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Vol. XXVIII No. 3 Thursday, January 22, 2015
Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties
Car rear-ends school bus
Post photo by J. Reed.
By Judy Reed
A Nelson Township mom
saw the Cedar Springs Public Schools bus stop in front
of their home on 17 Mile,
between Shaner and Stout,
about 2:45 p.m. to drop off
her son. She said she looked
away for a moment, and
when she looked back, she
saw a car crash into the back
of the bus.
“I heard the airbags deploy from inside the house,”
she remarked.
The Kent County Sheriff
Department, Cedar Springs
Fire and Rescue, and Rockford Ambulance all responded to the scene.
According to the Kent
County Sheriff Department,
the school bus was stopped
on the roadway with its
lights activated, when the
driver of the at-fault vehicle
became distracted and was
unable to stop before strik-
ing the bus.
According to 911 dispatch,
the 16-year-old driver of the
car and her 16-year-old passenger suffered bumps and
bruises. The driver was able
to get out of the car early
on, but it took some time
for the passenger to get out,
who was originally reported as pinned in. According
to the Kent County Sheriff
Department, both the driver
and passenger were transported to the hospital with
non-life-threatening injuries.
Superintendent
Laura VanDuyn said 15 high
school and middle school
students were on the bus at
the time of the accident. One
was standing and waiting to
get off when the bus was hit.
“All the kids are fine,”
said VanDuyn, who was at
the scene, along with Transportation Supervisor Jerry
Gavin. She said that two stu-
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It’s almost Valentine’s
Day, and that means it’s
time for some fun at the
Post. As always, we want
to know who has the most
luscious lips in Cedar
Springs—male or female!
Show us your lips by entering our 22nd annual “Best
Lips” contest by February 2. We’re going to let
YOU—the readers—decide
who wins! We will print
the finalists in our paper
Brad Brechting
nominated for
All-American
games
Local student-athlete in the
running to play in prestigious
high school basketball event
in Chicago
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dents bumped their heads,
and one of them was going
to the hospital to be checked
out, due to having some surgery the week before. “It’s
just to make sure the stitches
haven’t been disrupted,” she
explained.
VanDuyn said they did an
all-call to notify parents in
the district of the accident,
and also notified staff and
the Board of Education.
“We are very thankful
to the Kent County Sheriff
Department, Cedar Springs
Fire Department and Rockford Ambulance for their
coordination in making sure
all the kids are safe,” said
VanDuyn.
Another bus picked up the
kids to finish the route.
The Sheriff Department
said that they would review
their investigation, and issue
the appropriate charges to
the at-fault driver at a later
date.
Best Lips 2014
winner, Amanda
McGovern’s lips.
on Thursday, February 5.
Then readers will go online
to our website to vote for
who they think should win.
Winners will be announced
in our February 12 edition.
See details on page 3.
Sparta Police seek
info on robbery
Police are asking for
the public’s assistance to
identify two suspects that
robbed a Sparta gas station
last week.
The robbery occurred
Monday, January 12, about
10 p.m., at the AGO gas
station, 560 E. Division in
Sparta.
Sparta Police Chief An-
drew Milanowski said the
suspects are believed to be
in their late teens to mid
20′s. A black revolver type
handgun was used in the
incident, and the suspects
obtained an undisclosed
amount of cash. No one was
injured. There was no further information available.
If anyone has any infor-
A Cedar Springs graduate
died Tuesday of injuries he
suffered after he was hit by
a car last week while riding
a bicycle.
According to the Michigan State Police Lakeview
Post, the accident occurred
about 6:08 p.m., on Friday, January 16, 2015, on
Montcalm Avenue, north of
M-57.
An initial investigation
reports that a 2008 Buick
Enclave, driven by Charles
Bliss, 32, of Cedar Springs,
was traveling north on
Montcalm Ave (W. County Line Rd.), and collided
with 37-year-old Jackie
Remmele of Greenville,
who was riding a bicycle.
The victim was transported
to United Memorial Hospital in Greenville by Mont-
calm County Emergency
Services,
then to Spectrum
Downtown, Grand
Rapids by Aeromed,
in critical condition.
He died Tuesday,
January 20.
Jackie Remmele
was a 1995 graduate of Cedar Springs
High School, and
had been a volunteer with the Cedar
Springs Fire Department. (See obituary
on page 5)
State troopers are continuing to investigate the
incident. The driver and
passenger of the Buick
were not injured. They were
wearing safety belts, no airbags deployed, and there
was no alcohol use. An in-
mation on these suspects
please contact the Sparta
Police Department 24 hour
dispatch at 616-887-7331
or Silent Observer at 616774-2345.
Video of the suspects is
available on our website
at www.cedarspringspost.
com.
Cedar grad dies in car vs
bicycle accident
POST goes
to Rome
Gary and Gail Hendges traveled to Rome,
Italy in May to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, and
took along the Post.
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Jackie Remmele
dependent witness was at
the scene.
State Police are asking
anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact
the MSP at 855-677-9178.
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Sports
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Thursday, January 22, 2015
Brad Brechting nominated for McDonald’s All-American games
Local student-athlete in the running to play in prestigious high school basketball event in Chicago
Cedar Springs Red Hawk
Brad Brechting, a standout
on the Varsity basketball
team, is among the list of
high school seniors who
have been nominated to play
in the 2015 McDonald’s
All American Games. This
year’s list includes players
from 47 states and the District of Columbia who have
been selected by high school
coaches, athletic directors,
principals and members of
the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee.
Brad is the son of Bradley and Tracy Brechting,
and has already signed on to
play at Oakland University
next year.
Eyes have been on Brad
for awhile. As a sophomore,
he averaged 12.6 points per
game; as a junior it was 15.5
points; and this year he has
averaged 20.8 points per
game (through nine games).
He currently is approaching
800 career points. Brad also
averages between 9 and 10
rebounds and 4 blocks per
game.
“Brad has put a lot of time
into improving as a basket-
Senior Brad Brechting working his magic on the court. He has been nominated to play in the McDonald’s All-American games. Photos by K. Alvesteffer.
ball player and you can see
the results,” remarked Jeff
Patin, head coach of the Red
Hawk Varsity basketball
team. “He is a pleasure to
coach because of the energy he brings every day. We
will be sad when his career
as Cedar Springs comes to a
close, but we look forward
to watching him play at the
next level.”
Athletic Supervisor Autumn Mattson was glad to
hear about Brad’s nomination. “Brad is a great kid and
it has been fun watching him
over the past four years develop into a great basketball
player. We are excited and
looking forward to hearing of his future success at
Oakland University and are
proud that he will contin-
ue represent Cedar Springs
High School at the next level,” she said.
A complete list of 2015
McDonald’s All American
Games Nominees is available at www.mcdaag.com.
McDonald’s will name the
final roster of 24 boys and
24 girls who will be selected
to play in the 2015 Games
during the McDonald’s All
Solon staffs full-time firefighter
By Judy Reed
one here that can answer
those calls. It’s not just that
way here; it’s everywhere.
Most people work during
the day. A lot of departments wish they could have
someone full time,” he added.
Paige, a graduate of Cedar Springs High School,
started his career in the fire
service in 1993. He worked
at both Courtland Fire and
Spencer Fire before hiring
on at Solon nine years ago.
In 2010, he was promoted
to Lieutenant. In March of
2014, he was hired to man
the station part time, on a
trial basis.
