Teen suffers critical injuries in crash

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Vol. XXVI No. 21 Thursday, May 23, 2013
Memorial ride stops
in Cedar Springs
page 3
Old Folks at
Home
Photo from WOODTV.com.
page 6
Memorial Day
A Cedar Springs teen was
sent to the hospital with critical injuries last Thursday
afternoon, after he failed to
stop at a stop sign and was
broadsided by a road commission dump truck.
According to the Kent
County Sheriffs Department, Lee Brandt Tompkins, 18, of Spencer Township, was traveling east on
14 Mile Road, about 2:39
p.m., in a 2001 Chevy Malibu, when he failed to stop at
the stop sign at Pine Island
Drive. A fully-loaded Kent
County Road Commission
dump truck was traveling
northbound on Pine Island
Drive at the time, and not
required to stop.
The Road Commission
truck hit the brakes, but
struck the car broadside
on the passenger side, then
went off the road to the
right, over a ditch, through
a yard, and into a house.
The car was pushed up the
Diggin’ Spring
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A long line of motorcycles made their way into Cedar Springs Saturday to honor fallen heroes. Photo courtesy of Pam Bradfield.
The John Voshel Jr. Memorial Ride for fallen police officers, fire fighters and veterans made a stop in Cedar Springs
Saturday, May 18.
The ride, organized by “We the People Giving Back,”
started at the Grand Rapids Home for the Veterans, then
made its way to Cedar Springs and stopped at the American Legion Hall for a presentation, before traveling on to
Greenville.
Ride - continues on page 2
The Post goes to Lest we forget
Frankenmuth
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road and into a ditch on the
west side of the road.
Tompkins was taken to
Butterworth by Aero Med
with critical injuries. The
Road Commission driver,
Steven Mark Blossom, 60,
of Grant, suffered minor
scrapes on both arms and
top of head. He was not
transported to the hospital.
Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts, and alcohol was not a factor in the
accident.
The Cedar Springs Post got to go on its very first senior
class trip last week! The 2013 Creative Technologies senior
class took the Post with them when they went to Frankenmuth, Michigan, on May 16 and 17. Thanks for taking us
with you!
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Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor
those that gave their lives while defending our country. It’s also a day to remember all those that have
served and are now deceased. Inside this issue are the
names of veterans buried in area cemeteries, and we
honor them with this issue of The Cedar Springs Post,
on pages 9-12. If you know of a veteran’s name that
is missing from the list, please let us know and we’ll
add them for next year.
There will be several memorial activities and ceremonies taking place this weekend that residents are
encouraged to take part in:
The Cedar Springs Historical Society will hold
its 13th annual Memorial Cemetery Walk on Sunday, May 26, at 2pm to honor veterans of all wars.
This year’s veterans will be Cyrus Fleck, Civil War;
Charles Davis, Spanish American War; Royal Kent,
WWI; Charles Crites, WWII; Dwight Shier, Korea;
LaVern “Bill” Avery, Vietnam. Biographical and historical information will be presented at each gravesite.
We will leave the museum at 1:30pm and return there
for refreshments. If it rains, the event will be held in
the museum. In case of severe weather warnings, the
event will be canceled.
The American Legion Glen Hill Post #287 in Cedar
Springs will hold their annual Memorial Day program on May 27, with 5th District Senior Vice-Commander Rex Lambert as guest speaker. They will be
at Elmwood Cemetery at 9 a.m., Solon Cemetery at
10 a.m., East Nelson Cemetery at 10:45 a.m., and
Veterans Memorial Park, (corner of Main and Oak in
Memorial - continues on page 17
The Cedar Springs Post
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Ride
...continued from front page
“We honored three Gold
star families, three Purple
Heart vets, eight fallen officers, four patriots, and did
a random act of kindness
drive by in Lakeview for
cystic fibrosis,” said Pam
Bradfield, a member of the
group. “We were also able
to surprise a Purple Heart
Miracle Field groundbreaking sets Post Highlights
goal of three months to first game
By Beth Altena
Photo courtesy of Pam Bradfield.
Michigan State Trooper Kevin Marshall was honored for his
service. He was killed on Monday, July 7, 2003, in Fremont.
Photo courtesy of Pam Bradfield.
vet with a new riding mower.”
She said there were about 200-250 bikes that took part in the ride.
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When Tony Comden, Director of
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of directors of the West Michigan
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to give up considerable space in the
new baseball complex planned for
property off Ten Mile in Plainfield
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children with disabilities to play with
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“After five minutes I had them in tears,” he said of his
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said yes.” Dick VanderMullen, Chair of the West Michigan Sports Commission, followed Comden in speaking
to a crowd during the complex groundbreaking held
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The groundbreaking for the Miracle League ball field
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LOIS WULFF
Pastor Mike Shiery
Pilgrim Bible Church
Eternal Perspectives
“But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these
things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 - NKJV)
An ancient Egyptian proverb says that an archer will hit the target partly by pulling and partly by letting go. Our modern way of living doesn’t
always take this philosophy into account. We seem to have the idea that
everything in our life is something to which we must desperately cling at
all times. We are consumed with the thought of our rights. Certainly from
the standpoint of our political and religious liberties guaranteed to us by the
founding documents of this nation, we must cling to, cherish and defend
our God-given rights. Liberty of this sort, once surrendered, is not easily
obtained again.
However, it is not important principles like these of which I speak. Rather it is the disturbing mindset which consumes many of clinging to lesser
toys and missing the true treasures of life. I have a right to be covetous,
therefore, I will miss the joy of generosity. I have the right to be angry,
consequently I will pass up the prize of peace. I have the right to be bitter,
so I will overlook the opportunity to be better. I have the right to wallow in
my hurt rather than embrace the freedom of forgiveness. Many base their
self-worth on the lie of modern culture that more is always better, so they
exchange time for building close relationships with God and family for
materialistic pursuit of the latest toy or trinket.
We are only granted one opportunity to live our lives and our lifespan
is certainly uncertain. Randy Alcorn has stated well that “our current life
is the lobby to eternity.” It is a brief lobby and our choices here determine
what door we will use to enter eternity. To really hit the mark of life, as God
desires us to do, means that we will have to let go of some things.
Romans 12:2 tells us, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good
and acceptable and perfect will of God” (NKJV). Combine that with the
truth of Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the Kingdom of God,” and you begin to
see that living selfishly is not the way to succeed. Do not let yourself be
robbed of God’s will and God’s best for your life, by clinging to your hurt,
bitterness, anger, or materialism. Do not trade the treasures of eternity for
the trinkets of temporary time. Seek God and His Kingdom first and you
will experience freedom, joy, happiness in ways of which you have never
dreamed. As the songwriter expressed it:
With eternity’s values in view, Lord.
With eternity’s values in view.
May I live each day for Jesus,
With eternity’s values in view.
Lois Wulff, age 87, of Howard City, passed
away May 15, 2013 at her residence. She
was born December 20, 1926, in Pierson,
the daughter of Ernest and Ruth (Phillips)
Paepke. During her working years she
worked for Michigan Bell, as well as
Gibsons in Greenville. She loved attending
ball games, shopping, yard sales and
going to the cabin. Surviving are her son
LeRoy Paepke of Howard City; sisters,
Patsy Esbaugh and Shirley Johnson both
of Trufant; two grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren and seven great-greatgrandchildren. And several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her
parents and her husband Richard. Funeral
services took place on Monday at 1:00 pm
at the Heckman Funeral Home with Pastor
Doug Bennett officiating with burial in the
Pierson Cemetery. Friends called at the
funeral home on Monday from Noon until
time of services.
Arrangements by Heckman Funeral Home,
Howard City
A heartfelt “Thank You” to all or our friends,
neighbors, and family for all your prayers,
visits, cards and calls during Donie’s illness
and home going. These were a great comfort
to Donie and her family.
The Allingtons
A thank you to all our friends and family for
their heartfelt condolences. A special thank
you to those that provided the luncheon.
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Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do,
do it with thy might; for there is no
work, nor device, nor knowledge,
nor wisdom, in the grave, whither
thou goest. ~Ecclesiastes 9:10
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Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM
Word of Life Clubs
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JERRY DEAN HUNTER
Jerry Dean Hunter, 50 of Howard City, passed away
Wednesday, November 21, 2012 after a long battle with
leukemia. Jerry Dean was born June 3, 1962 in Grand
Rapids, Michigan the son of Jerry L. and Caroline (Nelson)
Hunter. He was a master mechanic and had a great passion
for taking motors apart since he was old enough to know
how to use pliers and a screwdriver. He had a love of cars,
racing and mud runs. He was a member of Resurrection
Life Church in Rockford. Surviving are his daughters,
Caylyn Hunter, Trisha Peuler, Susan Rathbun all of Howard
City; grandchildren, Courtney, Cameron, Dominic, Gracie,
and Easton; mother, Caroline (Dave) Bartlette of Cedar
Springs; siblings, J. Vincent (Tamara) Hunter, Lezlie
(Doug) Price, 1st Sgt. Brice Bartlette. He was preceded
in death by his father, Jerry L. Hunter; brother, Jeffrey
A. Hunter; grandparents, Les and Leona Hunter, William
and Mildred Nelson. A time to greet the family and a
luncheon will be held Saturday, June 1 from 12 – 3:00 pm
at the East Nelson United Methodist Church, 9024 18 Mile
Road, Cedar Springs, with a celebration of life at 3:00 pm.
Pastor Herb VanderBilt officiating. Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society, American
Diabetes Association or the family. Arrangements by BlissWitters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
MARY LETITIA TRAXLER
Mary
Letitia
(Hawley) Traxler
of Sparta, age
87, passed away
Tuesday,
May
21, 2013 with her
family by her side.
Mary was preceded
in death by her
parents
Donna
and Stub Hawley.
She is survived
by
her
loving
husband of 67 years Burton M. Traxler; daughters, Janet
(Chuck) Majewski, Marlene (Ron) Overholt, Pamela (Dale)
Gender, Priscilla (Lance) Fisher, Gayle (Don) TraxlerNeuman; grandchildren, Wayne (Chasity)Murray, Renae
(Bryan)MacKinnon, Paula Crandell, Hudson (Nancy)
Overholt, Tiffany (Dan) Hubert, Lindsey Gender, Carley
Gender, Letitia Vannatter, Trenton Kik, Aaron Fisher,
Travis Neuman, Kersten Neuman; 12 great grandchildren;
1 great great grandchild. Mary graduated from Sand Lake
High School and then went to cosmetology school in
Grand Rapids, Michigan. After working for several local
companies, she retired from General Formulations in 1987.
Mary and Burt loved spending time at their cottage in Big
Bend with family and friends. They were also life time
members of the Eagles Club. She was very involved with
her daughters and grandchildren’s everyday lives. Mary was
a strong, understanding and humorous woman. She will be
remembered for loving life and always laughing. Our hearts
are broken. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home
on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Darin Penwell
officiating. Interment Idlewild cemetery. Friends may meet
the family at the Funeral Home on Friday at 11:00 am until
the time of the service. Those who wish may make memorial
contributions to Paws for a Cause. Arrangements by HesselCheslek Funeral Home - Sparta www.hesselcheslek.com
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By Ronnie McBrayer
A Special Welcome
I’ve been involved in ministry for over two decades.
