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Vol. XXVIII No. 20 Thursday, May 21, 2015
Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties
Police investigate homicide near
Sand Lake
Police are investigating the death of an Ensley
Township man last week as
a homicide.
Firefighters responded to
a garage fire on 128th Street,
near Balsam, last Wednesday, May 13. A neighbor
reportedly
asked
firefighters to check on some
neighbors, and when they
did, they found a man and
a woman inside the home,
and apparently deceased.
Troopers from the Michigan State Police Hart Post
responded to the scene, and
after making the scene safe,
determined that the woman, Glenna Duram, 46, was
seriously injured, but still
breathing. She was transferred to the hospital and is
still under medical care.
This Civil War monument stands in Elmwood Cemetery. Post photo
by J. Reed.
Lest we forget
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 page 9. 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 15th
annual Memorial Cemetery Walk on Sunday, May 24, at 2
p.m. to honor veterans of all wars. This year’s veterans will
be David Richmond, War of 1812; George Russell, Civil
War; Cecil Dorman, World War I; Herold Stark, World War
II; Thomas L Marsh, Korea; Michael Woodhull, Vietnam.
Biographical and historical information will be presented at
each gravesite. The Glen Hill Post of the American Legion
honor guard will assist in the presentation. Meet in the museum in Morley Park at 1:30 p.m. Transportation will be
provided to Elmwood Cemetery and back to the museum
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
Monday, May 25. 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 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. Lt/Col. Tom Noreen will be the speaker.
The Sand Lake/Cedar Springs Tri-Corner Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post #7912 will have ceremonies on Monday, May 25. They will be at the VFW Post in Sand Lake
at 10:30 a.m., and at Pierson Cemetery at 11 a.m. Rain or
shine.
Algoma Township will hold their service on Monday,
May 25, at their Veteran’s Memorial Park at the Algoma
Forget - continues on page 5
Police at the scene of a homicide in Ensley Township. Photo courtesy of woodtv.com.
The man, Martin Duram,
45, was deceased.
Police
reported
that
both had suffered gunshot
wounds, and that the man
would be examined during
an autopsy to determine the
exact cause of death.
Anyone with information
about the incident is asked
to contact D/Sgt. David
Johnson, of the MSP Hart
Post, at 231-873-2171.
North Country Trail to travel
through area
By Judy Reed
The North Country Trail, one of 11 National Scenic Trails, is one step closer to passing
through the Cedar Springs and Solon Township areas, and Cedar Springs is one step closer to becoming a National Trail Town.
Mark Weaver, of the National Park Service, and Superintendent of the North Country Trail, presented a memo of understanding
to representatives from the two communities
Tuesday evening, at the Community Building Development Team meeting. Mayor Jerry
From left to right: Mark Weaver (Superintendent of the North Country Trail), Luke Jordan (intern with the National Park Service who has actually hiked the entire trail), Andrea Ketchmark (NCTA In Lowell), Charles Vannette (president West MI Chapter NCTA).
Photo by Tom Noreen.
Hall received it for Cedar
Springs and passed it on to
City Manager Thad Taylor,
and Supervisor Bob Ellick
received it for Solon Town-
ship.
The North Country Trail
stretches 4,600 miles,
across seven states, from
the New York/Vermont
state line, to North
Dakota. It is the longest of the 11 trails.
The Community
Building Development Team began
working with the
North County Trail
Association
and
National Park Service last summer on
the possibility that it
could come through
the area, and has
outlined possible routes.
Weaver explained that
the National Park Service
would be the arm responsible for planning the trail by
Post goes to
Sudan
West MI Hawks’
David Lange
Paramedic wins
award
page 2
Sports................page 8 Business..........page 14
doing the optimum location
review. “We will inventory
all the cool stuff in the area
and start gathering information on the 30th,” he said,
referring to the National
Trail Celebration Day at
Long Lake Park, on May
30, from noon to 4 p.m.,
where residents can give
feedback on what cool and
interesting features in the
area that people should see.
There will also be maps
available. (More info on
that at the end of story.)
After the celebration, they
will begin to sift through
Trail - continues on page 5
CTA school
news
page 16
The Cedar Springs Post
Page 2
POST Highlights The Post travels to Sudan
News......................................... pages 1-3
Church Connection................. pages 4-5
Arts & Entertainment............. pages 6-7
Sports............................................. page 8
Memorial Day Tribute........... pages 9-12
Outdoors......................................page 13
Business.......................................page 14
Voices & Views............................page 15
CTA school news.........................page 16
Legals / At Your Service..............page 17
Classifieds....................................page 18
Diggin’ Spring.............................page 19
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Our experienced and caring
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Erika Bauer and her father, Tim Bauer, recently returned from
a two-week missions trip to South Sudan. They went with a team
from Partners In Compassionate Care (PCC), who built a hospital in Werkok, South Sudan. Erika, an RN who works in the ICU
department at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, assisted in the
Memorial Christian Hospital surgeries and patient care. Tim spent
his time ministering in various ways to the local people. It was a
great learning experience for both in a very harsh environment that
has witnessed much bloodshed in recent years.
South Sudan became a nation in July, 2011 after years of civil
war. The area they went to is still unstable where hostilities between
tribes can flare up at any moment. Independence from the north has
brought new challenges in maintaining unity within their society.
Most Americans have become familiar with South Sudan through a
group of young men known as the Lost Boys (young women were
also in this group). The director of PCC, Dave Bowman, took five
of these young men into his home in Rockford in 2001. A movie
called “The Good Lie” was taken from his story. It describes the
incredible journey these young people were forced to make after
armies from the north destroyed their villages during civil war
battles, causing them to flee for their lives. Some were relocated
to America. Now that they have grown up, some are taking their
newfound skills and degrees back to their homeland to help build
a better society. South Sudan needs these young people who are no
longer the lost boys, but rather the men of hope for a new nation.
Thanks, Erika and Tim, 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 news@cedar-
springspost.com or mail them to Post travels, PO Box 370,
Cedar Springs, MI 49319. We will be looking for yours!
Clean air action display at City Hall
Interested in learning
about ways you can keep the
air cleaner, save money, and
protect the health of your
loved ones this summer?
Then please stop by Cedar
Springs City Hall at the corner of Main and Ash Streets,
between Tuesday, May 26,
and Monday, June 1, and
look for the Clean Air Action
display.
The display includes in-
BUILT
AROUND YOU.
FOR THOSE NIGHTS
WHEN HIS COUGHING
JUST WON’T STOP.
like a number.
Now the best care in the
region is also the closest.
7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
(7 days a week)
A clean air action display will be at Cedar Springs City Hall next
week.
formation about ozone and fine
particulate matter, two pollutants
that, when elevated, can trigger
Clean Air Action Days. Clean Air
Action Days are forecast when air
pollution is expected to reach or
exceed levels where those who
are sensitive to it (children, the
elderly, those with heart and lung
disease, and those who are active
outdoors) may start to experience
symptoms.
In West Michigan, air quality
meteorologists most often forecast Clean Air Action Days due
to high ozone—or smog—levels,
clean air - continues on page 17
Michigan celebrates 15 years
of life-saving seat belt law
Click it or ticket effort seeks to boost seat belt use
For the first time, federally funded seat belt enforcement efforts will take
place in all 83 Michigan
counties to help jump start
an increase in seat belt use
and reduce traffic deaths
and injuries. Starting May
18 through May 31, police
departments, sheriff’s offices and the Michigan State
Police will conduct stepped
up seat belt enforcement as
part of the annual Click It Or
Ticket campaign.
The enhanced effort coincides with the 15th year
since Michigan adopted a
law allowing law enforce-
ment officers to stop motorists for not being buckled up.
According to the University
of Michigan Transportation
Research Institute, 2,659
lives have been saved since
the law began in 2000, as a
result of substantially higher
belt use. States with prima-
ry enforcement laws have
higher rates of seat belt use.
“The life-saving properties of a seat belt are well established yet some motorists
continue to risk more than
a $65 ticket by not buckling up,” said Michael L.
Prince, Michigan Office of
Highway Safety Planning
(OHSP) director. “To help
promote seat belt use, law
enforcement officers will
conduct dedicated seat belt
enforcement in every corner
of the state.”
Research shows when
seat belts are used properly,
Seat Belt - continues on page 17
The POST will be closed on
Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25th,
2015 in observance of
Memorial Day.
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Church Connection
spiritual notes • announcements • memories
From the Pulpit
Pastor Craig Carter
North Kent Community
Church
1480 Indian Lakes Rd.
Sparta, MI 49345
Your attitude determines
your altitude!
“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things
which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand
of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the
earth” (Colossians 3:1-).
Last week, I was in a meeting with a couple good friends.
We were mentoring a group of 7th and 8th grade boys together. One of my friends was sharing this principle, “your
attitude determines your altitude!” He encouraged all of us
to check our attitude about others and life in general. He
pointed out how our attitude truly does influence how far
we will actually go in life.
Since that meeting, I have not been able to get that thought
out of my mind and heart. Recently, life has brought a number of difficult circumstances and situations in my life that
have certainly affected my attitude. I have realized again,
that it’s my choice about how I decide to react. The above
verse found in Colossians 3:1-2 came to mind. I was re-
minded how important it is to “set” my mind and my heart
on the “things above.” This means to be heavenly minded,
or to think on what the Word of God say’s, not on the things
of earth, or the circumstances around me. So how have I
found this verse helpful to me? First, I noticed Paul said,
“If you have been risen with Christ…” That means “if” you
are a Christian, or you have been born again, you are a new
creature and you have a new nature! Your old nature and
self, no longer control your life or thoughts. You have to
power of Christ living in you and can “rise above” above
a negative attitude. These circumstances do not have to get
me down!
Secondly, Paul said to “Set” our mind and heart on things
above. The word “set” means to determine or purpose to do
it. It is a decision of our will. We can, as Nike says, “Just
do it!” No excuses, purpose to set our mind or thoughts
on godly things. Purpose to focus on truth, scripture that
encourages and build us up, not on the negative thoughts
of the world or our circumstances. Philippians 4:8 reads,
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and
if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Paul
says change what your thinking! Change your sights, aim
higher! Increase your altitude by changing your attitude!
The other day I heard a story about a military pilot who
was testing a new plane. The inside of the plane was not
finished out, and one of the face panels was off. While in
flight, he noticed a big fat rat gnawing at the wires. He knew
he had a problem. So he radioed down to the control center,
“Hey guys, we have a problem.” One of the commanders
replied, “This plane is designed to fly at high altitudes, so
immediately drive the plane high in the atmosphere, the rat
will not be able to stand the pressure and will pass out or
ChurchDirectory
Pulpit - continues on page 5
Worship Every Sunday at 10:30am
North KeNt CommuNity ChurCh
at the corner of 17 Mile and Olin Lakes
1480 Indian Lakes Rd. NE | Sparta, MI 49345
Pastor Craig T. Owens
Service Time: Sundays 10:00 am
Nursery & Children Ministry Provided
www.nkcchurch.org | E-mail: [email protected]
810 17 Mile Road, Cedar Springs
www.cscalvary.org
(616) 222-5020
http://craigtowens.com
ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL
(Since 1946) Non-Denominational
pentecostal Grace
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
Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628
Pastor Craig S. Carter
616.550.6398
PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMY
West Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery
Sunday School 9:45
WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M.
MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M.
Pioneer Christian Reformed Church
Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh
10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd. Pioneer Christian Reformed Church
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Pastor: Robert EckertServicesServices
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866-4298 3592 173592
Web: www.pioneercrc.org
Phone: 696-9120
www.coumc.com
Phone: 696-9120
Web: www.pioneercrc.org
10AM, 10AM,
6PM 6PM
Sunday Sunday
Services:
Services:
Pastor:Pastor:
Jim Alblas
Jim Alblas
Cedar Springs Christian Church
pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online
non-denominational
www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org
SundayS:
10:30 a.M.
MondayS:
open prayer
7-8 pM
340 W. pine St.
on CTA property*
Cedar Springs
616.696.1180
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Unconditional
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unconditional
surrender
We are a nation fond of building stone monuments to the
past, and the past we are most quick to memorialize is our
history of war. An index of major US monuments reads
like a catalogue of conquest. Our most iconic memorial of
stone is Arlington National Cemetery. Hundreds of thousands have been buried there, and in a few short decades, it
will reach capacity.
It is right to honor the men and women buried in those
places, but we do them a disservice if we do not remember
them in such a way as to stop filling the ground with the
fallen dead of war. Or, at the very least, to reduce those
numbers; to learn from the cycle of history, and work furiously to end our dependence upon warfare.