There have been times in
the past when it was hard to
find a volunteer firefighter
curing the daytime in Solon
Township that was available to answer an emergency call. That is no longer the
case, since the residents in
Solon Township approved
a half mill (.50) last August
to fund the salary of a fulltime firefighter to man the
station 50 hours a week. Lt.
Chris Paige, took on fulltime duties after the first of
year.
“It’s been a good thing,”
said Paige, “to have some-
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Robinson
will broadcast live on ESPNU. Information regarding
tickets for the 2015 McDonald’s All American Games
is available at Ticketmaster.
Tickets for the 2015 Games
go on sale Saturday, Jan. 17
at 11:00 am ET.
Net proceeds from the
Games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities
(RMHC).
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Paige now mans the station Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. He
answers emergency calls,
maintains equipment, does
paperwork, and maintains
the facilities.
Chief Jeff Drake was
pleased that the residents
approved the millage to
fund the position. “We hope
to fill a void of alarms not
Photo by J. Reed
being answered,” explained
Drake, who is starting to see
some of his plans come to
fruition. Drake also applied
for and got a partial grant
to have a feasibility study
done on ways to improve
the department, including a
possible consolidation with
the Cedar Springs Fire Department. Both Solon and
Cedar Springs approved the
grant award in December.
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The Kent County Sheriff
Department is asking for
the public’s help in finding
a suspect charged with copper wire theft.
According to Sgt. Jason Kelley, of the Cedar
Springs Unit of the Kent
County Sheriff Department,
an area business reported
the theft of valuable copper
wire on January 12, 2015.
The wire was later sold in
Grand Rapids, which led
them to the identity of the
suspect—Joseph Clayton
Butler, 34. Butler was also
arrested on wire theft two
years ago.
On Wednesday, January
21, the Kent County Prosecutor’s office authorized
charges against Joseph Butler of buying/selling stolen
scrap metal, a 5-year felony.
Police are currently looking
for him, and if you have
any information on where
he is, please contact Detective Rob Porter at (616)
632-6017, Detective Mike
Hopkins at (616) 632-6015,
or Silent Observer at (616)
774-2345.
During the course of the
investigation, they came
across Joseph’s brother,
Jason Andrew Butler. On
January 15, the KCSD investigated the theft and unlawful use of a credit card in
the City of Cedar Springs.
Jason Butler, 36, of 81 N.
Main, was identified as the
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Church Connection................. pages 4-5
Voices & Views.............................. page 6
Art & Entertainment..................... page 7
New Year New You................ pages 8-10
Joseph Clayton Butler
Jason Andrew Butler
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suspect, and was arrested on
four warrants out of Ionia
County, including forgery,
a domestic charge and two
contempt charges. He was
lodged at the Kent County
jail and then transferred to
Ionia County.
On Wednesday, January
21, the Kent County Prosecutor’s office authorized
charges against Jason Butler for two counts of stealing/retaining a financial
transaction device. He will
be arraigned in Kent County after facing the Ionia
County charges.
CTA school news.........................page 12
Gowen woman dies in accident
Police identified icy road conditions as a factor in a car
accident that killed a Gowen woman Sunday.
According to the Kent County Sheriff Department, they
were called to the scene of a one-car accident on Sunday,
January 18, in Oakfield Township. Police determined that
Debbie Lee Rauch, 56, of Gowen, was traveling south-
bound on Lincoln Lake, about 7:42 a.m., in a Jeep Wrangler, when she attempted to pass another vehicle. She then
lost control of the Jeep, which left the road and struck a
tree. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police determined the icy roads were a factor and alcohol
was not involved.
Library hires new children’s librarian
When business owner Kelly Roach decided
to close her coffee shop,
Alpha Omega Coffee and
Games, she wasn’t sure
what she was going to do. It
didn’t take her long to find
something. Kelly started
this week as the new children’s librarian at the Cedar
Springs Public Library.
Kelly replaces Shannon
Vanderhyde, who took a
job at the Rockford branch
of Kent District Library, as
a children’s parapro. Shannon had worked for Cedar
Springs Library since 2008.
“We enjoyed her storytimes, and wish her well
at Rockford,” said Donna
Clark, Cedar Springs Library Director.
Donna is excited about
Kelly joining the library
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Kelly Roach started as the new children’s librarian at the Cedar Springs Library this week.
and the new ideas she is
bringing with her. “I think
there could be lots of new
programs coming. She can
do all ages. She’s great with
adults, and loves teens as
Using RED lipstick, make an imprint of your lips on WHITE
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Best Lips Contest - The Cedar Springs POST
PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
or drop it off to us at 36 E. Maple St., Cedar Springs
Vote online for your
favorite lips!
Finalists will be printed in the
February 5th edition of The
POST and YOU, the community,
will vote online at www.cedarspringspost.com to choose
your favorite lips! Winners will
be featured in the February
12th edition of The POST.
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well as the younger kids. I
am really thrilled to have
her,” said Clark.
Do you have the most luscious lips in CedarSprings?
Enter our contest and find out!
you be the judge!
Legals / At Your Service..............page 13
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The 22nd annual “Best Lips” Contest
Gary and Gail Hendges, of Nelson Township, traveled to
Rome, Italy in May to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, and took along a copy of the Post. Here they can be
seen in front of the Trevi Fountain, in Rome. They also saw
the Vatican and other sites in Italy.
Thanks to Gary and Gail for taking us with you!
Are you going on vacation? Take the Post with you and
snap some photos. Then send them to us with some info to
[email protected] or mail them to Post travels,
PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. We will be looking
for yours!
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We feature
American Games Selection
Show on ESPNU, airing
Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.
The 38th Annual Boys
Game will tip-off on
Wednesday, Apr. 1 at 9:00
pm ET from Chicago’s United Center and will be broadcast on ESPN. The 14th
Annual Girls Game will
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Deadline is MONDAY,
February 2, 2015
Must be at least 16 to enter.
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From the Pulpit
Pastor Ryan Black
Cedar Springs Christian
Church
340 West Pine Street, Cedar Springs
Forgiveness is a
wonderful thing
EUGENE “SPUD”
ENSING
Money: What it’s
good for
There is a single word that has overtaken contemporary US society, one
concept that defines life in 21st century America: Security. Online purchases, firearms, national
borders, airports, software, elections—none of these can be
Sometimes one of the hardest things to do in life is forgive.
used in a sentence without the word “security” somewhere
When you have felt some one has intentionally offended you
being invoked.
or has purposely done something that negatively affects your
So much for the days when a statesman dared say,
life, this can lead us to hold grudges, bitterness and even hate
“There is nothing to fear but fear itself.” Because now there
against someone for what they’ve done. Some issues are easis everything to fear. Cars, computers, houses, politicians,
ier to forgive than others. Some people are easier to forgive
pharmaceuticals, and wars are all marketed with fear as the
than others. However, according to scripture, neither the permotivating factor. Nowhere is this more evident than when
son, number of times they wronged you, nor the severity of the
it comes to economics.
situation matters. Forgiveness is a must for every Christian’s
But to tell you the truth, if you are trusting your money to
life, not only for a healthy spiritual life, but a healthy physical
keep you secure, you probably should be afraid. Don’t get
life as well.
me wrong. We all need a few dollars to pay the bills. Even
This is perfectly laid out for us in Matthew 18:21-35. In this
a handful of investments, mutual funds, and IRAs are good
passage, one of Jesus’ disciples named Peter, asked Jesus how
for as far as they go. They just can’t go far enough.
