clement Devin Harold Ryan Martin Bryant Strong li Engineering and Science higher study in the fields of and a challenge. Our Schol- Austen Cook Machaila Hawley Brent Matulis Caitlin Sudduth Award. science, technology, engi- ars demonstrate a clear de- William Cook Brady Heckman Marissa McIntosh Thikumporn Suksuntijaroenchai The Joyce Ivy Founda- neering, and mathematics, sire to push boundaries and Meijer donates flowers for Mother’s Day Amanda Cooper Lance Heeren Ryan McKeever Jade Tafe tion, a non-profit organiza- and to honor Frank Minolli. stretch themselves.” Thanks to a do- Cade Dailey Brennan Hinton Crystal McNees Derek Talsma tion dedicated to broadening “The 2013 Joyce Ivy Bailey plans to attend nation from Ce- Brandon DeJong John Hodges Alyssa Moggo Mallorie Taylor dar Springs Meijer Kevin DeJonge Jeremy Hoezee Brandon Moore Brooke Thielke the college aspirations of Scholars are top of their Brown University this sum- Marjorie DePaula Morales Kenneth Holbrook Juan Munive Montalvo Ricki Thielke talented female high school class academically and lead- mer and take Science, Per- Store, every 4th Cameron Dewey Mariah Holbrook Patricia Nalley Shirley Tompkins students to study at top col- ers in their school and com- ception and Reality pre-col- grade student at Ce- Tiffany Dillon Christian Holliday Lauren Olsen Kirsten Vaas leges and universities. munity,” said Erich Bagen, lege course. dar View was able Cody Dines Jittanun Hongkarnjanapong Austin Olson Jerald VandenHeuvel The Frank Minolli Award, Joyce Ivy Foundation Board to plant a flower Graeme Doan Mark Hucklebury Patrick Overzet Courtney VanderLaan for their moms for Rebecca DuChemin Megan Hulbert Mackenzie Paulen Brittany VanderZand Bradley Edwards Brittany Humphreys Cal Pelton Sienna Van Dyke Community steps up and delivers new Mother’s Day. Mei- Darcy Engelman Kaiyun Huo Brandon Peterman Brooke Vos jer donated all of Daniel Lee Enos Tyler Huston Dominic Petriella Kayla Vos dugouts the flowers, potting Josiah Fankhauser Ryan Inman Diego Pignanessi Karley Wagner The Cedar Springs High soil, and cups for Krisanda Fankhauser Jett Jelinski Desirae Platt Brian Wallace School softball program ex- this project. Stu- Alaecia Fewlass Christian Johnson Aaron Poole Samantha White pressed a need for new dug- Dakota Fewlass Whitney Kamp Joshua Porter Victoria Wirick dents were able to Aubrey Fisk Falon Kerry Andy Pyne Stephanie Wood outs for the 2013 season and pick out the flower Rachael Fisk Jordan Kinsey Allyson Rackley Madison Woodman-Miller the community responded they wanted and Michael Flintoff II Craig Kleczynski Andrew Rienks James Zumsteg by stepping up to the plate plant it in their cups. Tri County 2013 Valedictorians and Saluatorians. with a home run! They were so ex- The existing dugouts were cited to have a gift to give they found out the flow- to produce flowers for the Creative Technologies Academy over 25 years old and have to their moms. They were ers could be planted in the rest of the summer. been repaired numerous even more excited when ground and would continue times. The equipment shed once used for storage was slowly falling apart due to the weather and mice. CEDAR SPRINGS At the beginning of the spring softball season it was proposed to the school, PUBLIC SCHOOL local businesses and families to help with the need for new dugouts. An idea of sponsorship was instituted with three different levels to contribute too based on CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION individual preferences. The three levels were gold, silver and bronze based on UPDATE - PHASE ONE a contribution amount. Over a four week pe- An Advisory committee consisting of parents, staff riod the core fundraising and community members worked together to determine team was able to raise a long range plan for facilities and infrastructure of Ce- enough money in cash dar Springs Public Schools by identifying the needs of and material donations the district. for this task. With these gracious donations from Reconfiguration and Resurfacing of High School the community, this was Austin Armstrong Adam Fahling Travis Johnson Megan Webb Kearsten Carr Tyana Moore William Watkins Drop-Off Loop and Parking Lot Tyler Boshoven Timothy Holmberg Colton Kibitz Jessica Wellman Felicia Dewey Rebekah Myslenski able to move forward at • Adding 68 Parking Spaces for improved parent drop- Traci Burgess MaGhew Hoskins Ashley Marek Andre Winters Cody Hancock Brandi O’Brien a