The church has been my life. I have loved, hated, embraced, and attacked it; been welcomed by it, and been
told I have no place in it. I escaped the church for a
time—because of crisis and out of exhaustion—but
God won’t seem to let me leave.
For years I participated in religious systems that made it hard on people to get to know God. This was not only my religious upbringing, but
later I led and perpetuated such structures. In the scalding words of Jesus,
I loaded people “down with unbearable religious demands and shut the
door of the Kingdom of Heaven in people’s faces.” Why? It was because
I considered some people not good, moral, committed, straight, white,
wealthy, or clean enough to get in.
And in those moments of clarity when I knew I should welcome all
who came seeking God, I often didn’t do it. I didn’t want to feel the wrath
of the elders; I was afraid to offend the person with the deepest pockets;
honestly, I didn’t want to get fired for insubordination.
Now, I do not consider myself now enlightened (that’s laughable). But
I do consider myself forgiven for violating grace. And I pray for the courage, that when I say to my congregation, “All are welcome!” I mean it
and live like it.
I hope to aspire to the courage and clarity of Our Lady of Lourdes
Church in Daytona Beach, Florida. This church hands out a bookmark to
all newcomers that reads in part: “We extend a special welcome to those
who are single, married, divorced, gay, filthy rich, dirt poor, and ‘yo no
hablo Ingles’…You’re welcome if you’re ‘just browsing,’ just woke up or
just got out of jail. We don’t care if you’re more Catholic than the Pope, or
haven’t been in church since little Joey’s Baptism.
“We welcome soccer moms, NASCAR dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, and junk-food eaters. We welcome those
who are in recovery or still addicted. If you blew all your offering money
at the dog track, you’re welcome here. We offer a special welcome to
those who could use a prayer right now, had religion shoved down your
throat as a kid or got lost in traffic and wound up here by mistake.
“We welcome tourists, seekers and doubters, bleeding hearts…and
you!”
Ronnie McBrayer is a syndicated columnist, speaker, and author of
multiple books. You can read more and receive regular e-columns in your
inbox at www.ronniemcbrayer.me.
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Tri County Eagles’s Vegas Night
May 25: Come to the Tri County Eagles in Sand Lake (32 E.
Lake St.) for Vegas Night! Open to the Public. The evening
starts with a rib eye steak fry dinner from 2-8 pm. Call 616636-8787 to RSVP for $12.75 per person at the door for
$13 per person. Vegas Night is from 6 pm – Midnight and
includes Black Jack, Roulette, Texas Holdem, 3 card poker,
and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds to benefit Diabetes Research
Center. License #M81909. #21
Memorial Cemetery Walk
May 26: The Cedar Springs Historical Society is holding its
13th annual Memorial Cemetery Walk on Sunday, May 26th
at 2 pm to honor veterans of all wars. This year’s veterans
will be: Cyrus Fleck, Civil War; Charles Davis, Spanish
American War; Royal Kent World War I; Charles Crites,
World War II; Dwight Shier, Korea; LaVern “Bill” Avery,
Vietnam. We will leave from the museum in Morley Park at
1:30 and return there for refreshments at the completetion
of the walk. In case of severe weather warnings we will
cancel the event, in case of rain we will do the presentations
at the museum. #21
Free Electronics Recycling Event
May 28-30: Cedar Springs High School is hosting a free
electronics drop-off event at the school Tuesday, May 28
from 10 am to 6 pm, Wednesday, May 29 from 8 am to
6pm, and Thursday, May 30 from 8 am to 3 pm. Look for
the Comprenew e-Drop trailer in the school parking lot.
Acceptable items include office & household electronics
(cell phones, radios, microwaves, VCRs, TVs), computer
components & accessories. Almost anything with a cord or
battery will be accepted. Comprenew will wipe or destroy
all computer hard drives. No big box appliances, air
conditioners or refrigerators. Proceeds from the recycling
event will benefit Cedar Springs High School. #21
Senior Lunch
May 29: Ma’s being a bit secretive ‘bout the menu. When
asked, she says Chicken Breast, Ham, Roast Beef and
Turkey. And did I hear a mention of Cranberry Sauce?
….hmmmm! Best bet my friend is to hie yourself and all
your friends aged at least 60 over to the Senior Cafe for
Ma’s creation; you know it’ll be tasty! The time, the place...
well that’s no secret. ‘twill be May 29th at 12 Noon right on
the dot, M-82 and Beech right here on our spot. #21
Fish Fry
May 31: There will be a Fish Fry on Friday, May 31, from
4:30 – 7:30 pm at Courtland-Oakfield UMC, 10295 Myers
Lake. Battered fried fish, fresh cut French fries, cole slaw,
coffee, punch and dessert. 1, 2, and 3 piece dinners available
at $4.50, $6.50 and $8.50. #21,22p
Live on Stage
old folks at home
A Scott Phillips Production. An original musical comedy.
Fri/Sat: May 24 & 25 @ 7:30pM
TickeTS: $15 under 18 $6
Mystery at Shady Acres
CoMing June 7 & 8
Kent theatre
616-696-SHOW (7469)
www.kenttheatre.com
8 N. Main St., Cedar Springs
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CoMing in June
CoMing May 31, June 1-2
ShowtiMeS:
Friday:
6pM • 9pM
Saturday:
3pM • 6pM • 9pM
Sunday:
3pM • 6pM
*Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor
American Legion Craft/Garage Sale
June 1: The American Legion Auxiliary is having a craft/
garage sale on Saturday, June 1 from 9 am to 3 pm. Looking
for that special something? Maybe you will find it here!
There will be garage sale merchandise, arts & crafts, bake
sale, etc. Sponsored by Glen Hill Unit 287 Auxiliary. For
more info call 616-570-2830. #21
Teen Crew Orientation
June 1: We’re looking for a few good teens to volunteer their
time to help with our summer reading program. Enthusiasm
and energy are a must. Fun times guaranteed! Located at the
Spencer Twp. Pavilion. Registration os required via a paper
application. Saturday, June 1 at 10 am. Spencer Township
KDL Branch, 14960 Meddler Ave. 616-784-2007. #21
Chess Anyone?
June 3: Drop in and play chess at the library! All skill levels
welcome. An adult is usually on hand to help you with your
game or match you up with a worthy opponent. Monday,
June 3 at 6:30 pm. Sand Lake/ Nelson Township KDL
Branch, 88 Eighth St. #21
Sand Lake High School Alumni Banquet
June 8: The Annual Sand Lake High School Alumni
Banquet will be held on June 8 at the Sand Lake Lutheran
Church. Social hour at 5 pm, Dinner at 6 pm. Remember
the Time Box. Open to anyone who attended Sand Lake
School. Please RSVP by June 1st. Call Dick Braford 616984-2077 or Dick Pierce 616-636-5258. #21
Old folks at home
Reviewed by Tom Noreen
Ever wondered what life
in a retirement home might
be like, but were afraid to
ask? Scott and Jill Phillip’s
new musical Old Folks
at Home will give you a
glimpse into life at the Aged
Oaks retirement home. If
you want to see this wonderful spoof, tickets are available at the Cedar Springs
Library or Alpha and Omega Coffee and games for the
7:30 p.m. shows on Friday
and Saturday, May 24-25.
The show opened to a
packed theatre last Friday.
The audience laughed all
the way through as Scott
poked fun at the infirmities that come with age
and mileage. Melvin (Russ
Cole) still thinks he is
God’s gift to women as he
chases the ladies around in
his walker while in Betty’s
(Megan Maddox) royal allusions she portrays herself
as Queen for a day taking
on personages from Victoria to, well you will have to
go to find out! Then there is
poor Maude (Liz Clifford),
stricken by a stroke she
milks more laughs out of 52
words and a palette of facial
expressions than Bob Hope
could in a Christmas special. Glenda (Chris Bigney)
tries to keep the peace as
squabbles breakout. Bertie
(Judy Schultz) thinks she’s
a flapper as she makes eyes
JOKE
of theWeek
Tired son
A clergyman, walking down a country lane, sees a
young farmer struggling to load hay back onto a cart
after it had fallen off.
“You look tired, my son,” said the cleric. “Why don’t
you rest a moment, then I’ll give you a hand.”
“No thanks,” said the young man. “My father wouldn’t
approve.”
“Don’t be silly,” the minister said. “Everyone is entitled to a break. Come and have a drink of water.”
Again the young man protested that his father would
be upset.
Losing his patience just a little, the clergyman said,
“Your father must be a real slave driver. Tell me where
I can find him and I’ll give him a piece of my mind!”
“Well,” replied the young farmer, “you can tell him
whatever you like just as soon as I get this hay off him!”
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Free electronics recycling
fundraiser
Cedar Springs High
School is hosting a free
electronics recycling event
at the school Tuesday,
May 28 from 10 am to 6
pm, Wednesday, May 29
from 8 am to 6pm, and
Thursday, May 30 from 8
am to 3 pm. Look for the
Comprenew e-Drop trailer
in the school parking lot.
Acceptable items include
Sand Lake/
Nelson Township
PUBLIC LIBRARY
88 Eighth St.
Sand Lake
office & household electronics (cell phones, radios,
microwaves, VCRs, TVs),
computer components &
accessories. Almost anything with a cord or battery
will be accepted. Compre-
Summer CAmp
Registration Is Underway!
• Football Day Camp
June 8
(9th-12th grades)
• Track Camp
June 10-12
• Softball Pitching Camp
June 11-14
(2nd-8th grades)
(3rd-12th grades)
• Tennis Camp
(K-12th grades)
- Hours -
new will wipe or destroy all
computer hard drives. No
big box appliances, air conditioners or refrigerators.
Proceeds from the recycling
event will benefit Cedar
Springs High School.
Beg. June 10-11 through June
• Boys Basketball Camp
June 17-20
• Softball Fielding Camp
July 15-18
• Volleyball Camp
July 22-25
(3rd-9th grades)
Monday & Wednesday
Noon - 8pm
Tuesday & Saturday
9:30am - 5pm
CLOSED THURSDAY
Friday 1pm - 5pm
(3rd-12th grades)
(6th-12th grades)
636-4251
• Girls Basketball Camp
(3rd-10th grades)
• Football Skills Camp
(9th-12th grades)
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(L to R): Judy Schultz, Liz Clifford, Chris Bigney, and Russ Cole in a scene from Old Folks at
Home.
at staffer Corey (Sean Murphy).
On the darker side, Wendell (Jon Gamm) feels he
as been dumped to die by
his son, Adam (Dan Kavanaugh). Anna Ambrose as
Rachel attempts to bring
reconciliation to Wendell
and Adam as little Johnny (Hayden Golczynski)
brings joy and purpose into
Wendell’s shattered life.
All the time, Kathryn-with
a capital K (Terri Riggle),
Cedar Springs
Public Library
tries to keep the home running on an even keel.
Jill’s songs range from
the hilarious to the poignant. The Lutheran Children’s Choir’s makes fun
of the residents in the title
work, Old Folks at Home.
The house roared at Stalker
with Walker. On the other
hand, you could hear a pin
drop when Anna sang Forgive. The show closed as
the Aged Oak residents got
back at the Lutheran kids
with their rap song, Old
Folks Finale.