Why? Because once you have a little pile of dough you
have to go on guard duty; perpetual protection mode, always on the wall, always peering out at the economic
boogeymen, always defending, hedging, and hoarding.
This produces mind-racing, palm-sweating, turf-defending
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worry, something about as far from peaceful contentment
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economic promises, we should hire better money managers, take more medication, and stuff more gold coins under
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Sunday ScheduLe:
SAND LAKE
our mattresses. But if our subsistence is Christ, then no, life
TWO WOrShiP SerViceS at 9:00 a.m.
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and 11:30 a.m.
will not be easy, but the source of his strength is endless
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10:00 a.m. coffee Fellowship downstairs
and the peace he offers surpasses all understanding.
Rev.
Darryl
Miller
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Worship
Service
9:30
am
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10:15
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Now, this doesn’t mean we build a bunker, stockpile
Pastor Steve Lindeman
HaLL RentaL $75.00 (no alcohol) ~
Worship
11 a.m.
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canned goods, and buy an arsenal. That’s just more of the
22 Mile Road
Worship
11 a.m. same fear and anxiety run amok. No, we joyfully live in
Worship
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Center
Worship 11 a.m. Solon
Solon Center Wesleyan Church
22
Mile
Road
Worship 11 a.m.
19 Mile
Road
The Church of God Fellowship Group of Michigan
this
world,
but
recognize it for how fragile it is. We see that
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Cedar Springs
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Solon
Center
Wesleyan
Church
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Solon Center
it
cannot
meet our deepest needs.
Sabbath Services are held the 2nd thru 5th
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22 Mile
Wesleyan Church
Algoma Ave.
US-131
two
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M-46
Wesleyan
Church
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Saturdays of the month at the
That
responsibility
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Solon
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Comfort Inn - 4155 28th St. SE.
19 Mile
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Ave.
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Worship
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US-131
Pastor
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DiBell
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matter
of
if
our
stockpiles
will fail us, it’s a matter of when.
Pastor
Doug
DiBell
Worship
11AM
Pastor Doug DiBell
Wesleyan
Church
M-46Worship - 10AM
Pastor Doug DiBell Senior
Summer
11:15AM
Pastor
Tom
Pastor Tom
Holloway,
Music/Youth
Services begin at 1:00 p.m.
Summer
Worship
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Holloway,
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810 17 Mile Road, Cedar Springs
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www.cscalvary.org
(616) 696-8708
Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 8:00 am & 9:30 am
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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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many times should we forgive someone who sins against us?
Peter answered with the question, “up to seven times”? Jesus
response is extraordinary. “I do not say to you, up to seven
times, but up to seventy times seven. This is telling us that
no matter how many times someone does us wrong; we still
need to forgive every time. Release them from their guilt.
The passage continues with Jesus speaking a parable about
a king who forgives a servant’s large amount of debt because
of compassion. The servant later refuses to forgive a smaller
debt of another individual. The king finds out and is furious.
The debts that the king had previously forgiven now were to
be paid in full. Jesus explains the point of the parable. “So
My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from
his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses.” In other words, if we want forgiveness from God we have to learn
to forgive others regardless of what it is. Ephesians 4:32 reminds us of this same thing: Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Forgiveness is needed for a healthy spiritual life. But it
also plays a vital role in your physical well-being as well.
The mayo clinic claims that refusing to forgive can cause
anxiety, depression, loss in relationships and numerous other physical hardships. We need to release any bitterness,
grudges or hate towards someone for what they may have
done to wrong us.
Forgiveness can be hard thing to do. But it’s something we
need for our own soul as well as our physical bodies. It also
helps release any guilt from the person that has hurt you.
God loves us all so much and He wants to release us of our
debts and our sins. When we release others from their debts
then God is more than willing to release ours. Forgiveness is
a wonderful thing!
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13603 Northland Drive
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1410
Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant
Mr. Eugene “Spud”
Ensing of Rockford,
age 88 went home to
his Lord and Savior
Saturday, January 17,
2015. He was born
in Grand Rapids to
Gerritt and Dorothy
(Hart) Ensing in 1926.
Spud served his county
and flag in the US Navy during WWII and in
the US Air Force during the Korean War and
the Vietnam War. He retired from the US Air
Force in 1968. After retirement he worked
for Northern Air and Herman Miller’s flight
department. In his spare time he volunteered
for many organizations, such as the Cedar
Springs Historical Society, as a flag marshal
for Sports Car Club of America and
Championship Auto Racing Teams. Spud
also was a member of International Plastic
Modelers Society, a charter member of the
Smithsonian Air Museum, and a member
of National Naval Aviation Museum. In his
lifetime he also visited 127 countries and
all 50 states. Despite all these achievements
and interests, one of the most important
things to him was spending time with his
family. Eugene will be sadly missed and
fondly remembered by his family and all
who knew him. He is survived by his loving
children, Priscilla (Fred) Finch, Gordon
(Connie) Ensing, Deborah (Mitch) Millhuff,
Donald Ensing; grandchildren, Shannon
Finch, Shawn Finch, Meghann (Sean)
Evans; great-grandchildren, Haley Finch,
Zoe Evans, Sammy Evans; step-mother of
more than 60 years, Ethel Ensing; brothers
and sisters, Donna (Ensing) Alverson,
Gary (Jan) Ensing, Tammy (Bill) Heydens,
Marlene (Eddie) Vasquez, Dale (Debra)
Ensing, Kevin (Deena) Ensing, Steve
(Shari) Ensing; brothers-in-law, Barney
Townes, George Allington, Larry Squires;
and many nieces and nephews. Eugene was
preceded in death by his parents; loving
wife Alma (Weller); and sister, Eleanor
Squires. The Funeral Service was held
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at the Cedar
Springs United Methodist Church, 140 S
Main Street, Cedar Springs, MI 49319.
Visitation was Tuesday, January 20, 2015
at Pederson Funeral Home, 127 N Monroe
Street, Rockford, MI 49341. In lieu of
flowers please make memorial contributions
to Cedar Springs United Methodist Church,
140 S Main Street, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
or Vista de la Montana United Methodist
Church, 3001 E. Mira Vista Lane, Tucson,
AZ 85739 or National Naval Aviation
Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd., Suite C,
Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL 32508 or
The 390th Memorial Museum, 6000 East
Valencia Road, Tucson, AZ 85756.
Arrangements by Pederson Funeral Home
www.pedersonfuneralhome.com
Decisions can take
you out of God’s will
but never out of
His reach.
If we are faithless, He will
remain faithful, for he cannot
disown himself.
2 Timothy 2:13 (NIV)
From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books
LOUIS C. PEER
EDNA ANDERSEN
Louis C. Peer, Jr., age
94, of Greenville, went
to be with the Lord
on Saturday, January
17, 2015 at his home
under the loving care
of his wife, daughters,
and Spectrum Health
Hospice. The son
of Beryl (Snider) &
Louis Clint Peer, Sr., he was born on May
3, 1920. A very proud veteran of World War
II, Louis served in the United States Navy
aboard the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. Following
the war, on December 7, 1946 he married
Geneva Ostrom and raised seven children,
and enjoyed over 68 years of marriage.
Louis retired from Federal Mogul Corp.
after 32 years of service and enjoyed
woodworking, golfing, hunting and fishing.