very fast pace. This project was also able to lever- off, event parking, student access to High School Naomi Colburn Esther Hubbard Caitlin Marek Jeremiah Wortz Abby Howard Brynadine Powell age the existing dugouts by moving them to the south Daniel Cooper Maria Huizinga Sage PatcheG Hannah Balyeat Savannah Kemp Bradley Rogers • Updated energy efficient lighting Esther Couturier Skyler Ingersoll Jeffrey Spicer Amber BenneG Brandi McBride Andrew Stevens softball field and the construction of the new dugouts • Better/more efficient drainage Tyler Davies Kelly Irish-Empie Grace VanEnk River Black Janeysue Miles Jessica VandenBrook then proceeded on the north softball field, all before the season ended. Construction Staging May 31, 2013 There are two signs hanging along the right field foul Construction to Begin June 7, 2013 line, to be seen by everyone entering the facility, in hon- Project Completion August 23, 2013 or of our very generous donors to this project. We now have two new beautiful dugouts with equipment storage There will be NO ACCESS to the High School built into the home side dugout and this could not have from June 7, 2013 through August 23, 2013 been possible without the wonderful contributions from our local businesses and families. Cedar Springs Public Schools is located in Cedar We would like to thank everyone who helped make Springs, Michigan and educates over 3,500 students in this a dream a reality for the girls, their school and the preschool through high school. Cedar Springs offers coaches. A special thanks to Wolfe Construction, High a comprehensive educational program that strives to Grade Materials, White Creek Lumber, the guys who meet the needs of all students. The District upholds a helped with the move of the existing dugouts to the Grace Van Enk, daughter of Brian Andre Winters, son of Troy and Robin Naomi Colburn graduated from Austin Armstrong, son of Aaron and Esther Hubbard graduated from core curriculum that meets or exceeds state and national south field, the volunteers who helped with the pouring and Susan Van Enk, graduated from Winters, graduated Salutatorian of Creative Technologies Academy with a Melissa Armstrong, graduated from Creative Technology Academy with standards and offers a full complement of extracurricu- and smoothing of the concrete, the CSHS wood shop Creative Technologies Academy as his class at Creative Technologies 3.97 GPA. Daughter of David and Lora Creative Technologies Academy with a 3.94 GPA. The daughter of Todd lar, athletics, and fine arts programs. The District strives class for building the new helmet and bat racks and to Valedictorian of her class with a 4.03 Academy with a 4.0 GPA. Math and Colburn, her favorite school subjects a GPA of 3.95. His favorite subjects and Tanya Hubbard, her favorite for excellence through continual evaluation, feedback, everyone else who helped make this construction pro- GPA. Her favorite subjects in school History were his favorite subjects in were Art, Pre-Calculus, Algebra 1 in school were English, Math, and subjects were History and Gym. and revision of programs and processes. cess happen. were Economics and Accounting. school, and he participated in cross- & 2, Geometry, and Biology. She Science. Armstrong participated in She participated in cross-country, Below is a list of the many companies and people who Bronze Josi Whipple Van Enk’s extracurricular activities ## country, basketball, NHS, yearbook, participated in NHS, BLAST program basketball, cross-country, NHS, and leadership committee, basketball, helped contribute to the new softball dugouts, which are in Amish Warehouse Mary Frandsen included cross-country, basketball, and the leadership committee. Winters for kids, decorating, baking, organizing as a youth group leader. He will be running club, youth group, and no particular order. Please note that there were also some Steve Reed & Family Tyler Baker running club, NHS, leadership If you have any ques- will be studying Christian Ministry at various get-togethers, helping with set- attending Moody Bible Institute where was NHS President. She plans to anonymous donors who did not want their name on the Aubree Mouthaan Wilson Chiropractic Center committee, workout club, and she Bill & Sara Van Horn Trevor Robinson Family tions, please contact the Southern Wesleyan University. He is up and clean-up, helping in the school’s he will major in Youth Ministry. He is attend Moody Bible Institute to study signs, but we would like to acknowledge them as well for was an intern at Lake Michigan Allison Snavley & Family Luevano Family District Office @ (616) planning on a career as a Pastor. kitchen, and helping in the church’s training for a career in youth ministry. education. Hubbard is planning for a their support. Thank you for all the generous support! Credit Union. She plans to major nursery. Colburn is studying for a career career in teaching. 