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Vol. XXVII No. 30 Thursday, July 24, 2014
Sparta Town &
Country Days
Grand marshals Don Reed and Paul “Sharkey” Badgerow
Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties
Post celebrates 26 years
By Judy Reed, editor
Any town’s history is
only as good as its local
newspaper.
Did you ever wonder how
we know so much about
our town’s history? It isn’t
by word of mouth (though
stories have been handed
down); it isn’t taught in
school; and it’s not from old
movies or magazines. There
are a variety of ways we
know about the early days
of Cedar Springs, or can
piece it together. But the
biggest resource we have
for information is the early
newspapers of this town.
Our town fathers had the
foresight to hold on to each
issue, dating from 1867 to
the 1970s and they are now
on microfilm at the Cedar
Springs Historical Museum.
The Cedar Springs Story,
a history of our town written in the 1970s by Donna
DeJonge and Sue Harrison,
By Judy Reed
Post photos by J. Reed
Fun, friends, and family—what more could ask for in a
festival? Sparta Town and Country Days had all of that last
week, including some great weather. The fair had a multitude of events scheduled over five days last week, from
Wednesday to Sunday. Saturday was the big parade, and we
even spotted our own Red Flannel Queen and Court. Grand
marshals were Don Reed and Paul “Sharkey” Badgerow.
Check out our website at www.cedarspringspost.com for
more photos.
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It’s our history—history that some
day, another generation will
research.
Life at The Post is different than it used to be. Gone
is the hey day of having
an editor, reporter, several
stringers, photographers, a
bustling sales staff, multiple designers, office manager and publisher. We have
had to do what newspapers
and businesses across the
country have done—cut
expenses. And that usually
means cutting personnel.
Our only revenue to support
what we do is by local businesses advertising, or readers paying for things like
announcements and classified ads. The problem is
that just like everyone else,
businesses are looking for
ways to cut expenses. And
too often, the newspaper
Celebrates - continues on page 12
City residents hear Sheriff ’s proposal
on policing
Red Flannel Queen and Court
Post travels to
Mexico
used those newspaper clippings as major
source material (along
with interviews, census data, plat maps, and
much more) to give us
a treasure trove of information. But the Cedar Springs Clipper shut
down in the 1970s, leaving a hole that needed to
be filled.
The Cedar Springs Post
has filled that hole since
1988. Our newspapers are
kept on file at the museum
now. We print 5,000 copies
each week for readers, and
keep a few extra copies for
ourselves. We have them
bound into books each year,
at The Post’s expense. One
copy for us, and one for the
museum.
The books are a record of
what happened in our town,
in the greater northern Kent
County and western Montcalm County, each year.
About 40 people turned
out Tuesday night at the Cedar Springs Middle School
to hear the presentation by
Kent County Sheriff Larry
Stelma on a proposed partnership between the City of
Cedar Springs and the Sheriff Department on policing
the City.
Present was the Cedar
Springs City Council, and a
team from the Kent County
Sheriff Department.
Stelma gave his presentation, and then both the audience and the Council asked
questions.
Stelma assured residents
that he was not trying to
take over the police department. “This is my community, too. I raised my family
here, pay taxes here. This is
our project—an opportunity to discuss and impact our
Looking for a few
good women
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community for
the future.”
The city’s
current Police
Chief, Roger Parent, will
be retiring in September.
And before deciding to hire
a new chief, the Council
asked City Manager to look
into whether there would be
any benefits to contracting
with the Sheriff Department. The Sheriff and his
team then came up with
a proposal for the City to
consider.
Stelma said that this particular proposal has never
been offered to a city or
township before. “This is a
brand new approach. You
would get to design the program. It’s not a dictatorship,
it’s a partnership,” he explained.
Last year’s police budget
came in at $681,190. The
2014-2015 budget is projected at $685,511.
Under the proposal the
Sheriff gave the city, Cedar
Springs could see a possible savings of $120,000
to $130,000 over last year.
However, expenses could
be expected to go up about
3 percent each year.
