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The P ST
Presorted Standard
US Postage Paid
Permit No. 81
Cedar Springs, MI
25¢
www.cedarspringspost.com
Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties
Tree lighting kicks off
Christmas season
Vol. XXVI No. 50 Thursday, December 12, 2013
Inside this
issue
Toys for Tots
By Judy Reed
Winter dialed down the thermostat last Saturday, just in time for
the Cedar Springs Aea Chamber’s
A Red Flannel Town Christmas—
Come Mingle with Kris Kringle
celebration.
The day started with an arts and
crafts fair at Creative Technologies Academy, included historical
holiday crafts at the Cedar Springs
Historical Museum, a short parade
from the firebarn on Maple, down
Main Street, to Ash Street, with the
Red Flannel Tree Farm leading the
way, and carrying Santa.
Santa lit the tree, which was
followed by a live a nativity story
with Pastor Craig Owen and several actors from Calvary Assembly
of God. Also on hand for the event
was City Manager Thad Taylor
(dressed as a wiseman), Mayor
Mark Fankhauser, Mayor ProTem
Patricia Troost, and the Red Flannel Queen and Court.
There was hot cocoa and other refreshments for residents, and
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Post goes to
Dinosaur World
Santa arrives escorted by the Red Flannel Tree Farm. Photo courtesy of the
Cedar Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.
The town’s Christmas Tree after being lit Saturday
night. Post photo by J. Reed.
Santa heard wishes from all Kiphart was pleased with
the boys and girls attending. the event. “I thought the
Chamber president Shawn Lighting - continues on page 2
Tour of lights
Winter weather
causes crashes
page 2
Winter Sports
Schedules
Would you like to see some great lights and
help a good cause at the same time? Then
head over to the Patin house at 2207 15 Mile
Road, in Sparta Township. Nolan Patin, 12,
set up his own Christmas display—with music! And not only did he teach himself how
to set it up, he paid for it, too—with his own
money. According to Nolan’s mom, Cindy Patin, while most kids his age would be
playing video games, Nolan spent his time
researching how to set up the light show with
music. And he spent several hundred dollars
of his fair money to purchase and learn the computer software. “He’s really worked hard at it,”
she explained.
Nolan, a sixth-grader at Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, in Belmont, also has a heart
for the Cedar Springs Historical Museum, and is
setting up a donation box outside the exhibit for
onlookers to donate to his favorite charity.
So take a drive over to the Patin place, set your
radio dial to 95.1, and enjoy a great show. And
don’t forget to donate! For more Tour of Lights,
turn to page 7.
Northbound US131 between 10 and 12 Mile Road was the scene of
a chain reaction crash Tuesday. Photo by B. Altena.
A cold blustery day Tuesday with falling temps caused ice
to rapidly freeze on the roads Tuesday afternoon, which led to
multiple crashes and slide offs along northbound US131 between 10 and 12 Mile Roads. It was reported that as many as
30 vehicles were involved in a chain reaction crash that tied up
that stretch of road for more than two hours. Police reported no
major injuries.
Man arrested after leading police on chase
Adam Rittersdorf
A man is in jail on multiple charges after driving
away in a vehicle that didn’t
belong to him and leading
police on a chase across
northeastern Kent County.
According to Cedar
Springs Police Chief Roger
Parent, Officers Chad Potts
and Jerry Wineland were
checking the city Tuesday
evening, about 6:47 p.m.,
for a vehicle that had been
stolen in Solon Township. They had heard from
The Kent County Sheriff
Department that it was a
Venture van, and had been
stolen from the Auto Zone
store on 17 Mile within the
hour. It had been left running while the driver was in
the store.
The Cedar Springs Po-
lice spotted the van in Cedar Springs Mobile Estates,
but when they activated
their lights, the driver fled.
They pursued the vehicle
at moderate speeds over
snow-covered roads, until
they lost him near 14 Mile
and Podunk.
Other police agencies
had been converging on
the area and within a minute or two, the Michigan
State Police were again in
pursuit of the stolen vehicle. Officers from Cedar
Springs were able to set up
and deploy a spike strip as
the vehicle headed south on
Podunk Ave just north of
14 Mile Road. The spike
strip deflated two passenger
side tires causing the driver
to run off the roadway and
into a yard on Podunk Avenue south of 14 Mile Road.
Officers from the Michigan State Police arrested the
driver a short distance from
the vehicle.
The man, Adam Lee Rittersdorf, 30, was arraigned
in 63rd District Court
Wednesday on charges of
fleeing a police officer,
third degree; resisting/obstructing a police officer;
unlawfully driving away
a motor vehicle; driving
on a suspended or revoked
license—second or subsequent offense; and he has
holds on him from another jurisdiction for several
other charges. He is also
being charged as a habitual
offender, 4th offense. Bond
was set at $10,000.
H ometown
H olidays
pages 5-6, 11
Plus
pages 7-9
Outdoors........pg. 10
Entertainment .pg. 15
The Cedar Springs Post
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Toys for Tots
Thursday, December 12, 2013
The Post goes to Kentucky
Dorothy Sprague and family, of Gowen and Kent City, recently
took the Post on an adventure with them to Kentucky.
“We started out in Gowen, and then went on to Kentucky to the
Squire Boone Caverns, and of course the Post was with us,” wrote
Dorothy. “Then it was on to Dinosaur World in Kentucky. As you
can see, the T-Rex was after the Post but we all got away safe! We
made a few stops in Tennessee and even a flea market, but the Post
and our family made it back to Michigan safe and sound.”
Sounds like fun, Dorothy! Thanks for taking us with you!
If readers are going on vacation, take a copy of the Post with you,
snap a photo, and send it to us with some brief information to news@
cedarspringspost.com.
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Police investigate death of inmate Post Highlights
A man charged with murder
for allegedly killing his live-in
girlfriend, in Spencer Township,
in October was found dead in his
cell at the Kent County Correctional Facility Tuesday, December 10.
The Kent County Sheriff Department reported that Scott Allen Hammer, 51, did not come
Scott Allen Hammer
out of his cell for breakfast at
4:48 a.m. When deputies checked on him, they found him
dead, in what they said appears to be a suicide. An autopsy
will determine the cause of death.
Hammer was arrested October 23, after allegedly killed
Danielle Scholten-Linderman, 29, at a home on Lincoln
Lake Avenue, in Spencer Township, where they had been
staying with family. The couple was staying there while
renovating their home in Sheridan. Police said that sometime early that morning a struggle had taken place between
the couple that resulted in Danielle’s death. Hammer then
fled the home and went to their farmhouse at 3360 Wise
Road, in Sheridan, Montcalm County, and set the house on
News......................................... pages 1-3
Voices & Views.............................. page 4
Sports Schedules................ pages 5-6,11
Hometown Holidays................ pages 7-9
Outdoors......................................page 10
Church Connection............. pages 12-13
At your service.............................page 13
Scott Hammer, 51, the live-in boyfriend of Danielle Scholten-Linderman, 29, reportedly burned the woman’s farmhouse
in Sheridan that they had been renovating, after he allegedly
killed her in a struggle in Spencer Township, Wednesday, October 23. Post photo by L. Allen.
Thank you to everyone who donated to Toys for Tots!
You’ve been giving some great gifts, especially the ones for
teens and preteens, who are often overlooked when buying
gifts for this type of program. We had one person come in
with six huge bags full of presents—how fun is that? It felt
like Christmas! We are excited for all the kids who will be
happy on Christmas morning!
If you haven’t yet donated or want to donate more toys,
our last pickup will probably be Friday, so try to get it here
Thursday or first thing Friday morning if you can. We are
open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you need alternate hours, please
call us at 696-3655.
Warning:
Con
artists
using
new
tricks
State Police offers tips for avoiding scams
The Michigan State Police reminds residents that scams
can take many different forms. If the offer seems too good
to be true, it probably is. Or, more recently, there are threats
of arrest if IRS bills aren’t taken care of.
Most scams involve obtaining a victim’s personal information under false pretenses. The scammer usually portrays a sense of urgency, pretending to be an official of a
legitimate organization to fool a victim into providing personal information.