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Cedar Springs Cedar Springs Cedar Springs Family Chiropractic Olszewski Family 616-696-1204 616-866-7670 616-696-9610 616-696-3655 616-696-1520 616-696-1500 616-696-1240 616-696-8863 616-696-8863 616-696-3650 White Creek Lumber Garza Family Page 16 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, June 6, 2013 Thursday, June 6, 2013 The Cedar Springs Post Page 17 Sports/Outdoors Creative Technologies Academy Catch of the Weiler earns all state honors Week When Bob Fitz- Graduation 2013 gerald reeled in this beauty last weekend at Sand Lake, he was in for a big surprise. The fish was a sunfish that weighed in at 14- 1/2 ounces and was 10 inches long. “It was the biggest sunfish I have ever seen, let alone Senior Katie Weiler was place fin- caught,” said the Sand the lone member of the ish, in the Lake resident. “It was girl’s track team to qualify 3200-meter run, with a time four times, three individual Conference Championship. lots of fun to catch. for the MHSAA Division of 11:22.38. Katie earned conference championships, Katie will continue her This fish fought more 2 State Final Meet, which all state honors and aca- one relay conference cham- education and running ca- than some small bass I’ve caught.” was held last weekend. On demic all state honors with pionship, state qualifier four reer this fall in Mt. Pleasant Congratulations, Bob, on a great catch! Saturday June 1, at Forest her performance at the state times, all state three times, at the University of Central Hills Eastern High School, meet. academic all state two times Michigan. Katie ended her high school Over her four years career and was key contributor to It’s back—get out those track career, with an eighth she earned all conference the teams 2012 OK Blue cameras! boxes throughout the area It’s that time of year again when anglers big and small like CTA CALENDAR ByRanger Ranger Steve Steve’s Mueller Nature Niche helps bluebird populations to tell their fish tales! Send us a photo and story of your first, Creative Technolo- mas this year, CTA’s largest her classmates to show Pastor, Tom Holloway. (Highlights for 2013-14; full calendar will be published recover. Appropriate shel- best, funniest, biggest, or even your smallest catch. Include gies Academy held its graduating class in its short compassion to a world in He spoke to the graduates at www.ctaschool.com the last week of June) ter remains an important your name, age, address, and phone number, along with the 15th Commencement on history. Salutatorian Andre need. about “Leaving a Legacy.” limiting factor preventing type and size of fish, and where caught. We can’t wait to Wednesday, May 29 at Winters honored outgo- The graduation address Congratulations, Class August 22 FlexTrac Only – Parent/Student bird-nesting success. Al- hear from you! Photos published as space allows. Photos/ the Kent Theater in Cedar ing science teacher Gerry was given by EnGedi of 2013! Required Orientation – 6 pm Helping lowing dead trees to stand stories may be sent by email to news@cedarspringspost. Springs. Forty-three grad- Verwey, and Valedictorian founder and Solon Center 27 Traditional - Orientation and Open benefits nature niches. It is com with Catch of the Week in the subject line, or mail to: uates received their diplo- Grace VanEnk challenged Wesleyan Church Senior House – 5:30 – 8:00 pm better to thin live trees from Many people hope to at- declined dra- Catch of the Week, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. September 3 First Day of School Bluebirds tract Eastern Bluebirds to matically due Bluebirds - continues on page 19 13 CTA Fall Community Carnival their yards. Bluebirds pre- to the use of October 14 No School for Students fer moderate to large open pesticides like All Seasons 22-24 Parent Teacher Conferences (required All Seasons areas. I maintain an open DDT. 