Under the Sheriff Department proposal, option
1, they would provide one
patrol officer on duty at all
times—24 hours a day, 7
days a week. In addition
to the patrol officer, they
would provide a Sergeant to
work a 40-hour week. The
Sergeant would provide
supervision and command
staff support, and work with
the City leadership to estab-
Piano sensation at Bring life back to
Heritage Festival
your yard
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lish the agenda and direction of the patrol officers,
much as the Chief does now.
Detective services, scientific support, record management (an $11,000 savings),
management reports, IT and
radio service support for
mobile equipment, dispatch
services ($35,537) would
all be included.
Vehicle costs would be
provided free of charge for
the regular patrols, but the
city would be responsible
for the sergeant’s at $350
per month. They would provide a vehicle credit for the
current police cruisers.
All uniforms, equipment,
supervision, liability and
training costs would be proproposal - continues on page 12
Rogue River
Expedition
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Post travels to Mexico
Adam and Allison Randall were married in Rivira
Maya, Mexico, January 31,
2014. They took along a
Post and had their picture
taken with it as part of the
festivities!
Pictured are Lindy and
Kyle Scheuneman, Larissa
and Jed Avery, Adam and
Allison Randall, Dacia and
Long Ta, Doug and Jean
Randall, Ron Brott, Chelsea
Koppenaal, and Jared Randall.
Thank you for taking us
with you on this special occasion!
Are you going on vacation? Take the Post with
you and snap some photos.
Then send them to us with
some info to [email protected] or mail
them to Post travels, PO
Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI
49319. We will be looking
for yours!
Thursday, July 24, 2014
White-tailed squirrels
Last week, we ran a photo of a white-tailed squirrel
on a telephone pole, and asked if other readers had ever
seen one. Ranger Steve Mueller said it was probably a
genetic mutation.
We received a couple of different letters and photos
about it from readers this week. One came from Adam
Stout. He said he told his father in 1996 that he had seen
a black squirrel with a white face, feet, and tail behind
the family farm off 19 Mile and Snauble Avenue, in
Solon Township. He said his father didn’t believe him,
until he told him he was going to go out and back and
hunt it. “If you get it, we will get it mounted,” his father
told him. And he did.
And in case you had any doubt that
The Post really does go worldwide
through its online presence, the second
photo came from a reader in Hudson,
Massachusetts. Sandi Smith said that she and her
friend Paula saw two white-tailed squirrels last
week. “Since we saw a fully albino one about a
month ago, we believe they are related,” she said.
“I grabbed my phone to catch a shot as they scurried by.” We asked Sandi if she used to live in Ce-
dar Springs, and she said she has no idea where
Cedar Springs is located, that she just moved
to Massachusetts from Illinois. But she was
searching on the Internet and The Post came up,
so she sent the photo our way. Thanks so much
Sandi! We hope you enjoyed The Post!
Michigan State Police: Looking for a Few Good Women
Mona Shand, Michigan News Connection
When it comes to fighting crime and
keeping Michigan streets safe, Michigan
State Police (MSP) want women to know
law enforcement isn’t just a man’s job.
Trooper Marjorie Richardson has been
with the state police for over 25 years, and
while many believe police work is purely
physical, she says that’s just one portion of
the job. “You deal with people, you deal with
conflict, it’s conflict resolution,” says Richardson. “It’s helping other people, seeking
justice on their behalf, working within your
community. For people who really want
meaningful work and want to make a difference, it’s a good feeling.” While Michigan State Police currently
has the first female director in its history,
women make up only about nine percent of
the force. The MSP is holding an informational seminar on career opportunities for
women this Saturday in the Detroit area.
Details on that event and for women across
the state, are available at Michigan.gov/
MSP. Women - continues on page 15
2014 Red Flannel Festival
75th Diamond Anniversary
Queen Scholarship Fund
ALL YOU CAN EAT
SPAGHETTI
DINNER
All applications for
events and parade
ON LINE NOW at
www.redflannelfestival.org
or call 616-696-2662
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Cedar Springs Big Boy Restaurant
$10 per person
Buy tickets in advance at The Amish Warehouse or
Red Flannel Festival Office at 18 S. Main Street
Red Flannel
Craft Beer and
Wine Tasting
Friday, Sept. 5 from 7 until 9:30 pm
at American Legion Glen Hill Post
in Cedar Springs
Tickets $20 each/$35 couple
Red Flannel Souvenirs are HERE! Office hours are
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am until 2 pm or at The Amish Warehouse ANYTIME!