On this Memorial weekend, let us fervently honor those
who unselfishly gave their lives, but let us vigorously refuse to glorify the violence that took those lives. After all,
“War,” as the often maligned William T. Sherman said, “is
hell. It is folly, madness, a crime against civilization. And
even its success is over dead and mangled bodies with anguish and lamentation.”
For me to say “war is not the answer” is to do more than
quote a Marvin Gaye song. It is to confess faith in Christ
as the way to peace and reject the false promises of war.
War promises us that when the last battle is fought, the last
bomb is dropped, the last enemy is slain, and the last soldier is put to rest in sacred soil, then we will have a world
at peace. Yet, war is waged without end, and our cemeteries
continue to fill.
The world we want—a world where swords are beaten
into plowshares, where mercy and justice flow down like
the waters, where every tear will be wiped away from our
eyes, and where there will be “no more death or sorrow or
crying or pain”—is the world constructed by the unconditional love of God, not the unconditional surrender of our
enemies.
So let us gather at our cemeteries and memorials of stone,
around the tombs of the known and unknown who gave
their lives. And as people of faith, let us also gather around
another stone—the stone rolled away by the power and
love of Christ, the only love that will bring peace to the
world.
Ronnie McBrayer is a syndicated columnist, blogger,
pastor, and author of multiple books. Visit his website at
www.ronniemcbrayer.net.
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Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 7:30 am & 9:30 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:00 pm
Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]
3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904
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Mile), at 1:00 p.m. The service will include the 3rd Michigan Volunteer Infantry Co. F reenactment group 21-gun
salute, Taps, Algoma Baptist Church Choir, and two songs
from Dana C. Smith, singer and songwriter, singing “The
Cost of Freedom,” and “For those who gave their all.” Refreshments will be served by the Algoma Township Historical Society following the ceremony.
Hospice of Michigan will travel to Metron of Cedar
Springs on Wednesday, May 27, and hold a pinning ceremony from 2:30 to 4 p.m. They will recognize three veterans from WWII during this ceremony. They will have
6 AMVETS present who will participate in a POW/MIA
ceremony.
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Happy Birthday, to Tom Sharpe, who turns 90 this year.
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celebrate with him. There will be a reception on Saturday,
May 23, 2015, at the Sand Lake VFW hall, starting at 5 pm.
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Gordy and Lauri Waller, of Sand Lake, are pleased to
announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacklyn Waller,
of Howard City, to Justin Slocum of Howard City. Justin
is the son of Don Slocum, of Howard City, and Mechelle
Merlington, of Grand Rapids. Jacklyn is a 2003 graduate of
Tri County High School and Justin is a 2004 graduate of Tri
County High School. A June 27, 2015 wedding is to take
place in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Joan C. Reed
die.” So, that’s exactly what the pilot did and the rat immediately stopped chewing on the wires. The pilot saved both
his life and the plane. The moral of the story is, drive the
plane of your life higher! Set your mind and heart on godly
principles and God’s Word. You want to rise above the negative circumstances? You want to “kill the rats” gnawing
at your life? You want to avoid an emotional crash? Drive
your plane higher! Instead of staying mad and angry about
life and its circumstances, forgive and trust God. Instead
of being selfish because things are not going your way, be
generous and bless someone else who is worst off than you!
Instead of being stubborn, admit you were wrong and seek
forgiveness and restoration in your relationships. Instead of
complaining about the government and politicians, pray for
them. In essence, stop stooping down to the behavior of
others, choose to rise above it. Take the high road, be godly
and set your mind and heart on things above.
In close, I leave you with this thought from my former
pastor and mentor. He often asked,“Why do choose to walk
with turkeys, when you can soar with the eagles?” Remember, your attitude will determine your altitude!
Be more concerned with what
God thinks about you than what
people think about you.
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the feedback they get, and figure out which sites would best
be featured on the trail.
“We look at the scenic, cultural and historical qualities
of an area, and try to connect that in as many ways as possible,” explained Weaver. “The North Country Trail is a
collection of stories. There may be a lot of cool sites that
have nothing to do with the people and their history, or their
culture. We are telling the story of your community.”
He said they would then look at all the issues, come up
with three alternate routes, and then decide on the best one.
And just because certain cool features in the area might not
make the cut, doesn’t mean that they couldn’t be accessed
by a loop off the trail. “This could help your community
identify other places for trails. Loops create of richness of
experience,” he explained.
Weaver noted that the White Pine Trail would be considered, along with others in the area, and that they would
not strong arm anyone into selling property. “We work with
willing sellers and public lands,” he said. “The lines on the
map are a guide; it sets the general direction for the way we
are going. It sets the stage, rather than writes the script.”
He also promised that at every milestone in the planning
process, they would come back to the community. He hopes
that they will have the plan completed this summer.
Also on hand was Luke Jordan, an intern with the National Park Service, who has walked all 4,600 miles of the
trail; Andrea Ketchmark, of the North Country Trail Association (NCTA) in Lowell, and Charles Vannette, President
of the West Michigan Chapter of the NCTA. The NCTA is
responsible for maintaining the trail, and designating the
National Trail Towns. A Trail Town is a community through
which the North Country Trail passes that supports hikers
with services, promotes the Trail to its citizens and embraces the Trail as a resource to be protected and celebrated.
“We are definitely committed to Cedar Springs being a
North Country Trail Town,” said Ketchmark. She later noted that the only way to get the trail done is by communities
being involved, and that with the determination she saw in
that room Tuesday night, it wouldn’t be a problem.
To give your input and to have some fun, come out to
the National Trails Day Celebration at Long Lake Park in
the pavilion, 13747 Krauskopf NE, Sparta (south off 17
Mile Road), from noon to 4 p.m. There will be hot dogs, ice
cream, a petting zoo, games, music, popcorn, face painting, identification of medicinal plants, history of logging in
Northern Kent County, a guided hike on the North Country
Trail at 3 p.m., and a ham radio demonstration.
Then Peter and the other aposles answered and said,
“We ought to obey God rather than men.”
Acts 5:29
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If roses grow in heaven
If roses grow in heaven, Lord
Please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my Mother’s arms
and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it everyday,
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
With love from your family
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H
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Happenings
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15th annual Memorial Cemetery Walk
May 24: The Cedar Springs Historical Society is holding
its 15th annual Memorial Cemetery Walk on Sunday, May
24, 2015 at 2:00pm to honor veterans of all wars. This
years veterans will be: David Richmond, War of 1812;
George Russell, Civil War; Cecil Dorman, World War
I; Herold Stark, World War II; Thomas L Marsh, Korea;
Michael Woodhull, Vietnam. Biographical and historical
information will be presented at each gravesite. The Glen
Hill Post of the American Legion color guard will assist
in the presentation. We will leave from the museum in
Morley Park at 1:30 and return there for refreshments at the
completion 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. #19,20b
Butterfly Discovery
May 26-29: Come join us at HCNC and see the miracle
of life as our butterflies begin to emerge from their winter
slumber and spread their wings. See hundreds of different
butterflies close up, help feed them and discover excellent
photo opportunities. May 26 – 29 from 9 am to 8 pm each
day. $5 donation There will be items available for sale.
Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr.,
Kent City. 616-675-3158. #20
Senior Lunch at Pine Grove Community
Church
May 27: Pine Grove Senior Café Presents A Taste of Italia.
All Signors, Signoras and Signorinas age 60 and older, come
to our humble table(s) and dine with us. Mamma Mia! It’s
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Garlic Rolls, Beans or something
Green and then for Dessert, Ice Cream. And you never know
when a Relish Plate may appear. Senior Café Italia opens
Wednesday May 27th at Noon in our Family Life Center on
the North West corner of Beech & M-82. #20
Greenville Garden Club Meeting
May 27: On Wednesday, May 27th, the Greenville
Garden Club will feature speaker Ed Robinette of
Robinette Orchards. Lessons for the small home orchard
– fruit production in West Michigan. Refreshments at 6:30,
program at 7 pm, at the Greenville Community Center, 900
E. Kent. Public invited. #20
Open House at Pine Ridge Bible Camp
May 30: Come join us for our FREE Community Open House
event on Saturday, May 30th from 1 to 4 pm. Pine Ridge Bible
Camp, 8415 – 17 Mile Rd. NE, located on the east side of
Pine Lake. Bring the whole family to enjoy a fun day riding
go-carts, visiting the petting farm, bounce house, rock wall,
archery, canoeing and taking a tractor tour of the Camp. #20
Live on
Stage
cedar springs community Players presents
Wedded Bliss
Abyss
New Musical by Scott Phillips
with music by Jill (Detroit) Phillips
Friday & Saturday May 22-23, 2015 7:30pM
A proposal and plans for a simple wedding and a wonderful marriage quickly
change when the bride’s mother, sister and professional wedding planner get
involved. All focus turns to the minute details of the wedding activities, leaving
behind the preparation for a lifetime of marriage.
TickeTS:
$
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1500
$ 00 under 18
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Kent theatre
616-696-SHOW (7469)
www.kenttheatre.com
8 N. Main St., Cedar Springs
cOming SOOn!
*Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor
Dinner at the Legion
June 1: American Legion, 80 S. Main St. Cedar Springs,
is hosting a pork chop dinner on Monday, June 1st, from
5 – 7 pm. Included will be mashed potatoes, stuffing, salad,
veggies, rolls, drink and desserts. The cost is $9 for adults,
children (15 and younger) $4.00. Come and enjoy home
cooking. Take out is available. 616-696-9160. #20p
Faith Based Guitar Boot Camp
June 1: A basic training for guitar will be taught at the Cedar
Springs United Methodist Church for ages 10 thru 15 year
olds. Registration will be held Monday, Just 1st at 7 pm.
To register, enter the South door located on Church Street.
Students must be registered on this date and a parent or
guardian is required to register them. Class size is limited
to 12 students. Registration fee is $55. Guitar and supplies
are furnished. Classes will be held Monday evenings for 12
weeks starting June 8th. #20,21b
Blessing of the Bicycles
June 6: A “Blessing of the Bicycles” event will be held
at First and Oak St. at The Springs Church parking lot on
Saturday, June 6th from 1 to 3 pm. Parents, bring your kids
with their bikes for the blessing. Minor bike repairs, bike
safety information and demonstration, decorating t-shirts
and new bike drawing. Don’t have a bike? While supplies
last, several used bikes have been graciously donated for
this event! Hope to see you there. #20-22p
Sand Lake High School Alumni Banquet
June 13: The 123rd annual Sand Lake High School Alumni
Banquet will be held on Saturday, June 13th at the Sand
Lake Lutheran Church. Open to anyone who attended Sand
Lake Schools. Social hour is at 5 pm with dinner at 6 pm.
Cost is $12. We wish to recognize all former “Miss Sand
Lakes”. If you were a former “Miss Sand Lake” please call
Dave Groner at 269-208-5716. Please RSVP by June 7th.
Call your reservation to one of the following committee
members; Dave Groner, 269-208-5716, Dick Pierce 616636-5258, Betty Braford Clegg 517-487-3003, Verna White
Smigiel 616-885-4913. #20,21p
JOKE
of theWeek
Final exams
At the end of the semester, there were two Michigan State
sophomores who were taking organic chemistry. They had
done well on all of the quizzes, midterms, labs, etc. and had
solid A’s. These two friends were so confident going into the
final that the weekend before finals week, they decided to go
to Central Michigan to party with some friends, even though
the chemistry final was on Monday. They went and had a
great time. However, they ended up staying longer than they
planned, and they didn’t make it back to State until early Monday morning. Rather than taking the final, they found their Professor after the final and explained to him why they missed it.
They told him that they went to Central for the weekend, and
had planned to come back in time to study, but that they had a
flat tire on the way back and didn’t have a spare and couldn’t
get help for a long time. So they were late getting back to campus.
The professor thought this over and agreed that they could
make up the final on the following day. The two guys were
elated and relieved. So, they studied that night and went in the
next day at the time the professor had told them. He placed
them in separate rooms, handed each of them a test booklet
and told them to begin.
They looked at the first problem, which was something
simple about free radical formation and was worth 5 points.
“Cool,” they thought, “this is going to be easy.” They did that
problem and then turned the page. They were unprepared,
however, for what they saw on the next page. It said: (95
points) “Which tire?”
This Joke of the Week is
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356 North Main St., Cedar Springs
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Hospice of Michigan to Honor
Michigan Veterans
Metron of Cedar Springs May 27
Hospice of Michigan will honor veterans with two pinning ceremonies in West Michigan in honor of Memorial
Day.