The show is as good as it
gets, a great story line and
super music. Make the time
this weekend to enjoy this
fantastic production. Tickets are $15 at the door or
$12 in advance. Students
under 18 are $6. Call Scott
at 696-3746 or email [email protected] to reserve your ticket or get one
at the library or Alpha and
Omega.
Mon, Tues, Fri: 12 noon - 6 pm
Wed: 10 am - 7 pm • Sat: 10 am - 1 pm
Closed Thursday and Sunday
Love, Mom and Dad
Steven Reed
Cedar Springs High School
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New -Families
to enjoy some family
Time:and5:30
8:00 Springs
pm
350
Pine forStreet,
Cedar
fun and meet with CTA administrators, Assistant Principal David Oldebek-
king and Superintendent Dan George. They will be available to answer any
questions you may have or take families on a tour of the campus.
This is an opportunity
for5:30
Prospective
and New
Time:
- 8:00
pmFamilies to enjoy some fa
fun and meet with CTA administrators, Assistant Principal David Oldebe
This is an opportunity for Prospective and New Families to enjoy some family
king and Superintendent Dan George. They will be available to answer a
fun and meet with CTA administrators, Assistant Principal David Oldebekking
questions you may have or take families on a tour of the campus.
and Superintendent Dan George. They will be available to answer any questions
you may have or take families on a tour of the campus.
health & Fitness
Page 8 Thursday, May 23, 2013
Grill a Better, Healthier Burger
(Family Features) Now that summer is here, it’s time to
fire up the grill. For many, a cookout isn’t complete without
a juicy, delicious hamburger. Even those trying to follow a
healthier, natural diet can enjoy this classic summer favorite by using the right ingredients.
Mitzi Dulan, a nationally recognized nutrition and wellness expert and team sports nutritionist for the Kansas City
Royals, understands the importance of building a better
burger using leaner, healthier ingredients that benefit the
body.
“Lean beef is an integral part of a wholesome burger as
it provides essential nutrients and protein to keep you trim
and energized,” Dulan said. “In addition to choosing nutritious ingredients, exercise portion control and practice
moderation to create an even healthier burger.”
Dulan recommends considering these tips for building a
better burger:
Simple substitutions, such as using lean ground beef, can
create a protein-packed burger that is low-fat and has fewer calories. Consider using natural brands, such as Laura’s
Lean Beef, to kick start a delicious, healthy burger.
Keep in mind that lean beef cooks in 1/3 less time than
regular beef since it has less fat. So, adjust the cooking
time to match your method of grilling. To make the grilling
process as healthy as possible, substitute natural charcoal.
Products such as Big Green Egg Organic Lump Charcoal,
use organic hardwoods and burn more efficiently without
harsh chemicals or odors.
Try new, healthier toppings that add a unique twist of flavor to your burger. Instead of ketchup, which can be loaded
with excess sugar and sodium, consider fresh salsa. Replace mayonnaise with sliced avocado, which is a creamy,
heart-healthy alternative.
Use whole grain buns in place of white buns. Wholegrains are absorbed slower by the body, meaning they do
not raise sugar levels as quickly and keep you feeling full
longer. This reduces the
urge to eat larger portions or
snack after a meal.
For more tips, recipes and
to enter Laura’s Lean Beef’s
Summer Grilling Sweepstakes, visit www.facebook.
com/laurasleanbeef starting
May 27, 2013.
Laura’s Lean Beef
Stuffed Cheeseburgers
Prep time: About 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5-7 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 pound Laura’s Lean Beef
96% Lean Ground Sirloin
1/4 cup finely minced onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 ounces reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese, cut into 4
even 1/2-ounce pieces
4 slices reduced calorie oatmeal bread
2 tomatoes, sliced
4 lettuce leaves
Directions:
1. Mix beef with onion and parsley. Divide beef into 4
equal portions. Divide each individual portion in half so
you have 8 equal portions.
2. Flatten 4 portions into rounds. Place a 1/2-ounce piece
of cheese on top of each round. Flatten the remaining 4 portions of beef into rounds, place on top of cheese then seal
edges of rounds together, sealing cheese in.
3. Grill (covered with grill lid) at 400-450°F about 5-7
minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
4. To serve, place each burger on top of one slice of reduced calorie (45 calories per slice) bread. Top each burger
with lettuce and sliced tomatoes and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information per Serving:
(1
cheeseburger
with
tomatoes
and
lettuce
on
1
slice
reduced
calorie
bread)
Calories 244; Calories from Fat 74 (30% from Fat); Fat
8g; Saturated Fat 4g; Cholesterol 69mg; Sodium 258mg;
Carbohydrates 13g; Fiber 1g; Protein 30g; Vitamin A 14% ;
Vitamin C 17%; Calcium 14%; Iron 21%
TOPS honors Infant Stress Linked to Behavior
members for
Problems Later in Life
accomplishments
Rob South
TOPS Chapter 1229 Sand Lake honored some of their
members for their accomplishments in losing the most
weight in their divisions in 2012.
Division 1 Doug Allen; Division 2 Sandra Fisk; Division 3 Karen Heiss; Division 4 Barbara Lloyd-Trietch; and
alternate is Tina Hansen. Martha Bobb was honored for
reaching her goal to become a KOPS. The chapter honored
Amber Allen for losing the most weight in 2012.
The chapter welcomes Tina Hansen to her new role as
the secretary and Barbara Lloyd-Trietch as the co-leader
and the contact for information if you are interested in visiting the chapter (616-696-8049). They have room for new
members, men and women alike.
LANSING, Mich. - Recent studies
have shown that infants’ brains are
reacting to external stresses, even
while babies sleep. Things such as
domestic conflicts, violence and other
traumatic events can influence people’s behavior later in life - even if
they don’t have any conscious memory of the original stress. University
of Michigan researcher and infant
mental health specialist Julie Ribaudo says so-called “toxic stresses” can
result in many different problems,
including attention and learning problems, depression and anxiety, and
even mood and anger regulation. “It’s
sort of like the best kept secret of why
I think America is so violent,” she
says. “It’s because we really don’t
take good care of our children at a pol-
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a day to remember all
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lives while defending
this issue are the names
are now deceased. Inside
this issue
that have served and
we honor them with
area cemeteries, and
of veterans buried in
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please
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for next year.
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had been for- 5,000
battalion
into months, if they
and support units (one
Engineers, the 337th
gotten.
of them of the 310th
and the 337th AmThe men, a majority
across the
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weapons and equipment
11,
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, a Russtice was signed on November
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and sailed for Archangel
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on the White Sea, 600
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mostly of men from
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however, in up
, finished their miles
men soldiered on,
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underat Fort
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wondered training
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while they sleep. Things like domestic conflicts, violence and other traumatic events
can influence a person’s behavior later in life - even if they don’t have any conscious
memory of the original stress.
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ceremonies taking place
memorial activities and
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are encouraged to take
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having its 10th Annual
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all wars.
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to honor veterans of
May 30 at 2:00 p.m.
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n about the fire to call
if anyone has informatio
or Silent Observer at
the home. He asked
Department at 696-1311, can also text a tip to
that occurred in Cedar
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Cedar Springs Police
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free at (866) 774-2345.
last week is being inline
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must appear on the first
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CRIMES (274637).
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to reach Silent Observer.
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text message in order
your
The fire broke out about
of
Fire
The Cedar Springs
May 20, at 329 Sarah.
minon scene within six
Department arrived
ed the blaze.
utes and quickly extinguish that the fire startsaid
Fire Chief Jerry Gross
to
was mostly contained
ed in a bedroom and
of
at home at the time
that area. No one was
fire.
to
was called out again
The fire department
Friday afternoon, after
the mobile home on
a
heard a beeping, like
someone thought they
a
be
to
out
off. It turned
smoke detector going
false alarm.
Springs Police Chief
According to Cedar
deinvestigator made the
Roger Parent, a fire
this week.
termination of arson
suspicious from the
Parent said the fire was
police had been to that
beginning because the
a coday on a report from
address earlier in the
from
removed
been
had
owner that property
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beautiful
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road.
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icy, national level.” Ribaudo says the problem is especially
serious with families in poverty that experience economic
and other social stresses every day. The Michigan chapter
of the National Association of Social Workers is calling on
state legislators to pass Medicaid expansion and increase
access to childhood mental health programs. Ribaudo says
the first step in solving the problem is acknowledging that
the problem exists. “So, if we can first admit as a society
that infants and toddlers are adversely effected by their experiences,” she says, “and sort of not protect ourselves from
the pain of that, then we can begin to look at public policy,
funding and training that can alter the course.” health &
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is online @
The American Legion
Post 287
91 First Street, Cedar Springs, MI
(616) 696-9160
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B&B
Beauty Salon &
Barber Shop
31 S. Main St.
696-1150
Bliss-Witters
Pike
Funeral Home
13603 Northland Dr.
696-1410
Cedar Body
Shop, Inc.
13399 White Creek Ave.
696-1830
Cedar Springs Mill
& Supply, Inc.
112 W. Beech
696-9740
Well Drilling
8744 124th St. • Sand Lake
636-5684
10 S. Main St.
696-8180
3575 14 Mile Rd.
866-7670
Page 20
Holton’s
Lp Gas
13443 Northland Dr.
696-9640
Memorial Day
Algoma Cemetery
Armstrong, Samuel
Calkins, Almond F., WW II
Davis, Ernest W., WW II
Dayton, Clifford, WW II
Merryman, Dennis G., Vietnam
Merryman, Ray C. WW II
Mosher, George D.
Overley, William G., WW II, Korea
Palmer, George
Powell, Marvin T., WW II
Rawson, Harley, Civil War
Truax, James H., Civil War
White, Alvin, Korea
Williams, French H., WW II
Heiss, Eldred, WW II
Heiss, Forrest, WW II
Heiss, Fred Jr., WW I
Heiss, Jess E., WW II
Heiss, John, Sr., Civil War
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Heiss,
A., Korea
Hirner, Robert W., Korea
Hunsberger, Jack, WW II
Hoppa, Clifford M., WW II
Houghlon, Francis, WW II
Howard, William J., Korea
Inglewright, D.O., Civil War
Jones, Carl L., WWII
Kloe, Donald, Korea
Kramer, Frank, WW I
Krosell, Henry F., WW I
Landis, Henry, Civil War
Courtland Cemetery Mabie, Lowell, WW II
Alonzo, Robert M., WW II
Mabie, Roy H., Korea
Becker, Carl, WW II
Mallett, Martin V.B., Civil War
Bont, Harry, WW I
Meyer, Cecil J., WW II
Brown, Oscar L., WW II
Meyer, Albert G., Spanish American
Dunn, Roger E., WW II
Milligan, Moses, Civil War
Phelps, E.L., WWII
Monduall, Francis P., Korea
Phelps, Henry R., War of 1812
Nelson, Carl L., WW II, Korea
Stout, Everett, WWII
Nelson, Harry E., WW II
Stout, Lloyd, WWII
Noffsinger, Lemoyne, WW II
Weeks Sr., PFC Bobby, Korea
Oakes, Carl E., WW II
Palmer, Royal, Spanish-American
Crandall Cemetery Peterson, Harvey G., Civil War
Abrahanson, Charles Wm., WW I
Powers, Jack R., Korean
Baessler, Douglas H., Jr., Vietnam
Powers, John E., WW II
Bassett, Gordon, WW II
Prentice, Frank A., WW II
Bump, William G., WW II
Pritchard, Thomas B., Korea
Brandsma, Clarance A., WW I
Quaif, James H., Civil War
Brenner, Isac, Civil War
Robinson, Ethan R., Civil War
Brown, Floyd, WW I
Richards, Mason L, WW II
Carrol, Ralph, Civil War
Ridgway, Otto G., WW II
Casterline, Sherwood C., WWII
Ringler, Larry
Cason, Allen B., WW II
Rowe, Urias W., Civil War
Clawson, James G., WW I
Salsbury, Oren J., WW II
Cook, Leonard C., WW II
Schlinz, Lester R., Korea
Daniels, James E., Korea
Seeley, H.R.