In a new twist, scammers are posing as MSP members
advising that they will be arrested if they do not send an
IRS payment over the phone by supplying vital personal
information and credit card. A number of residents are ad-
Lighting
Personal property tax change
...continued from front page
turnout was outstanding considering the weather,” he said. “It was double what I expected
would brave the cold.”
While the first ever Christmas parade was
short, Kiphart wasn’t fazed. “It’s only the first
year. We have at least six more groups who have
said they would like to be part of it next year,” he
explained. “It’s just a start. We will continue to
grow it and make it a tradition.”
Kiphart said he was obviously excited to see
Santa come up the road, and is always excited to
see the kids’ smiling faces. “But what I was most
excited to see was the Red Flannel Queen and
her court,” remarked Kiphart. “It truly completed a Red Flannel Town Christmas. To have them
come out and brave the cold in those dresses was
truly inspiring and I loved it. I’d like to say a big
thank you to the Red Flannel Festival on behalf
vising that they have received such calls. The MSP and IRS
will never contact you over your phone and demand payment, or threaten arrest if funds are not sent.
To avoid becoming a scam victim:
Do not give personal information to unknown callers.
Do not respond to unsolicited e-mails from unknown
senders.
Confirm the identity of a contact by independently speaking with the identified source (your bank, Credit Card Company, government agency, etc.).
Use a reliable source, such as the phone book, to confirm
the contact’s phone number or e-mail.
Report any suspicious contacts to police.
The Red Flannel Queen and her court brave the
cold at the tree lighting Saturday. Post photo by
J. Reed.
of the Cedar Spring Area Chamber of Commerce for making this event complete.”
No Dental Insurance?
CedarRock Dental Care
announces its
Comprehensive Dental Plan
It can save anyone without dental insurance
hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars every year.
For details, call 863-7049.
A change in the personal
property tax law for 2014
could give some small business owners some relief.
Effective December 31,
2013, commercial and industrial personal property
with a combined true cash
value of less than $80,000,
is eligible for an exemption—but the exemption
must be filed by February
10.
True cash value is the
market value of all personal
property owned by, leased
by or in the possession of
the owner or related entity,
within a local tax-collecting
unit.
To qualify for the ex-
We feature
emption, the taxpayer must
file the “eligible personal
property exemption affidavit” with the local city or
township. If it is not filed
on time, the taxpayer will
not receive the exemption.
The affidavit form is available online at Michigan.gov
and on the City of Cedar
Springs website.
Taxpayers who qualify
by filing on time, are not
required to also file a personal property statement.
But they still must maintain
books and records relating
to the description, date of
purchase or acquisition,
purchase or lease price, and
value of all the industrial
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for the denial. A taxpayer
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Failure to file an exemption
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a denial and cannot be appealed.
Anyone who fraudulently claims an exemption for personal property
would be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by
imprisonment of 30 days
to 6 months and/or a fine of
$500 to $2,500.
Taxpayers not eligible
for the exemption must
still file a personal property
statement by February 20.
Failure to file either a personal property statement or
an exemption affidavit will
result in an estimated assessment.
For more info, go to
Michigan.gov/treasury.
Entertainment.............................page 15
fire. Montcalm County Sheriff deputies then apprehended
Hammer without incident.
Hammer was charged with open murder and his case was
pending trial at the time of his death.
Michigan State Police Adds 12 Canine Teams
Post photo by J. Reed.
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Kibbey Etue is pleased to
announce that Michigan citizens will soon benefit from
the services of 12 canine
teams, including eight new
teams and four replacement
teams, who graduated from
the MSP 2013 Basic Canine
School.
This graduating class
Replacement Canine School Graduates
brings the total number of
MSP canine teams to 49,
which is an historic high for the department. The MSP Ca- telligent problem-solving abilities and a high work drive.
nine Unit responds to approximately 5,600 calls annually The MSP’s canines retire to their handler or another loving
person’s home after working eight years.
making it one of the largest and busiest in the country.
A replacement team is where a veteran handler trains
The Basic Canine School is a 14-week intense training
program conducted in-house by veteran MSP Canine Unit with a new partner to replace a retiring canine. The four
members. The handlers and their canines covered more recently retired canines reside with their handlers. The last Basic Canine School graduation was in August
than 100 miles on foot during the training, which covered
subjects including tracking, narcotics detection, building 2012 when five new teams graduated.
The graduates include:
search, area search, property search, obedience and aggresBasic Canine School
sion. Additionally, the handlers received more than 100
Graduates
hours of classroom instruction.
Tpr. Bryon Bierema,
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Tpr. Ben Bordner, Smoke,
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tactical entry dog program, which provides services to the Eighth District Headquarters
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MSP Emergency Support Team.
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City receives tree planting
grant
The City of Cedar Springs
received a Community
Tree Planting grant from
Consumers Energy in the
amount of $1,000. The grant was used to
plant two Maple trees and
eight Flowering Pear trees
along Main Street; to replace diseased Ash trees in
Riggle Park; and to increase
tree density within the City.
Consumers Energy serves
1.8 million customers in
Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and partners with the
Michigan Forestry and Park
Association to assist local
municipalities with tree
planting projects on lands
open to the public.
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Post Scripts
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Were we at the same meeting?
After reading Kathy Bremmer’s letter in the Cedar Springs
Post (11/27/2013), it’s hard to believe we were at the same City
Council meeting. I had been wondering if you were ill or moved
away since I haven’t seen you at a City Council meeting in several
months. You were right—a woman (me) proudly took to the podium on Thursday, November 14, 2013. That’s where your truth
ended. You may criticize me and disagree with me; that is your
right. Attack me with lies and that is very different. I had to leave
early for medical reasons, not as you stated that I wasn’t interested
in important city business. I did send my regrets to our new May-
ors, for my early departure.
My statements that night: First, I thanked the current and past
city council members who voted Bob Truesdale into the Mayor’s
seat. I felt it was the best thing they ever did for our city (not a
castigation of council members). Second, I thanked the volunteers
and Red Flannel Board for their hard work and dedication for our
Red Flannel Festival. I thought the 2013 Red Flannel Day Festival
was awesome. It was an honor and a privilege to work with the
RFF board and volunteers (I said nothing about costs, police or
beer tent). Third, I also said I feel the Red Flannel is like a mascot for the Cedar Springs community, like Spartie is for Michigan
State, Wolverine is for U. of Michigan, Red Hawk is for Cedar
Springs Schools, etc. Some people love it, some hate it, and a few
just don’t care. I did say I like the new logo and I hoped that someday it might include our Red Flannel. Fourth, I asked council to
table the vote on the new logo and give our residents, voters, and
taxpayers a chance to review it. Most people didn’t know about
the new logo until it showed up on the front page of the Cedar
Springs Post the day of the council meeting. Fifth, I asked what
the plans were for the new logo? What kind of costs would be involved in applying it to our city identity? Will we have to replace
patches we just purchased for the police department uniforms? We
just paid over $700 for them. I
asked if we have to destroy or
grind off the former tagline “a
great place to live, work and
play” from our city signs? What
was the cost to develop that
new logo? As we know, last
year the City of Cedar Springs
spent thousands of taxpayers’
dollars to destroy and replace
our people’s property. How
much more will we be spending
on logos and taglines? Kathy, as
a concerned citizen and former
city councilwoman, you should
be interested in these additional
expenses.
Last, but not least, I addressed a rumor I have heard
from several citizens—that our
Cedar Springs City Council is
planning to remove the Red Flannel from our water tower. I have
reassured folks that because of the enormous cost, it could never
happen. (I hope not.) Kathy, you have taught me a valuable lesson.
If I address City Council again, I will record my every word, put
it in writing, and submit it to the City Council correspondence,
for the historical record. Kathy, hateful vitriol is all yours. I am a
proud Red Flannel Festival volunteer. I haven’t lost friends, our
family hasn’t split. The truth is, I made and renewed many wonderful friendships this past year and our family remains united.
Our friends and family are looking forward to the 75th (diamond)
anniversary of Red Flannel Day, 2014.
Rose Powell, Red Flannel Town, USA
Cedar Springs, Michigan
To the Cedar Springs City Council and
its Tax Payers:
I have held back my thoughts for a couple of years, but recent
events do not allow me to do so any longer.