Veterans representing each of the military branches will
be presented a certificate reflecting their branch of military
service and an American flag pin honoring and thanking
them for their military service. The pinning ceremonies
may also include a special Missing Man ceremony honoring MIA/POW service members, a candle-lighting ceremony honoring the sacrifice of family members of veterans, a
rifle volley or a performance of taps.
HOMs pinning ceremonies are open to the public. Services will be held as follows:
Thursday, May 21 at Sanctuary at St. Mary’s, 1050 Four
Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, from 2:30-4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27 at Metron of Cedar Springs, 400 Jeffery St., 2:30-4 p.m.
Hospice of Michigan is a participant of the We Honor
Veterans program, a partnership between the Veterans Administration and the National Hospice and Palliative Care
Organization, or NHPCO. The program was developed to
enhance care for veterans at the end of life and includes
both educational and ceremonial elements.
Participating hospices receive training to recognize and
treat the unique issues facing military families, provide
access to community resources, and facilitate cooperation
between VA health agencies and hospice services. Summer Reading at KDL Returns to Kent
District Library
Last year, Kent District Library had the busiest summer
reading program of any public library system in Michigan with
29,291 participants. This year’s Summer Reading at KDL program runs from Monday, June 1 to Saturday, August 8. With
reading activities and prizes for babies, kids, teens and adults,
NELSON TOWNSHIP/SAND LAKE BRANCH
88 Eighth St.
1-877-243-2466 (toll free)
Monday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday & Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Summer Reading @ KDL offers something for everyone.
KDL is also offering an exciting line-up of free summer programs, including Hooper Heroes, Jibber Jams, Magic to the
Rescue, DIY Spa, Cupcake Wars, De-stressing Techniques at
your Fingertips and so much more!
Studies show that students typically score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer vacation than they do on
the same tests at the beginning of summer vacation. Kent District Library’s summer reading program is an important step
in helping to prevent what’s known as summer reading loss
by providing programs and activities that encourage learning
while children and teens are away from school. It’s a great way
for families to Celebrate Heroes this summer.
Sign up for Summer Reading at KDL starting June 1 at any
of KDL’s 18 branch locations. For more information, call 7842007 or visit www.kdl.org.
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Sharing Hometown Recipes, Cooking Tips and Coupons
By Janet Tharpe
Divine Cantaloupe Peach Cobbler Pleases Summer Palate
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ooking for a new summertime dessert? Consider
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Turns out it’s amazing! Never would I have thought of that
flavor combo by myself, so thank goodness for Melissa.
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Tony (Steve Hutchins) and Elizabeth (Judy Schultz), both standing, help their daughter, Jessica (Anna
Ambrose sitting) plan her wedding in Scott Phillips’ latest comedy at the Kent Theatre.
Wedded Bliss Abyss is a comedy that anyone who is married, is in the planning process of getting married, or knows someone
who is any of the above can take to heart.
At some point, writer Scott Phillips hits on
about every aspect of the marriage process
from proposal to the fait accompli. Intertwined in the irreverent treatment of the institution of marriage are pearls of wisdom.
Jill Phillips’ music complements the dialog
like a fine wine with a gourmet meal.
The laughs start with Scott’s instructions
on proper audience etiquette and Grace
Berlin’s critique of his performance and
keep right on rolling until the very last line
is spoken. Park people, flasher/bum Jon
Gamm and his self-righteous bag lady cohort, Roshanah Dayton, are a hoot as they
observe/participate in Kyle’s (Mark Stoll)
proposal to Jessica (Anna Ambrose) in the
local park. Before Jessica gets home to officially announce the engagement, her domineering mother, Elizabeth (Judy Schultz),
has already begun planning the dream wedding of any young lady. Helping her with
the details is wedding planner extraordinaire, Ambrosia (Terri Riggle) and Jessica’s
teenage sister, Tiffany (Bre’Anna Schultz),
who wants to ensure that the standard set is
high enough for her own future wedding.
All the while, Jessica’s dad, Tony (Steve
Hutchins), is counting the pennies in his
checkbook.
The first counseling session with Pastor
Tom (Russ Cole) turns into a three ring circus, as more and more unannounced folks
show up to put their two cents in to the pot.
At the other end of the spectrum are
Kyle’s parents, Michelle (Lynda Ambrose)
and Jake (Skip Schuster), who were never
married and do not live together, yet got
along very well.
As the planning continues, with little
consideration for either the bride or groom,
stress begins to build. The breaking point
comes at Kyle’s house as the planning group
tries to put their stamp on the rehearsal dinner. At this point the wedding is off.
To find out how it ends, you will have
to buy a ticket for one of this week’s performances on either May 22 or 23. Adult
tickets are $12 if purchased or reserved in
advance, and $15 at the door. If you are
under 18 years of age, the price is $6. Tickets can be purchased at the Cedar Springs
Library or by sending an email to [email protected]. For more details, please
visit the CSCP website at http://www.cedarspringscommunityplayers.org or access
the events Facebook page at https://www.
facebook.com/events/1397681320550106.
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Melissa Johnson
Clifton, TN
(pop. 2,694)
-Janet
Cantaloupe
Peach Cobbler
What You Need
1 ripe cantaloupe seeded,
peeled, cubed
1 15 oz. can peaches,
drained
1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 stick butter
1 pinch salt
1 stick butter (to be
melted in pan during
preparation)
TOPPING
1 c flour, self-rising
1 c sugar
1 c milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Directions
• Combine all cobbler
ingredients (except the 1
stick of butter) in a large
saucepan. Cook until fruit
is softened and sauce is
slightly thickened.
• Remove from heat.
Taste for sweetness.
Add additional sugar if
necessary.
• Place 1 stick of butter in
13 x 9 pan and heat in
350 F oven until melted.
• Mix together all topping
ingredients until smooth.
If topping is too thick,
add more milk until
thinned.
• Pour fruit into pan over
melted butter.
• Pour topping over fruit.
Sprinkle with sugar if
desired.
• Bake at 350 F until
golden brown and bubbly
(approximately 35 min.).
• Remove from oven and
serve while warm.
• Top with whipped cream
or ice cream.
Submitted by: Melissa Johnson, Clifton, TN (pop. 2,694)
www.justapinch.com/cantaloupe
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Sports
West Michigan Hawks profile:
Red Hawk boys
track takes second David Lange
at regionals
By Shae Brophy
Meet the owner and head coach of the West
Michigan Hawks, David Lange. Lange has
spent the majority of his life in Cedar Springs,
graduating from Cedar Springs High School
in 2007. He knew that when the idea of the
Hawks came together, Cedar Springs was
the only place he wanted to call home for the
Hawks.
“When I decided to start this franchise, I
knew for a fact that Cedar Springs would be
the perfect place,” said Lange. “The love for
football in this city is outstanding! The thing
that makes me most proud about this city is
the amount of support shown by the community.”
Coach Lange has already started the process of creating
bonds with the city, as well. The Hawks have been very
active in community projects, despite the fact that they
have not been around for more than a few months. “It is
a requirement to give back to the community if you want
to wear the Hawks jersey,” Lange explained. “We have
helped with the cleanup along the White Pine Trail, as well
as picking up trash along the highway. Our next goal is to
help a child who is fighting cancer. Ideally, we would like
to raise funds to be able to help with hospital expenses.” Lange knows a thing or two about giving back. Lange
is a veteran of the United States Army, having joined the
National Guard in 2007 right out of high school as a 19
Delta Cavalry Scout. In 2009, he decided to transfer to active duty, and was stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
While on active duty, he also served a 12-month deployment in Basra, Iraq. “My biggest takeaway from my time in
the Army was how important teamwork is. Every mission
that was carried out was a team effort. I relied on my teammates as they relied on me to keep one another safe, and
to play my role in the mission to be successful. I use these
The Cedar Springs boys track team finished second to
Grand Rapids Christian at the Houseman Field regional
meet last Friday, May 15. Qualifying for the MHSAA State
Finals were: Remington Sawade in the pole vault, MavRick
Cotten in the long jump and 110m hurdles, and Austin Sargent in the 1600m and 3200m runs. The state finals will be
held on May 30, at Zeeland High School.
Other athletes earning valuable points in the meet were:
Jaron Spencer in the discus; Caden Burrows in the shot put
and discus; Mike VanAssen in the pole vault; Taylor VanDyke and Nikc Jackson in the high jump; Justin Jones in
the 800m run; Alex Douglas in the 110m hurdles; the 400m
relay team of Lane Gott, Austin Basso, John Todd and Cotten; and the 4x400m relay team of Sargent, Sawade, Todd
and Jones.
The team will move on to the Pioneer and Daily News
Invitationals before the individuals conclude their season
at the state finals.
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order to build teamwork
and trust. Without teamwork and trust, you can
never be a successful
team.” When preparing the
team for a game, Coach
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quite a few advantages of
being a first year team.
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what a first year team
will be bringing to the
table, which makes us
very difficult to prepare
for. Our guys are really
coming together and starting to gel as a team.” Preparation
is another one of Lange’s strong points, as you could guess
because of who his main idol in life is. “My role model
would have to be (UFC fighter) Georges St. Pierre. He is
without a doubt a true champion, and a great role model
both in the cage, and in life. He strives for excellence, while
remaining humble at all times. Nothing but class.”
Every home game for the Hawks this season will be on
a Saturday evening, and the West Michigan Hawks would
like for you to come out and watch their games! Added
Coach Lange, “Our fans are just as much a part of the team
as our players. We strive to make our games family friendly, and a fun environment! What better way to spend a Saturday evening than under the lights at a football game!” The Hawks have completed the non-conference portion
of their schedule. They will open the conference portion of
their schedule on May 30, against the Battle Creek Coyotes.
The game will be played at Harper Creek High School, in
Battle Creek, and will begin at 7 p.m. As always, you are
encouraged to make the trip with the team to watch West
Michigan semi-pro football at its finest!
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Calkins, Almond F., WW II
Davis, Ernest W., WW II
Dayton, Clifford, WW II
Frost, George E., WWII
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
Courtland Cemetery
Alonzo, Robert M., WW II
Becker, Carl, WW II
Bont, Harry, WW I
Brown, Oscar L., WW II
Dunn, Roger E., WW II
Gould, Leonard E., WWII
Hankins, George W. Korea
Loveless, Ralph D., WW II
Phelps, E.L., WWII
Phelps, Henry R., War of 1812
Stout, Everett, WWII
Stout, Lloyd, WWII
Weeks Sr., PFC Bobby, Korea
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Bump, William G., WW II
Brandsma, Clarance A., WW I
Brenner, Isac, Civil War
Brown, Floyd, WW I
Carrol, Ralph, Civil War
Casterline, Sherwood C., WWII
Cason, Allen B., WW II
Clawson, James G., WW I
Cook, Leonard C., WW II
Daniels, James E., Korea
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Dickerson, Ambrose, Civil War
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Dillon, Westley J., WW II
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Eyer, Jacob, Civil War
Fiefield, George L., WW II
Flynn, Robert A., Vietnam
Fryling, Paul, Vietnam
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Gardner, Elias, Civil War
Goodall, Austin, Civil
Gould, Edwin, Civil War
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Hawkins, Richard H., WW II
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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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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
Mabie, Lowell, WW II
Mabie, Roy H., Korea
Mallett, Martin V.B., Civil War
Meyer, Cecil J., WW II
Meyer, Albert G., Spanish American
Milligan, Moses, Civil War
Monduall, Francis P., Korea
Nelson, Carl L., WW II, Korea
Nelson, Harry E., WW II
Nichols, Cleland, WW II
Noffsinger, Lemoyne, WW II
Oakes, Carl E., WW II
Ostrander, Douglas L., Korea
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Prentice, Frank A., WW II
Pritchard, Thomas B., Korea
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Robinson, Ethan R., Civil War
Richards, Mason L, WW II
Ridgway, Otto G., WW II
Ringler, Larry
Rowe, Urias W., Civil War
Salsbury, Oren J., WW II
Schlinz, Lester R., Korea
Seeley, H.R.