Dahn, William N., WW II
Shafer, Laurel, Korea, Vietnam
Delaus, Dennis, Spanish-American
Simmons, Merle E., WW II
Dickerson, Alanson, Civil War
Stillwell, Cyrus, Civil War
Dickerson, Ambrose, Civil War
Terwilliger, Calvin S., Civil War
Dickerson, Bertrand A., WW II
Thompson, Leonard A., WWII & Korea
Dickerson, Stanley, WW II
Thompson, Stephan N., Civil War
Dillon, Westley J., WW II
Toner, Lester, Vietnam
Donaldson, Leonard A., WW II
Wainright, Evard W., WW I
Eyer, Jacob, Civil War
Wainright, Jack, WW II
Fiefield, George L., WW II
Willis, Robert L, WW II
Flynn, Robert A., Vietnam
Wilson, James, Civil War
Fryling, Paul, Vietnam
*Unkown Soldier, WW I
Fuller, Earl, WW I
Gardner, Elias, Civil War
East Nelson Cemetery
Goodall, Austin, Civil
Akers, James S., Civil War
Gould, Edwin, Civil War
Anderson, Axel WW II
Gould, Guy, WW I
Avery, John WW II
Hanes, Andy H., Vietnam
Avery, Lloyd R., WW II
Hanes, Bud, WW II
Borst, Custer
Hardy, C.A., Civil
Borst, Philo, Civil War
Harrington, Philip J., WW II
Borst, Philo C. Spanish Am. War
Hawkins, Richard H., WW II
Brown, Eldon, WW II
Hayward, Florence R.
Brown, Timothy, Iraq
Hayward, Harold, WW I
Cain, Stephen Paul
Cargill, David, Civil War
Church, Cephas, Civil War
Cole, Clem, WW II
Cook, Ezra, Civil War
Cowles, Shepard, Civil War
Crypust, Chuck
Davis, Alan G., WW II
DeGood, William F., WW II
Dexter, Paul H. Sr., WW II
Douglas, Robert, Civil Page
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Duley, Clarence, WW II
Earl, James J., Civil War
Edison, Ronald L., WW II
Eurich, Leonardt
Fleck, Calvin G., Navy WW II
French, Stanley, WW II
Heminger, Gail, WW II
Hunter, Donald J.
Hunter, Paul S., WW II
Known, Zur
Kuntz, Edmund, WW I
LaBar, Homer E., WW I
Meitz, Carl H., WW II
Newman, Lewis, Civil War
Overly, Alex N.
Penland, Alvin C., Korea, Vietnam
Pennu, Alex
Phelps, Leland, Korea
Plumb, George Arlo, WW II
Plumb, Henry, War of 1812
Plumb, John, Civil War
Porter, Fractellur
Porter, Hamilton
Porter, Henry V., WW II
Porter, Martilles, Civil War
Porter, Raphael
Rainey, Charles F., WW II
Rawson, Sam, WW II
Roberts, Jas. H., Civil War
Rowland, Duane C., Vietnam
Rummel, Alex, WW I
Sicard, Roy D., Vietnam
Sipple, Glenn F., WW I
Smith, James O., WW II
Stout, Murray B. WW II
Strecker, Sidney S., WW II
Tindall, Elwin D., WW II
Tindall, Wyman, WW II
Tisdel, Mervil WW II
Travis, James, Korea
Trill, David P., Civil War
Trill, Sam L., Civil War
Wall, Orville, WW II
White, Robert J., Korea
Whitney, Solomon, Civil War
Williams, Tauno E., USMC
Wilmarth, Dorius, Civil War
An Unknown Soldier, Civil War
Elmwood Cemetery
Allbright, David, Civil War
Allen, R. L.
Allen, William J., Vietnam
Allen, Leonard
Andersen, Audrey
Anderson, George Arnold, WWII
Anderson, Gerald V., Korea
Lest We Forget
Jewell, Ebenezer, War of 1812
Peavey, Raymond, WW II
De Voe, Artin, Civil War
Andrus, Robert H., WW II
Jewell,
Leonder,
Civil
War
Peck, Franklin, Spanish Am. War
DeVreugd,
Charles,
Vietnam
Andrus, Samuel, Civil War
Jewell,
Le
Roy,
Civil
War
Pennock, Nyal E., WW II
Dorman,
Cecil
E.,
WW
I
Arnold, Richard, WW II
Johnson,
Erwin,
WW
II
Peterson, J. F., Civil War
Dorman,
Delbert,
Civil
War
Arnold, Richard Dee, WW II
Johnson, Peter, WW I
Pfeiffer, Arthur W., WW I
Doyle, Glen H., WW I
Aurin, Emil, Spanish-American War
Jones,
Philo A., Civil War
Philbrooks, John, Civil War
Drollinger,
William Squire,
M., WW Thursday,
II
The Rockford
March
8, 2012
Avery, Donald, WW I
Jones,
Wm.
H.,
Civil
War
Phillips, Frank, Civil War
Ebert, Eugene N., WW II
Bailey, C.
Joslin,
Leon
E.,
Korea
Pierce, Thomas B., Korea
Ebert,
Marion,
WW
II
Baker, Glen R., WW I
Kellogg,
Franklin
B.,
Civil
War
Pierson, Thomas D.
Edwis,
King
John,
WW
I
Bamman, Fred
Kent,
Royal
A.,
WW
I
Place, Floyd M., WW II
Eggertsen,
John
P.,
WW
II
Beach, Curtis J., WW II
Rockford Squire, Thursday, March 8, 2012
Kidder, Mason C.,The
Civil
War
Plumb, Alfred B., Spanish Am. War
Elkins, James W., Civil War
Beach, Orin D., Civil War
Klimavicz, Anthony, WW II
Pollock, John, Civil War
Elkins, Ralph D., Civil War
Bekins, Elmer
Kloostra,
Frank
F.,
WW
I
Pomeroy, John T., Civil War
Empie, Clayton J., WW II
Bekins, Raymond Eugene
Knipp,
Leonidas
A.,
WW
I
Porter, Howard J., Jr.
Ergang,
Harold,
WW
II
Benedict, Herbert
Kuyt,
Peter
Porter, Martilles, Civil War
Evans,
Orvel
O.,
WW
II
Bicknell, Chester C., Civil War
Langford,
Stanley
J.,
WW
I
Porter, Jon A.
Eyer,
Fred
E.,
Civil
War
Bigler, Morton L., WW II
Larson, Carl H., WW II
Price, Jack L., Vietnam
Farr, Donald F., WW I
Black, John
Larsen, Carl W., WW I
Priest, James
Farr, Donald L., WW I
Blair, Edwin M., Civil War
Laube,
Henry
H.,
WW
II
Rader, Sidney P., Korea
Farr, Weston B., WW II
Blanchard, Robert
Lawton,
Warren,
Civil
War
Ranes, Orville
Farr,
Weston
D.,
WW
II
Blanchard, John
Leareen,
Thomas
P.,
WW
II
Remer, Donald J., WW I
Fleck,
Cyrus
S.,
Civil
War
Bongart, Ralph, Civil War
Lewis, Paul
Remington, Russell L.
Fogleson, Jay, Civil War
Bowhul, Samuel, Civil War
Lewis, Wesley, WW II
Revord, Richard C., WW I
Fogleson, Myron P., Civil War
Bradley, Lafayette, Civil War
Livingston,
Albert
R.,
WW
I
Riggle, Howard B., WW II
Force, Benjamin L., WW I
Bradley, Oliver H., Civil War
Lockwood,
Richard
P.,
Korea
Risinger, John J., Civil War
Fox,
Wright
S.,
WW
I
Brecken, Charles W.
Lorenz,
George,
WW
I
Ritchie, Ernest E., WW II
Frantz,
Christian,
WW
I
Bremmer, George, WW I
Loveland,
Laurence
W.,
Sr.,
WW
I
Robinson, Ben E., WW II
Garey,
Nelson,
Civil
War
Bremmer, Carl, WW II
Lovejoy, James, Civil War
Rogers, Robert B., Korea
Gates, Ivan, WW II
Briggs, Thomas W., Civil War
Lumbuger, Kenneth
Root, Charles H., Civil War
Gidds, Doyle
Brink, Daniel, Vietnam,
Lymburner,
Kenneth,
WW
II
Ross, William, WW I
Gilbert, T. M., Civil War
Brooks, H. M., Civil War
Malinowski,
Edward
P.,
WW
II
Roys, John E., Mexican War & Civil War
Gillet,
Mathey,
Civil
War
Bruner, R. D.
Manbeck,
John,
WW
I
Russell, George A., Civil War
Glidden,
Harry
B.,
WW
I
Bullock, Joseph, Civil War
Marsh,
Thomas
L.,
Korea
Russell, Henry J., WW II
Gold,
Ralph
Jr.
Bulter, Bruce, WW II
Martin, Gotlicle F., Civil War
Russell, Louie A., WW I
Goller, Oscar E.
Burg, Egar. WW I
Meadows, John
Saundeen, Calla
Goller, Richard, Jr., Vietnam
Butler, Forrest E., WW II
Meeuwes,
Ralph,
WW
II
Schultz, Russell J., WW II
Grant, Marell H., Civil War
Cain, Clifton H., WW II
Merryman,
Ray
Schumann, Arnon E.
Grassman,
Edward
Cain, Elwood F., WW II
Mershon,
Jason
L.,
Civil
War
Scott, Giles W., Civil War
Green,
Thomas
A.,
WW
II
Cain, Le Roy Howard, Korea, Vietnam
Miller,
Floyd
H.,
WW
II
Siebert, Elmer C. WWII
Griffes,
Leon
E.,
WW
II
Cain, Leroy H., WWII, Korea
Milles, Floyd L., Civil War
Seibold, F.
Guigelaar, Leonard, WW II
Carpenter, Benjamin T., Civil War
Moore,
Grace
Sellers, Leonard Mc Knight, Civil War
Gust, Alfred
Carter, Edward
Moore,
Howard
C.,
WW
II
Sessens, B. A., Civil War
Hall,
Ernest
E.,
WW
I
Castor, Albert
Morey,
Dale,
Vietnam
Shadduck, Horton A., Civil War
Hall,
Junior
L.,
WW
II
Castor, George A., WW I
Morningstar,
Henry,
Civil
War
Shaw, Harry D., WW I
Hamel,
Douglas
H.,
Korea
Champlin, Clifford J., WW I
Morse, Henry M., Civil War
Shaw, Robert M., Vietnam
Hamilton, Geo. H., Civil War
Chippeway, Walter L., WW I
Mosier, Ambrose, Civil War
Shier, Dwight W., Korea
Hana, Fred T., WW II
Chmaezynski, Nick
Moyes,
Paul
L.,
WW
II
Sheldon, Frankie, WW II
Harrington, Newton, Civil War
Christenson, Herbert, Civil War
Nelson,
William
A.