Just when several of us, and what I truly believe to be a majority of the tax payers, were excited that we had a leader with
innovative business ideas, as well as a goal of making the city
friendlier, a majority of the council voted him out of office in what
I would call a very unprofessional manner. I know Mr. Truesdale
had some very big, aggressive, modern, and forward-thinking
ideas that quite possibly the council was not ready for yet, but
in my opinion, it is past time for big ideas for this city. He may
have made some mistakes, but who doesn’t? I, personally, like big
goals. I look at it if from the point of view that if you only make it
half-way to your goal, you still got somewhere! But why should
I be surprised when this is the same group that says you cannot
run the city like a business? I find this statement ridiculous and
cannot believe such a thing is said. Rather, if it’s a school, city,
county or any organization, it must be run like a business and get
the most out of every dollar you possibly can. Please remember in
your thinking, you do serve the taxpayers. The task of the council
should be about what is best for the citizen not about which side
one is on or about wins or losses.
It also does not hurt to be friendly instead of arrogant. Some of
the city employees are great, but it seems as you get up the ladder
it ends. City Hall should be a friendly place to go, not confrontational. After all, you are working for the citizens of the community!
I know some of the council members will say I have no vote or
voice, as I do not live in the city, and yes, I cannot vote but I do
feel the $468,000 I have paid in property taxes to the city in the
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Springs Red Hawks
Winter Sports
Schedules
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Boys basketball
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Girls Basketball
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freshman
Council - continues on page 13
freshman
Competitive cheer
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H olidays
It’s that time of year again, when kids can’t wait to mail their letters to Santa! To help
parents out, the Cedar Springs Post has set up a special North Pole drop box. Every
year dozens of kids use our special box for express delivery to the North Pole, and we
make sure Santa reads each and every one! So, if you’d like to send a letter to Santa,
and maybe get it printed in the newspaper, just drop off your letter in the bright red box
labeled “Santa Mail” outside our office at 36 E. Maple Street, or mail your letter to:
Letters to Santa, c/o the Cedar Springs Post, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319.
Row 1: Dakota Bekins, Austin Sargent, Nate
Sorensen, Kyler Marble, Cameron Link, Austin
Hilyer, Nick Krajewski, Aaron Mabie
Row 2: Coach Cody Kleeves, Justin Jones, David
Kearney, Brad Brechting, Mitchell Kooiman, Josh
Benge, Taylor VanDyke, Coach Jeff Patin
12771 Northland Dr.
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Vanderhyde
616-696-0100
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Kireonta Hale, Je’len Jackson, Da’Marcus Barnett,
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Dear Santa,
I hope you are haveing susesful
year so far! And your elfs are geting
ready for the big day! But what I
want for Chrimas is a Wii U, Sonic lost
world for Wii U and mario 3d land for
Wii U. Plus I wold like some suprise!
I have cookies and milk ready for you
on Chrismas eve night! And I hope you
have a meary Chrismas ful of cheery.
Oh Santa thank you for all of the
wonderful gifts last year and all the
years. And thank you.
Sinsersly, Courtney Mooney
P.S. Thank you for giveing gifts
to Makenzie and me. And for the gifts in
the stocins. Thank you Santa and Mrs. Claus
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We want to give you the opportunity to celebrate your baby’s very
first Christmas in a special way.
The Cedar Springs POST will
be featuring area newborns in “Baby’s First
Christmas,” a special
feature for babies
celebrating
their
first Christmas.
Photos will be
run at no cost to
our readers, but
space is limited so
get your photos in early. Deadline is Monday,
December 16 by 5:00 p.m. and pictures with name and date of birth will
appear in the December 19th issue.
We cannot guarantee return of
photos. Show the community your precious gift!
Photos
may
be
dropped off at the
Cedar Springs POST
- 36 E. Maple St., or
mailed to Baby’s First
Christmas, P.O. Box
370, Cedar Springs,
MI 49319, or emailed to
news@cedarspringspost.
com
There’s nothing like the warm glow of Christmas lights this time of year to give
you a good dose of Christmas cheer! Pack up the kids, go for a ride, and enjoy the
decorations your friends and neighbors have put up this year. We’re sure you’ll
find a few other treasures along the way!
1. 427 Northland Drive, near the corner of South Street and Northland. See
the 90-foot evergreen Christmas tree at the Reep family home.
2. 65 E. Muskegon, corner of First and Muskegon Streets. The home of Larry
and Audrey Young is a classic home decorated with style.
3. Downtown Cedar Springs is aglow with lights and decorations on the
lampposts and the town Christmas tree is at the corner of Main and Ash.
4. 2207 15 Mile Rd, one block west of Algoma Ave. Nolan Patin, 12, set up a
Christmas display to music. Tune your radio to 95.1, and don’t forget to
make a donation to him to support the Cedar Springs Historical Museum.
5. 830 19 Mile Rd, Burt and Wanda Drent. Go west on 17 Mile to Algoma,
then two miles to 19 Mile, and 2 Miles on 19 Mile to home.
6. The corner of Beech and Maple Streets in Sand Lake. The display of Bob
and Tracey Fitzgerald lights up the whole town! The kids will love it.
Send us your home or homes you’ve seen to [email protected].
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Family Features
W
hether you’re looking to fill the family calendar with
fun holiday activities or need a few ideas to make the
season more meaningful, this guide to family holiday
fun has you covered.
“Whether it’s finding a great gingerbread cookie recipe and biting one arm off each one (like we do), or just making cards for
the family, it’s lovely to give your kids something uniquely their
own to look forward to each year,” said Liz Gumbinner of Cool
Mom Picks.
Here are some A to Z ideas to get you started today:
A
tions. You can buy one or make one, and it can be as simple or
as fancy as you like.
• Make angels — snow angels, construction paper angels, angel ornaments or even angel food cake.
B & B Beauty Salon
616-696-1150
• Make bird feeders out of empty milk jugs or small cardboard
tubes rolled in peanut butter and birdseed.
• Host a book exchange with friends, where everyone trades
books they own and have already read.
Cedar Car Co.
616-696-0100
Photos courtesy of Getty Images
• Gather some friends and go caroling around the neighborhood or at a retirement center.
• Cook something new. You can find plenty of new dishes with
Bing, which lets you quickly find full recipes and reviews
right on the search page; and that lets you spend less time
searching and more time cooking up some delicious fun with
the whole family.
D
Dean Excavating
616-636-5524
• Have a family dance party. Turn up the tunes or pop in the
dance video game and cut loose together.
• Drive around town and take in the holiday lights and sights.
Plan your route ahead of time, and end the trip with a special
treat like hot cider at your favorite spot.
E
Cedar Springs Eyecare
616-696-0830
• “Elf” your neighbors. Put together small treat bags with gift
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tags that say “You’ve Been Elfed!” Then leave them as a secret surprise in their mailboxes or hanging from the front door.
Framed Images
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• Make time for friends. The kids, especially teens, will appre-
ciate getting to hang out with their buddies. If you’re hosting,
make sure you have plenty of fun snack foods.
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Geek Worx
616-696-7000
• Have some fun with family game nights. Let everyone take
turns picking their favorite board games, card games and video games to play together.
• Spice up the holidays with gingerbread. You can bake gingerbread cookies or gingerbread cake. Try your hand at building
a gingerbread house — either with a kit or with graham crackers and frosting.
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H2Oasis
616-866-0557
• Keep things cozy with hot chocolate. Set up a hot chocolate
station with different flavors such as mint, caramel or raspberry, flavored marshmallows, and fun extras like chocolate
sprinkles or cinnamon stir sticks.
• Take part in local holiday happenings. Go to a holiday concert; be a part of the local holiday tree lighting ceremony; visit Santa; or go to a seasonal sporting event. It’s easy to find
something to put you in the holiday spirit when you search
with Bing, which gives you performance times, ticketing information, maps and more right within the search page.
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616-696-3655
• Go ice skating at a local rink. You can rent skates and take a
spin on the ice together.
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at one of the churches in our community:
• Start a calendar to build anticipation for all holiday celebra-
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Celebrate the joy of Christmas
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JIS Tire
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• Jingle some bells. Hang bells on your front door; make a vid-
eo of the littlest ones singing Jingle Bells or Jingle Bell Rock.