Shafer, Laurel, Korea, Vietnam
Simmons, Merle E., WW II
Stillwell, Cyrus, Civil War
Terwilliger, Calvin S., Civil War
Thompson, Leonard A., WWII & Korea
Thompson, Stephan N., Civil War
Toner, Lester, Vietnam
Wainright, Evard W., WW I
Wainright, Jack, WW II
Willis, Robert L, WW II
Wilson, James, Civil War
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Anderson, Axel WW II
Avery, John WW II
Avery, Lloyd R., WW II
Borst, Custer, Spanish American War
Borst, Philo, Civil War
Borst, Philo C. Spanish Am. War
Brown, Eldon, WW II
Brown, Timothy, Iraq
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 War
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
Martin, Lyle R. WW II
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
Andersen, Edna, WWII
Anderson, George Arnold, WWII
Anderson, Gerald V., Korea
Andersen, Niels, WWII
Andrus, Robert H., WW II
Andrus, Samuel, Civil War
Arnold, Richard, WW II
Arnold, Richard Dee, WW II
Aurin, Emil, Spanish-American War
Avery, Donald, WW I
Bailey, C.
Baker, Glen R., WW I
Bamman, Fred
Beach, Curtis J., WW II
Beach, Orin D., Civil War
Bekins, Elmer
Bekins, Raymond Eugene
Benedict, Herbert
Bicknell, Chester C., Civil War
Bigler, Morton L., WW II
Black, John
Blair, Edwin M., Civil War
Blanchard, Robert
Blanchard, John
Bongart, Ralph, Civil War
Bowhul, Samuel, Civil War
Bradley, Lafayette, Civil War
Bradley, Oliver H., Civil War
Brecken, Charles W.
Bremmer, George, WW I
Bremmer, Carl, WW II
Briggs, Thomas W., Civil War
Brink, Daniel, Vietnam,
Brooks, H. M., Civil War
Bruner, R. D.
Bullock, Joseph, Civil War
Bulter, Bruce, WW II
Burg, Egar. WW I
Butler, Forrest E., WW II
Cain, Clifton H., WW II
Cain, Elwood F., WW II
Cain, Le Roy Howard, Korea, Vietnam
Cain, Leroy H., WWII, Korea
Carpenter, Benjamin T., Civil War
Carter, Edward
Castor, Albert
Castor, George A., WW I
Champlin, Clifford J., WW I
Chippeway, Walter L., WW I
Chmaezynski, Nick
Christenson, Herbert, Civil War
Church, G. W., Civil War
Cicle, Frederick, Civil War
Clellan, J. E., Civil War
Cook, E.
Cook, Jury E., WW I
Coolidge, Frank C.
Cotten, Elmer
Crissey, Irving W., Civil War
Crites, Charles E., WW II
Crosson, Ray L., WW I
Cummings, G. E., Civil War
Dart, F. H., Civil War
Davis, Charles G., Spanish Am. War
Davis, Martin V., Civil War
Day, Carl W., WW II
Day, William M., WW I
Dean, Dethuel P., Civil War
DeGraw, Sidney N., WW I
Denton, Carl, WW I
Denton, Ted, WW II
De Voe, Artin, Civil War
DeVreugd, Charles, Vietnam
Dorman, Cecil E., WW I
Dorman, Delbert, Civil War
Dove, Daniel, Civil War
Doyle, Glen H., WW I
Drollinger, William M., WW II
Ebert, Eugene N., WW II
Ebert, Marion, WW II
Edwis, King John, WW I
Eggertsen, John P., WW II
Elkins, James W., Civil War
Elkins, Ralph D., Civil War
Empie, Clayton J., WW II
Ergang, Harold, WW II
Evans, Orvel O., WW II
Eyer, Fred E., Civil War
Farr, Donald F., WW I
Farr, Donald L., WW I
Farr, Weston B., WW II
Farr, Weston D., WW II
Fleck, Cyrus S., Civil War
Fogleson, Jay, Civil War
Fogleson, Myron P., Civil War
Force, Benjamin L., WW I
Ford, Otto J., WWII
Fox, Wright S., WW I
Frantz, Christian, WW I
Garey, Nelson, Civil War
Gates, Ivan, WW II
Gidds, Doyle
Gilbert, T. M., Civil War
Gillespie, Sr., Raymond WW II
Gillet, Mathey, Civil War
Glidden, Harry B., WW I
Gold, Ralph Jr.
Goller, Oscar E.
Goller, Richard, Jr., Vietnam
Grant, Marell H., Civil War
Grassman, Edward
Green, Thomas A., WW II
Griffes, Leon E., WW II
Guigelaar, Leonard, WW II
Gust, Alfred
Hall, Ernest E., WW I
Hall, Junior L., WW II
Hamel, Douglas H., Korea
Hamilton, Geo. H., Civil War
Hana, Fred T., WW II
Harrington, Newton, Civil War
Harrison, Robert, Civil War
Hart, Walter W., WW II
Hartline, Alvin H., Jr.
Haynes, Carl, WW II
Heaton, Kenneth, Vietnam
Heeringa, Gilbert
Helenius, William, WW II
Helsel, Donald, WW II
Hicks, Stephen, Civil War
Hoadley, Milo J., WW I
Houting, Richard
Hoskins, Henry, WW II
Howard, Andrew W., Civil War
Howard, Richard A.
Howland, H. Ernie, WW II
Huff, David, Civil War
Hull, James D., WW II
Hunter, John, Civil War
Imhoff, J., Civil War
Jackson, James D., Civil War
Jacobs, A. E., Civil War
Jewell, Ebenezer, War of 1812
Jewell, Leonder, Civil War
Jewell, Le Roy, Civil War
Johnson, Erwin, WW II
Johnson, Peter, WW I
Jones, Philo A., Civil War
Jones, Wm. H., Civil War
Joslin, Leon E., Korea
Kellogg, Franklin B., Civil War
Kent, Royal A., WW I
Kidder, Mason C., Civil War
Kidder, Richard A., WW II
Klimavicz, Anthony, WW II
Kloostra, Frank F., WW I
Knipp, Leonidas A., WW I
Kuyt, Peter
Langford, Stanley J., WW I
Larson, Carl H., WW II
Larsen, Carl W., WW I
Laube, Henry H., WW II
Lawton, Warren, Civil War
Leareen, Thomas P., WW II
Lewis, Paul
Lewis, Wesley, WW II
Livingston, Albert R., WW I
Lockwood, Richard P., Korea
Lorenz, George, WW I
Loveland, Laurence W., Sr., WW I
Lovejoy, James, Civil War
Lumbuger, Kenneth
Lymburner, Kenneth, WW II
Malinowski, Edward P., WW II
Manbeck, John, WW I
Marsh, Thomas L., Korea
Martin, Gotlicle F., Civil War
Meadows, John
Meeuwes, Ralph, WW II
Merryman, Ray
Mershon, Jason L., Civil War
Middletown, Carl E., WW II
Miller, Floyd H., WW II
Milles, Floyd L., Civil War
Moore, Grace
Moore, Howard C., WW II
Morey, Dale, Vietnam
Morningstar, Henry, Civil War
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Morse, Henry M., Civil War
Mosier, Ambrose, Civil War
Moyes, Paul L., WW II
Nelson, William A.
Neuman, Chester J., WW II
Newman, Chester J., WW II
Nichols, Jay H., Jr.
Nielsen, Carl B., WW II
North, Acram, Civil War
Northup, Franklin L., WW II
Norton, Harold H., WW I
Odell, Orson B., Civil War
Oder, Robert Leon
Opperman, Ronald, WW II
Paepke, John A., WW I
Paepke, Max, WW II
Palmer, Albert P., Civil War
Pangborn, J. S., Civil War
Parker, Charles, Civil War
Parker, John F., WW II
Parker, Mervil, WW II
Parker, Thomas, Civil War
Peasley, Roy E., WW I
Peavey, Raymond, WW II
Peck, Franklin, Spanish Am. War
Pennock, Nyal E., WW II
Peterson, J. F., Civil War
Pfeiffer, Arthur W., WW I
Philbrooks, John, Civil War
Phillips, Frank, Civil War
Pierce, Thomas B., Korea
Pierson, Thomas D.
Place, Floyd M., WW II
Plumb, Alfred B., Spanish Am. War
Pollock, John, Civil War
Pomeroy, John T., Civil War
Porter, Howard J., Jr.
Porter, Martilles, Civil War
Porter, Jon A.
Price, Jack L., Vietnam
Priest, James
Rader, Sidney P., Korea
Ranes, Orville
Remer, Donald J., WW I
Remington, Russell L.
Revord, Richard C., WW I
Riggle, Howard B., WW II
Risinger, John J., Civil War
Ritchie, Ernest E., WW II
Robinson, Ben E., WW II
Rogers, Robert B., Korea
Root, Charles H., Civil War
Ross, William, WW I
Roys, John E., Mexican War & Civil War
Russell, George A., Civil War
Russell, Henry J., WW II
Russell, Louie A., WW I
Saundeen, Calla
Schultz, Russell J., WW II
Schumann, Arnon E.
Scott, Giles W., Civil War
Siebert, Elmer C. WWII
Seibold, F.
Sellers, Leonard Mc Knight, Civil War
Sessens, B. A., Civil War
Shadduck, Horton A., Civil War
Shaw, Harry D., WW I
Shaw, Robert M., Vietnam
Shier, Dwight W., Korea
Sheldon, Frankie, WW II
Sheldon, Frank
Sherman, Ed. Weaver, WW I
Shogren, Karl G.
Shwank, Jno., Civil War
Simer, Richard
Simmons, Irvin, H., WW I
Sipple, Floyd A, WW I
Sipple, Floyd A., WW II
Sipple, Glen F., WW I
Sipple, Myron, WW I
Slaight, Richard F.
Slawson, Newell, Civil War
Sliter, A. V., Civil War
Smith, Charles L., WW II
Smith, Edward, Civil War
Smith, May C., WW II
Smith, Riley, Civil War
Snethen, Charles R., Civil War
Sommer, Clarence R., U.S. Army
Spaulding, Herman, Civil War
Speaker, T.L.
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
West, Neil, WW II
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
Punches Cemetery
Bailey, Church, Mexican War
Bailey, James, Civil War
Briggs, Jason, Civil War
Stoddard, C. S., Civil War
Townes, Josiah, Civil War
Sand Lake
Cemetery
Adcox, George H., WW I
Allen, F. E.
Allen, Frank F., Sr., Civil War
Anderson, John E., WW II
Bailey, Mac. W., WW II
Bazzett, Charles E., Jr., Korea
Beardsley, H. G., Civil War
Blackburn, Henry, Civil War
Blanchard, Arden M., WW II
Blanchard, G. Arthur, WW I
Blanchard, George A., Jr., WW II
Blanchard, Ward D., WW II
Boss, Norman
Boss, William P.
Braford, J. M.
Brayman, James H., Civil War
Brooks, Willis H., Civil War
Brown, Claude, WW II
Brown, Elvin, WW I
Butts, George W., Civil War
Campbell, Daniel L., Vietnam
Campbell, M. W., Civil War
Canton, Fred, WW I
Cavner, Donald, WW I
Childs, John M., Civil War
Cooper, Clare E., WW I
Copeland, J. A., Civil War
Countryman, Joel
Crabb, Geo. W., Civil War
Curtis, Clifford H., Spanish Am. War
Curtis, Geo., Civil War
Davies, Maurice S., WW II
Davy, George
Daggett, Nelson B. WW II
Drummer, George R., Spanish Am. War
Ecklesdafer, Edgar L., WW I
Elder, Maurice J., WW II
Ensley, Jacob J., WW I
Farnam, Rueben, Civil War
Fisk, Dennis L., Vietnam
Fitzgerald, Stanley J., WW II
Fluent, Andrew J., Civil War
Frechette, Terry A., Vietnam
Gallapoo, Joseph, WW I
Gallapoo, Mark A., WW I
Giddings, J. Rex, WW II
Gilbert, Edgar L., WW I
Gould, Charles, Civil War
Grant, Amzi S., Civil War
Groner, Ivan L., WWII
Green, Samuel O., Civil War
Guyette, Joseph, Civil War
Hale, Charles, Civil War
Hamilton, Harold H., WW I
Hibler, Peter, Civil War
Hicks, Fredrick W., Civil War
Hills, Jack E., Korean
Hovinga, Simon
Howland, Jacob, Civil War
Huntoon, Emil, WW II
Huntoon, Frederick Vietnam
Huntoon, Jerry Air Force
Johnson, H. W., Civil War
Johnson, H. M.
Jones, Kenneth E., Korea
Kaufman, A. M., Civil War
Kent, Jonas E., Civil War
Kilts, George, WW I
Kilts, Herbert E., WW I
Maksymowski, Anthony
Manley, R. C., Civil War
Maxim, Boletow (Ben)
Merlington, Bruce, WW II
Merlington, Glen A., WW II
Merlington, Robert F.