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Beyond...continued from front page Bluebirds...continued from front page 17 Banquet...continued from page 2 CLASSIFIEDS 36 E. Maple St., P.O. Box 370 cruiting people to come to the church—it’s about serving the forest than to cut dead trees. Thinning live trees allows (Kibbie) Giddings, class of 1943, sharing memories of class- Cedar Springs, MI 49319 others. remaining trees to grow healthier and faster. Some removal mates who joined the war effort of World War II. Hitler de- 616-696-3655 ANIMAL LOST/FOUND ADS ARE FREE! “We just want people to know that we are friendly and of dead trees for safety is needed. clared “Total War” on January 13 of their senior year. – 696-3655 – we care about them,” said Kerr. “But it’s also about disci- Placement of nest boxes is critical. European Starlings Wayne Gould, class of 1946, will tell of many of the rural pleship. It gives people in the church an opportunity to be a are an abundant exotic species that kills bluebirds and oth- students, some walking five miles one way, to attend Sand Real Garage/Yard Apartments Critter Critter part of the community and learn about their needs.” er cavity nesters to use a cavity themselves. Keeping the Lake Schools. AUCTION The church started this outreach five years ago, and Kerr cavity opening to 1 ¼ inch diameter prevents starling en- For more info, contact Dave Groner, class of 1961, Presi- Estate Sales for Rent Corner Corner took over organizing it three years ago. She said that each trance. House sparrows are another exotic that enters and dent of the Sand Lake Alumni Association, at 269-208-5716. year is different. “Each year I try to find more ways for peo- kills bluebirds and they enter a cavity hole the size needed NOTICE: All real estate NEXT WEEK: Meadowcreek Apartments HOT WEATHER ALERT: Found: Brown Dachshund, male, ple in the church to engage personally with people in the for bluebirds. To reduce house sparrow predation, place advertising in this newspaper 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms avail- wearing collar, found on 5/14 in the White Creek Country Es- Show your love for your is subject to the Federal Fair able, appliances furnished, area of Maple and Park in Cedar community,” she explained. “I want people to understand nest boxes on post well away from trees and shrubs. House tates Community Yard pets by making sure they Housing Amendments Act and cathedral ceilings. 300 Springs. Call 616-255-1666 or that our heart truly is to serve, to show the love of Christ. sparrows prefer to stay near woody vegetation. Sale. Saturday, June 15, have water and shade the Michigan Civil Rights Act, Oak St. Cedar Springs. 616-255-3569 to identify. #20 616-696-2598 8:30 am – 2 pm. 2 miles when outside. Leave pets It’s really about learning to serve and love people sacrifi- When a nest box is placed in a large open area it appeals which make it illegal to advertise Call 616-249-1682. www. www.artsmithauctions.com north of 17 Mile on White in comfort at home when cially. We don’t expect anything in return.” to Tree Swallows and they will compete with bluebirds for “any preference, limitation or meadowcreekapts.us. Free: Wanted indoor home for a Creek. #23,24p shopping. discrimination based on race, #tfnb 1 year old, black, male cat. - Very This year the church had 14 teams for Beyond the Walls. a nest cavity. Placing two nest boxes 12 to 15 feet apart can Studies show that reading keeps color, religion, sex, national loving. Needs to be neutered. 616- Some of the projects included visiting and singing at Hope solve this problem. Tree swallows take one box and pre- the mind sharp. Give your brain a Garage & Moving Sale: 13th, Lost: Female black & tan hound origin, handicap, familial 636-8517. #23 boost. Subscribe to the newspaper AUTOS 14th & 15th, 8 am – 8 pm. 1735 dog mix. Aqua collar. Lost in the Network; fifth and six graders visiting patients at Metron; vent other swallows from using the second box but they do status, age or marital status, STOP RENTING!! Call today and expand your mind with a Solon, west off Algoma. Kids, area of Egner between White a team fixing a broken water fountain at Metron; a group not mind if bluebirds use it. Beyond 15 feet other swallows or an intention to making any for Sale for your FREE home buying Free: 3 Female, gray, tabby world of information. adult clothes, all sizes, lamps, Creek and Cedar Springs Ave. such preference, limitation or consultation and FREE list of kittens, litter box trained, 6 weeks delivering bags of groceries to