Sheldon, Frank
Harrison,
Robert,
Civil
War
Church, G. W., Civil War
Neuman,
Chester
J.,
WW
II
Sherman, Ed. Weaver, WW I
Hart,
Walter
W.,
WW
II
Cicle, Frederick, Civil War
Newman,
Chester
J.,
WW
II
Shogren, Karl G.
Hartline,
Alvin
H.,
Jr.
Clellan, J. E., Civil War
Nichols, Jay H., Jr.
Shwank, Jno., Civil War
Haynes, Carl, WW II
Cook, E.
Nielsen, Carl B., WW II
Simer, Richard
Heeringa, Gilbert
Cook, Jury E., WW I
North,
Acram,
Civil
War
Simmons, Irvin, H., WW I
Helenius, William, WW II
Coolidge, Frank C.
Northup,
Franklin
L.,
WW
II
Sipple, Floyd A, WW I
Helsel,
Donald,
WW
II
Cotten, Elmer
Norton,
Harold
H.,
WW
I
Sipple, Floyd A., WW II
Hicks,
Stephen,
Civil
War
Crissey, Irving W., Civil War
Odell,
Orson
B.,
Civil
War
Sipple, Glen F., WW I
Hoadley,
Milo
J.,
WW
I
Crites, Charles E., WW II
Oder, Robert Leon
Sipple, Myron, WW I
Houting, Richard
Crosson, Ray L., WW I
Opperman, Ronald, WW II
Slaight, Richard F.
Hoskins, Henry, WW II
Cummings, G. E., Civil War
Paepke,
John
A.,
WW
I
Slawson, Newell, Civil War
Howard, Andrew W., Civil War
Dart, F. H., Civil War
Paepke,
Max,
WW
II
Sliter, A. V., Civil War
Howard,
Richard
A.
Davis, Charles G., Spanish Am. War
Palmer,
Albert
P.,
Civil
War
Smith, Charles L., WW II
Howland,
H.
Ernie,
WW
II
Davis,
Martin
V., Civil War
The
Rockford
Squire, Thursday, March 8, 2012
Pangborn, J. S., Civil War
Smith, Edward, Civil War
Huff, David, Civil War
Day, Carl W., WW II
Parker, Charles, Civil War
Smith, May C., WW II
Hull, James D., WW II
Day, William M., WW I
Parker,
John
F.,
WW
II
Smith, Riley, Civil War
Hunter, John, Civil War
Dean, Dethuel P., Civil War
Parker,
Mervil,
WW
II
Snethen, Charles R., Civil War
Imhoff,
J.,
Civil
War
DeGraw, Sidney N., WW I
Parker,
Thomas,
Civil
War
Spaulding, Herman, Civil War
Jackson,
James
D.,
Civil
War
Denton, Carl, WW I
Peasley,
Roy
E.,
WW
I
Speaker, T.L.
Jacobs,
A.
E.,
Civil
War
Denton, Ted, WW II
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Speaker, Wion M., Civil War
Stanton, Luther D., Civil War
Stark, Herold M., WWII
Stevens, Gordon E., WW I
Stevens, John C., WW II
Stewart, Otto, WW I
Stone, C. W., Civil War
Stoner, Max, WW II
Streeter, Maurice W., WW II
Strickland, James R., Korea
Taylor, Joseph J., Civil War
Teusink, Jack R.
Thompson, Monty, WW I
Titus, Joseph, Civil War
Thompson, John
Tompkins, James A., WW II
Towns, Frederick M., WW II
Towns, Timothy Allen, Vietnam
Tupper, Fred B., WW I
Turk, David, Civil War
Tuttle, A. S., Civil War
Tuttle, Walter L., Civil War
Van Dore, Russell W., WW I
Van Dyke, Martin C.
Vanlew, Frank P., WW I
Van Leiw, Frank, WW I
Veltkamp, John, WW II
Wall, Kenneth C., WW II
Waller, William, Civil War
Walsh, Richard, Lt. Navy, WWII
Warren, Richard V., WW II
Warren, V. H., Sr.
Warren, Vernon B., Jr.
Watson, Bruce G., WW II
Watson, Tom J., WW II
Weaver, Ed
Weaver, Elenodom, Civil War
Weaver, Sherman E., WW I
Wheeler, David W., WW II
Wheeler, Donovan H., WW I
Wheeler, Mark H., WW II
Wheeler, Warren H., WW I
Whitacre, Franklin, Civil War
White, Elton, WW II
Wilkinson, J. E., Korea
Williams, Civil War
Wilson, Frank M., Spanish Am. War
Winters, Kenneth J., WW II
Winters, William W., WW II
Wood, P. J. M., Spanish Am. War
Woodhull, Michael, Navy
Worthington, William, Civil War
Zimmer, Leo C., WW I
Zufelt, Gerald W., Korea
Horton Cemetery
Babcock, Benjamin
Brown, Samuel
Bush, Oscar S.
Griswold, Lloyd
Hart, Lorenzo
Hart, Luther
Hiscock, Benjamin J.
Horton, Warren G.
Martin, Josiah
Rieckman, Timothy E.
Rowley, H. E.
Rowley, John J.
Valentine, John H.
Wilson, O. D.
Wolfe, Russell A., WWII
Michael Watkins, D.D.S.
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Hibler, Peter, Civil War
Hicks, Fredrick W., Civil War
Hovinga, Simon
Howland, Jacob, Civil War
Johnson, H. W., Civil War
Punches Cemetery
Johnson, H. M.
Bailey, Church, Mexican War
Jones, Kenneth E., Korea
Bailey, James, Civil War
Kaufman, A. M., Civil War
Briggs, Jason, Civil War
Kent, Jonas E., Civil War
Stoddard, C. S., Civil War
Kilts, George, WW I
Townes, Josiah, Civil War
Kilts, Herbert E., WW I
Maksymowski, Anthony
Sand Lake Cemetery Manley, R. C., Civil War
Adcox, George H., WW I
Maxim, Boletow (Ben)
Allen, F. E.
Merlington, Bruce, WW II
Allen, Frank F., Sr., Civil War
Merlington, Glen A., WW II
Anderson, John E., WW II
Merlington, Robert F.
Bailey, Mac. W., WW II
Mumah, Elias, Civil War
Bazzett, Charles E., Jr., Korea
Oxby, William K., WW II
Beardsley, H. G., Civil War
Northup, Charles, Korea
Blackburn, Henry, Civil War
Pangborn, Solomon, Civil War
Blanchard, Arden M., WW II
Parker, Ronald, Korea
Blanchard, G. Arthur, WW I
Parker, Thomas, Civil War
Blanchard, George A., Jr., WW II
Parkhurst, Curtis A., WW I
Blanchard, Ward D., WW II
Perry, Fred G., WWII
Boss, Norman
Phelps, Lawrence J., WW II
Boss, William P.
Pierce, F. G.
Braford, J. M.
Rasco, Wellington
Brayman, James H., Civil War
Raterink, Martin, WW II
Brooks, Willis H., Civil War
Rice, George C., Civil War
Brown, Claude, WW II
Ringler, Donald P., WW II
Brown, Elvin, WW I
Ringler, Robert G., WW II
Butts, George W., Civil War
Roberts, Don, Korea
Campbell, Daniel L., Vietnam
Roberts, Kenneth J., Korea
Campbell, M. W., Civil War
Rogers, Thomas A.
Canton, Fred, WW I
Runnell, Alexander, Civil War
Cavner, Donald, WW I
Russell, J. C., Civil War
Childs, John M., Civil War
Salsgiver, Louis Tracy, WW I
Cooper, Clare E., WW I
Sanborn, Amariah, Civil War
Copeland, J. A., Civil War
Schoen, William, WW I
Countryman, Joel
Shattuck, John A., WW I
Crabb, Geo. W., Civil War
Sheets, Abner L., Civil War
Curtis, Clifford H., Spanish Am. War
Shick, Harvey, Korea
Curtis, Geo., Civil War
Shick, John, Civil War
Davies, Maurice S., WW II
Shick, Robert, WWII
Davy, George
Smith, George E., WW II
Daggett, Nelson B. WW II
Smith, Robert B., WW I
Drummer, George R., Spanish Am. War Smith, Samuel B., WW I
Ecklesdafer, Edgar L., WW I
Thorp, August D., Civil War
Elder, Maurice J., WW II
Thorp, Jas., Civil War
Ensley, Jacob J., WW I
Totten, Lloyd, WW II
Farnam, Rueben, Civil War
Towns, Willis C., WW II
Fisk, Dennis L., Vietnam
Upton, Wilfred, WW I
Fitzgerald, Stanley J., WW II
Van Dyke, George, Korea
Fluent, Andrew J., Civil War
VanDyke Jacob J., WWII
Frechette, Terry A., Vietnam
VanDyke, John, WWI
Gallapoo, Joseph, WW I
VanDyke, John Jr., Korea
Gallapoo, Mark A., WW I
Van Gilder, Fayette B., Spanish
Giddings, J. Rex, WW II
Am. War
Gilbert, Edgar L., WW I
Van Gilder, Orrin, Civil War
Gould, Charles, Civil War
Whitbeck, Benjamin, Civil War
Grant, Amzi S., Civil War
Whitney, James P., Civil War
Groner, Ivan L., WWII
Wilkins, Earl J., WW II
Green, Samuel O., Civil War
Wilson, Gideon H., Civil War
Guyette, Joseph, Civil War
Woods, William J., Spanish Am.
Hale, Charles, Civil War
War
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Zent, William A., Civil War
Solon Cemetery
Anway, Orville C., WW II
Adams, John, WW II
Austin, Clarence R., WW I
Ballard, Arlan, WW II
Bandlow, Beatrice, WWII
Barbachyn, Ray
Barnum, Marion
Barnum, Rich, WW II
Bashford, Charles H., WW I
Beardslee, Wendell
Berry, Randall
Blodgett, Warren
Bloomfield, Henry, Civil War
Bloomfield, Roy O., WW I
Bordewyk, John
Bragg, Elmer, Civil War
Brenner, Andrew, Civil War
Brink Jr., Clifford, WW II
Brown, Peter
Brown Jr., Peter, Vietnam
Brown, Thomas
Brugel, Bob
Buffum, Sr.,Lyle (Ray), WW II
Burroughs, Sanford, Civil War
Caldwell, Madeline
Calkins, Eugene
Chaffee, Richard
Champlin, Clifford J., WW I
Clingan, Richard
Cook, Wilber, Civil War
Dailey, Jacob V., WW I
Davis, Alexander D., Civil War
Davis, Alonzo K., Civil War
Davis, Evelyn A., WW I
Davis, George C., Civil War
Dines, Gurden T.
Dines, Joseph, Civil War
Dines, William M.
Donley, Ray M., WW I
Elder, Jack
Eldred, Keith W., WW II
Ellick, Everett, WW II
Elliott, Clifford
Emmorey, Kenneth
Ensing, Alma (Weller), WW II
Fairbrother, Fred H., WW I
Fairbrother, Thomas J.