Mumah, Elias, Civil War
Oxby, William K., WW II
Northup, Charles, Korea
Pangborn, Solomon, Civil War
Parker, Ronald, Korea
Parker, Thomas, Civil War
Parkhurst, Curtis A., WW I
Perry, Fred G., WWII
Phelps, Lawrence J., WW II
Pierce, F. G.
Rasco, Wellington
Raterink, Martin, WW II
Rice, George C., Civil War
Ringler, Donald P., WW II
Ringler, Robert G., WW II
Roberts, Don, Korea
Roberts, Kenneth J., Korea
Rogers, Thomas A.
Runnell, Alexander, Civil War
Russell, J. C., Civil War
Salsgiver, Louis Tracy, WW I
Sanborn, Amariah, Civil War
Schoen, William, WW I
Shattuck, John A., WW I
Sheets, Abner L., Civil War
Shick, Harvey, Korea
Shick, John, Civil War
Shick, Robert, WWII
Smith, George E., WW II
Smith, Robert B., WW I
Smith, Samuel B., WW I
Thorp, August D., Civil War
Thorp, Jas., Civil War
Totten, Lloyd, WW II
Towns, Willis C., WW II
Upton, Wilfred, WW I
Van Dyke, George, Korea
VanDyke Jacob J., WWII
VanDyke, John, WWI
VanDyke, John Jr., Korea
Van Gilder, Fayette B., Spanish Am. War
Van Gilder, Orrin, Civil War
Whitbeck, Benjamin, Civil War
Whitney, James P., Civil War
Wilkins, Earl J., WW II
Wilson, Gideon H., Civil War
Woods, William J., Spanish Am. War
Woods, William R., WW I
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
Emmorey, Carroll M., Korea
Ensing, Alma (Weller), WW II
Fairbrother, Fred H., WW I
Fairbrother, Thomas J.
Finch, Eben E., WW II
Fisher, Joe A., Vietnam
Fisk, Cecil, WW II
Fisk, Gurden
Fisk, Max W.
Fisk, Michael
Fisk, Robert A.
Flinsky, Leon T., WW I
Fox, Erwin D., Korea
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
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
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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
McIntyre, Donald L.
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
Calkins, Thomas H., Vietnam
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
Frank, Roy
Gardiner, Wm. E. Jr.
Glenn, Clyde W.
Gott, John
Gott, Lester E.
Helder, Ken G.
Graham, Jason
Gross, Lewis D.
Hollingsworth, Leonard
Horton, Jay
Hough, Clair
Hough, James M
Iriah, S.K.
Irish, Stephen
Johnson, Don E.
Johnson, Charles R.
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.
Roudntree, 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
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
Umlor, Clifford, WW II
Ward, James
Ward, William
St. Mary’s
Catholic Cemetery
Bliss, Thomas E., WWII
Bogner, Ivan E., WW II
Bush, Charles
Campbell, Daniel L., Vietnam
Canton, Fred, WW I
Clouse, Robert, WW II
Fisk, Dennis L., Vietnam
Foley, Harold, WW II
Frechette, Terry A., Vietnam
Gallapo, Mark, Civil War
Garity, Patrick, WW I
Grimes, Richard WWII
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Family Owned and
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Gross, Howard, Korean
Harris, Guy, WW I
Klimson, Joseph, WW I
Korcal, Daniel, WW II
Lanesky, John R., WW II
La Vallie, Harvey, WW I
Lothamer, Charles F., WW I
Martin, Gale W., WW II
Martin, Robert N. WW II
Merren, John H., WW I
Merren, Maurice R., WW II
Merren, William R.
Meyers, Louis S., Civil War
Murphy, James, WW I
Patin, August H.
Patin, Phillip C., WW I
Rempe, George, WW I
Robinson, Charles, Civil War
Rogalewski, Edward T., WW II
Siegel, Clarence J, WW II
Smith, Eugene G., Korea
Stanton, Robert G., WW II
Sturgeon, Norman H, WW II
Thurston, Gale W., WW II
Welch, Don, WW I
Trufant Cemetery
Antonsen, Avon Peter
Christensen, Le Roy A., WW II
Christensen, Walter J., WW II
Collins, Donald D., WW II
Darling, Lee C., WW I
Duvoo, Louis
Gillis, Lewis A., WW II
Gishpert, Charles E., WW II
Hall, Douglas D., WW II
Hall, Edwin E., WW II
Hall, Lester B.
Hansen, Edwin C., WW I
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
Pierce, William H.
Poulson, Leonard John
Rasmussen, Merton C., WW II
Rasmussen, Nels P., WW I
Rasmussen, William, WW I
Robinson, Nelson
Sorensen, Elmer M., WW II
Sorensen, Ernest C., WW I & WW II
Sturdavant, James F., WW I & WW II
Tiffany, Raymond J., WW II
Van Lassell, J. D.
Waber, Robert R., Korea
Walson, Louis Touart, WW I
Whitlow, S. H.
Wilber, Earl
Wilson, Kenneth P., WW II
Other Cemeteries
Bartrum, Henry H., PFC
Becker, William, WW II
Castle, Floyd, WW II
Fisher, Raymond E., WW II
Funk, Dale, Vietnam
Graves, Carroll S. Vietnam
Hamilton, Donald W., WW II
Hatfield, Nathan E., Vietnam
Hoskins, Roger W., WW II
Kimbrell, Otis C., Vietnam
Kranich, Carl A., US Army
Kulesza, Peter P., Korea
McDonald, James WW II
McDonald, Richard WW II
McMullen, Charles W.
Moore, Orville D. WW II
Mosher, LeRoy J., Korea
Phillips, William W., Vietnam
Pierson, Robert C., WW II
Rau, Kenneth L., WW II
Reed, Richard M. Sr., Korea
Sagorski, Edward, A., Vietnam
Simmons,Irvin H., WW II
Stout, Lyle, WW II
Veltkamp, Dick, WW II
White, Roy, US Army
Willette, Vernon F., WW II
Cremated
Allen, Roger, US Army
Chupp, John M., Vietnam
Dailey, Clare
Feigel, Gilbert A., Vietnam
Holding, Steve WWII
Russell, Howard E., WWII
Swart, James D. Vietnam
Waite, Glenn WWII
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Ranger Steve’s Nature Niche
By Ranger Steve Mueller
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Outdoors
Fly Zone
Flying animals have their own flight zones
but they can change with weather conditions.
Last week I was called regarding a Common
Loon stranded in a farm field. Loons are very
heavy birds and must run on the water for a considerable
distance to become airborne. It is impossible for them to
take flight from land. They cannot even walk on land because their legs are set back too far and their chest rests on
the ground.
People told me the loon appeared to be ok and was calling
from the field. Immediately I wondered if it hit a power
line and tumbled to the ground. We headed for the site to
determine how to help it. Thirty minutes lapsed between
the time people left the bird and we returned. The bird was
gone when we returned.
Other people had been watching and perhaps someone
transported the loon to water. It is wonderful to help wildlife but people should know that it is illegal and often dangerous for the wildlife. It is best to call the Michigan DNR
or a wildlife rehabilitator.
Many birds can be observed at this time of year but it
is more likely to hear them. Each species has its own “fly
zone.” Some remain high in the tree canopy and are very
difficult to observe, like the Red-eyed Vireo or Cerulean
Warbler. To see a Cerulean Warbler I suggest attending the
Cerulean Warbler Festival at Michigan Audubon’s Otis
Sanctuary near Hastings, during the first weekend of June.
Look at Michigan Audubon’s Website for details.
Some birds like the American Robin and Eastern Phoebe
are commonly seen in our yards. Robins fly from vegetation
to lawn and forest floor in search of a meal. Phoebes perch
near open areas and “hawk” insects by flying out to capture
insects in the air and return to a perch. Protect healthy nature niches in home yards by
avoiding chemicals that create a monoculture of grass. Allow other plants to grow
among the grass because they support a variety of life essential for native birds and it
allows them to find enough insects to feed
the young. A picture perfect lawn is a sterile desert to wildlife.
On cool sunny days I often see insects in
a very narrow fly zone, within inches of the ground. You
might need a jacket but when you bend feel how warm
the air is close to the ground. It might surprise you how
many insects are present in that narrow fly zone close to
the ground. I watched White-crowned Sparrows outside my
window that appeared to be feeding in that narrow zone. I
could not see anything they could feed on.
I went outside and got close to the ground to see what
might present. There were massive numbers of minute flies
much smaller than mosquitoes flying just above the grass.
The sparrows were feasting on the tiny morsels. It seems
they would not get adequate nutrition from such tiny creatures but volume counts.
On chilly days, butterflies stay close to the ground to take
advantage of the thin thermal blanket of air warmed by the
sun. When wind is present, the thin area close to the ground
is even more important. Insects do not have internal heat
regulation like we do. They must depend on the surrounding environment to provide their heat.
By using behavior that keeps them in warm fly zones,
they can survive unless a bird finds them concentrated in fly
zones. Even then, an abundance of insects allows enough to
survive to reproduce, provided we allow our yards to become healthy nature niches for insects and birds.
Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be directed to Ranger Steve (Mueller) at odybrook@chartermi.
net Ody Brook, 13010 Northland Dr, Cedar Springs, MI
49319-8433 or call 616-696-1753.
Weekly fishing tip
Taking great catch-and-release photos
Are you an avid catch-and-release angler? Do you like to take
photos of the fish you catch, prior
to returning them to the water? Do
you know the safest way to take
these photos so you ensure the fish
can live to be caught another day?
1. Wet your hands before you
handle the fish—that way you
won’t remove any of the protective mucus (aka slime) the fish has
coating their body. 2. Remember a fish cannot
breathe out of water, so they will
become uncomfortable rather
quickly. Keep the fish in the water
until your camera is ready to take
the shot. 3. Take the photo with the fish fairly close to the water,
that way if it squirms out of your hands it will land in the
water—not on a hard surface. 4. While holding a fish do not pinch or squeeze it and do
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SOUTHWEST LOWER PENINSULA
St. Joseph: Fishing has slowed. Pier anglers are
catching a few freshwater drum and catfish when using crawlers on the bottom. Boat anglers are catching
a few trout and salmon but the fish are scattered in 40
to 180 feet. St. Joseph River: Is producing crappie and the occasional walleye. South Haven: Pier fishing was slow for all species. Boat anglers are still catching lake trout in waters 60 feet and deeper. Grand Haven: Fishing has slowed. The water is
cold and fishing pressure has been slow because of
the weather. Pier anglers are casting spawn for steelhead and brown trout. Some are throwing cast nets for
alewife to use as bait however few were caught. Boat
anglers were trolling in 25 to 75 feet of water with
short coppers and lead core with small spoons in orange or gold. Perch fishing has slowed as the fish are
beginning to spawn. Try the 60 foot holes with spikes,
wigglers and minnows. Grand River at Grand Rapids: The steelhead run
has slowed however the fish run off and on during the
spring depending on water temperatures. Smallmouth
bass and suckers are dominating the daily catch. More catfish are being caught as well. No reports of
any walleye caught at the 6th Street Dam. Lake Lansing: Is producing some crappie.
Jackson County: Many anglers are catch and release bass fishing. Panfish activity picks up with the
warmer weather and some anglers were getting near
limit catches. Clinton County: Lake Ovid is producing some
crappie. A few catfish are being caught in the Maple
River. Muskegon: Very few anglers have been fishing the
piers. Boat anglers reported slow catch rates as the
water is too cold. Most are trolling between the piers
with small spoons. No perch to report. Muskegon River: The steelhead run is starting to
come to a close but the brown trout fishing has picked
up. Small walleye have been caught right along with
a fair to good number of bass.
Take a hike!
on the
North Country National
Scenic Trail
not stick your fingers in its gills. 5. Be mindful of the different kinds of fish that have teeth
and/or spines that could stick you. The Cedar Springs Post
Newspaper
Fishing report from
the DNR
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Rockford Ambulance
paramedic wins award
The Michigan EMS Practitioners Association has
named Kevin Nawrot, a
paramedic/FTO with Rockford Ambulance, the 2015
Michigan EMS Practitioner
of the Year.
“Kevin has quickly
climbed the ranks to become Lead FTO and has
proven to be a great role
model to everyone that
comes into contact with
him,” said Matt McConnon, Operations Manager
at Rockford Ambulance.
While Nawrot has a
record of achievements
during his tenure at Rockford, he is most notably
known from a call that
came in May 2014, when
Nawrot was the lead provider and witnessed a cardiac arrest. He and his team
worked on the pulseless
patient for over 55 minutes.
Once at the hospital, the
patient regained pulses and
was treated by the hospital
staff. The patient was able
to make a great recovery
and was discharged home
with minimal deficits.