people; a team doing yard may compete with bluebirds for the nest box. exercise equipment, luggage Last seen Thursday, May 23. Get a Guaranteed discrimination.” Familial Status 2005 Impala, $4500, 168,000 affordable homes in your area! old. Call 616-696-5186. #23 work and washing windows at the Post; another group One additional nest box precaution. Place a predator sets. Too much to mention. If found please call 616-890- Subscription to includes children under the age miles, 3400 engine, red. Damaged/ Bruised Credit OK! 4526. #22 handing out water bottles on the White Pine Trail; others guard over the entrance hole. Place a second board with of 18 living with parents or legal #23,24p The Post for only 616-887-9086. PM AUTO AMANDA KORTE, Associate Free to Good Home: 2 male dogs handing out grocery totes to people; individuals visiting the a hole over the access to make it deeper. When a raccoon custodians, pregnant women SALES,Sparta. #23p Broker-Prudential Preferred. – German Shepherd/ Rottweiler $25.00 per year! Found: Male Beagle, tri-color, elderly at Mildred Houting in Sand Lake; a group handing and people securing custody Help 616-401-3770. amandakorte@ wearing halter, found in late mix, neutered, shots, licensed, 2 reaches in for eggs or young, it cannot bend its leg to reach One price for all - within or outside of children under 18. This 2005 Caravan, $4500, 151,000 Wanted pprmi.com. Experience. April or early May in the area years old. 616-696-8647. #21 out chips and pop; a team walking around the city and pray- them. Raccoons have become excessively abundant and are the 49319 zip code - same low price! newspaper will not knowingly miles, 6 cyl, red. 616-887-9086. Service. Results. 24/7. #21-24p of Hanna and Solon. Call 616- ing; and another picking up trash. A couple of other new a major threat to successful nesting. accept any advertising for real PM AUTO SALES,Sparta. #23p 696-9484. #21 Free: Adorable kittens need a fun projects included a money drop at a local grocery store, Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be di- estate, which is in violation of Help Wanted: Part Time forever home. We have 3 black, ReD Flannel acRes where the team dropped dollar bills in grocery carts for rected to Ranger Steve (Mueller) at the odybrook@charter- the law. To report discrimination, 2003 Alero, $3900, 140,000 small engine repair person. “A Place to Call Home” Found: Male German Shepherd 2 gray and one black calico cutie. call the Fair Housing Center at miles, 6 cyl, gold. 616-887-9086. Experience required. White found west of Cedar Springs Please call 616-255-1342 if you people, then went to the McDonald’s drive thru and passed mi.net Ody Brook, 13010 Northland Dr, Cedar Springs, MI 616-451-2980. The HUD toll- PM AUTO SALES,Sparta. #23p Creek Lumber & Hardware, aFFORDaBle lIVInG on 18 Mile near Hanna on May have room in your heart & home. them out, and a veterans fanfare, where people dressed in 49319-8433. P.O. Box 370 • 36 E. Maple St. free number for the hearing 13861 White Creek, Cedar 311 Oak Court th Cedar Springs, MI 49319 13 . Call 231-750-2337. #20 #20 red, white and blue and stood at the Main and Muskeg- impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Springs. See Charlie or Aaron. Cedar Springs, MI Call 696-3655 for details Apply in person. #23 Great Location, 1 & 2 bedroom on Street intersection with signs that told people to honk HOMES FOR SALE: For Sale apartments. Designed for extremely if they love vets. They reportedly had just under 4,000 “Treatment Facilities” in the low, very low and low income. Rent based on 30% of income. honks. A couple of support teams stayed at the church and ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS: Sand Lake and Cedar Springs Handicapped accessible. PETS of the Week The time to SELL is NOW!!! area is looking for motivated worked either caring for kids age 4 and under, or work- L shaped light oak desk, $95. Managed by Republic Management Corporation ing in the kitchen to prepare lunch for the volunteers, and Contact me today for your FREE staff to assist individuals with Meet Rigby! He is a one year Consultation and FREE Market 32” Sony TV with light oak daily group treatment in anger For more information please call goody trays that were delivered to the city school, city hall entertainment center, $95. 