And don’t forget the jingling Salvation Army bells. Not only
can you donate, but many scout troops and church groups
volunteer to ring those bells and collect donations, which is a
great way for kids to help a good cause.
K
Kent County Credit Union
616-696-3650
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Main Street Restaurant
616-696-1880
• If you leave cookies and milk for Santa, don’t forget his reindeer. Carrots or homemade reindeer chow will give them energy for their long night’s journey.
• Try a restaurant you’ve never been to before. If you’re watching your budget, go at lunch time, when you can try smaller,
lunch-size portions for less money.
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Sand Lake Veterinary
616-636-4100
• Let the kids plan a Kids’ Night In. They get to pick the menu • Keep track of Santa’s journey around the world. “If you’re a
and the activities, and be in charge of making the fun happen.
• Practice random acts of kindness. Encourage everyone to do
something kind for someone else — it could be clearing snow
off the sidewalk for a neighbor, doing a family member’s
chore for them, or buying a soda for the person behind you in
line.
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Cedar Springs Public Library
616-696-1910
• “Learn about the holiday celebrations of other cultures,”
suggests Liz. “Kids love all kinds of celebrations, and it can
be magical to find out how other children around the world
spend their holiday time.”
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Family Fare - Cedar Springs
616-696-0720
• Make gifts to give friends, neighbors, teachers or coaches.
You can make ornaments, baked goods, photo books, candles
or pet treats.
• Plan holiday movie nights so you can enjoy the classics. From
the funny to the touching, there are lots of ways to enjoy the
silver screen’s many tributes to the season.
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Kent Theatre
616-696-7469
• Experience The Nutcracker ballet. If you can’t go to a live
performance, try a recorded version on DVD or via Netflix or
Hulu.
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616-696-3655
• Enjoy the great outdoors, even if it’s cold. Play in the back
yard, go to the park, ride your bikes, build a snowman, have
a snowball fight, play flag football, soccer or ring-around-therosies.
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Patsy’s Hair Place & Barbershop
616-636-4500
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Santa fan,” says Liz, “use resources like the NORAD Santa
Tracker powered by Bing, available at www.NoradSanta.org,
to follow his trip throughout the big day.”
Awsome Tan
616-696-7259
• Trim the tree together. Don’t worry about the tree looking
magazine perfect — the point is to have fun, and the results
will be a tree you can all be proud of.
U
Ray Winnie Auto Sales
616-754-7195
• Let everyone unwrap one gift that will help get them in the
holiday spirit. It could be a milk and cookie plate set for Santa,
new holiday pjs or socks, or a holiday-themed book or CD.
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Sand Lake Veterinary
616-636-4100
• Volunteer to help those in need. Some families like to serve
meals in soup kitchens, sort clothing or food donations, or collect and pack items for shelters or soldiers.
• Have a video game marathon with games the whole family
can play.
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Wilson Chiropractic Center
616-696-2650
• Take a walk around the neighborhood. Make it a scavenger
hunt and look for certain holiday decorations, animals, cars
and parts of nature.
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Sand Lake Oil & Lube
616-636-5250
• X marks the spot. Plan a treasure hunt in and around the
house. Write clues that lead players from one place to the next
until they find a special, hidden gift.
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616-696-3655
• Declare a “Pajama Day” and let everyone hang out in pjs and • Have some fun with yarn. Learn how to finger knit or crochet.
slippers, and serve breakfast for dinner.
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Or make holiday decorations and crafts with yarn.
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• Plan quiet time amid all the hustle and bustle of the season. • Take a holiday trip to the zoo. Many zoos have special holiday
Whether it’s for naps, reading, unplugged time from all electronics, or just a day of not going anywhere, it’s important to
take time to recharge.
displays and programs that let you celebrate the season wildstyle.
Dec. 15, 17, 22, 24, 29: Celebrate the coming of Christ
at Cedar Springs United Methodist Church, 140 S. Main,
Cedar Springs. On Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m., our kids will share
the Good News with “Christmas Counts” and a presentation
of “The Reluctant Innkeeper.” On Dec. 17 at 7:00 p.m., we
offer a Blue Christmas worship service of hope and healing
for those who struggle with life circumstances. Childcare
is provided. On Dec. 22, our adult choir presents a cantata
called “All is Well” in the 9:00 a.m. worship service. Join
us on Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) to welcome the Christ child
into our hearts and lives. We offer two worship services:
7:00 p.m. (supervised childcare provided for ages 0-3 and
special Children’s Time) and 10:00 p.m. Both services
include Holy Communion and candlelighting. Then, on
Dec. 29, we worship at 10:00 a.m. and celebrate the joy
of the Christmas season! For more information, please call
(616) 696-1140 or visit us online: www.cedarspringsumc.
org
Dec. 15, 22, 24: Join First Baptist Church of Cedar
Springs, at the corner of Main and Muskegon Street, for
their Christmas program, “Pointing to Jesus,” on December
15, at 5 p.m. On Sunday, December 22, hear the Christmas
message, “Anticipation: Imminent” (based on Luke 1:4555, and 2:1-14). They will also hold a Christmas Eve
service on December 24 at 7 p.m. at the church.
Dec. 15, 24: The children of the Solon Center Wesleyan
Church will celebrate the birth of the Savior with a
Christmas program “What Will You Give to Jesus?” on
Sunday, December 15 at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. The
children will perform in both services. The church will also
celebrate Jesus’ birth with a Candlelight Christmas Eve
Service on Tuesday, December 24 at 6 p.m. The church
is located at 15671 Algoma Avenue, just north of 19 Mile
Road. Everyone welcome!
Dec. 20, 22, 24: Join The Springs Church on Friday,
December 20, at 6:30 p.m., when their worship band
performs a fabulous concert of your favorite, fun Christmas
songs to get you in the mood for Christmas. Proceeds from
low cost tickets ($3/person or $10 per family) go to help
fund the church’s “Bless the children” ministry, which
provides clothing for children in the community. Fun for
the whole family! They also invite you to their Christmas
Eve Candlelight Service on Tuesday, December 24 at 7
p.m. Feel free to come as you are, and bring friends and
family, too! There will be glo-sticks for the kids. The
Sunday, Dec. 22 message (at 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.) is
part of the series “Advent Conspiracy.” We are located on
the corner of Oak & First Streets in Cedar Springs. For more
information visit our website www.thespringschurch.info
or call 616.696.2970. We hope to see you at The Springs
this Christmas!
Dec. 22, 24: Hillcrest Community Church of God
Welcomes you on Sunday, December 22, at 10:45 a.m., to
enjoy a down home Christmas play. Come and be a part of
our studio audience at our live broadcast. Watch families
reenact the Holy Nativity, and we’ll all sing Christmas
carols together. Then the Christmas Eve Candlelight
service will be December 24, at 6:30 p.m. Won’t you
join us in celebrating the birth of The King! There will
be refreshments following both services. We are located at
5994 18Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI. For questions please
call 616-696-9333. Dec, 22, 25: Join Pioneer Christian Reformed on December
22 at 6 p.m. for a Blue Christmas Service. While Christmas
is a time that many look forward to and things like joy and
happiness mark this time of year, others have a particularly
hard time during the Christmas season. Join us for a Blue
Christmas Service where we will acknowledge the difficulty
that Christmas can present and offer some help for the
pain. You are also invited to our Christmas Day Service
on Wednesday, December 25, at 10 a.m. Come celebrate
with us the birth of our Savior. Pioneer CRC meets at
3592 17 Mile RD NE Cedar Springs, MI, 49319 (Next To
Meijer) Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org.
Dec. 24: Calvary Assembly of God (810 17 Mile Road)
will offer its annual Candlelight Christmas Eve service
on Tuesday, December 24, at 6:30pm. This is a relaxing
and joy-filled hour of hot chocolate, Christmas carols, and
a reminder of the reason for the season of Christmas. Get
more details at http://cscalvary.org. Dec. 24: We’ll be doing what we do best this Christmas
season at Courtland-Oakfield UMC with simple celebrations
of God’s gifts of friends and family, symbols and traditions,
carols and Christ ... especially Christ. Our Christmas Eve
Candlelight service at 7:00 p.m. will be a time to take a
restful break and listen as God Whispers Love. We are
located at 10295 Myers Lake NE. Check out our website,
www.coumc.com, or visit us on Facebook, https://www.
facebook.com/COUMC
Dec. 24: East Nelson United Methodist Church, 9024 18
Mile Rd. NE will be holding a Candlelight Service on
Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. Come celebrate the blessed birth
with us!