“To walk out of the hospital after 55 minutes is
very unusual,” reported Dr.
Kevin Nawrot, a paramedic/FTO with Rockford Ambulance, was
named the 2015 Michigan EMS Practitioner of the Year.
Todd Chassee during a media interview in May 2014.
Chasse had cared for the patient at the hospital. “Without their efforts, I don’t
think the patient would be
here today.”
Rockford Ambulance has
a cardiac arrest survival rate
of 50 percent, higher than
the national average of 33
percent.
The EMS Practitioner of
the Year award recognizes an individual for his/her
excellence and outstanding
achievement that they have
accomplished in the emergency medical services.
Qualifications for the award
include:
Hold a current license
either as a Medical First
Responder, EMT, Specialist, Paramedic, or Instructor-Coordinator
Licensed for a minimum
of two years in the State of
Michigan
Continually promote the
profession of EMS through
innovation and leadership
High personal integrity
and character on and off the
job.
The Michigan EMS Practitioners Association is the
state’s largest professional association for licensed
EMTs.
How Can You Become a “Healthy” Investor?
May is National Physical Fitness and
Sports Month. This “month” is designed to
encourage people to follow a healthy, active
lifestyle. You can take steps toward this goal,
of course, but why not carry the concept of
improving health to other areas of your life —
such as your investments?
Toward that end, consider these
suggestions:
• Give your portfolio a regular “check-up.”
To maintain your fitness, it’s a good idea to
visit a doctor for a check-up on a regular
basis. And to help ensure the “health” of
your portfolio, you may want to periodically
review it with the assistance of a financial
professional — someone who can point out
gaps in your existing holdings or changes that
may need to be made.
• Follow a balanced investment “diet.” As
you know, nutrition experts recommend that
we adopt a balanced diet, drawing on all the
major food groups. Too much of any one
category — for example, an excess of meat
or of dairy products — can lead to health
concerns. An analogous situation exists
when you invest — if you own too much of
one particular asset class, such as aggressive
growth stocks, you might expose yourself to
an “unhealthy” degree of risk, because you
could take a big hit during a market downturn.
But not all investments move in the same
direction at the same time, so if you own a
mix of stocks, bonds, government securities
and other vehicles, you can lessen the impact
of volatility on your portfolio. In investing, as
in all walks of life, balance and moderation
are important.
• Don’t let investments get “lazy.” Exercise
is essential in staying fit and healthy. Yet,
exercise can also be hard work, causing many
of us to put it off to “another day.” Some of
your investments may also not be working
hard enough for you. To cite one possibility,
you might own quite a few certificates of
deposit (CDs). There’s nothing “wrong”
with CDs, and they do offer a high degree
of preservation of principal, but they provide
very little in the way of return, particularly
in a low-interest-rate environment, such
as we’ve had over the past few years. So,
if you have a plethora of CDs, you might
be depriving yourself of the opportunity to
own other investments that “work harder”
by offering you the growth potential you’ll
need to make progress toward your longterm goals.
• Avoid “unhealthy” habits. Many of us
are guilty of unhealthy habits, such as eating
too much or failing to address stress. Taken
together, these bad habits can harm the
quality of our lives. As an investor, you can
also fall into some bad habits. To name just
a couple, you could waste time and effort by
chasing after “hot” investments, which may
already be cooling off by the time you hear
about them, or you could decide to take a
“time out” from investing when the markets
are turbulent. Another bad habit: Investing
either too aggressively or too conservatively
for your goals and risk tolerance. By avoiding
these and other negative habits, you can help
yourself stay on track toward your objectives.
It takes diligence and vigilance to stay
physically fit and healthy. And these same
attributes are just as important in keeping
your investment strategy in good shape.
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
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Beware of scam artists offering
home or yard services
From the Better Business Bureau
BBB is beginning to receive calls regarding individuals going door-to-door
offering a variety of home or
yard improvement services at
a supposed discounted rate.
The Better Business Bureau
serving Western Michigan
wants to remind homeowners
to beware of scam artists and
untrustworthy contractors.
Your BBB heard from a
West Michigan consumer today who informed our office
that he received unsolicited
visitors this morning. Two
men pulled up to his home
in a small, old model unmarked white pick-up. One
man knocked on the door and
provided his name, but no
company name. He said he
was working on a neighbor’s
house and noticed that bricks
had fallen off the chimney. He
said he would be able to fix it,
plus add a cap to the chimney.
The resident stated he would
first want to check out his
business with the BBB. The
man stated he would be able
to do it right then. The consumer asked for a business
card; however, the man did
not provide one and left.
This is a typical scenario;
itinerant workers often show
up unannounced and offer
to re-surface parking lots or
driveways, perform roof repair, painting services, brick
work, tree trimming or cutting, or other home improvement jobs. Typically, these fly
by night companies offer to
do the job with leftover materials from a previous job, use
high pressure tactics and trick
you into thinking they offer a
discount price. They have no
physical location in the area
and use poor quality materials. They do not pay local
taxes and take discretionary
income that could be better
spent on local businesses.
Often these companies
claim their prices are lower
than any local bid, but a little
checking around may prove
otherwise. If they do offer you
the lowest price, don’t assume
it to be the best deal. Keep in
mind that there is a lot more to
a purchase than the price. No
matter how good the price,
should you do business with a
company that will not be here
tomorrow to hear your concerns or honor a warranty?
The BBB’s best advice is
to check out all solicitations
at the Better Business Bureau
before you do business with
anyone. Never pay upfront
and never sign a contract
without reading and understanding it.
Before you deal with a
company you don’t know, or
are unsure of:
1. Call the BBB for a report
on the company, BEFORE
opening your wallet. Phones
are open 24 hours at 616-7748236 or 1-800-684-3222 and
reports are available online at
www.westernmichigan.bbb.
org. Get some answers before
you do something as personal as opening your wallet to a
stranger!
2. Verify that any contractor you are considering do-
ing business with is properly
licensed, bonded and insured
and registered at the BBB.
3. Obtain bids from several
companies. Compare apples
to apples. Review the bids
and remember the lowest bid
is not always the best price.
4. Call the BBB and comparison shop with local, well
known, reputable companies.
The BBB can provide a list
of industry specific businesses that are accredited by the
BBB.
5. Don’t fall prey to high
pressure tactics such as “this
is the only chance you’ll
have” or “by tomorrow the
extra materials will be gone,”
or “I’m only in this area today.” A legitimate company
will be here when you’re
ready to buy and they will be
more than willing to allow
you time to check them out. If
they don’t, let that be a warning sign.
Before you do business
with a company you don’t
know, or are unsure of, pay
for anything, or sign a contract, call the Better Business
Bureau; that’s what we’re
here for.
Ask SCORE
Keep accurate records to
avoid tax stress
One thing many people give up when they
become small business owners is the “luxury”
of paying taxes only on April 15. Depending
on your location and type of business, you
may have to pay one or more commercial and
revenue taxes several times a year. If you keep
good records, you can eliminate the worry and
complications of these filings. The key is to
create a recordkeeping system that is consistent, organized and comprehensive.
Today, accounting software makes sense for
even the smallest businesses to record and reconcile transactions. Whether you use a manual
or computerized system, though, your goal is
to be able to document your business activity
for tax purposes as well as develop a picture of
how your business is doing at any given time:
what is owed to you and how much you owe.
All funds passing through the business
should be documented in your checkbook and
logged into the general ledger, which serves as
the master record of your business’s financial
transactions.
Even if you are a solo entrepreneur, you
should maintain a dedicated bank account
for all business transactions, keeping them
separate from your personal or household expenses. This account is a master record of the
financial history of your business. Deposit and
enter all cash and check receipts into this business account and post all expenditures through
it. This ensures that all incoming and outgoing
funds associated with the business are properly
documented. If you do not have a business name,
open the bank account in your name as a business
account.
A petty cash box can take care of advances for
small day-to-day expenses such as parking or
postage. However, you want to limit the number
of employees who can disperse these funds and
require signed receipts for any use of petty cash.
Make sure you maintain a calendar of all deadlines for filing returns and making payments on
state, local and federal taxes. The IRS can provide
additional pointers to help make your tax preparations less complicated. Forms, publications and
other information are available at www.irs.gov.
If you would like to discuss business taxes and
recordkeeping, contact SCORE Grand Rapids.
SCORE counselors provide free, confidential
counseling to help you develop, prepare and improve your business. For information on SCORE
Grand Rapids, and the workshop schedule go to
our web-site www.scoregr.org.
Get free and confidential counseling with
SCORE, 111 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids,
MI 49503. Call (616) 771-0305 or email score@
grandrapids.org.
Can they ask me that?
Six improper and illegal interview
questions and how to answer them
Picture this: A great job interview is drawing to a close. Hoping to find out more about the candidate on a personal level, the
interviewer asks, “So, are you married?” The candidate blurts out,
“I’m so excited! My fiancé and I are getting married this June.”
The employer starts to think, Okay...but what if she wants to start
a family soon after? Maternity leave could mean that we’d have to
hire a temp. It might be better to look at other candidates.
Is this scenario politically correct? No. In fact, it is illegal for
employers to ask about a candidate’s family plans (marriage, engagement, and child planning), among a host of other issues. But
according to Peter K. Studner, many interviewers and candidates
don’t know that.
“Most interviewers haven’t had formal training on what questions border on improper or are illegal, and as a result, interviewees often volunteer wrong answers and too much information,”
says Studner, author of Super Job Search IV: The Complete Manual for Job Seekers & Career Changers (Jamenair Ltd., 2015,
ISBN: 978-0-938667-06-3, $26.95, www.SuperJobSearch.com).
“That’s why it’s important for all job seekers to know which questions are illegal and how to politely deflect them without harming
their candidacy.
“Oh, and if you’re curious, a good answer to ‘Are you married?’
would be, ‘I have a good social life and am focused 100 percent on
moving my career forward,’” he adds.
In Super Job Search IV, Studner, whose outplacement firm has
helped over 27,000 people receive offers, guides readers through
the complicated process of conducting a targeted and ultimately
successful job search campaign. Best of all, Super Job Search IV
isn’t “just” a book—it’s a systematic approach to finding a job that
includes online resources and an app.
Here, Studner shares six questions employers shouldn’t ask (but
often do), along with possible replies:
How old are you? It’s illegal for employers to ask a candidate’s
age unless they’re trying to determine whether or not a candidate
is a minor. That said, your odds of hearing this question go up if
you’re a more mature candidate.
“While an employer may not know your exact age, they’ll still
be aware of the general ballpark—so refusing to state that you’re
57 might be of limited usefulness,” Studner comments. “In a situation like this, I recommend getting the interviewer to focus on
your experience, not your age. A good response might be, ‘I’m in
my 50s. Does age make a difference for this job?’ Then remind the
interviewer that you bring 20 to 25 years’ experience to the table
and describe several of your most applicable accomplishments.”
When did you graduate college or high school? This is a
more sneaky way for employers to fish for your age—and it’s
still illegal. Studner says your first tactic should be to sidestep the
question: “I did not put that down on my résumé as I was told that
it is not pertinent for any job application.” This response should do
nicely to get you off the hook.
“If the interviewer presses for a reply, you might give him the
date and then ask how that applies to your candidacy,” he advises. “And in the final analysis, would you really want to work for
a company where the management discriminates against age? It
might be better to move on.”
How’s your health? Employers have the right to determine
if you are physically able to perform the functions of the job for
which you’re applying. But beyond that, you are not obligated
to—nor should you—reveal any health issues you may have.
Rather than volunteer that you are a cancer survivor in your third
year, for example, a better reply might be, “I had a physical after I
left my last job and passed it with flying colors!” And if it is true,
add, “...in my last year, I used only four days of sick leave.”
“People have a tendency to volunteer too much information
about themselves,” Studner comments. “While you can be proud
and certainly grateful that you’re a cancer survivor, it does not
belong in your interview discussion. It’s really none of the employer’s business.”
What’s your religion? Do you observe any religious holidays? Any question that asks you to reveal your religion is illegal. If this topic comes up—and assuming that the person who is
interviewing you will not be your boss—you might tell him or
her politely that is an improper question. Know that this is a risky
strategy, though. You may have won the conversation but lost the
interview.
“Alternatively, you might simply say, ‘I prefer not to discuss
my religion, but I can assure you that it will not interfere with my
doing this job,’” Studner says. “You might also try to deliver the
same message with some humor: ‘What religion do you have in
mind? I would consider practicing it as I really would like to work
here!’ There is no sense in getting upset when an interviewer does
not pay attention to the rules. And humor can sometimes bring the
conversation back within proper bounds.”