Finch, Eben E., WW II
Fisk, Cecil, WW II
Fisk, Gurden
Fisk, Max W.
Fisk, Michael
Fisk, Robert A.
Flinsky, Leon T., WW I
French, Howard G., WW II
Funk, Carl, WW II
Funk, Ray J.
Gallup, Leonard
Gardner, Jerry
Gibson, Keith
Gillespie, William
Gordon, Fay T., WW I
Gordon, Leonard
Grindle, Clement
Grover, Jacob J.
Gunneson, Earland T., WW I
Hall, Edmond, Civil War
Hall, Hiram, Civil War
Hart, John P.
Hegwood, Donald
Sparta
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Shop
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Helsel, Elijah, Civil War
Helsel, Ora J., WW II
Herold, Arthur J., WW II
Hess, Roland
Hicks, Clare D.
Hicks, Ivan M., WW II
Hicks, Theron G., WW II
Hill, Glenn H., WW I
Hill, Jack R.
Hoyt, Earl W.
Huizenga, Russell R.
Humphrey, Max
Hyde, Harvey
Ipe, Andrew J.
Jackson, Harvey R.
Jones, Barney C.
Jones, Lloyd
Justice, Ralph L.
Kamradt, Herman L.
Kievit, Cornelius, WW II
Klooster, James D.
Konyndyk, George
Lashbrook, John
Lashbrook, Joseph
Lashbrook, M.
Lewis, Chester A., WW I
Lewis, Oliver R.
London, Winfield G.
Mabie, Edwin, Civil War
Mabie, John F.
Mactavish, Dale
Martin, Jerrold
Mason, Gaylord E.
McAnally, Howard C., WW II
McBride Jr., Ford, WW II
Meinke, Gordon
Meinke, Kenneth J.
Middleton, Clair A,
Monroe, David W., Korea
Morehouse, Philo R., Civil War
Morris, Daniel G., Vietnam
Morton, Clyde
Noorman, Orie., WWII
Norton, James E.
Norton, William
Ogg, Lloyd M. Jr., Vietnam
Olmsted, Carl A., Korean
Osech, Roger
Padon, Thomas C., WW I
Perrine, Wesley W., WW II
Perschbacher, William
Phelps, Frank M.
Pierson, Floyd A.
Pierson, Richard A.
Rau, Steven W.
Reed, Edwin P.
Reichelt, Jacob, WW I
Remmelts, Gerald L., Korea
Remmelts, Keith D., Korea
Rider, Clayton V.
Ringersma, Richard
Robertson, George, Civil War
Roebuck, Abner B., Civil War
Rogers, Edwin G.
Rose, Melvin H.
Rowe, Walter, Civil War
Rowland, Richard K., WW II
Salmon, Dennis E.
Sawyer, Hiram. R., Civil War
Schultz, Harry T., WW II
Schuyler, John, Civil War
Seadorf, Dale
Seadorf, Michael J., Vietnam
Shears, Burnett V., Army
Signor, Robert
Simmons, Coy L., WW I
Simmons, Linnie
Simmons, Simon S., Civil War
Simmons, Wm., Civil War
Smith, Arthur
Smith, Burt D., Spanish Am. War
Smith, Elwood A.
Smith, Harold A., WW II
Smith, Joseph H.
Smith, Peter K.
Smith, Roy
Smith, Sherman
Smith, Sherman P., WW I
Smith, Thomas E., WW I
Soule, Charles R.
Spicer, Robert E.
Stark, Charles, Civil War
Stark Charles H.
Starlin, Bobby F.
Stickles, Theodore, Civil War
Stoner, Michael
Stout, Helen M.
Stowers, Wesley
Strauss, Guy L., WW I
Straw, John
Streeter, James R., WW II
Streeter, Martin
Tompkins, Arden R.
Towns, John
Van Tuinen, William
Ver Duin, Cornelius
Veltkamp, Alvin S. Korea, Vietnam
Verduin, Frank
Waller, Leonard E.
Ward, Howard
Welch, Barney
Welch, James A., WW II
Weller, Henry N, Civil War
White, Dwayne
White, Robert L., WW II
Winegar, Robert H.
Winegar, Thomas N, Civil War
Zimmerman, Harold
Zufelt, Ronald E., WW II
Spencer Mills
Cemetery
Albertson, Richard
Aldrich, Joseph
Austin, Gorman S.
Barrett, Arden C.
Bowen, Eli
Boynton, E.L.
Braden, Bradley
Bradley, E.L.
Bradshaw, Edward
Bresnahan, Richard
Bristol, Hiriam
Bristol, Stephen, L.
Bristol, Wyman
Cole, Charles R.
Cory, Charles H.
Degraw, William
Easter, Mathias
Ebels, Stuart
Esterly, Les
Eurich, John
Force, Benjamin
Ford, Jacob A.
Ford, Jacob M.
Frank, Howard
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Hollingsworth, Leonard
Horton, Jay
Hough, Clair
Hough, James M
Iriah, S.K.
Irish, Stephen
Johnson, Don E.
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Kucken, Stanley W.
Lachey, Joseph W.
Lambertson, Archie
Lambertson, Theron
Lambertson, Wm.
Latrelle, Ernie
Lebaron, William
Lillie, Clyde W.
MacDonald, Clarence
Main, Alonza
Manley, Leonard W.
Marsh, Francis
McClelland, George S.
Mead, L.L.
Mead, Vance
Mennes, Frank J.
Mongar, Leo D.
Moore, Claude P.
Newland, A.
Newland, James M.
Newland, Thomas M.
Otteracher, John W.
Parshall, W.T.
Partridge, Jack
Peasley, Charles H.
Peterson, Lester
Raus, George W.
Rentsman, Leo D.
Rhoades, John
Rigdon, Harold K.
Roberts, Ira
Rotz, Herman
Rounds, Ellsworth, E.
Roundtree, Wm.
Sanic, Franjo
Shipper, John Jr.
Slader, Robert
Smith, Ralph
Spitler, S. Judson
Stewart, Warren K.
Strandberg, Wesley W.
Thomas, Sidney, S.
Vanbrocklin, J.P.
Westbrook, John
White, Ford L.
Wilkins, Keith E.
Willette, Vernon
Williams, George, H.
Williams, Merton
Winters, Albert
Wolverton, John C.
St. Margaret’s
Catholic Cemetery
Barton, Jerome, WW II
Bradfield, Richard
Brenner, Manuel
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Hansen, Russell, WW II
Irish, John M., WW I
Irwin, John Wesley, WW II
Jacobson, William, Spanish Am. War
Jensen, Ernest C.
Jensen, Richard L.
Johnson, Clarence K., WW I
Jorgensen, Myron C., WW II
Keeley, Norman
Larsen, Alfred, WW I
Laverdure, James W., Korea
Lossin, James W., Korea
Loud, Spencer M.
Medler, Charles
Medler, James G.
Millard, Arthur, WW II
Nielsen, Levi M., WW I
Norton, Manus E.
Olmstead, Floyd W., WW I
Perrigo, Lee H., WW II
Perry, Lee G., Panama
St. Mary’s
Pierce, William H.
Catholic Cemetery Poulson, Leonard John
Bliss, Thomas E., WWII
Rasmussen, Merton C., WW II
Bogner, Ivan E., WW II
Rasmussen, Nels P., WW I
Bush, Charles
Rasmussen, William, WW I
Campbell, Daniel L., Vietnam
Robinson, Nelson
Canton, Fred, WW I
Sorensen, Elmer M., WW II
Clouse, Robert, WW II
Sorensen, Ernest C., WW I & WW II
Fisk, Dennis L., Vietnam
Sturdavant, James F., WW I & WW II
Foley, Harold, WW II
Tiffany, Raymond J., WW II
Frechette, Terry A., Vietnam
Van Lassell, J. D.
Gallapo, Mark, Civil War
Waber, Robert R., Korea
Garity, Patrick, WW I
Walson, Louis Touart, WW I
Grimes, Richard WWII
Whitlow, S. H.
Gross, Howard, Korean
Wilber, Earl
Harris, Guy, WW I
Wilson, Kenneth P., WW II
Klimson, Joseph, WW I
Korcal, Daniel, WW II
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Martin, Gale W., WW II
Funk, Dale, Vietnam
Martin, Robert N. WW II
Hamilton, Donald W., WW II
Merren, John H., WW I
Hoskins, Roger W., WW II
Merren, Maurice R., WW II
Kimbrell, Otis C., Vietnam
Merren, William R.
Kulesza, Peter P., Korea
Meyers, Louis S., Civil War
McDonald, James WW II
Murphy, James, WW I
McDonald, Richard WW II
Patin, August H.
Pierson, Robert C., WW II
Patin, Phillip C., WW I
Rau, Kenneth L., WW II
Rempe, George, WW I
Reed, Richard M. Sr., Korea
Robinson, Charles, Civil War
Sagorski, Edward, A., Vietnam
Rogalewski, Edward T., WW II
Simmons,Irvin H., WW II
Siegel, Clarence J, WW II
Stout, Lyle, WW II
Smith, Eugene G., Korea
Veltkamp, Dick, WW II
Sturgeon, Norman H, WW II
White, Roy, US Army
Thurston, Gale W., WW II
Willette, Vernon F., WW II
Welch, Don, WW I
Cremated
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Allen, Roger, US Army
Antonsen, Avon Peter
Dailey, Clare
Christensen, Le Roy A., WW II
Holding, Steve WWII
Christensen, Walter J., WW II
Russell, Howard E., WWII
Collins, Donald D., WW II
Swart, James D. Vietnam
Darling, Lee C., WW I
Waite, Glenn WWII
Duvoo, Louis
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Cheddar Wurst with Corn Black Bean Salsa
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W
hen savory meets sweet, it’s simply a perfect union — especially when planning a
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sausage, slightly seared, and topped with crunchy, fresh salad and salsa toppers.
Embrace a range of simple yet flavorful ingredients
First, select a tasty base for your recipe that can be quickly and easily spiced up, such as
Hillshire Farm smoked sausage. Then choose a range of fresh ingredients, such as herbs,
vegetables and fruits, that when simply paired together create a delicious dish. Get creative
and try unique ingredient combinations, such as red onions paired with tart green apples or
mangoes. An intense blend of flavors, along with the savory appeal of sausage, will surely
satisfy even the most hard-toplease appetites.
Challenge your flavor
bravery by incorporating
other flavor pairings into
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Traditional summer fare,
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Caprese Salad Topped Smoked Sausage Sandwich
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This recipe for Caprese Salad
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Cooper, Lavern, WW II
Cooper, Walter, WW II
Deal, Robert
Garceau, Raymond, WW II
Griswold, Lloyd
Howard, Harold, WW I
Iler, John
Keller, John, WW I
Kelly, John
Kwiet, Edward
Magoon, Daniel, Vietnam
Mahoney, Richard, WW II
Otterbacher, Richard
Post, Rodney, Korea
Rittersdorf, Carl, WW II
Sadler, Albert, WW II
Shotko, Stan, WW II
Troyanowski, Joseph
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Cheddar Wurst and Apple Kabobs
Grilled Beef Hot Links with Mango Salsa
Cheddar Wurst with
Corn Black Bean Salsa
Grilled Beef Hot Links with Mango Salsa
Caprese Salad Topped
Smoked Sausage Sandwiches
Cheddar Wurst and Apple Kabobs
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 6
1 cup frozen corn, cooked, drained, cooled
1 cup black beans, drained, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 package Hillshire Farm Cheddar Wurst
Sausage Links
6 French bread rolls or hot dog buns, split
Combine corn, black beans, bell pepper, lime juice,
cilantro, jalapeno pepper and cumin. Grill or heat
sausages according to package directions, turning
frequently. Place sausage in each roll, generously top
with corn black bean salsa.