Lou volunteered many hours at North
Kent Service Center and Cedar Chase Golf
Course for many years. He was preceded in
death by his parents; sisters, Wilda Morris
and Janice Hauff; brothers, George, Stanley
and Donald Peer; daughters-in-laws, Wilma
Peer and Patricia Peer; and two infant
grandchildren. Surviving are his wife,
Geneva Peer, children, Duane and Anne
Peer, Devere Peer, Phyllis Peer, Darwin &
Linda Peer, Marvin & Bobbie Peer, David &
Molly Peer, Doreen & Kim Akkerhuis, and
Dawn & Randy Kincaid of Cedar Springs;
brother-in-law, Martin Hauff; sister-inlaw, Lisa Peer; also many grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. Visitation is Thursday
from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Service at 11:00
a.m. on Friday at Christiansen Cremation
& Funeral Care, 511 S. Franklin Street,
Greenville. Committal services, with full
military honors at Forest Home Cemetery,
Greenville, will take place in the spring.
Visit Louis’ online guest book at:
www.ChristiansenCares.com
Edna Andersen, 94 of
Cedar Springs, passed
away peacefully on
Tuesday, January 20,
2015 at Metron of
Cedar Springs. Mrs.
Andersen was born
November 21, 1920
in Newark, New
Jersey, the daughter
of Jacob (Jack) and Bella (Kasen) Stoll.
She served in the U.S. Army during World
War II and was stationed in North Carolina
at Moore General Hospital. There, she
met and fell in love with a fellow soldier,
Niels Andersen. They enjoyed 65 years of
marriage and working together, living at
21 different addresses. Her associations
included the Cedar Springs Women’s Club,
founding member of REGM (Ruth Estrin
Goldberg Memorial) for Cancer Research,
and Cedar Springs Historical Society.
She volunteered many hours calling for
Red Cross Blood donations and spent
many happy hours working with Niels
in the Cedar Springs Museum Gift Shop.
Surviving are her children, Soren (Diane
Novak) Andersen, Beth Andersen, Karen
(Ronald) Meier; grandchildren, Tony
(fiancée, Claire Peters), Carmen (Tim)
Sheehy, Joe, Jack, Steven and Tom; great
granddaughter, Annabelle Sheehy; special
friends, Waleed Howrani and Donna Clark.
She was preceded in death by her husband,
Niels in 2010. The family will receive
friends Saturday from 10:00 am until time
of service at 11:00 am at the Bliss-Witters &
Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Donna
Clark officiant. Interment with Military
Honors by the U.S. Army at Elmwood
Cemetery, Cedar Springs. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Cedar
Springs Public Library, 43 W. Cherry St.,
P.O. Box 280, Cedar Springs, MI 49319.
Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike
Funeral Home, Cedar Springs
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Remmele,
Jr.
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of Greenville, died
Tuesday, January 20,
2015 at Spectrum
Health
Butterworth
Campus. Jack was
born May 8, 1977 in
Adrian, Michigan. He
was a 1995 graduate of Cedar Springs High
School and had been a volunteer with the
Cedar Springs Fire Department. Surviving
are his mother and stepfather, Jackie and
Jim Davis; father and stepmother, Jack
and Vicki Remmele; stepgrandparents,
Jerry and Pat Davis; stepbrother, Joshua
and Kristy Davis; stepaunt, Cindy
Puffenberger; special friend and family,
Tracy (Hill) Dorma and Gary and Janice
Hill. A memorial luncheon and a time
to greet family and friends will be held
Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 12 – 3 pm
at the Cedar Springs American Legion Post,
91 1st Street, Cedar Springs.
Funeral Home, Cedar Springs.
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DONNA M. REED
Donna M. Reed 80
of Sand Lake, died
Friday, January 16,
2015 at her home.
Donna was born
December 30, 1934 in
Sand Lake, Michigan,
the daughter of John
and Ivah (Riley)
Shick. She worked for General Motors Plant
#2 on Alpine Avenue for 30 years. She was
the first Village of Sand Lake Queen in 1952
and enjoyed being a Grandma Helper and
making cookies for Sand Lake Elementary
School. She had a special love for her
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving are her sons, Randy, Ken (Judy),
Rick (Nancy); eight grandchildren and their
spouses; 11 great grandchildren; sisters,
Arlene Wesche, Bev (Phil) Wesche, Verna
(Dick) Wesche; brother, Fred (Carol)
Shick; brother-in-law, Don (Della) Reed;
close friend, Sue Cohen; many nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Orvin “Chub” in 2010; brothers,
Harvey and Bob. The family greeted friends
Sunday at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral
Home, Cedar Springs where services were
held Monday at 11:00 am. Pastor John
Dawson officiating. Interment Sand Lake
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook St.
SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
Funeral Home, Cedar Springs
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It’ll never be time for
term limits on Congress
By Lee H. Hamilton
It didn’t get much attention at the time, but the
elections last November did
more than give Republicans
a majority in the U.S. Senate. Voters also added to
the ranks of people on both
sides of Capitol Hill who
believe members of Congress should serve a limited
number of terms.
Americans are frustrated
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Congress in particular, and
are searching for a simple
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I should say up front that
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Kicking members of Congress out of their seats just
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and oversee the government
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solution to the real dysfunction that besets Washington.
They reduce the choices of
voters, shift power to the
executive branch, and move
representative democracy
in the wrong direction.
Lee Hamilton is Director
of the Center on Congress
at Indiana University. He
was a member of the U.S.
House of Representatives
for 34 years.
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This event is for informational purposes only. Hamilton and Associates, PLLC also offers a 30 minute
complimentary consultation. Fees apply for additional services.
Arts/entertainment
H
ometown
Happenings
Hometown Happenings articles are a community service for nonprofit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this
section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is
Monday at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as
space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions
may apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to
[email protected] please include name and
phone number for any questions we may have.
Fish Fry
Jan. 23: The American Legion in Cedar Springs on the
corner of Main and Beech Streets, is hosting a fish fry on
Friday, January 23rd from 5 to 7 pm. Fish, fries, coleslaw,
dinner roll, coffee, punch and dessert. $8 per person, all you
can eat. #3
TOPS weight loss support group
Jan 27: Take off pounds sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit
weight loss support group for men and women, meets every
Tuesday at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sand Lake.
Your first visit is free so come check out what TOPS can
do to help you reach your weigh loss goals! Weigh-ins
8:15-9am, meeting starts at 9:15am. In case of inclement
weather, meetings are cancelled if Tri-County or Cedar
Springs schools are closed. Call Barb at 696-8049 for more
information. #3
Help Promote Literacy
Feb. 3: The Literacy Center of West Michigan has
scheduled and information session on Tuesday, February
3rd for prospective volunteer tutors. This session is held
at 6:30 pm and lasts one hour. It allows persons interested
in becoming volunteer tutors to fund out more about the
Center and its literacy programs. At the end of the session
there will be an opportunity to sign up for tutor training. By
training people to be tutors, the Center can offer one-on-one
reading help to adults asking for assistance in reading or
English as a Second Language (ESL). You do not need to
speak another language to tutor ESL. The Center is located
at 1120 Monroe Ave., NW, Suite 240, Grand Rapids. Please
call 616-459-5151 (ext. 10) to register. #3
Make a Valentine
Feb. 7: Free Fabulous Valentine Fun – Create and make the
sweetest card to give to a loved one at the Cedar Springs
Public Library on February 7th. Two sessions available: 11
am – 12 pm or 12 pm to 1 pm. Call 616-696-1910 or stop
by and sign up at 43 W. Cherry Street. Good for all ages! #3
STATEPOINT CROSSWORD
THEME: SUPER BOWL
ACROSS
1. Supporting workers
6. Military activities
9. Self-satisfaction
13. *Mike Ditka has his own brand of
this smoke
14. One who is not Jewish, Yiddish
15. Done for dramatic affect?
16. Often done for one’s sins
17. Unagi
18. Garment enlarger
19. *The ___ ____
21. *Winners of first two Super Bowls
23. AprËs-____
24. Keep it up?
25. State V.I.P.
28. Starch used in Asian food
30. Extremely tiny
34. Top of Kilimanjaro, e.g.
36. Texting button
38. Result of too much pressure
40. Pharrell Williams’ 2014 album
41. Last European colony in China
43. Muslim honorific
44. Tax evader’s fear
46. *Something to play for
47. Track ____
48. Confusion
50. Feudal laborer
52. Like humor or martini
53. Charades action
55. 401(k) alternative
57. *Super Bowl host state
61. Fracas
65. Precedes birth
66. Former measure of U.S. economy
68. Made cow noise
69.Mixtures
70. Earned at Wharton or Kellogg
71. “_____ it!” said the accused
72. *Hendricks and Ginn Jr.