Stop and listen as
God Whispers Love.
Christmas Eve
7:00 pm
Courtland-Oakfield UMC
10295 Myers Lake NE
Rowland’s
Dec. 24: Please join us
at 7 p.m. for a traditional
Christmas Eve Worship
service with music and
Holy Eucharist at Holy
Spirit Episcopal Church. We are located at 1200 Post
Drive NE, Belmont, at the
intersection of Post & Pine
Island drives, 1/4 mile west
of Exit 95 (Belmont) of US
Route 131. Visit us online
at www.holyspiritbelmont.
org or www.facebook.com/
holyspiritbelmont. suRplus outlet
Dec. 24: We encourage you
to join us at Resurrection
Lutheran Church of Sand
Lake, for a Christmas Eve
Candlelight Worship Service,
at 7 p.m. Resurrection
Lutheran Church is located
just south of Sand Lake, off
from Northland Drive. It
will be a wonderful service,
in honor of our Lord and
Savior, Jesus Christ as we
celebrate His birth. For more
information, 616-636-5502.
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Boreal Chickadee in decline
From Michigan Audubon Society
The Boreal Chickadee, aptly named for its dependence
on the Boreal forest, is a superb indicator species in Michigan. Simply put, if the Boreal forest is declining so is the
Boreal Chickadee population.
In Michigan, Boreal habitats can be found in the Upper
Peninsula and consist primarily of cold-tolerant coniferous
trees, such as black and white spruce, balsam fir, jack pine
and tamarack (larch). Additionally, the Boreal Chickadee
favors black spruce-tamarack wetlands. This makes Michigan the southernmost range for this non-migratory resident
species and easily susceptible to habitat degradation.
The Boreal Chickadee, which looks similar to the very
common Black-capped Chickadee, experienced a 73 percent population decline between 1965 and 2005 (Michigan
Breeding Bird Atlas) and thus put the species on National
Audubon’s “Top 20 Common Birds in Decline” list. The
current population is a mere 5.2 million individuals compared to 40 years ago when the population stood at an impressive 20 million.
This decline may be attributed to changes in the amount
and quality of Boreal habitats in recent decades. Excessive
logging, drilling and mining has threatened mature Boreal
forests throughout the bird’s North American range. The
Boreal forests of the Upper Peninsula are still recovering
from the effects of logging during the turn of the last century. Although these Boreal forests have rebounded, they
are still not at their fullest potential to attract Boreal Chick-
Michigan is the southernmost range for the Boreal Chickadee,
but its number is in decline here. Photo by Beth Olson, Michigan
Audubon Society.
adees, which were very common in the Upper Peninsula
before the logging boom of the 1800’s (Barrows).
Another probable factor in the species’ population decline in Michigan is climate change. As the species’ southernmost range, a minor one or two degrees in temperature
change can, over time, reduce the amount of Boreal habitat
in the Upper Peninsula. With smaller areas of Boreal forest
available the Boreal Chickadee population in the state will
decline further as the bird retreats to Canada in search of
suitable habitat and food.
The future of the species depends heavily on better cultivation practices of Boreal forests and improving industrial methods for logging, mining, and drilling. In Michigan,
encouraging public land managers to have bird-friendly
management plans and to increase protected areas of Boreal forests will also help the chickadee. Conservation of
this specific habitat will improve lives for an abundance of
other Michigan-native Boreal species such as the Gray Jay,
Black-backed Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Belted Kingfisher, Great Horned Owl, Saw-whet Owl and Olive-sided
Flycatcher.
Reducing the effects of climate change will improve the
Boreal Chickadee population as well. There are a few easy
ways you can help such as staying informed on current
legislation regarding greenhouse emissions and alternative
energy, along with conserving energy where you live, work
and play. Although the Boreal Chickadee is on National Audubon‘s, “Top 20 Common Birds in Decline” list it has not
made it on the International Union for Conservation of
Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Red List yet. This
means there is still time to help this species and prevent it
from joining the threatened or endangered species list. If
you would like to contribute to Boreal Chickadee conservation, contact Michigan Audubon at michiganaudubon.org
or the Boreal Song Bird Initiative at borealbirds.org. The Cedar Springs Post
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Some families might head
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ago when my hair had color
(1988) I was invited to visit
a giraffe’s bedroom, kitchen
pantry, and daytime roaming grounds. I was taken in
the back of large truck into
the San Diego Wildlife Park
enclosure where rhinos, giraffes and other large African animals roamed free.
The purpose for me was
enjoyment and to learn about
zoo management. The zoo’s
purpose was to get some
publicity photos to use in
brochures and publications.
A zoo photographer was
in a jeep capturing events
close and far of what happened around our vehicle.
A friend, Doug Knudson,
used my camera to capture
the accompanying photo of
a giraffe taking a carrot from
my mouth. We were on the
elevated truck platform but
the giraffe still needed to
lean down to take the carrot.
My purpose in visiting the
pantry and bedroom was to
learn more about what is
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animals. I had not given
much thought about companies like Purina making
balanced meal diets for a variety of exotic animals. Zoos
across the country and world
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not resemble nature niches.
The better zoos today work
to replicate animal habitats. In so doing, they try
to provide food that meets
their nutritional needs and
also provide natural foods.
Birds like chickens are fed
to alligators and mice or rats
are fed to snakes to provide
needs. The bones and entire
body ingested by these animals are important for their
health.
Beyond meeting food
needs, the animals need water, shelter, and appropriated
living space. I was somewhat disappointed when the
community vote rejected
moving the zoo to a location where animals would
get better and more spacious
habitat enclosures that could
replicate habitats better. It
was a most gracious offer by
Fred and Lena Meijer. The
community decision to keep
the zoo where it is limits the
zoo’s future animal opportunities. The zoo has done
a wonderful job adapting
available space as best possible. I enjoy seeing the John
Ball Zoo advertise in the paper and hope all have visited
the renovations. If not, make
plans for spring.
It was most enjoyable to
go into the giraffe’s bedroom in San Diego Zoo
(he was not present) and to
check out its kitchen pantry, wander its living space
in a truck, and see where it
drinks from ponds among
flamingos, egrets, and other
animals. No predators were
present to stalk and kill giraffes seeking a drink. That
would not be good for giraffes, the visitors, or zoo.
Zoos are a place where
we can learn much about
the wild world in a very
tame and safe manner. Plan
time on winter visits south
or during summer travels
to begin at a zoo and then
go to wild natures niches
in national and state parks,
places like the Rogue River
state game area surrounding the Howard Christensen
Nature Center (HCNC), or
national wildlife refuges.
Learn about nature niches at
HCNC programs.
Natural history questions
or topic suggestions can be
directed to Ranger Steve
(Mueller) at the odybrook@
chartermi.net or Ody Brook,
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Holy Spirit Episcopal Church
10 am Sunday worship
1200 Post Drive NE, Belmont
(616)784-1111
(corner of Pine Island, 1/4 mile west of Exit 95 of US 131)
Pastor
Craig T. Owens
www.holyspiritbelmont.org
New Ideas, Traditional Worship
Sunday Worship 10:00 AM
Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM
Word of Life Clubs
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Adult Bible Study
Wednesday 7:00 PM
12786 Algoma Ave • Cedar Springs
www.MBC-Cedar.com
696-3560
Mary Queen of Apostles Church/St. Clara Mission
Roman Catholic Faith Community
One W. Maple | Sand Lake, MI | 636-5671
Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 8:00 am & 12:00 noon
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 pm
Mass at St. Clara (4584 N. Bailey Rd., Coral, MI) Easter-October
Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]
810 17 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs
www.cscalvary.org
http://craigtowens.com
Joy! Joy! Joy!
PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing.
Joy is not something that melts away, it is unaffected by
circumstances, remaining rock-solid. Joy is what the birth
Pioneer Christian Reformed Church
of Jesus in Bethlehem brings us.
ServicesServices
at Cedarfield
Community
Center Center
at Cedarfield
Community
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!