Do you have a criminal record? It’s legal for employers to
ask if you’ve been convicted of a crime on job applications and
in interviews. Many employers ask this as a matter of course and
certainly will if a particular type of conviction might relate to the
job’s duties. That said, employers can’t ask about your arrest reinterview - continues on page 17
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The difference
Post Scripts
between Memorial
Day and Veterans
Day
By Maj. Nicholas J. Sabula, Defense Media Activity
Fort George G. Meade, Md. (AFNS)—There are lots of
reminders out there that Memorial Day is about more than
a day off or barbecue. It’s also about more than thanking
everyone who served or waving flags. The truth is, many
people confuse this day with Veterans Day.
This day is about one thing—our fallen warriors.
Congress officially set Memorial Day as the last Monday
in May. How ironic that we mark the start of our summer
season of fun with the day devoted to the memory of those
who perished in the fight for the principles of freedom.
Why is Memorial Day so important? Here are some
thoughts:
One thing I think people tend to gloss over with this
day—these people died for freedom. While the semantics
of how they died, why they died or where they died can become blurred by those seeking to minimize their sacrifice,
the reality is that they died in serving the very country that
allows for freedoms to belittle these heroes.
They gave of themselves, paying the ultimate sacrifice.
This is the day for a grateful nation to remember their service and what it represented.
I think of the power in the memories we hold to the actions taken that were long forgotten by others.
I think of Marine Corps Maj. Megan McClung, who died
while serving in Iraq. She embodied her personal catchphrase of “Be bold, be brief, be gone.”
I think of our Medal of Honor recipients, who all remind
us that the recognition is not for them, but for their comrades who are no longer with us.
The greatest honor we can bestow is remembering their
gift. For me, experiences have shaped how meaningful the
day is.
Long, long ago, I served as a member of the honor guard,
covering a three-state region of Wyoming, Colorado and
Nebraska. Our team was incredible in the manner in which
we would drive for hours to
the location, then suddenly put our game face on in
preparation for a funeral.
Except it wasn’t a game to
us.
The crisp folds in our nation’s flag, the sharp salute
and presentation to the family on behalf of a grateful nation, and the 21-gun salute
that shattered the silence
was only shared with sobs
and strong hearts during that
instance.
We honored their passing;
but also gave reverence to
their important honorable
service to this nation.
Though the M-1 Garand
rifle was heavy and the snow
would be knee-deep at certain locations, we never lost
cadence, never lost focus.
Whether a bitter -40 degrees
or a sweltering 100 degrees,
they would become part of
this day we now hold as a
federal holiday.
Since then, I have been
shaped by additional experiences of loss. Whether saluting a hero’s flag-draped
coffin as it’s carried onto a
C-17 Globemaster III for
their journey home, or experiencing the grief of learning
of the loss of colleagues, it’s
never easy when it hits you.
It really struck home about
four and a half years ago,
while in Afghanistan.
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Business owners: fix your potholes
I would like to suggest to local business owners and
managers that they get together and do something about
the potholes in their parking lots before they lose a lot
of business. Menards happens to have pothole patch on
sale this week! Only $9.99 for a 50 lb bag. I’m sure you
can find something similar locally if driving to Grand
Rapids is an inconvenience. I know some of my friends
are avoiding some businesses completely for fear of
damaging their cars. If you are waiting for the property
owner to take care of it, you might be in for a long wait
unfortunately.
Helen Hoornstra, City of Cedar Springs
I’m not going to go into the details, but I will say that
personally witnessing the death of a comrade when there’s
nothing you could do stays with you forever. I don’t talk
about it much, but it’s why the day is so important to me.
This day is for them and for those who served among
them. For me, this day is also a time to reflect on all the
sacrifice our military family as a whole has made.
Sgt. 1st Class Shannon’s family back home will never be
the same; they are now a Gold Star family. His Army unit
felt his loss. While our military and our country continue
on, Memorial Day is a reminder that he and all the heroes
we have lost mattered.
Service and sacrifice. This is my day to reflect on those
I’ve encountered and those I never will. This is a day to
simply remember.
This article was originally published on May 23, 2014,
at www.af.mil.
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Creative Technologies Academy
Making a Difference in the Things that Matter
CTA Calendar
May 21 Literacy Night – 3-5 pm
21-22Senior Trip to Cedar Point
22 No School for Students and Staff
25 No School for Students and Staff – Memorial Recess
29 Graduation @ Cedar Springs High School – 7 pm
June 2
4
8
Field Day (K-5)
Last day of school
Whitecaps game for CTA families
Cedar Springs Cleanup
2015 Wall of Honor
CTA inducted five people into the Wall of Honor
for 2015, joining the two
inaugural inductees from
2014, Dr. DeWayne Coxon and Lexie K. Coxon.
The 2015 inductees are:
Gary Bailey Director of Student
Services, Board
Member (President)
Mr. Bailey started the
position of Director of
Student Services and
served the school for
eleven years in that position. He most recently
served CTA as President
of the Board of Directors.
CTA Wall of Honor Members (L-R): Dr. DeWayne Coxon, Lexie K. Coxon, Alecia J. Terpstra, Amy Burton-Massey,
Gary Bailey, Kyle Bohl, Gerry Verwey
Kyle Bohl - Teacher,
Director of Student Services, Board Member
(Vice President), Mentor
Mr. Bohl is the only person to serve CTA as a teacher,
administrator, and board member. Always willing to share
his time and knowledge, he remains one of the most popular staff members among students, parents, and colleagues.
Amy Burton-Massey - Teacher, Building
Leader, Mentor
Mrs. Massey was an elementary teacher for 11 years at
CTA. Her infectious smile and outgoing personality was
the face of our K-5 grades during her time her. She provided a safe, warm, and welcoming environment for our students and leadership for young teachers in our elementary.
Alecia J. Terpstra - Teacher, Class Advisor
Mrs. Terpstra is completing her 14th year of teaching secondary mathematics at CTA. She created the driver education program and taught driver education for several years.
She has worked tirelessly over the years as a class advisor,
sponsoring dances, fundraising, and planning, organizing,
and implementing senior trips.
Gerry Verwey - Teacher, Coach, Mentor, NHS
Advisor
Mr. Verwey taught secondary science for 7 years at CTA
and he continued to coach cross country and basketball after leaving to teach at another school. He was a mentor to
several young teachers and he will always be our “Coach”
no matter where he is teaching and coaching.
K-5 News
The CTA High School gathered this week to clean up
Pine Street, from White Creek Avenue to Main Street. Students made sure no trash was left on the side of the road,
nor the ditches. We had a great time working together to
make Cedar Springs look great!
visit us online @
www.ctaschool.com
April and May were very busy months for the students
at CTA’s elementary. We had two wonderful events occur
during these months: the Daddy Daughter Luau and the
Mother Son Game Night.
The Daddy Daughter Dance is one of our favorite events
at CTA! At the beginning of every year, many, many questions are asked about the theme of the current year’s Daddy Daughter Dance. This year’s theme was that of a Luau,
complete with lots of flowery leis and even a tiki hut!
Like every year, the girls enjoyed the time spent dancing, munching on yummy desserts provided by our families, and sipping on this year’s delicious smoothies made by
two amazing CTA high school students: Hunter George and
Kaleigh Keech. The greatest part of the evening occurred
when all the dads joined their daughters out on the dance
floor. The girls’ faces lit up with excitement to be dancing
alongside their
favorite guys.
Mother Son
Game
Night
was a HIT!
Moms and sons
joined
CTA
staff members
in playing every
game known to
man. You could
hear the laughter
coming
from the Scattergories table,
guesses being
shouted out at
the Pictionary
station, and you Mother Son Game Night was a hit!
Daddy Daughter Dance is always a favorite.
could even feel the floor move in the Twister and Just
Dance rooms. Seeing all of the smiling faces makes
events like this a fantastic time for everyone!
The 2014-2015 school year is coming to a close
and what a great year it has been for CTA’s elementary! Thank you to students, families, teachers, and
administrators for making 2014-2015 one for the
books!
Clean air
which increase on hot, humid, sunny days with little breeze.
On those days, the West Michigan Clean Air Coalition asks
that the public voluntarily refrain from or delay pollution-producing activities such as mowing lawns and refueling cars.
We also encourage the public to carpool, ride the bus (the
Rapid offers free bus rides on Action Days), and avoid idling.
If you’re interested in taking home information about the
Clean Air Action program, feel free to grab a tip card or one
of our promotional freebies, which includes our web address
and the number for the Clean Air Action hotline.
If you miss the Clean Air Action display at the City of Cedar Springs, it will also be making several appearances at
Whitecaps games this summer, as well as other local events,
and please watch for our TV commercial or listen for our jingle on the radio. For more information about the Clean Air
Action program, please visit our website at www.wmcac.org.
Seat belt
the risk of being killed in a crash is reduced by nearly 45
percent. However the state’s seat belt use rate has fallen in
recent years from a high of 98 percent in 2009 to 93 percent
last year. Every 1 percent increase in belt use results in approximately 10 fewer traffic deaths and 130 fewer injuries.
During last year’s Click It or Ticket enforcement, 7,767
seat belt and car seat citations were issued. Twenty people
were killed in traffic crashes during the 2014 Memorial Day
holiday. Of those, seven were motorcyclists and nine were
vehicle occupants, one of whom was not wearing a seat belt.
Michigan law requires drivers, front seat passengers and
passengers 15 and younger in any seating position to be
buckled up. Children must be in a car seat or booster seat
until they are 8 years old or 4’9” tall, and children under 4
years old must be in the back seat.
OHSP coordinates the Click It Or Ticket effort. Grant-funded seat belt enforcement is part of Michigan’s Strategic
Highway Safety Plan signed by Gov. Rick Snyder in 2013.
Interview
cord—but that doesn’t mean they can’t do independent research,
either.
“I once had a candidate who had a DUI arrest,” Studner recounts. “She wasn’t obligated to disclose this, but in her state, certain websites could legally post her picture and arrest information.
These websites essentially blackmailed individuals with a ‘fee’ to
have their arrest posting either removed or placed at the end of the
line. With the help of an attorney, it cost her a few thousand dollars
to get her notices off the Internet.
“In a manner of speaking, this client was fortunate because she
could afford to have the evidence removed, but not all candidates
are in the same position,” he continues. “In these kinds of cases
where a future employer might uncover prior arrests, it is important to discuss the incident up front and point out that it was a thing
of the past, never to be repeated. The more serious the offense, the
more convincing you have to be.”
Before you sat down, I noticed that you have a limp. How
did that happen? This question represents any query about disability. Here’s what you need to know: An employer cannot legally ask about a person’s disability, but can indicate certain characteristics about a job that might require a more direct reply about
the candidate’s abilities. For example, “This job requires lifting
packages up to 30 pounds, or standing on your feet for six hours a
day, or talking on the phone at least 80 percent of the time. Is this
something you can do on a continuous basis?”
“Here you need to be frank,” Studner says. “If you have a disability, there are agencies nationally and locally that can help you
find a company with jobs suitable for your limitations. However,
if you have a disability that does not interfere with the job’s requirements, you are not obligated to disclose or discuss it.”
“While this is not an exhaustive list of every improper or illegal
question, it should prepare you to reply to them and, when possible, sidestep innocent but damaging answers,” Studner concludes.
“My advice to all candidates is to never lie in an interview, but
also to never volunteer negative information.”
For more on answering tricky interview questions, consult Super Job Search IV.
Peter K. Studner is the author of Super Job Search IV. He is
a master career counselor and former chief executive and board
member of companies in the United States, France, and Great
Britain. He has helped thousands of people with their career transitions and trains other career professionals to deliver this easyto-follow program.
To learn more, please visit www.SuperJobSearch.com.
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Approved: agenda; consent agenda; Fire Department requests for SCBA flow testing, physicals, electrical work, air compressor; 1st right
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616-696-3655 ANIMAL LOST/FOUND ADS ARE FREE!
Deadline: Monday by 5:00 p.m. • No Billing • All Classifieds Must be Pre-Paid!
AUCTION – every Saturday
night at 6 pm. Antiques,
collectibles, and housewares.
Something for everyone. Always
accepting consignments and
estates. View partial listing at
auctionzip.com ID# 31095.
PEDDLERS MARKET 420 N.
Lafayette, Greenville, call Rick
616-302-8963. #tfnb
616-696-2598
www.artsmithauctions.com
Auction Sale
at
B&B
Self Storage, LLC
15964 Northland Dr.
Tuesday, June 23rd
@ 2:00 PM
For total contents per judicial
lien process under MCL570.521
ET-SHQ, as single units, reserves the right to refuse any
and all bids. Cash only.