73. Make a scene
74. Type of car
DOWN
1. Wound, eventually
2. South American monkey
3. All excited
4. Vampire’s feature, pl.
5. One who ______ out at the site of
a snake
6. Curved molding
7. “The Raven” writer
8. Airy spirit
9. Dropped or fell
10. Source of artist’s inspiration
11. ____-friendly
12. Understands
15. Alfresco meal
Page 7
JOKE
of theWeek
Learned from a snowman
All I need to know about life I learned from a snowman....
• It’s okay if you’re a little bottom heavy.
• Hold your ground, even when the heat is on.
• Wearing white is always appropriate.
• Winter is the best of the four seasons.
• It takes a few extra rolls to make a good midsection.
• There’s nothing better than a foul weather friend.
• We’re all made up of mostly water.
• You know you’ve made it when they write a song
about you.
• Accessorize! Accessorize! Accessorize!
• Avoid yellow snow.
• Don’t get too much sun.
• It’s embarrassing when you can’t look down and
see your feet.
• It’s fun to hang out in your front yard.
• Always put your best foot forward.
• There’s no stopping you once you’re on a roll.
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20. Unhealthy vapors
22. *Teams rely on this kicker sense
24. To the point
25. Lady of “Applause”
26. Poppy product
27. Opera composer Giuseppe _____
29. *Cleats, helmet, pads
31. Pack like sardines
32. Was violently angry
33. Shade of yellow
35. *49
37. Copenhagen native
39. *Super Bowl halftime performer
42. Finno-_____
language
45.Malignant or
benign ones
49. Bowling
target
51. Drab and
unattractive
people
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54. Molten rock
56. Before, in the olden days
57. Sir Mix-_-___
58. Rapid series of short loud sounds
59. Footnote acronym
60. Menageries
61. A quarrel
62. *Not a Super Bowl party without
it?
63. Bulgarian money
64. Place of forbidden fruit
67. *Where to watch
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ometown
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Business Bits
RVES HAS SOME BIG NEWS...
Curves partners with Jenny Craig
New salon opens
JENNY CRAIG IS NOW A PART OF THE FAMILY!
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What Does 2015 Hold in Store for Investors?
If you’re an investor, you probably had a pretty good year in 2014. But what’s in store for 2015?
It’s essentially impossible to make precise predictions about the performance of the financial
markets — but it is possible to identify those economic conditions and market forces that may help
shape outcomes in the investment world for 2015. By paying close attention to these conditions and
forces, you can gain some valuable insights as to what investment moves might make sense for you.
Here are a few of these moves:
• Consider adding stocks. With stock prices having climbed higher and higher for more than five
years, you might be wondering if it’s time to scale back on your ownership of equities. After
all, no “bull” market lasts forever. Still, some factors point to continued strength for stocks
over the long term. First, we are seeing signs of improving economic growth; employment
gains and low oil prices are giving consumers more confidence, leading to a boost in spending.
Second, corporate earnings — a key driver of stock prices — were quite strong in the second
half of 2014, and companies appear poised to show more good results in 2015. Third, stocks
— at least large-company stocks — are still reasonably valued, as measured by their price-toearnings ratios (P/E). Given these factors, you might want to think about adding quality stocks
to your holdings — assuming, of course, these stocks can help meet your needs for a balanced
portfolio. And be aware that even the most favorable conditions can’t assure a continued runup in stock prices, which can and will fluctuate.
• Prepare for rising interest rates. For several years, interest rates have been at, or near, historical
lows. Given the strengthening economy, and the decreased need for stimulus, the Federal
Reserve may well raise short-term interest rates in 2015, perhaps as early as this summer. But
long-term rates may start rising even before then, so you may want to take a close look at your
bonds and other fixed-rate investments. As you probably know, when interest rates rise, the
value of existing bonds typically falls because investors won’t pay full price for your bonds
when they can get newly issued ones that pay higher rates. One way to combat the effects of
rising rates is to build a “ladder” consisting of short-, intermediate- and long-term bonds. With
such a ladder, you’ll be able to redeem your maturing short-term bonds and reinvest them in
the new, higher-paying bonds.
• Look for investment opportunities abroad. Although economic growth has been slow in parts
of the world, especially China, many countries have now initiated policies to spur economic
growth. These actions can create opportunities for international equity investments. Keep in
mind, though, that international investing involves particular risks, such as currency fluctuations
and political and economic instability. So if you are considering foreign investments, you may
want to consult with a financial professional.
There are no guarantees, but by following the above suggestions, you may be able to take advantage
of what looks to be a fairly favorable investment environment for 2015. While you should make
most of your investment decisions based on long-term considerations, it’s always a good idea to be
attuned to what’s happening in the world around you — and to respond appropriately.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Seth Donnan
Financial Advisor
4027 17 Mile Rd
616-696-9370
www.edwardjones.com
Member SIPC
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long friendships. We will sincerely miss having the shop
open, but we look forward to
continuing to be a part of the
Cedar Springs community.”
Kelly has taken a job at the
Cedar Springs Public Library,
and hopes to make many
of the events she hosted at
the coffee shop a part of the
things offered at the library.
Customers can still buy
games from their shop at Amazon.com.
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New Year, New You
Business • Finance • Tax Time
Make 2015 your year to improve financial fitness
Family Features
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If you are looking for the latest hairstyle and want to try out
a new salon, check out Hair Expressions, at 11555 Edgerton
Rd., Rockford. The salon, just opened by owners Alyssa Kimble and Rachel Denton, offers hair coloring, facial waxing, and
haircuts for men, women and children. “We take the time to
make our client’s experience all about them,” they said.
The owners say they are consistently up to date with the latest
fashions, offer flexible hours to work with a client’s schedule,
and offer affordable prices for your family’s hair care needs.
To set up an appointment or get more info, give them a call
at (616) 401-1707.
Cedar Springs Brewing
update
The Post spoke with David
Ringler, of Cedar Springs
Brewing Company, to get an
update on when they might
start the building process
on the southwest corner of
Main and Maple.
“We have finally moved
past a few of our regulatory
setbacks as our approvals
have all come in since the
first of the year,” explained
Ringler. “We’re happy to
report that the major hurdles
appear to be cleared, barring
anything else unforeseen.
We are in the process of ordering our building supplies
and will begin actual construction as soon as we can
obtain materials—primarily
steel—to remain efficient on
our construction timing.”
He said that they would
most likely begin some time
in March.
