FREE All it takes is to grab one! Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Permit No. 81 Cedar Springs, MI The Reaching around the world - www.cedarspringspost.comST Vol. XXVIII P No. 49 Thursday, December 10, 2015 Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties Families celebrate at Mingle with Kris Kringle By Judy Reed Last Saturday, December 5, was a beautiful day to be out and about in downtown Cedar Springs, to celebrate the annual Mingle with Kris Kringle, sponsored by the Cedar Springs Area Cham- ber of Commerce. According to Chamber president Perry Hopkins, the first weekend of the 2015 Cedar Springs Christ- mas went really well, with Photos by Craig Owens a lot of people turning out to make and take ornaments at both the Cedar Springs Public Library and the Ce- dar Springs Historical Mu- seum, and to see Santa at the end of the day. Post photo by Judy Reed According to Library Di- rector Donna Clark, 70 peo- take home. They created Main Street from Maple to “Having the ple—old and young alike— lots of pine cone ornaments Ash, with Sgt. Kelley, of cheerleaders in attended the “Make and filled with birdseed, so that the Kent County Sheriff’s the parade again Take Ornament” morning they would be environmen- Department Cedar Springs this year singing, at the library. They created tally and bird friendly. unit leading the way, and a as the mini parade an ornament for the town At 4:30 p.m., a mini pa- horse-drawn wagon carry- MINGLE - continues Christmas tree and one to rade made its way down ing Santa Clause at the end. on page 13 Police investigate Tour of lights 2015 There’s nothing like the warm glow of Christmas shooting lights this time of year to give you a good dose A 20-year-old Algoma of Christmas cheer! The Township man died last Springs Church, located at weekend from a gunshot 135 N. Grant Street, is a wound he suffered while new stop on this year’s Tour playing with a handgun. of lights, with their dancing According to the Kent light display choreographed County Sheriff Department, to your favorite Christmas the shooting happened in the music. The show will run 2200 block of Rector about nightly from sundown to 10:53 p.m. December 5. 8:30 p.m., through Decem- They said that the 20-year- ber 23. old male, identified as Cory So pack up the kids, go M. Newville, suffered a fa- Cory M. Newville for a ride, and enjoy the tal gunshot wound that ap- decorations your friends peared to have been self-in- and neighbors have put up this year. We’re sure you’ll find 5. 427 Northland Drive, near the corner of South flicted. a few other treasures along the way! Street and Northland. See the 90-foot evergreen Police said the victim recently obtained a handgun and 1. The Springs Church, 135 N. Grant Street (enter Christmas tree at the Reep family home. was playing with it inside of the residence. off First Street) 6. The Fieldstone Meadows subdivision, first cul de Three witnesses present during the time of the shooting sac, just off 18 Mile. Head north on Main Street were interviewed by Investigators. Police said all parties 2. 88 N. Grant Street (Corner of Maple and Grant) in Cedar Springs, turn east on 18 Mile. Go around involved are being cooperative. Rosenberger home curve, past mobile home park, and then east into An autopsy was performed on December 7 and confirmed Fieldstone. the cause of death to be from a gunshot wound. Police said 3. 65 E. Muskegon, corner of First and Muskegon 7. Subdivision off Pine Street (behind Wesco) that further tests are being performed and will be available Streets. The home of Larry and Audrey Young is a 8. 830 19 Mile Rd, home of Burt and Wanda Drent. at a later date. classic home decorated with style. Take 17 Mile Rd west to Algoma, turn north on The death is still under investigation. Algoma and go to 19 Mile, turn west. About 2 4. Downtown Cedar Springs is aglow with lights Funeral services for Cory Newville are Thursday, De- miles to house on left, corner of 19 Mile and and decorations on the lampposts and the town cember 10, at 11 a.m. at Hessel-Cheslek Funeral Home. Albrecht. Christmas tree is at the corner of Main and Ash. Post goes to Missouri Man dies in crash Health & Fitness Home for the Holidays Sports/Outdoors page 2 page 3 page 7 pages 8-11 page 12 Page 2 The Cedar Springs Post Thursday, December 10, 2015 Post travels to Branson, Missouri The Chapmans, of Sand Lake, and the Sandersons, of Cedar Springs, travelled to Bran- New 2016 Michigan son, Missouri to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles (Leviticus 23:33-43) September 27th through October 6th. For eight days we dwelled in our tempo- Apple Queen crowned rary booths (a rustic cabin in the woods) and attended church services each day. Branson was a beautiful place in the Ozark Mountains and had lots to do, so when we weren't busy with church activities we got to enjoy some of the local attractions. A group of us went to Silver Dollar City, an amusement park, some of us visited the Titanic Museum, and others enjoyed an aquarium. A few were lucky enough to go to the light and sound theatre to see "Jonah." There was so much to see and do, eight days wasn't enough. Are you going on vacation? Take the Post with you and snap some photos. Then send them to us with some info to news@ce- darspringspost.com or mail them to Post travels, PO Box 370, Ce- Hannah Rasch (left), of Conklin, was chosen as first runner up, and Sara Reisinger (right), of Freeland, is the new 2016 Michigan Apple Queen. dar Springs, MI 49319. We will Belinda, Mike, and Autumn Sanderson, of Cedar Springs, at the be looking for yours! entrance to Silver Dollar City, Branson, Missouri. GRAND RAPIDS—Sara as the representative of the an apple representative Reisinger, of Freeland, was Michigan Apple industry,” based on poise, beauty, ap- crowned the 2016 Michigan said Diane Smith, executive ple knowledge and public Apple Queen on Tuesday, director of the Michigan Ap- speaking ability. December 8, and Hannah ple Committee. “The candi- Queen contestants must Rasch, of Conklin was cho- dates go through a rigorous be between 17 and 23 years sen as first runner-up. Con- interview and essay writing of age and have a link to the testants for Michigan Apple process for the competition. Michigan Apple industry. Queen must have a connec- Sara will serve the industry The Michigan Apple Com- tion to the Michigan Apple well as an ambassador at mittee sponsors the annual industry in order to serve as schools, parades, festivals, event. The Queen and First its ambassador. grocery store events and Runner Up each receive Sara Reisinger is the more.” scholarships from the Mich- daughter of Alan and Jaye Reisinger will spend the igan Apple Committee and Reisinger, and is a commu- next year attending events the Michigan State Horticul- nication student at Saginaw and festivals as the face of tural Society. Valley State University. She the Michigan Apple indus- The Michigan Apple Com- is the daughter and niece of try. She will also travel to mittee is a grower-funded apple growers. schools throughout Michi- nonprofit organization de- Hannah Rasch is the gan teaching students about voted to marketing, educa- daughter of Fred and Dean- apples. tion and research activities na Rasch, and is a student at The contest took place on to distinguish the Michigan Davenport University. She December 8 at the 13th an- apple and encourage its con- is the daughter and grand- nual Michigan Apple Com- sumption in Michigan and daughter of apple growers. mittee grower luncheon. It around the world. For more “The Michigan Apple marks the 65th year of the information, visit www. Mike and Belinda Sanderson, of Cedar Springs, Bruce and Myrna Chapman, of Sand Lake, and Beverly Queen has an important role competition that awards MichiganApples.com. Chapman and her daughter Demetria, of Sand Lake, outside of the Titanic Museum, Branson, Missouri. Your hometown local floor-covering floor-covering store store forfor 3433 yearsyears Post collecting toys forWould needy you like to do something special for families in need this Christmas? You can part- ner with us to provide toys for needy children in Kent County. The Post is participating in the Toys for Tots program again this holiday sea- son, as a drop off site for toys. Rockford Floor Covering, Inc. Toys for Tots is a volunteer organization Visit us at 10704 Northland Drive 616-866-2748 whose goal is to collect new, unwrapped toys for kids 0-16, and dis- tribute them to children who Looks Like the Weather would not otherwise receive WinterPredictions is forhere the a gift during the holiday sea- Thank You Don’tWinter be leftare in SEVERE the cold...! son. Toys for teens are al- to our Get your furnace ways especially needed. Don’t Wait Get Your The program runs now PLATINUM SPONSORS Furnacechecked Checked NOW! Now! through December 16. Just for our bring a new, unwrapped toy Furnace Service & to our office at 36 E. Ma- 2015 Elementary ple Street in Cedar Springs, Check Up Special Only $69* Monday through Thursday, Walk-A-Thon When you Includes a 15 point Safety Check-Up.