3592 173592
Mile17RD
NE
(Next
to
Meijer)
Mile Rd. NE (Next to Meijer)
Phone: 696-9120
Web: www.pioneercrc.org
Let men their songs employ;
Phone: 696-9120
Web: www.pioneercrc.org
Sunday Sunday
Services:
10AM, 10AM,
6PM 6PM
Services:
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Pastor:Pastor:
Jim Alblas
Jim Alblas
Repeat the sounding joy.
On the day Jesus was born, the angels sang about peace
Rockford Springs Community Church
on earth. Jesus Himself said that He didn’t come to conPastor David Vander Meer
demn us, but to save us. Jesus came to be our Savior, which
5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656
is another reason for great joy!
www.rockfordsprings.org
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Sunday WorShip
Nor thorns infest the ground;
9:30am • 5:00pm
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found.
SAND LAKE
Jesus Christ’s Advent among us was the fulfillment of a
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
promise given all the way back in the first book of the Bi65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673
Rev. Darryl Miller
ble. God the Father said Jesus would come to wipe out sin,
Worship Service 9:30 am • Children’s Church 9:30 am
Worship
11 a.m.
and sorrow,
and reverse the curse, turning it back into a
Family Night - Thursdays 5:30-7pm
22 Mile Road for all who would put their faith in Jesus. What joy
blessing
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over the next couple of Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Just N. of 19 Mile Rd.
Cedar Springs
Ave.,
Algoma
15671 Senior
Pastor
Tom
Holloway
616-696-3229
Pastor Tom
Holloway,
Music/Youth
June-August
15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd.
Joy! Joy! Joy! Let it reign!
616-696-3229
Sundays
@
West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery
Sunday School 9:45
WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M.
MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M.
Pioneer Christian Reformed Church
N. to Sand Lake
22 Mile Road
M-46
22 Mile Road
N. to Sand Lake
19 Mile Road
22 Mile Road
Cedar Springs
19 Mile Road
M-46
Algoma Ave.
US-131
S. to G.R.
Algoma Ave.
N. to Sand Lake
N. to
N. toCenter
Sand Lake
Solon
Wesleyan Church
19 Mile Road
M-46
Sand Lake
Cedar
Springs
N.
to Sand
Lake
Cedar Springs
Algoma Ave.
US-131
S. to G.R.
US-131
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Cedar Springs
S. to G.R.
9:45 AM
& 11:15 AM
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135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Oak & Grant) | 616.696.2970
Blessed John Paul II Parish
Roman Catholic Faith Community
3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904
Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30pm • Sundays at 10:00 am & 5:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at Noon & Sundays at 4:00 pm
jp2cedarsprings.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]
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180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light)
Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am
Sunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm
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Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh
10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd.
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sunday Worship: 10 aM
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Bible study: 11:15 aM Monday
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fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f
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sunday schedule:
TWO WOrshIP serVIces at 9:00 a.m.
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Bliss-Witters & Pike
Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and
operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel
is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland
Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
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suPerVIsed nursery care PrOVIded
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10:00 a.m. coffee Fellowship downstairs
10:15
a.m. christian education FOr all aGes
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233 S. Main Street
696-1630
Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm
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Nursery provided for all Sunday Services
Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm (Sept. - March)
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After the funeral I think that’s when it really kicked in
We all said our last goodbyes
Hoping we wouldn’t have to do that for many years
Dying at a young age of 55
I will never forget my dad
He did what he loved
He built houses, and hunting and fishing on the side
He worked until he couldn’t
We miss how he would sing in his sleep
How he always sang going to the kitchen
How he would make sure that TV remote was in his hand
I tried to get it while he was sleeping... he woke up
I’d have to say he was one great dad
He made his mistakes and learned from them
He didn’t always say the nicest things but we understood
He wasn’t a perfect dad, but he was good for us three
Even if you’re no longer here physically
You still are here with us
You are in our memories
You are in our hearts
Very much missed and loved by
Wife Chris; children, Mitchel, Joshua, Catrina, his mom
and grandchildren
Happy Sweet 16
GABRIELLE ANN HOWARD
Gabrielle,
We can’t believe our little daughter and sister is already
sweet sixteen.
Happy Birthday!
Dad, Mom, Brittany and Heather
13603 Northland Drive
(616) 696-1410
Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant
The family of Kim Fisk lost everything when their home
burned down on December 4th. The home was not insured
and all possessions were lost. If you wish to help the family,
a savings account for donations has been opened at ChoiceOne in Cedar Springs under the name of Kim Fisk. If you
wish to make a donation of goods or for more information
you can call Kim at 616-835-8915.
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The First Baptist Church
of Cedar Springs is proud
to announce the ordination
of their Assistant Pastor, the
Rev. Chris Howard, to the
gospel ministry. Pastor Chris
is in his sixth year of youth
ministry with the First Baptist Church since graduating
from Baptist Bible College
in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvia.
The Ordination Service
was held November 10, after a council, called for the
purpose of examining the
candidate,
recommended
that the church proceed with
ordination. The charge to the
church was brought by the
Rev. Alan Moody, a long
time family friend, and the
charge to the candidate was
brought by the Rev. Ken Riley, the Executive Director of
Lake Ann Camp. The prayer
of dedication was brought by
the Rev. Dann Austin from
JOE A. FISHER
Rev. Chris Howard, associate pastor at First Baptist Church of Cedar Springs, was recently
ordained. (L to R) Rev. Alan Moody, Rev. Jim Howard, Jim Bowers, Charles Sommer, Rev. Chris
Howard (seated), Steve Farver, Joe Austin, Rev. Tom Dolph, Steve Marvin, Rev. Dann Austin,
Rev. Grant Shattuck, Rev. Bob Teis.
Baptist Bible Seminary.
A Harvest Celebration
Luncheon followed the
service which was well at-
Council
...continued from page 4
last ten years does give me a say! I pay what I consider a lot of
property tax without any city services: no water, sewer, leaf pickup or road maintenance, as our property is on a county road but
in the city limits.
I have never met the new city manager who has been here over
a year. If I was a council member, I would want him out meeting with the tax payers, seeing if they had any needs, complaints,
and maybe even new ideas. The last couple city managers at least
stopped at our place of business when they first came to town.
Our company does a lot of municipal work for several cities
throughout West Michigan and I can assure you, our city is very
backwards and unfriendly. I truly feel we are a joke to all of West
Michigan, not just Kent County. In the construction industry, we
are known to be a very unfriendly city to try and build anything
for and/or with.
I remember when my uncle (Mike Holton) and I donated the
heating and air-conditioning to the Kent Theater, I checked to see
if we could get the city fees waived. “Oh absolutely not,” as that
would set a dangerous precedent. A few months later, we donated the plumbing for a shower building at the Kent County fairgrounds in Lowell. The city waived the fees and asked us if there
was anything else they could do; they even thanked us and they
weren’t even the owners of the building!
I have watched this city squander away so many things in the
past, one being when the new Meijer store was being built. Meijer offered to pay the entire cost to run a water main big enough
for their store as well as for future use under the expressway.
This included all engineering, fees, permits, fire hydrants and
related items at a cost close to one million dollars, and all at no
cost to the city. As the individual from the West Michigan Metro Council tried to explain to both the city and the township, he
encouraged them to take this gift as this is something the two of
them wouldn’t be able to afford to do together in the next 10 to
15 years. It was still turned down. In talking to Meilogo. This is
my opinion, but I feel this is such an embarrassment to all of the
tended by friends, family
and members of the church
family. “We are looking forward
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died
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surrounded by his family
after battling cortical basal
degeneration for many years.