Serves: 6
1 package Hillshire Farm Polska
Kielbasa Smoked Sausage Links
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 package (8 ounces) fresh small mozzarella
balls (cherry or ciliegine-sized), quartered
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 French bread rolls, split
Brush sausages with balsamic vinegar; set aside. Heat
olive oil over medium heat in small skillet. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring
occasionally. In small bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, basil and salt. Grill sausages according to package directions, turning frequently and brushing with balsamic vinegar. Place grilled sausage in each
roll, generously top with tomato-mozzarella mixture.
Serves: 6
2 cups chopped fresh mango
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt to taste
1 package Hillshire Farm Beef Hot Links
6 sausage buns, split
Combine mango, black beans, red onion, cilantro, lime
juice and salt in medium bowl. Grill links over mediumlow heat according to package directions. Place grilled
sausages in buns; top generously with mango salsa.
Serve any remaining salsa with tortilla chips.
Tip: Substitute links with any flavor of smoked
sausage or substitute 1 ripe avocado, peeled and
chopped, for black beans.
Serves: 6
1 package Hillshire Farm Cheddar Wurst
Sausage Links
1 large tart green apple, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch
chunks
1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup apple jelly
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Cut sausage into 18 slices. Thread sausage, apple,
pepper and red onion onto 6 skewers, leaving small
space between each item. Melt apple jelly in small
saucepan over low heat. Add mustard, mixing until
well blended. Grill kabobs over medium heat, turning
frequently for 10 minutes. Brush kabobs with apple
jelly mixture and grill 2 minutes longer, or until apple
and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Variation: Substitute peach, zucchini and apricot preserves for apple, red bell pepper and apple preserves.
Tip: Rewarm jelly/preserves mixture briefly before
brushing on kabobs if it has become too thick.
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Sports
JV Conference
The Lady Red Hawks Track team competed in the non-scoring OK Bronze JV
Conference meet at Greenville on Tuesday
May 14. With only four girls competing the
team took 4 first places. Ellie Ovokaitys
was a double winner. Ellie took 22 seconds
off her best time in the 1600 meter run winning in a time of 5:51.9. Ellie also won the
800-meter run. Alison Hall won the long
jump with her best jump of the year of 13’ 8
¼”. Alison also was second in the 400-meter dash and sixth in the 2oo meter dash. Ali
Colley won the shot put and placed third in
the discus with a season best throw of 64’
4”. Vana Havens also set season best times
in the 100 meter and 200 meter dash.
Miracle
...continued from page 3
baseball with parents cheering for terrible playing.”
“Unfortunately for thousands of kids they never have
that opportunity to play, they never get to high five their
teammates, they never get to wear their jersey to school
on game day, they never get to hear the cheers of their parents.”
The Miracle Field will allow kids of all abilities to play
baseball and softball, with a two-part solution to the limitanorthern physical therapy’s
SUMMER SPORTS CAMP
The Cedar Springs Middle School boys track team continued their strong tradition with an eighth consecutive undefeated season at 5 wins and 0 losses. In the past 19 years, the boys have posted 16 undefeated seasons.
The team ended their season by splitting into separate grade level teams to compete in two conference championship
invitationals. The 7th grade team placed first at their conference meet, earning championship honors with 155 points. The
teams’ nearest competitor was Belding, who finished second with 116 points. The 8th grade team finished in second place,
21 points behind Sparta.
The following is a list of 1st place Conference Champions and their events:
7th GRADE
John Todd...........................55 Hurdles, 200 Hurdles, High Jump
George Gonzales...............800 Run, Shot Put
Alex Merlington..................70 Dash, Pole Vault
Dallas Mora.....................3200 Run
8th GRADE
Jacob Hooker.....................200 Hurdles
Troy Patin, Christian Twitchell, Jameson Pavelka, Austin Basso........3200 Relay
Dustin Shaw, Jake Mead, Austin Ellis, Collin Alvesteffer.....................400 Relay
The guys enjoyed a great season due to their hard work, dedication and commitment to individually do what was necessary to make the team a success. Coach Martens and Coach Banagis would like to congratulate all team members on a
fantastic season. A special “thank you” to all parents, staff members, high school coaches and athletes for always cheering
our team on and for running great home meets.
tions of kids with physical or mental disabilities. The surface of the field is a smooth rubberized field that will allow
kids in wheelchairs and walkers or other mobility challenges to compete. In addition, each disabled child will partner
with an able-bodied buddy who will do those things their
partner can’t do—reach down to pick up a fallen ball, or
reach down to catch a groundball.
“For kids in a wheelchair this is the only place they will
have this opportunity,” Comden stated.
“As you might imagine, we did not get to where we are
without the hard work of a lot of people,” Comden noted. “West Michigan has an amazing philanthropic spirit.”
Comden said in just 18 months much of the funding has
come in, although more is needed. He said the donations
for the project are at $689,667.33, not including the checks
donated that day. The Rockford Lions contributed $10,000.
Tony included among the philanthropic leaders in the
area David VanEslander, whose father founded Art Van
Furniture. The company is the majority donor for the entire
West Michigan Sports Commission project after last year
donating $1.8 million dollars and earning naming rights.
David was one of the attendees of the groundbreaking,
who stood to make a surprise announcement of the donation of an additional $50,000 for a handicap accessible playground on the Miracle League property. He stood and spoke
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May 24 at Ferris State University and then
in the Daily News All-Star meet in Greenville on Tuesday May 28.
CASSA U9 team Middle school boys track team
competes in
finishes undefeated
championship
The annual Cherry Capital Cup took place this weekend
in Traverse City CASSA teams from Cedar Springs ages
8-18 competed in the tournament. The Cherry Capital
Cup is one of the biggest soccer tournaments of the year.
Teams from all over Michigan travel every year to compete
in the tournament. This year CASSA U9 competed in the
tournament for the first time. The team responded to the
pressure by being the only CASSA team to qualify for the
championship by putting on their best performance of the
year thus far. The team reeled off 3 consecutive victories
by scores of 3-1, 4-0 and 3-0 by playing fast aggressive
offense and had great passing, setting up goals from Alexis
Carlson, Makenna Outwin, Mia Joppich, Lillian Briggs and
Darrah Miller. The team also played shutdown defense led
by Andrea Rios and Loren Riddle, and had great goalkeeping from Alexis Carlson and Elizabeth Fetting. Although
the team came up short in the championship, losing to 5-0
to the Copathia Kickers, the team fought hard until the end
and learned a lot from the defeat.
Best crappie fishing of the year
Weiler qualifies for state meet
The Lady Red Hawks Track team traveled to Houseman
Field in Grand Rapids, on Friday, May 19, to compete in the
14-team MHSAA Regional track meet. The team scored 31
points and placed seventh in the meet. Senior Katie Weiler
was the loan Red Hawk to qualify for the MHSAA State
Finals. Katie qualified for the fourth year in a row. Katie
will compete at the State meet in the 1600 meter run and
the 3200 meter run. She was regional champion in the 3200
meter run with a season best time of 11:06.22. Katie also
ran a season best in the 1600 meter run with a time of 5:08.8
to place second.
Junior Kayla Bohy placed 6th in the discus with a throw
of 92’ 6”. Her throw was 10 feet improvement on her best
throw of the year. Sophomore Marissa Oakes placed sixth
in the long jump with a jump of 15’ 6 ½”. Senior Jeanette
Sukstas had her best throws of the year in the shot put and
discus of 30’ 1” and 87”. Both earned Jeanette seventh places. The 3200-meter relay team of Caitlin McClurken, Ellie
Ovokaitys, Allie Veltkamp and Christina Dean placed seventh with a time of 10:47.89.
The team next competes in the Pioneer Classic on Friday
about the importance his father placed on being involved in
the local community and doing good works. Referencing
the Sports Commission’s theme of the complex, “Everyone
wins,” VanEslander said, “This will truly be a place where
every child, regardless of ability, will be able to win.” He
talked about the inspiration for the field’s namesake, Nate
Hurwitz, 16-years old West Michigan Sports Commission
board member who was wheelchair-bound by Duchenne’s
Muscular Dystrophy and who died last year. “Give it up for
Nate,” VanEslander said.
The final speaker was Dan Hurwitz, Nate’s father, who
spoke haltingly about how important the Miracle Field
will be to children. “It has been eight months since we lost
Nate,” he said. “He believed every kid should hear their
name announced over the loudspeaker. He won’t be here
to see the first game. But the Nate Hurwitz Miracle Field—
what an amazing tribute for an amazing son.”
Comden wrapped up the event telling how in Nate’s
obituary, he had wanted people to donate to this cause. He
recalled the emotions the day Nate was laid to rest. “As
people were saying goodbye to Nate, Dan came up to me
and slapped me on the back—pretty hard—and said, ‘We
have to get this done.’”
Comden said he couldn’t help but compare this ball field
to the one in the Kevin Costner movie Field of Dreams. He
said he was on the site well before the scheduled time of
the groundbreaking, and couldn’t help to be apprehensive
about the turnout for a project he believes in so strongly.
He said as the time neared, he saw car after car turn in and
drive down the long road to the site.
“How many kids are going to play on this field? I can’t
tell you.” He said the long line of cars heading up the road
to the groundbreaking for the Nate Hurwitz Miracle Field
gave him the same haunting feeling as the final scenes in
the movie with James Earl Jones telling Costner, “If you
build it, they will come. People most definitely will come.”
Speaking with difficulty, Comden stated, “I thought about
that today as I saw all those cars.”
Tap, tap and down
went the rod tip. Another crappie fallen to the
Mr. Twister tail. We use
the Mr. Twister tail, the
Charlie Brewer Crappie
Grub or the Beatle spins
two ways. First is straight
out of the package, spinner and all. The second
way we remove the jig
head and action tail from
the spinner.
Before the spawn
(which is now) and
during the spawn (which
might be next week or
the following week), the
jig head and action tails
works best for us. Just
after the spawn, when the Jack Payne with a large crappie caught on an action tail.
crappie are cruising the
love casting the jig out and retrieving it in slowly. Cast out
weed lines, the addition of the spinner is huge.
Right now most of the crappies will be near their prime and count down maybe to four. Then slowly reel in. If this
spawning grounds. On most lakes this means new cabbage fails then cast out, let it sink to the bottom and then start
weed beds or reed beds. The best way to find a cabbage reeling in slowly.
Any crappie present will hit a slowly moving jig and acpatch is with your eyes.
Broadleaf cabbage have large leafs. A mature stand of tion tail. Best colors, well I hate to say it, we use two colors
weeds will often reach the surface during the summer. Right 95% of the time. Yellow or chartreuse just pound the crapnow a good patch might be two or three foot tall at best. A pie. Some day’s one color is better than the other, but one
of these two will work. Two anglers should each work a
marl bottom area is often found with cabbage weeds.