616-447-0190
Units/last occupants:
Mary Bagalay
Unit 11D Misc.
Garage/
yard sales
Garage/
yard sales
Plan Ahead And SAVE!
Run your sale ad for TWO
weeks and the 2nd week is
½ off! Expires 9-14-15.
Yard sale May 28, 29, 30 from
9 am to 5 pm. Something for
everyone! 9180 – 13 Mile Rd.
(near Ramsdell). #20p
Crossfire
Church
Mission
Rummage Sale: Thursday, May
21st & Friday, May 22nd, 9 am –
5 pm. Large selection of items
including golf clubs and golf
bags. Located at the southwest
corner of Cornfield & Northland
Drive, Cedar Springs. #19,20b
May 28th & 29th from 9 am to
4 pm. 5493 Russell, east off
Northland Dr. Boys clothing,
newborn to size 5. Summer
& winter apparel. Halloween
costumes, coats, footwear &
hats. High chair, pack-and-play,
gates, car seats and lots of
toys. Girls newborn to size 2.
Also blankets, crib bedding and
maternity clothes. #20,21p
Annual 15 Mile Memorial
Weekend Sales: May 22 & 23,
10 am -? Northland Drive 15
Mile Mile to Pine Lake curve.
Something for everyone. Follow
balloons. #20p
Garage Sale: Sand Lake
Educational Building (next to
Sand Lake United Methodist
Church). Wednesday, May
27 from 12 – 5 pm. Early Bird
Markdowns. Thursday, May
28 & Friday, May 29 from 9
am to 5 pm. Books, greeting
cards,
household
items,
purses, jewelry, antiques and
collectibles. #20p
Garage Sale: May 28, 29 & 30
from 9 am – 6 pm. 333 Daylily
Drive, Sand Lake. Household
goods, electronics, tools, much
more! #20p
hIrING ALL ShIFTS
Comstock Park manufacturer of interior trim for
premium class vehicles is busy and hiring on
all shifts! Pay starting at $10-13/hr with lots of
overtime available. Current openings in sanding,
buffing, press operating and final inspection.
Permanent employment possible after only 90
days on the job!
Apply online now at www.gillstaffing.com/application
GILL STAFFING
2843 East Paris Ave SE
616-455-8600
NOW
HIRING!
NOW
Workbox Staffing has
HIRING!
several positions available!
Workbox
Assembly
Workbox Staffing
Staffing has
has
Grinders
several
available!
CNC Machinistpositions
needed in the Howard
City Area
Estate
SALE
HUGE
ESTATE/GARAGE
SALE: Thursday - Saturday May
28th & 30th - 9:00am – 6:00pm.
Wicker furniture, glider, and
rocker, antiques: Depression
glass, barber shop mugs, wood
stands, shelves & cabinets,
dishes, glassware, decorations
and much more. More items
added. Ad is on Craigslist GR
with pictures and directions.
2950 W. Fenwick Rd. Fenwick,
MI 48834. #20p
Help
Wanted
Sparta: Part time custodian,
Monday – Friday, 3 hours each
night. $10/hour. Must be at least
18 years old & able to pass
criminal background check and
drug screen. Please call 866869-6582 ext. 161. #20,21p
Homes
for Sale
CEDARFIELD
55+
COMMUNITY
Next to Meijer
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616-696-1100
Compass Coach is looking to add
BuS WAShErS
This is a part-time position, 15-20 hours/week. Applicants
must have reliable transportation. Hours vary between 9pm
and 4am, Monday - Sunday. Pay is $9.50/hour. Apply in person.
Compass Coach Inc.
13550 White Creek Ave. NE | Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(1/2 mile from Big Boy, look for big red buildings)
9AM - 4PM Mon-Fri
Compass Coach is a
drug-free workplace
HEAVY
DIESEL
MECHANIC
School bus experience preferred but not
required. Wages based on qualifications.
Competitive benefit package. Must be either
ASE or State Certified. We look forward to
meeting you in person Mon-Fri at
Dean Transportation, 429 South Union St.
NW, Sparta, MI 49345 or apply online at
www.deantransportation.com/jobs
several
positions
available!
General
production needed in
Machine
Operator
General
Labor
Big Rapids
$10.00/hr, Sparta Area
$9.50/hr,
Assembly
Grinders
Greenville $8.50 to $10.00/hr
General
Labors/Spray Painters, Machine
Operators
Assembly
Grinders
Machine
Operator
General
Maintenance
CNCLabor
in Rockford
to $8.50/hr
CNC needed
Machinist
needed in$8.00
the Howard
City Area
Freight General
Management
Coordinator
on
production
neededneeded
in CNC
Maintenance
Machine
Operator
General
shift
in Grand Sparta
Rapids Area
$17.00/hr
Big 2nd
Rapids
$10.00/hr,
$9.50/hr, Labor
Process
techs
Programmers
Carpenters
needed$8.50
in Grand
Rapids $15.00/hr
Greenville
to $10.00/hr
Tool Powder
&
Die
Repair
Programmers
Coaters needed
in Grand
RapidsOperators
$11.00/hr
General Labors/Spray
Painters,
Machine
Maintenance
CNC
Welder
Fabricators
Material
with Plastics
neededHandler
in Rockford
$8.00 toExperience
$8.50/hr
Welder
Fabricators
needed
on 2nd in Grand
Rapidsneeded
$8.75 on
Freight
Management
Coordinator
Fabricator
with
sheetRapids
metal $17.00/hr
experience
2nd shift
in Grand
Process
techs
Programmers
Warehouse
Workers
Workers
neededWarehouse
in Grand
Rapids
$13.00
to $20.00/hr
Carpenters
needed
in Grand
Rapids
$15.00/hr
depending
with
Forklift
Experience
Powder Coaters
neededon
in experience
Grand
Rapids $11.00/hr
with
Forklift
Experience
Welder
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4753 14
Mile Road, Rockford
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Mile Road, Rockford
4116 - 17 Mile
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36 E. Maple St., P.O. Box 370
– 696-3655 –
Services
A TO Z Trash will pick up your
trash weekly. One-time hauls
available. Call Bryan at 616696-2938. #tfnb
Garage Doors: Spring repairs. Sales, service and
installation of garage doors
and electric openers. Lowest prices guaranteed.
Free Estimates. 616-3343574. #tfnp
Critter
Corner
Free to Good Home: Female
rabbit, white with long hair.
About 1 year old. Friendly and
lovable. Indoor or outdoor. Call
616-696-9225. #18
Free: Kittens. Call 616-2932732 ask for Mandy or Debjo.
#17
Lost • Found • Free
The Handy Man Can: Special
this month – Roofing. Call 616824-7152. #16-21p
I’d like to mow your lawn! It’s
summer and I do odd jobs. Ask
for Mike. 616-980-6035. #20
Animal Ads
FREE
in The POST
696-3655
are
PETS of the Week
Hi, I’m Quentin!
I’m a 3-year-old
Domestic Shorthair cat. I’m a super
sweet cat that enjoys being around
people. I’m very
calm and can be shy,
but once you get to
know me, I’ll be your best friend! I’d make a great addition
to many homes. I can’t wait to meet you at Humane Society
of West Michigan!
Hi, I’m Cuco! I’m a
5-year-old American
Staffordshire
Terrier. I’m very social and
enjoy being wherever
people are. I have a
great personality and
I love being active. My
favorite things to do are
going on walks, playing
fetch or enjoying a kong/treats. If you are looking for an
easy-going dog that is affectionate - I’m your guy! Come and
see me at Humane Society of West Michigan.
For more information on the Humane Society of West
Michigan, call (616) 453-8900 or visit them at 3077
Wilson NW, just ½ mile north of Three Mile Road
during adoption hours or visit ww.hswestmi.org.
Adoption Hours: Sunday and Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 2pm-7pm, Saturday: 10am-4pm
CLASSIFIEDS
Deadline:
Monday by 5:00 p.m.
Job Fair
Saturday, May 30th, 2015
From 9 am to 12 pm
CS Manufacturing, a plastic injection molding company is currently in
need of qualified applicants for the position of machine operator. Responsibilities for this position include handling, assembly, inspection
and packaging of high quality automotive products. Applicants should
possess basic math skills and the ability to maintain a clean, organized
work area in a very fast paced work environment. Applicants must
also be able to pass background check and drug-screen. We offer an
opportunity to join a growing organization with a competitive wage and
benefits package including medical insurance, life insurance, short
term disability insurance, 401k and monthly bonuses.
Open to the Public
IMMEDIATE JOB OPENINGS
Interviews will be conducted on-site
If interested, job fair will be held at:
CS Manufacturing
299 W. Cherry St., Cedar Springs, MI 49319.
No Billing - All Classifieds Must be Pre-Paid!
Pricing: $12.00 for first 25 words,
20¢ for each additional word
(pricing includes ad placement on our website)
Call The POST
616.696.3655
The POST will give you a
$1.00 OFF
CLASSIFIEDS
when you pay with CA$H
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Water wisely for a beautiful garden and landscape
By Melinda Myers
Too much or not enough water and never when you need it. That seems to be the
long time plight of gardeners. Add to this
extended droughts, flooding and watering
bans. What is a gardener to do? Become a
water wise gardener.
Water wise is not just about growing
drought tolerant plants or eliminating
plantings. It is a holistic approach to managing water to avoid flooding that overwhelms sewer systems; improper watering that wastes water; and poor landscape
designs that generate too much work and
require too many resources.
Make this the season that you incorporate a few water wise habits into your gardening. You will find it is good for your
garden, the environment and your pocketbook. Start with one or more of these strategies this year.
Select the right plant for the growing
conditions. Plants that thrive in normal
growing conditions for your area will be
healthier, require less care and need less
water. Look for drought tolerant plants that
require less water once established.
Keep water out of the storm sewers
and in the garden instead. Prevent flooding while improving your garden. Adding
several inches of compost to the top 8 to
12 inches of soil increases the soil’s ability Collecting rain in rain barrels when it is plentiful and storing it until needed is an effective way to manage water for the landscape.
to absorb and retain water. This means less
when your footprints remain in the lawn. Check with your local municipality if you are considrunoff into the storm sewers and less frequent watering.
Use plants to prevent runoff and conserve water. Conserve water and reduce time and money spent on ering using gray water. Once you wash clothes, dishes or
Plant trees, shrubs, and groundcovers to slow the flow plant care. Mulch the soil around trees, shrubs and other yourself, water is classed as gray water and most municof rainwater, increase the amount of water that stays in plants with several inches of woodchips, shredded leaves, ipalities have guidelines or regulations related to its use.
your landscape for your plants, and to filter water be- evergreen needles or other organic material. Mulching Harvest rainwater if your municipality allows. The anfore it enters the groundwater. Install one or more rain reduces watering frequency, prevents soil compaction cient technique of capturing rainwater in jugs, barrels and
gardens to intercept surface water runoff for use by rain from heavy rainfall thus increasing water absorption. It cisterns has made a comeback. Collecting rain when it
garden plants and to help recharge the groundwater. also adds organic matter to the soil as it decomposes. is plentiful and storing it until it is needed is one way to
Provide plants with a healthy diet. Use a slow re- Repair leaking faucets, fittings and garden hoses. A slow manage water for the landscape. But first check local reglease non-leaching organic nitrogen fertilizer like Mi- leak of one drip per second can waste up to nine gallons of ulations before installing a rain harvesting system. Several
states have banned rain harvesting, while others offer relorganite (milorganite.com). You’ll encourage slow water per day.
Look for and use wasted water. Collect the “warming bates or rain barrels at a discount to gardeners.
steady growth, so your plants will require less waMelinda has over 30 years of experience as a gardening
ter and be less prone to insect and disease problems. water” typically wasted when preparing baths and showPlus, the slow release nitrogen encourages healthy ers. Use a five-gallon bucket to collect this fresh water and columnist and TV/radio host. She has a master’s degree in
growth and does not prevent flowering and fruiting. use it for your containers and gardens. Collect water from horticulture and has written more than 20 gardening books.
Water wisely. Water plants thoroughly and only when your dehumidifier and window air conditioners for use on Visit www.melindamyers.com for gardening videos and tips.
needed. Water the soil, not the plant, using a watering flowering plants. Do not use this water if environmentally
wand, drip irrigation or a soaker hose so less water is lost harmful solvents have been used to clean this equipment.
to evaporation. Water early
in the morning, whenever
possible, to reduce water
loss during the heat of the
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