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Several candidates running for judge POST Highlights
63rd District Court Judge
Steven Servaas is retiring
after 41 years on the bench.
He was elected in 1972, and
at age 27, was the youngest judge elected in Kent
County. There are six candidates who are running in
the August 5 primary to fill
his spot: Four men and two
women, all from the Rockford and Courtland Township area. Here they are:
Andrea Crumback, of
Rockford, is currently a
partner at Mika Meyers,
Beckett & Jones law firm,
and also served several
years as a prosecutor for the
City of Grand Rapids. Over
the course of two decades,
Crumback has handled
over 100 civil and criminal
court cases in roughly 25
counties in Michigan—and
argued cases on appeal to
the Michigan Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
She has also participated
in over a dozen jury trials
and more than 40 non-jury
trials and traffic hearings.
“In criminal cases, I have
been both the voice of the
prosecuting agency and of
those being prosecuted,”
says Crumback. “In civil
cases I have been the voice
of the plaintiff and of the
defendant.” She points out
that this broad and balanced
experience in all types of
district court matters makes
her the most well-rounded
candidate for judge. “The
experiences you have as an
attorney shape your viewpoints—whether subconsciously or consciously,”
says Crumback. “My work
experience has given me a
unique ability to see both
the strengths and weaknesses of each side of the
argument.”
Crumback is endorsed
by Kent County Circuit
Court Judge Kathleen Feeney; Catherine Mish, City
Attorney, City of Grand
Rapids; Josef R. Soper,
61st District Court Administrator (retired); Robert
Atkinson, Retired Director
of the Grand Rapids City
Attorney’s Ordinance Enforcement Division; Dennis
Keiser, Supervisor/Assessor, Bear Creek Township;
Lori Bluhm, City Attorney
for Troy, MI; Charles F.
Smith, Supervisor Pentwater Township, Oceana
County; and more.
Brent
Boncher,
of
Courtland Township, works
for the law firm of Schenk,
Boncher & Rypma. He says
he has handled hundreds of
cases in federal courts and
Brent Boncher
state courts at all levels in a
wide spectrum of subject areas from real estate, to personal injury, to contracts, to
construction, to landlord/
tenant, to business disputes.
“Of equal importance, in
my law practice I represent
plaintiffs and defendants,
and individuals and businesses, so I am already used
to sizing up cases from all
angles,” said Boncher. “In
the courtroom, I will strive
to conduct my court in a
way that all people feel they
were respected, that the
judge cared about what they
had to say, and that he took
the time to make the fairest
decision possible.” He said
that the vehicle to deliver
that culture of justice is his
professional
background
guided by a Christian and
Pro-Life compass. He currently serves on the Courtland Township Board as
a trustee, and also serves
on the Zoning board of
appeals, the Grand Valley
Metro Council, and other
boards.
Boncher is endorsed by
Right to Life of Michigan,
and the Rental Property
Owners Association.
Charles Boekeloo, of
Rockford, is a Kent County
trial attorney that has been
practicing for over 30 years
in the courtroom and says
he is a frequent advocate
in the very court he seeks
to serve as judge. He has
handled matters of civil litigation, neglect and abuse
of children, landlord-tenant
and insurance, although his
primary specialty is criminal litigation. He appears
in both state and federal
courts, including the Michigan Supreme Court and the
United States 6th Circuit
Court of Appeals. Chuck
and his wife Karen have
five children. One lives in
Cedar Springs with his wife
and their only grandchild.
Boekeloo is a past president
of the Kent County Criminal Defense Bar, and he recently served as Rockford
School Board president and
trustee. A graduate of Sparta High School, he credits
his Northern Kent County
upbringing for supplying
him with the relaxed and
courteous demeanor he
believes would be vital in
allowing him to continue
the tradition maintained by
Judge Servaas for the last
42 years.
He is endorsed by both the
Kent County Law Enforcement Association (KCLEA)
and the Kent County Deputy Sheriff’s Association.