“Thank you to the entire
community for your support,” added Ringler. “We’re
looking forward to building
something wonderful together!”
Get updates through their
website www.csbrew.com
or follow them on Facebook.
Arroway Self-Storage under
new ownership
It was announced recently that local Rockford
resident and businessman
Roman Puchala has acquire Arroway Self Storage,
located at 4121 14 Mile
Road, from Ty and Donna Reminga. “What started as one building in 1987
grew to 11 buildings, with
over 43,000 square feet of
storage space,” said Ty. He
added that when selling it,
an important consideration
was that they wanted to see
the business continue as a
family-run type of operation. “Mr. Puchala, we felt,
will help fulfill that goal,
utilizing his past years of
business experience.”
Ty stated that he and his
ose weight, quit smoking, find a new job and get out
of debt…does this sound familiar? Millions of Americans will resolve to change their lives in the New Year, but
few will stick with their goals. In fact, a recent survey by the National Endowment for
Financial Education (NEFE) finds six in 10 people will
strive to improve their financial well-being in 2015. Changing your financial habits is a resolution you cannot afford to
overlook. It’s time to flex your financial muscle.
The experts at the nonprofit National Endowment for Financial Education offer these seven tips to help make your
financial resolutions stick:
Do it now. Many will wait until they feel the time is right
to begin new behaviors. If you wait until after the big party
to start watching your diet, or until after that big purchase to
start saving money, the ideal time will never present itself.
Write down your financial resolutions. The NEFE survey finds setting a budget, making a plan to get out of debt,
and boosting retirement savings are the top priorities for
Americans in the coming year. Clearly articulate why you
think your resolution is a good idea, steps you can take to
reach your goal, and what you hope to gain. Post your list
where you will see it each day.
Identify your money morals. Understanding your values and attitudes about money will bring clarity to the decision-making process. NEFE offers various online tools,
such as the LifeValues Quiz, which will help you identify
your values and make resolutions based on those values.
You can find the LifeValues Quiz at www.SmartAboutMoney.org.
Recruit a “financial buddy.” Share your resolutions
with a trusted family member or friend who can provide
support in helping you meet your financial goals. Find
someone who will hold you accountable and will set a good
example for you to follow.
Photo courtesy of Getty Images
Vary goal intensity. Give yourself a short-term objective such as paying more than the minimum on one credit
card this month. A long-term goal could be setting up – and
adding to – the emergency savings account you know you
should have but didn’t get around to starting last year.
Monitor your progress regularly. If you are trying to
reduce debt, make sure you check your balances often. Set
aside a couple of hours each week to address your finances.
Over time this will become second nature and part of your
normal routine.
Address conflict logically. If you find yourself breaking
a financial goal by reverting to old spending habits, identify
what value might be causing you to stray and take the time
to ask yourself if the decision is appropriate given your current financial situation.
For help with setting goals and getting your finances in
order in 2015, visit www.SmartAboutMoney.org.
CURVES HAS SOME BIG NEWS...
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wife, Donna, who ran the
day-to-day
operations,
want to thank all of the
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friends for 28 years of support and great memories.
“In looking ahead, we plan
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Now, you have three ways to reach your goal:
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savings applied to first food purchase with a minimum of $270 US/ $285 CAN, exclusive of
shipping costs. Enrollment and monthly fees required. No cash value. Offer expires 3/31/15
and requires joining same day as first visit. Not valid with any other Curves offer or Jenny
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monthly membership fees. Time and date of drawing subject to location. Must be redeemed
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Table 1
Kent Co. Bird Count 3 Jan 2015
Bird Species
Totals
Snow Goose
1
Cackling Goose
3
Canada Goose
1671
Mute Swan
24
American Black Duck
1
Mallard
398
Mallard/Black hybrid
18
Bufflehead
5
Common Goldeneye
54
Hooded Merganser
1
Common Merganser
86
Ring-necked Pheasant
2
Wild Turkey
196
Great Blue Heron
1
Bald Eagle
3
Sharp-shinned Hawk
3
Cooper's Hawk
5
Red-shouldered Hawk
2
Red-tailed Hawk
21
Rough-legged Hawk
1
Ring-billed Gull
6
Herring Gull
2
Gull sp.
1
Rock Pigeon
105
Mourning Dove
170
Belted Kingfisher
2
Red-bellied Woodpecker
69
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
1
Downy Woodpecker
137
Hairy Woodpecker
31
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)
21
Pileated Woodpecker
6
American Kestrel
1
Merlin
1
Northern Shrike
1
Blue Jay
317
American Crow
301
Horned Lark
2
Black-capped Chickadee
560
Tufted Titmouse
218
Red-breasted Nuthatch
3
White-breasted Nuthatch
119
Winter Wren
1
Carolina Wren
1
Golden-crowned Kinglet
16
Eastern Bluebird
88
American Robin
15
European Starling
1356
Cedar Waxwing
526
American Tree Sparrow
164
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The Canada Goose totaled 1671
There were 47 traveling observers and 12 stationary
watching at bird feeders that observed 60 species of birds
(Table 1) for the 2014 Kent County Bird Count period on
held January 3, 2015. No additional bird species were reported during count week. Total individuals sighted were
8,763.
A female Rose-breasted Grosbeak was reported. We are
waiting for a verification description before the species is
counted for the official report submitted to National and
Michigan Audubon. The female grosbeak and the female
Purple Finch have somewhat similar appearances. The
grosbeak species should have migrated to South America
for the winter but it is possible one remained Michigan.
One is occasionally seen on a Michigan Christmas Count.
A rare bird report with convincing detailed description
must be submitted for birds that are rarely found in the state
during the winter count period.
Bird counts held across the continent document population numbers and distribution trends. The large data set
helps provide reliable information regarding southward or
northward population changes over several decades. Individual year population movements to the north or south do
not indicate habitat or climate change but long-term changes provide evidence that the environment is changing. Citizen science projects like the annual bird count provide
useful data for scientists studying environmental quality,
habitat, and climate change. The information helps business and government analyst predict economic impacts of
environmental change for society. This year’s count was the
115 Christmas bird count and is the longest running citizen
science project.
Weather conditions were 100 percent cloudy with snow
falling and temperatures were between 26 and 38 F. A light
breeze blew east-northeast. Snow depth on the ground was
between 0 to 1 inches. Moving water was open and still
water was 80 percent frozen.
We totaled 82.25 hours in vehicles traveling 649 miles.
Fourteen hours were spent on foot covering 21 miles.
A combined total of 670 miles were on foot and driving.
Groups totaled 106.5 hours of daytime birding. Night owling occurred during 1 hour and six miles of driving. There
were 19 morning birding groups and 13 in the afternoon.
We are grateful for essential section coordination by
group leaders and the many people that offered help to
make the count a success.
Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be directed to Ranger Steve (Mueller) at odybrook@chartermi.
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The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees
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“The blue-green hue and distinctive shape of Colorado
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years to come,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “The trees will also add to the proud
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The Tree City USA program has supported community
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The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for
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Members also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s
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Creative Technologies Academy
Making a Difference in the Things that Matter
Legal
NOTICES
Township
of Nelson
CTA Boy’s Basketball Team Continues Hot Start
Last season, Creative Tecnolgies Academy head coach Scott Bultman and his
crew were unable to find the win column, but oh what a difference a season makes.
After two impressive early season wins, the Chargers boy’s basketball team played
a pair of games against Ellington Academy. In both matchups, the Chargers (4-0)
dominated from start to finish, winning 60-39 on Monday, and another double digit
win on Friday night 51-35.