Joe was born April 16, 1950 in
Lakeview, Michigan the son of
Raymond and Lily (Uplinger)
Fisher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during
the Vietnam War and worked for General Motors Fisher
Body for 32.7 years. He was active during his lifetime and
enjoyed walking, biking, his motorcycle, fishing, hunting
and golfing. Since retiring in 2005 he spent the winters
in Florida with his wife and he always enjoyed spending
time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife,
Jeanne (Manley) whom he married on December 5, 1969;
children, William Fisher, Amy Nelson, Heather Fisher &
Lyndsey Kooistra, Heidi & Jason Mosher; grandchildren,
Briana, Seth, Nicole, Joleen, Baylee, Michele, Lily and
Cyndi; mother, Lily Fisher; sisters, Susan & Edwin
Hood, Janie & Denny Ream; brother, Edward & Angie
Fisher; aunt, Audrey Earhart; several brother and sistersin-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family received
friends Sunday from 7-9 pm and Monday from 6-8 pm at
the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs,
where services were held Tuesday 11:00 am. Pastor Darryl
Miller officiating. Military honors will be conducted by
the Kent County Veterans Honor Guard. Interment Solon
Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to Spectrum Health Hospice, the Brain Support Network,
or MW Memory Care. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters &
Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs
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to many more years of serving the Lord together here at
First Baptist Church,” said
Pastor Jim Howard.
residents in northern Kent County. What a joke that never should
have happened. The attorney fees and time that was wasted on this
is totally ridiculous! I am old-school and just a plain plumber, but
I feel both sides should be tarred and feathered for their actions.
Some sensible people from both sides need to get involved and
get this issued solved. We do not need a new logo. I truly believe
the Red Flannel logo needs to be returned to the people who really
own it—the citizens of Cedar Springs and surrounding area. It has
been our logo for as long as I can remember.
It’s past time to return the
community back to the people that pay the taxes instead
of a few people, who in my
opinion, are trying to feed their
huge egos and it appears have
no common or business sense.
In all honesty, I feel badly that I have to write a letter
of this nature. I grew up in
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this town, graduated from the C o o l i n g i n C .
school system, I’ve ran my ExpEriEncE not guEsswork
business here, Northwest Kent
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and my mother lives here. My
dad was fire chief for several
years, he was on the council
for 15 years, and served as its’
mayor for 7 years. This is a city
FLOWER SHOP
which I truly cared for in my
AND GIFTS
past, care for in my present,
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but more importantly for the
hometown florist
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Sunday Youth Group 6:30pm
We all know how much he loved TV
We all know how much he loved the kitchen
Two years ago he turned the TV off
Two years ago was his final trip to the kitchen
December 12, 1997
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December 14 from 9 am to 2 pm at Tractor Supply Company
in Cedar Springs. Hosted by the Tri County 4-H Club. Stop
in to shop for wonderfully gift-boxed goodies, that make
perfect gifts! Or, keep them to enjoy for yourself!. #50
Children’s Christmas program at Cedar
Springs UMC
Dec. 15: Come and hear the Good News on Sunday,
December 15 at 10:30 a.m. in our sanctuary. Our Christian
Education classes will share why “Christmas Counts,” and
our Kids’ Choirs present a musical called “The Reluctant
Innkeeper.” As we focus on the greatest gift of all - Jesus
Christ - prepare your heart and be strengthened and
encouraged in this season! #50
Dec. 17: This is a service of hope and healing for those
who have a difficult time during the holiday season. Life
circumstances like the death of a loved one, divorce, strained
family relationships, unemployment, and illness can make
it difficult to be joyful. This is a time to claim our feelings
before God and remind ourselves that Jesus is Emmanuel –
“God is with us.” Join us on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00
p.m. in our sanctuary. Childcare is provided. #50
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Preschoolers “Snakes Alive” at HCNC
Dec. 17: Check out Mr. Lickety (HCNC’s live snake), can
he hear us? How does he smell? Do we shed our skin like
the snake does? What does Mr. Lickety eat? Pizza? What
are the five things your parent might say that Mr. Lickety
always does? Children will make a snake from clay to take
home! Rain or Shine,Please dress for the weather. Ages 3
– 6 years old. Tuesday, December 17 from 10:30 am to 12
pm. Donation of $4 per child. Howard Christensen Nature
Center, 16190 Red Pine Drive, Kent City. 616-675-3158.
#50
Christmas Concert at The Springs
Church
Dec. 20: The Springs Church Worship Team is hosting a
Christmas Concert at The Springs Church, 135 N. Grant
Street, at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 20. You will hear
some of your favorite, fun Christmas songs and experience
some great entertainment for the whole family. Let us help
get you in the Christmas spirit! All proceeds will go to the
church’s Bless The Children ministries to help kids in our
community with clothing and other needs. Tickets are $3 a
person or $10 a family. For more information please call the
church office at 696-2970. Don’t miss out on this wonderful
Christmas event!
Gingerbread Lane
Dec. 21: Stroll down Gingerbread Lane and enjoy tasty
gingerbread stories. Each child will make a simple
gingerbread house. Pre-registration is required and
participant spots are limited. For all ages. Saturday,
December 21 at 10:30 am at Sand Lake/ Nelson Township
KDL branch, 88 Eighth St., 616-636-4251. #50
Kent County Teen Film Festival
Jan. 17: Lights! Camera! Action! All Kent County teens
grades 6 – 12 are invited to enter the Kent County Teen
Film Festival. Deadline for submission is Friday, January
17. Selected films will be screened Saturday, February 22,
10:30 am at Celebration! Cinema North, 2121 Celebration
Dr. NE. Check www.kdl.org/teens for more information.
#50
Five dedicated community volunteers put their heads, needles,
and thread together for over 40 hours to make a beautiful quilt for
the Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library to use as a fundraiser.
The quilt was pieced together by Sharon Hula, Sharon Jones,
Lois Williams and Janet Boezwinkle. Long arm quilting was
done by Quilting by Carol of Rockford Michigan. This quilt
demonstrates the passion these volunteers have for the library
and its services.
“We hope that the community likes it as much as we do,” says
Glenda Middleton, Library Branch Manager. “These women decided to offer it to the library as a way to raise money for the
many services and operations we offer. The colors are so vibrant
and cheerful that I imagine many people will love it.”
The quilt is a perfect-sized couch quilt at 68 x 110 inches. It is
extra long and great for a nap or comfortable enough for two to
stay warm and read a good book (from your library). The value
of the quilt is $285.00.
Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $1 each or 6
for $5 at the library, 88 Eighth Street, Sand Lake. The drawing
will be held December 21st at 3 p.m. at the library. Need not be
present to win.
For more information, contact the KDL Sand Lake/Nelson Library at (616) 784-2007 or visit www.kdl.org.
There was once a man and woman who had been
married for more than 60 years. They had talked about
everything. They had kept no secrets from each other
except that the little old woman had a shoebox in the top
of her closet that she had cautioned her husband never
to open or ask her about. For all of these years, he had
never thought about the box, but one day the little old
woman got very sick and the doctor said she would not
recover.
In trying to sort out their affairs, the little old man took
down the shoebox and took it to his wife’s bedside. She
agreed that it was time that he should know what was
in the box. When he opened it, he found two crocheted
dolls and a stack of money totaling $25,000. He asked
her about the contents.
“When we were to be married,” she said, “my grandmother told me the secret of a happy marriage was to
never argue. She told me that if I ever got angry with
you, I should just keep quiet and crochet a doll.”
The little old man was so moved he had to fight back
tears. Only two precious dolls were in the box. She had
only been angry with him two times in all those years of
living and loving. He almost burst with happiness.
“Honey,” he said, “that explains the dolls, but what
about all of this money? Where did it come from?”
“Oh,” she said, “that’s the money I made from selling
the dolls.”
This Joke of the Week is
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Jubilee Christmas Tour
At Sunshine Community Church Dec. 13
On Friday, December 13, the Sunshine Community Church, located
at 3300 East Beltline Avenue NE in
Grand Rapids, will host the exciting
Jubilee Christmas Tour, featuring talented Christian recording artists The
Booth Brothers, Greater Vision and
Legacy Five.