616- (616) 696-3920/ old pit bull mix who is very Analysis. AMANDA KORTE, management, coping skills, and fire department on Monday. Associate Broker-Prudential 550-5749. #23p identifying thinking errors and TDD 1-800-649-3777 loving and playful! Rigby enjoys Preferred. 616-401-3770, developing a “New Me” identity playing with other dogs and After the event, the teams came back to the church to [email protected]. For Sale – 2010 Craftsman among other needed goals for MILDRED HOUTING could do well in a household have lunch and talk about what they did. “I like it when Experience. Service. Results. Lawn Tractor, 7 speed, 19-1/2 success. Must be 18 years of LEISURE ACRES with children and other animals. I see something come out of it,” said Kerr. “When people 24/7. #21-24p hp Briggs & Straton with 42” age with valid driver’s license He is highly food motivated deck. $900 OBO. Call or text TAkING AppLICATIONS understand it’s not just a one-day project.” She noted that At home and pass a criminal history and loves to spend time in your Jake at 616-862-9977. #23p for 1 bedroom apartments. several individuals made connections they plan to foster— check. Please call Carey at Must be 62 years of age or lap! If you are looking for an Cedarfield (616)437-8371 between 9 am such as visiting more often at Mildred Houting and Metron. handicapped or disabled of active cuddler, come and meet or away Community Garage/Yard – 4 pm, Mon. - Fri. for further any age. Designed for ex- Kerr doesn’t yet have any specific plans for next year’s Next to Meijer information. Starting pay $9.00 tremely low, very low and low event. “Every year I try to pay attention to what’s needed, Sales with a .50 raise when required Rigby at HSWM! income. Rent based on 30% of and just trust that we’ll be where God wants us to be,” she we’re just oPen HouSe trainings are completed. EEO/ income. For more information explained. 4 HoMes Summer Special! Plan AA/H. #21-24p please call (616) 696-3920/ Meet Oreo! She is a one for sale ahead and save. Get the TDD 1-800-649-3777. year old Domestic Shorthair a click 2nd week at ½ price when Bus Drivers needed for the Equal Housing mix who is very loving and View during garage running your garage – rum- 2013-14 school year. Applicants Opportunity. affectionate. Oreo is a curious will receive training for CDL sales June 7 & 8 mage sale for 2 weeks. Ex- kitty who enjoys napping, playing away... pires 9/5/13. Call The POST license. Must pass physical, criminal, clean driving record, with toys and spending time Mobile home living has for details 616-696-3655. @ www.cedarspringspost.com and drug background tests. with people. If you are looking never been like this before Services THIS WEEK: Drivers need to be available for a new feline friend, come from 6:30 am to 8:15 am and and meet Oreo at HSWM! Sand Lake Yard Sale – 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ $16.11/ A TO Z Trash will pick up your Apartments: June 7th & 8th, 9 am hr after 50 day probationary trash weekly. One-time hauls For more information on the Humane Society of West - ? at Mildred Houting Leisure period. Drivers will also receive available. Call Bryan at 616- Michigan, call (616) 453-8900 or visit them at 3077 Wilson 2 hours service per week plus $25,995$31,995 Acres, 35 E. Maple St., Sand 696-2938. #tfnb NW, just ½ mile north of Three Mile Road during adoption Lake. In case of rain, following will be placed on extra trip at your service... hours or visit ww.hswestmi.org. XCAVATING NC 3 Bedroom 1,512 sq. ft. weekend. #22,23b rotations such as athletics E , I . Weekly trash pick-up $11 a Adoption Hours: Absolute Heating Screened TopSoil and class trips. Please apply month and one time hauls. Call D&C Home Improvements SCREENED TOPSOIL BeaUTifUl at www.kentcityschools.org Sunday and Monday: Closed SCHULTZ SEPTIC gravel • Sand Garage Sale: June 7 & 8, 9 Steve at Let’s Talk Trash at 616- Roofing - new or Repair "We're #1 in a #2 business" & Ventilation LLC GRAVEL • SAND – District tab – Employment Tuesday - Friday: 2pm-7pm, Saturday: 10am-4pm Cedar rRECYCLEDecycled concreCONCRETETe Pre-owNed Home am – 5 pm. 15435 Snauble, 984-6189. #16-27p chimney Repair Year 'round 24 hour service Heating & $5 WALK-IN NAIL TRIMS 2011 by 19 Mile and Algoma, CS. Opportunities tab to fill out online Licensed & insured -All work guArAnteed- •Residential •Commercial Cooling inC. #'%%" & ! Dealer of the year commerciaLICENSEDL && residentiaINSURED L (Howard City) Household items, some clothes, application. Call Kurt Johnson, & !'" &! 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