Freshman Dawson Armstrong has really come on strong for the Chargers, scoring a career high 19 points on Monday, and then matching that once again on Friday. Senior Logan Ogden has continued his great season with his first double double of the season, including 17 points.
The key this season, says Coach Bultman, is not only the starters playing well,
but the bench players bringing a lot of energy. The Crash Crew, starring senior
Hunter George and the Hawkins brothers, Bailey and Preston, clamped down defensively and held Ellington in check in each of the two games. “I feel Hunter
George is as good a defensive guard as we have in our league (or non league) and
he sets the tone for the rest of our defense,” said coach Bultman. “Switching from
zone last year to all man to man, even on inbounds plays, takes a team commitment
and leadership, and we get that from Hunter.”
Next week, the Charger’s schedule toughens up, as they travel to Holland Calvary on Tuesday, followed by a trip to Wellspring Academy.
January 30
Student Early Release – (2 hours early)
K-5 Dismissal at 12:55 pm
6-12 Dismissal at 1:06 pm
30
Basketball @ Grattan Academy; Girls – 5:30, Boys – 7:00
February 3
Basketball @ WMAES Tourney; Girls – 5:30, Boys – 7:00
4,5, or 6 Basketball @ WMAES Tourney Consolation or Championship; Girls – 5:30, Boys – 7:00
Lady Chargers Fall Short vs.
Thunder
The Creative Technologies Academy Lady Chargers headed south to Wyoming to
face the Grand Rapids Thunder this past Thursday night. The Lady Chargers, with
a 1-2 record heading into the game, were looking to see how they could perform
against one of the better home school teams in the area. The Thunder started off
quickly offensively, and stifled the Charger attack with a 1-3-1 defense, and pulled
away with a 40-10 victory.
CTA was unable to score in the first quarter, but got on the board during the first
posession of the 2nd quarter on a Vicky Hanes 10 foot jumper. The Lady Chargers
battled hard on the boards all night, but just could not match the size and strength of
the Thunder. Leading the way for CTA was senior Hannah Hubbard with 4 points
and 7 rebounds. Senior Olivia Wortz came off the bench to score 4 points and grab 3
boards, and 7th grader Hannah Hofstra, in her first game, pulled down three rebounds
of her own. The Lady Chargers resume play this Tuesday at Holland Calvary.
Make for Change
This past December, the CTA elementary and middle schools participated in a “Make For Change” campaign in which the students brought in coin change
from home. We mixed things up this year by allowing the winning class to choose the charity that would
receive the funds. In order to win, one class needed
to have the most positive or least amount of negative points; pennies were worth 1 point, nickels were
worth negative 5 points, dimes were worth negative
10 points, quarters were worth negative 25 points, and
dollars were worth negative 100 points. Each morning, students were given the opportunity to put silver
coins in other grades’ jars, and then put their copper coins in
their own class’ jars. During a period of nine days, the students of CTA came together and raised $920!
Each morning it was such a pleasure to see students walking up and down the hall with their bags of coins. The teachers did a fantastic job of hyping-up the contest; for example,
teachers would pretend to get angry when students would
bring in coins to add to their classroom’s jars. Yes, students
and staff got caught up in the competition of the contest, but
we also knew the underlying reason for the contest: to raise
money for a specific charity.
The seventh grade came up with the win! Their class raised
a positive $50; every other class end up in the negative. Nice
job, seventh grade! As a result of their win, the seventh
grade class had to make the hard decision of where to donate
the funds. With a lot of deliberation, the students decided
to donate the money to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s
Child Life! Child Life is an area of the hospital that helps the
patients and their parents/families feel as much at home as
possible; they provide arts and crafts, books, and games for
everyone involved!
CTA Calendar
We are happy to have had another successful “Make for
Change” campaign! Great work showing others what Chargers look like, CTA elementary and middle schools!
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Basketball @ Big Rapids Middle School (BR Home School); Girls – 7:00, Boys – 7:00
12
Basketball @ Ellington Academy; Boys – 6:00
13
16
Basketball @ WMAA; Girls – 4:30, Boys – 6:00
17
Basketball @ WMAES; Girls – 5:30, Boys – 7:00
16-17No School for Students and Staff – Mid-Winter Break
20
Senior/Parent Night - Basketball @ Grace Bible College v. Grattan Academy; Girls – 5:30, Boys – 7:00
24
Basketball @ Grand Valley Armory v. WMLHS; Girls – 5:30, Boys – 7:00
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End of 2nd Trimester
County of Kent,
Michigan
Summary of Nelson
Township Board Meeting
2 Maple Street
Sand Lake, MI 49343
Nelson Township/Sand Lake Hall
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
7:00 PM
Present: Noreen, Hoffman, Austin, Armstrong,
Mahoney
Board action approved: Resolution 2015001 to accept CDBG funds for 2015-2016;
Resolution 2015-002 to use CDBG funds for Arbor
Circle; Resolution 2015-003 Supervisor salary;
Resolution 2015-004 Clerk’s salary; Resolution
2015-005 Treasurer salary; Resolution 2015-006
Trustee’s salary; Resolution 2015-007 Poverty
Exemption Income Guidelines and Asset Test;
Budget workshop Thursday, February 11, 2015
at 5:00 PM; IRS business mileage rate; Approved
Venman’s 2015 proposal; amend general fund.
Complete copies of the minutes are available at
the Township Hall during regular business hours
Monday – Thursday 9 AM to 3 PM.
Dated: January 22, 2015
Laura Hoffman
Nelson Township Clerk
Solon Township
Hall
15185 Algoma Avenue
Cedar Springs MI 49319
PUBLIC NOTICE
Summary of Minutes of the
Regular Board Meeting,
January 13, 2015.
Board Members Present: Arthur Gerhardt,
Robert Ellick, V. Fred Gunnell, John Rideout,
Mary Lou Poulsen
Board Members Absent: none
Approved: agenda; consent agenda; CDBG project consideration, funds to print assessments,
holiday schedule for fulltime firefighter position.
Motions Failed: none
No action taken: none
Tabled: Barn roof report.
Public Comments: Pastor Owens
Adjournment: 8:15 p.m.
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Sports
Varsity and JV Cheer hit goals at Hudsonville MS Cheer team
conference champions
Red earns conference title; White gets first
championship at Hudsonville
The CS Varsity Cheer team took second in their division at Hudsonville.
Cedar Springs Competitive Cheer teams traveled to
Hudsonville this past Saturday for their annual invitational. This was a tough
competition that brought
several Division 1 teams
from the east side of the
state to compete. The day
started off a little shaky with
their bus breaking down en
route, causing a delayed arrival and less time to warm
up and practice. Our girls
still performed with confidence.
The High School Competition had 22 teams competing and was split into four
different pools.
The Junior Varsity competed in the JV Pool, which
had nine teams competing. Cedar Springs earned
a score of 183.30 after
Round 1, putting them in
6th Place. Round 2 gained
an additional 160.10 points
The JV Cheer team took seventh in their division at Hudsonville, but beat their highest scores of the season.
bringing their subtotal to
343.40 and keeping them in
6th Place. The conclusion
of Round 3 gained an additional 230.7 bringing their
overall score to 574.1 and
finishing the day with a 7th
Place overall. “Even though
we were the only Division 2 team competing, the
girls beat two of their team
goals,” said Head Coach
Katy Baird. “They beat
their Round 1 and Round 3
high scores, and gave them
their highest overall score
of the season. I am extremely proud of their hard work
and dedication.”