What began as a light-hearted lunch
conversation between three friends
has become one of the most popular
concert tours in Gospel Music. The
Jubilee Tour brings three of the most
popular names in Southern Gospel
Music together for a unique and unforgettable concert experience. The
event has proven to be very popular
in cities across the United States, and
has enjoyed sell-out concert attendance in numerous cities. The evening allows each group to be featured during the
first half of the program, then the second half brings the
three groups together for a Jubilee spectacular. The unscripted and spontaneous format that is both entertaining
and inspirational, providing audiences with a most enjoyable, must-see evening. In 2012, the three artists united to release the Jubilee
Christmas recording and traveled to eight cities to present
the Jubilee Christmas Tour. The concerts featured material
from the new Christmas recording and delighted crowds
throughout the Holiday season. The dawning of 2013 began a new chapter in the Jubilee
series, as the Jubilee artists continue to Tour throughout the
United States. This Holiday season, the Jubilee Christmas
Tour will be featured in 16 cities throughout the US. The
stop in Grand Rapids will mark one of those special evenings. This event, featuring the Booth Brothers, Greater Vision and Legacy Five at the Sunshine Community Church,
promises to be enjoyable for the entire family. The Jublee
Christmas concert will begin at 7:00pm. Reserve tickets online at www.imcconcerts.com, or by
phone at 800-965-9324. now Showing
DIGITAL Movies at the
Kent theatre
LIve ON STA
Ge
December 13 • 14 • 15 Christmas Concert
Dec. 14 @ 3Pm
Tickets $5
Special ShowtimeS:
FriDay, Dec. 13: 6:00Pm • 9:00Pm
saturDay, Dec. 14: 7:00pm oNly
sunDay, Dec. 15: 7:00pm oNly
Tickets ONLY
$3
under
5 yrs
Free
Christmas Dance
Extravaganza
Dec. 15 @ 3Pm
under
00 Tickets $10 5 yrs
Free
8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs
www.kenttheatre.com
616-696-7469
comiNg SooN
Dec. 20-22
Dec. 27-29
Jan. 3-5
*Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor
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The Rockford Squire, Thursday, December 13, 2012
Merry Christmas
from
Nugent Builders
Thank You to All
of This Year’s Clients:
COMMERCIAL:
Rockford Construction
Grand Valley State University
Pioneer Construction
Byrne Tool & Die
Meekhof Tire
Blythefield County Club
Byrne Electrical Specialist
St. Cecilias Music Center
Comstock Park Public Schools
Owen Ames Kimball Co.
Porter Hills
Cutler Condos
Kent Family Dental
Mitchell Intellectual Property
New Development Corp.
The City of Rockford
Leisure Village
Tesa Tape
Grand Rapids Community College
DornerWorks
Interurban Transit Partership
Michcor Container
Ritsema Associates
Salvation Army
Wyoming Police Department
Electrical Protection Specialists
Bachelder Gunmakers
Rivertown Landscaping
JP McCollum Design
Cherry Street Health Clinic
Cascade DieCasting
St. Patricks Parish
Bostwick Lake Congregational
Church
Insurance Advantage
Rockford Historical Museum
The Christman Company
Montcalm Community College
B&R Real Estate
MTI Retreading
M&B Real Estate
Trendwell Energy
Andrus Architecture
American Gas & Oil
Datasphere
Sparta Library
CWD Real Estate
Triangle Associates
Clark Construction
Barnes Wolgast Construction
Services
Plainfiled Partners
Carrick Properties
Hudsonville Public Schools
Allegan Public Schools
The Skillman Corporation
Roskam Baking Co.
Cannon Township
North Kent Sewer Authority
J&L Roofing
Erhardt Construction
Dr.’s Halvorson DDS &
Hemdrough DDS.
Northstar Gymnastics
Law Offices of David Carrier
Nugent Rentals
PARCC Side Clean Water
Administration
Riverhouse Condominiums
Barton Malow Company
Palm, Panek, & Billups
Byrne Tool & Design
Bazzani Associates
Tower Pinkster Associates
RESIDENTIAL:
Tom Badovinac
Sandy Arnold
Jerry & Lisa Bouwhuis
Mitchel Mackety
Darryl & Sarah Elmouchi
Jim & Kim McColgan
Mike & Jenny Fanning
Steve Cornwell
Mark & Sarah Fisher
Ed Vanportfliet & Jan Fenner
Al Gunther
Paul & Kelly Kovack
Rami & Marilee Hanna
Paul & Beth Kelly
Francisco & Becky Inchauste
Chris & Jenifer VanNorwick
Richard Jacobs
Ray & Michelle Wilcox
Bruce & Dawn Johnson
Denise Zoeterman &
Therese Riley
Nate & Jen Karsten
Keith & Shirley Cook
Nick & Beth Little
Steve Durr
Cathy Luck & Michael Brown
Walt & Diana Helsel
Dan & Shelly Lupo
Gary & Gloria Herman
Rob Haganow
Bruce & Pam Lee
Ray & Karen Roden
Mark Archer
Tom & Cathy Mall
Mark & Amanda MedDaugh
Tim & Sue Wernet
Bob & Kathy Scudder
Tom & Judy Evert
Mike & April Peterson
Lavone Hess
Becky Wingeier
Mary Kaneti
Jeff & Heidi Anonick
Kelly Byrne
Ben & Annette Willard
Rick Krug
Ted & Jill Brindle
Erik Luxhoj
Steve & Sue Conway
Mick & Jean Mason
Mike & Linda Cox
Eric & Lori Maxey
Bill & Trish Cutler
Sherry VanOveran
Doug & Bonnie Henrickson
John & Susan Bergin
Rick & Barb Dreiband
Brian Devries
Bob Heidenreich
Luke & Heather Calahan
Martin & Corrine Inchauste
David & Stephanie Dorner
Mark & Tami Redfield
Steve & Paula Kemperman
Robert & Carol Speirs
Doug & Angie Lockhart
Dave & Vicki Trudgeon
Vince & Kathy Majewski
Ken & Sharon Piers
Richard & Rita Reimbold
Tom & Margaret Smith
Bob & Mary Alice Stephan
Todd Mall
Al & Angela Adams
William Zeoli
Frank Berris
Dan & Tracy Byrne
Robert Borgeld
Brian & Cecelia Floerchinger
Charlene Kaufman
Eric & Kerry Kelemen
Anne Fox
Norm & Rosemary Byrne
Pat Powers
Richard & Mary Panek
Brad & Kathy Johnson
Dennis & Ann Sullivan
Coby & Nancy Martin
Mike & Teka Doyle
Sheila Grant & Maria Cimitile
Dennis Ohara
Bob & Kim Orr
Scott & Rose Rollins
Ron & Joan Dreyer
Stan & Norma Sterk
Lisa Orchard
Bernie & Jo Beier
Bill & Barb Chulski
Cliff & Sue Ferguson
Ryan & Jana Figg
Buzz & Terrie Graeber
Sandy Knowles
Jeff Dorner
Mike & Hillary Ragsdale
Tim & Gina Northup
Paul & Lori Trice
Tom & Carol Monaghan
Jim & Martha Slubowski
JP & Mary Jo VanOstenburg
Mike & Eileen Wigen
Jean Chase
Roger Huard
Karen Ibarra
Scott McCambridge
Ron & Deb Roden
Tom & Denise Zoccoli
Brian & Michelle Upham
Randy & Chris Kriscunas
Molly Byrne
Larry Rieck
Butch & Ruth Meekhof
Al & Shirley Hess
Van & Maureen
Nicholson
Craig & Barbra Paul
Joe & Mary Ardema
Karen Peters North Valley Condos
Dale & Sandra Vankley
Jim & Nancy Spears
Kaitlyn Barnes
Robert & Natalie Andrus
Terry Smith
Jean Chase
Sue Cooper
Chris & Randy Kriscunas
Mike & Angie Albanesi
Andrew & Jill Jameson
A Special Thank-You to those
who have provided us with
referrals. Your kind words and
recommendations are greatly
appreciated!:
Jim Hessler
Melissa Nugent
Perry Lopucki
Judy Baker
Ashley Cole
Tim Ulstad
Brian OíHara
Tom Bodovinac
Don Stayley
Jeff Engle
David Hurst
Denise Zoeterman
Rick Schroder
Blakeslee & Son
Lisa Jabara
Stephanak
Sytsma
Gord Lukaart
Wayne Riemersma
Sparta DDA
Paul Kelly
Mary & Bob Nugent
Steve Buckley
Ryan Nugent
Mike Doyle
Bill Jobse
Emily Noordeloos
Molly Byrne
Stacey George
Jill Marsiglia
Sarah Lilley
Todd Schuiling
Annette Courtade Keene Lumber
Jeanie Reed
Don and Carole Nugent
Mary Panek
Stan Chase
Vince Majewski
George Germain
11625 Northland Drive NE, Rockford, MI 49341 • Phone: (616) 866-7663 • Fax: (616) 866-7726
www.nugentbuilder.com

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