A reed bed or a rice field is usually found in sandier soils different color.
The best weight is a one sixteenth ounce followed by a
and in shallower water. Most often this will be in a depth
between 1-4 feet. The reeds will stick out of the water and one eighth ounce and then a one thirty second ounce head.
The one sixteenth is hands down the best overall jig size.
are easily spotted.
Fishing the reeds means being stealth or making long The Mr. Twister Tail is a high action tail. The Charlie Brewcasts and slowly working your lure back. Fishing this shal- er is less aggressive, much like a minnow gliding through
low water structure is best with a Carlisle Float and then the water. Both are our favorites and we switch back and
the jig and action tail. Set the depth at two feet and work forth throughout the day.
Memorial Day weekend is normally pushing the enveit in slowly.
Another option in the reeds is a long rod and fishing the lope around our area for spawning fish. The crappie will
jig vertically around each stand of reeds. We use rods be- pull out the weed edge gouging on new minnows. This is
tween 12 and 14 feet so we can slide in quietly. Work slow- when the spinner really shines.
Cast the spinner out and count down to half of the depth.
ly and patiently.
Cabbage weeds can be fished in the same manner but I In ten feet of water count down to five, then start reeling in
Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche
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Free fishing and
hunting licenses
now available to
military members Active-duty military members who enlisted as Michigan
residents and have maintained residence status can now
obtain annual Michigan fishing or hunting licenses free of
charge, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced this week. To qualify, persons must be active-duty U.S. military
members and, at the time of enlistment, must have been
residents of Michigan and must have maintained residence
status for the purposes of obtaining a driver’s license or
voting. These individuals may receive, free of charge, a
resident military all-species fishing license or any hunting
license for which a lottery is not required.
Applicants must present proof of military status when
applying for the free license. Proof of military status may
include military I.D., leave papers, duty papers, military
orders or other evidence verifying that the applicant is a
member of the military. The licenses are available at DNR
Customer Service Centers and at license retail outlets statewide.
Previously, military members paid $1 for a resident
all-species fishing license or hunting license not requiring a
lottery. The change is part of Public Act 21 of 2013.
Military members receiving a free fishing or hunting license must present the license, along with proof of military
status, if requested by a conservation officer.
As always, non-resident, active-duty military personnel
officially stationed in Michigan may purchase all hunting
and fishing licenses at Michigan resident rates. slowly. Sometimes you will feel a tap tap; other times just
heaviness on your line. No need for a power hook set, just
a snap of the wrist and the battle is on.
The Beatle Spin is a great search lure and deadly on active fish. When the fish are less aggressive or when sitting
tight to a bed, then the jig head is best. Once the water hits
the high fifties and into the low seventies the crappie will
be found near cabbage weeds and most often around the
reed and rice beds.
Spring Flowering, Weather, & Climate
Spring flowers are blooming weeks later than normally expected this year. Last year they
were weeks earlier than expected.
Here are some comparison dates from Ody Brook Sanctuary:
Wild Flowers
2012
2013
Narrow-leaved Spring Beauty
19 March
25 April
Trout Lily or Adder’s Tongue
7 April
28 April
Large-flowered Trillium
19 April
6 May
Pussy-toes
7 April
5 May
Common Dandelion
1 April
2 May
Yellow Rocket
19 April
8 May
Spring Cress
29 March
28 April
Wild Geranium
23 April
8 May
Wood Anemone
6 April 3 May
Common Blue Violet
31 March
4 May
Trees
Serviceberry
21 March
1 May
Quaking Aspen
13 March
17 April
Red Maple
21 March
27 April
Silver Maple
13 March
15 April
Weather is short-term change in temperature, wind and precipitation. It is different than
climate. Weather is greatly influenced by climate and can have catastrophic impacts on
our lives, incomes, and ability to live in some areas. It affects human lives and the lives of
plants and animals. As climate changes, it affects long-term timing and success of species
to reproduce and maintain populations. It is not something observed well within a few
decades. Centuries are needed to adequately track changes in climate. We can of course
monitor clues and make scientific predictions that have reasonable accuracy.
Weather is short-term changes occurring hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly. With computer modeling, weather forecasters are quite good at predicting fairly accurately expected
weather for 7 to 10 days. Beyond that computer data crunching provides somewhat reasonable predictions for the next month or two. The accuracy diminishes with increased
predictions projections.
That brings us to climate predictions. Climate is long-term averages of weather patterns
that include temperature, precipitation, and winds. Clearly global temperature is increasing
rapidly and has already changed livability in some areas. With no high ground some islands
are experiencing flooding while other areas are experiencing desertification. People need
to be relocated. Plants and animals indigenous to those islands are dying as sea level covers land or less precipitation limits survival.
Annually weather changes are become erratic and stressing life. When flowers bloom
too early, they are likely to be killed by frost later in the season. This happened last year
and we noticed it with the loss of apple and cherry fruits among other things. Some flower
emergence changes are resulting in blooming at times different from insect pollinator occurrence and this reduces their reproductive success.
Last week global atmospheric carbon reached 400 parts per million compared with 280
ppm being the norm 150 years ago and 315 ppm in 1958. It is clear that human caused
carbon release into the atmosphere is changing climate. This is having some immediate effects but the greatest impacts will affect our children
and grandchildren. Our life style and abundance has consequences for our families and nature niches. We determine
how much carbon we add to the atmosphere by how we live
our daily lives. Act locally and think globally.
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Meet Socks - a 4 year
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Cedar Springs) at 11:30 a.m. In case of bad weather, services will be held only in the American Legion Hall at 9
a.m. The Cedar Springs High School Marching Band will
also do several songs.
The Sand Lake/Cedar Springs Tri-Corner Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post #7912 will have ceremonies on Monday,
May 27. They will be at the VFW Post in Sand Lake at
10:30 a.m., and will then be at Pierson Cemetery at 11 a.m.
The Tri County Marching Band will also be on hand.
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Algoma Township will hold their service on Monday,
May 27, at their Veteran’s Memorial Park at the Algoma
Township Cemetery at 10515 Grange Ave., at 1:00 p.m.
The service will include the VFW Post 3946, 3rd Michigan
Volunteer Infantry Co. F reenactment group, Algoma Baptist Church Choir, and other participants. The service will
honor the second and final list of Algoma Township’s Civil
War Veterans, in keeping with the Civil War anniversary
theme. The 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Co. F—reenactment Civil War Soldiers will participate and a walking
tour will be held in the cemetery of the Civil War Soldier’s
gravesites following the ceremony. Refreshments will be
served after the ceremony by the Algoma Township Historical Society.
LEGAL NOTICE
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hours of 9:30 A.M. - 2:30 p.M.
Dated: May 23, 2013
Township
of Nelson
County of Kent,
Michigan
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on June
19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., the Planning Commission of
the Township of Nelson will hold a public hearing
at the Nelson Township Hall, 2 Maple Street,
Sand Lake, Michigan, within the Township, on
the application of Pine Ridge Bible Camp for an
amendment to a special land use. The requested
amendment is to change the use restrictions on
the dining hall to allow for community uses such
as banquets, conventions and weddings. The
amended special land use application also seeks
site plan revisions with respect to parking and
signage. The parcel for which a special land use
amendment is sought is located at 8415 - 17 Mile
Road, and is legally described as follows:
Southwest 1/4 Southeast 1/4, Section
26, Town 10 North, Range 10 West,
Nelson Township, Kent County, Michigan.
Permanent Parcel No. 41 03 26 376 006.
Information concerning the requested special
land use amendment is on file and may be
examined at the Township office, 2 Maple Street,
Sand Lake, Michigan 49343 during office hours.
All interested persons may attend the public
hearing and be heard with regard to the requested
amendment to the special land use. Written
comments may be submitted to the Township
office up to the time of the public hearing.
Dated: May 23, 2013
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The Village of Sand Lake water tower is going
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Under normal conditions, the water tower is what
provides pressure to your water faucets. During
this maintenance event, the Village of Sand Lake
water system pressure will be maintained by service pumps from the water plant until this work is
completed.
Because of the work being accomplished on the
Village water tower, we are asking that residents
refrain from excess water use while the tower is
still out of service.
Using extra water can unnecessarily burden the
water system, causing a low pressure event that
may introduce unwanted bacteria into the water
system. Once the final paint coating on the tower
has cured, the tower will be back on-line.
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maintenance procedure.
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Present: Hoffman Austin Mahoney Armstrong.
Office: (616) 754-3100 Ext. 117 • Fax: (616) 754-2330
Absent: Noreen
Cell: (616) 890-6328
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Consider these simple steps to save gas without driving
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• Keep your car properly tuned to improve gas mileage
by an average of 4 percent.
• Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage
by 3 percent.
• Replace dirty or clogged air filters on older vehicles to
improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.
• Change oil regularly and gain another mile per gallon.
• Check the gas cap. Damaged, loose or missing gas caps
let the gas just vaporize into the air.
• Observe the speed limit. Gas mileage decreases rapidly
above 60 mph.
• Avoid excessive idling. Idling gets zero miles per gallon. Warming up the vehicle for one or two minutes is
sufficient.
• Avoid quick starts and stops. Aggressive driving can
lower gas mileage by 33 percent on the highway and 5
percent in the city.
• Consolidate trips. Several short trips taken from a cold
start can use twice as much gas as one longer multipurpose trip.
• Don’t haul unneeded items in the trunk. An extra 100
pounds in the trunk reduces fuel economy by up to 2
percent.
“Some motorists think they are saving money when they
put off needed vehicle maintenance,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “What they don’t realize is that neglecting routine maintenance can end up costing a lot more. Keeping your car running efficiently and
modifying your driving behavior is the best way to improve
your vehicle’s fuel economy and keep more money in your
pocket. Fuel consumption is directly related to vehicle care
and driver behavior and both can have a significant impact
on how much motorists pay at the pump.”
The Car Care Council is the source of information for
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* Tires must be replaced
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They’re cute, they’re furry and they love to eat
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Anyone who has battled wildlife knows the
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garden areas will usually keep out deer. They seem
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climb over the fence. You must place the fence at
least 12 inches below the soil surface with 4 to 5
feet above the ground. Make sure gates are also
secured from animals.
Some communities allow electric fences that
provide a slight shock to help keep deer out of the landscape. Another option is the wireless deer fence. The system uses plastic posts with wire tips charged by AA batteries. The plastic tip is filled with a deer attractant. When the
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move on to other feeding grounds.
Scare tactics have been used for many years. Motion sensitive sprinklers, blow up owls, clanging pans and rubber
snakes strategically placed around a garden may help scare
away unwanted critters. Unfortunately urban animals are
used to noise and may not be alarmed. Move and alternate
the various scare tactics for more effective control. The
animals won’t be afraid of an owl that hasn’t moved in two
weeks.
Homemade and commercial repellents can also be used.
Make sure they are safe to use on food crops if treating
fruits and vegetables. You’ll have the best results if applied
before the animals start feeding. It is easier to prevent damage than break old feeding patterns. Look for natural products like those found in Messina Wildlife’s Animal Stopper
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Live trapping can be inhumane and should be
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