The Varsity Team competed in the Varsity D2, D3
and D4 Pool, which had
three teams competing. Cedar Springs earned a score
of 221.20 after Round 1,
varsity - continues on page 16
The Middle School cheer teams both earned championships
last week.
The two teams representing Cedar Springs Middle School
Competitive Cheer traveled to Thornapple Kellogg High
School in Middleville for the Conference finals on Tuesday, January 13. There were 16 teams competing for the
2015 Conference Championship title. The teams in attendance were: Allendale, Caledonia, Cedar Springs Red, Cedar Springs White, Coopersville, Comstock Park, Hastings
Blue, Hastings Gold, Kenowa Hills, Lowell, Northview,
champions - continues on page 16
Wrestlers battle at Byron Center Youth wrestlers win
awards at tournament
Byron Center
Champions are
Wrestling hosted
Logan Bennett in
this past weekthe 9/10 Novice
end’s Western
age group in the
Over 600 youth
Region Tourna67 lb wt class, wrestlers
attended
ment and was
Gage
Bowen the western region
the largest event
in the 7/8 Open MYWAY
Youth
of the season
age group in the tournament at Rockso far with over
82 lb wt class, ford High School on
700 grapplers
Chayson Eber- Sunday, January 11.
competing. This
speaker in the Cedar Springs Youth
was
another
4/5/6 Novice age Wrestling Club sent
busy week for
group in the 52 lb 32 novice and open
West Michigan
wt class, Jayden wrestlers into the
Pursuit. They
Marcano-Cruz in highly competitive
took 30 grapthe 4/5/6 Novice tournament, bringplers to compete,
age group in the
ing back a total of 12
with 14 entering
46 lb wt class,
awards, nine of whom
Zak Schmid, from the 11/12 Open Age group, is undefeatinto novice and
Josh Vasquez in
the remainder entering into the and Caleigh Wood in the 4/5/6 the 7/8 Open age group in the were champions! Winners in the novopen division. The team bat- Novice age group in the 40 lb 52 lb wt class, and Zak Schmid
ice
division 4-6 year
tled 92 times with 50 ending wt class.
in the 11/12 Open age group
age
group were Vein victory, placing 21 in the top
2nd Place Medalists include in the 133 lb wt class. Special
ronica
Tapia 1st at 40lbs, Eli
four. “My wrestlers continue to Lee Braun in the 7/8 Open age Recognition goes out to Zak
Gunderson
1st at 37lbs and
grow and gain momentum as group in the 58 lb wt class, Schmid who remains undeTyler
Parmeter
1st at 55lbs.
we move toward the ultimate Derek Egan in the 13/14 Nov- feated!
In
the
7/8
year
division
was
goal of qualifying to compete ice age group in the 90 lb wt
If you are interested in
Wyatt
Cooper
2nd
at
97lbs.
at the 2015 State Finals!” said class, Luke Egan in the 7/8 learning more about this sport
Head Coach and Owner, Dave Open age group in the 52 lb wt or if your wrestler is looking In the 9/10 age group was
Andrus. “I am very pleased class, Kameron Ogden in the to compete at the next lev- Carter Falan 1st at 85lbs.
at their improvement and am 7/8 Novice age group in the 52 el, check them out. They are In the 13-15 age group was
thankful to have such support- lb wt class, Blake Peasley in located in the Cedar Springs Fred White 1st at 80lbs.
Winners in the Open diive parents.”
the 7/8 Open age group in the Sports Plex, practices are Tuesvision
in the 7/8 age group
This week’s placements are 67 lb wt class and Hannah Pi- day and Thursday from 6:00
were
Keaton
Klaasen 1st at
as follows:
enton in the 11/12 Novice age p.m.-7:30 p.m. 55lbs
and
Pistachio
Gonza4th Place Medalists include group in the 90 lb wt class.
Ever Benitez in the 7/8 Novice
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putting them in 2nd Place. Round 2 gained an additional
212.74 points, bringing their subtotal to 433.54 and keeping them in 2nd Place. The conclusion of Round 3 gained
an additional 284.8 points bringing their overall score to
718.34 and finishing the day in 2nd Place, after DeWitt’s
Championship high score of 762.42. “This was the most
difficult competition we have competed at,” said Head
Coach Anne Olszewski. “The teams from the east side of
the state are far more experienced and talented. They have a
very large cheer history with many state titles. West Michigan is behind the times in competitive cheer. It was so good
for our Cedar Springs Athletes to see what our sport is and
how it is performed at a higher level. I was so grateful for
the opportunity to expose the girls to D1 schools and elite
stunts. We set goals for ourselves at the beginning of the
season. One was to break 700 for our total score. That was a
carry over from last season that they never reached. Saturday, we were at 718.35! They also wanted to score above
200 in round 2. We did that as well with 212.34. It’s time to
get back to work and see if the experience will elevate their
work ethic and realize that there is nothing that they can not
do if they put their minds to it!”
Champions
...continued from page 15
Sparta, Thornapple Kellogg, Wayland, Wyoming Black and
Wyoming Purple.
Cedar Springs White took the mat and earned a score
of 88.90 after Round 2, placing them 5th overall. After
the completion of Round 3, an additional score of 237.10
advanced them to 4th Place with an overall score of 324
points. “Some last minute adjustments were made to the
routine and the team had a few hours to learn new material,”
said Head Coach Cassandra Chartier. “I am so proud of the
hard work and dedication these girls continue to show each
week. I couldn’t have asked for a better performance! Great
job White Team.”
Cedar Springs Red immediately took the lead after
Round 2 with a high score of 129.68. Keeping the lead
with a score of 257.80 after Round 3, Cedar Springs Red
secured another Conference Championship with an overall score of 387.48. This is the third consecutive year in a
row that Cedar Springs Middle School Competitive Cheer
has secured the Conference Championship Title. “I love
the Cedar Springs Cheer Community! I couldn’t be more
proud of this group of athletes and their supporters,” said
Head Coach Amy Arnold. “The girls work extremely hard,
on and off the mat and I am thankful to have such supportive parents and fans to cheer us on! It’s a defining moment
for me when other coaches compliment my teams’ performance and their representation of this sport.”
CS White gets championship at Hudsonville
Both Cedar Springs Cheer teams traveled to Hudsonville
to compete last Saturday, January 17. Twenty-six teams
competed and they were split into six different pools. Cedar Springs White competed in the 7th/8th Grade Pool B,
which had seven teams competing. After Round 2, Cedar
Springs White was in 4th Place with a score of 71.78. They
gained momentum and earned an additional 239.9 points
with an overall score of 316.68 points. Cedar Springs White
finished their day with their first championship of the season. “My girls brought me to tears this week. Their hard
work and dedication has paid off with an almost flawless
Round 3,” said Head Coach Cassandra Chartier. “Their
pride and excitement after hearing their team’s name called
for their first championship was a proud moment of my
coaching career.” Cedar Springs Red competed in the 7th/8th Grade Pool A,
which also had seven teams competing. Cedar Springs Red
had a score of 122.96 after Round 2, putting them in 2nd
Place. The completion of Round 3 earned an additional 261
points with an overall score of 383.96. This score secured
a 2nd Place for Cedar Springs Red, after Mona Shores’
championship and final score of 384.28. “I am so proud of
my girls. They are a fun and hard working group of young
ladies that always encourage each other to do their absolute
best,” said Head Coach Amy Arnold.
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