Together, these groups
comprise almost the entire
staff of officers of the Kent
County Sheriff, including
the court officers providing
security for all the county
state courts. He is also endorsed by Dr. Mike Shibler.
their lives for the better. He
is proud of the work he has
done and the families he has
helped. Now, Jeff wants to
put his skills and dedication
to work for our community, a community that he
has been a part of for over
40 years. He feels he has
the experience, the judgement, and the temperament
to serve our community
justly and fairly.Family is
the most important part of
O’Hara’s life. He has been
married for 32 years to his
wife Christie who teaches
second grade at Rockford
Public Schools. They have
three grown children (Kathryn, Daniel, and Colleen)
and a son-in-law (Nick Wallis) who all graduated from
Rockford High School. O’Hara is endorsed by
Roy H. Johnson, retired
agent FBI; Kent County
Law Enforcement Association; Michael B. Quinn,
Attorney at Law; Joel Oosting, Juvenile Probation Officer - 17th Circuit Court
Family Division; Carl R.
Paganelli, Retired United
States Probation and Parole
Officer; Dan Helmer, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
- Kent County; Gene Debbaudt, Retired FBI Agent
and small business owner;
and more.
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Auto Life......................................page 10
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Jeffery O’Hara, of
Rockford, is a skilled criminal defense trial attorney.
He has over 25 years jury
trial experience in the state
and federal courts. He said
he has diligently represented his clients by protecting
their individual rights and
counseling them to change
Rowland’s
Jody Jernigan, of Rockford, a partner in the Golden & Jernigan law firm and
member of the bar since
2000, describes herself as
a quiet listener, a fair and
honest leader, and a woman of integrity. Jernigan
prefers working for a small
firm, one that cares about
people and is able to do
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spiritual notes • announcements • memories
By Ronnie McBrayer
Let go or be
dragged
A friend who has some experience
with rodeo horses sent me a most
picturesque proverb: “Let go or be
dragged.” Whether this phrase was first spoken by a Zen
master who had achieved enlightenment, or by a battered
cowboy pulling cacti from his backside, it is the unmistakable truth.
Take my friend’s horses as an example. Training such
animals requires lassoing, roping, and haltering. Incredible strength, patience, and stamina are needed to match a
horse. But sometimes, as the proverb goes, the breaker becomes the broken. A point is reached where the trainer must
regroup, or risk being ground into the corral’s dust.
Think of the little one who refuses to leave the playground. Haven’t you seen mothers and fathers, quite literally, hauling the kicking and screaming child to the car?
What about the dog that finally catches the school bus he
has been chasing for years? Now what does he do? Victoriously sink his teeth into the bumper like it’s a chew toy?
This much is certain: We all will face situations, diseases, circumstances, relationships, people, challenges and
conditions that are larger, stronger, and longer-lasting than
we are. We have two options and only two options in such
encounters. We can keep fighting an unwinnable war, and
whatever we have dug our claws into will drag us into a
bloody pulp.
Or, we can accept our limitations and admit that we are
not omnipotent. We can accept life for how it is, even when
life isn’t fair (when is it really fair, anyway?). We can let go.
And in this surrender—this little act of dying—we stop our
suffering. We get to live again. For this is the counterintuitive way of the cross; the paradoxical power of Christ: We
only live once we have died. We only gain by giving up. We
only win if we surrender—let go or be dragged.
At first blush this sounds something like “Christianity for
Weaklings,” and some will find it intolerable. “Give up?
Surrender is for cowards and quitters!” Such objections
ignore the fact that there are some things that cannot be
changed by brute strength.
Further, such objections belittle the way of the cross.
Read again those familiar crucifixion accounts of Jesus, and
there you will see that letting go requires more than a noble
struggle, more than hanging on – infinitely more. It requires
everything. Let go, or be dragged.
Ronnie McBrayer is a syndicated columnist, pastor, and
author. His newest book is “The Gospel According to Waffle
House.” You can read more at www.ronniemcbrayer.me.
Worship Every Sunday at 10:30am
Mary Queen of Apostles Church/St. Clara Mission
at the corner of 17 Mile and Olin Lakes
Mary Queen of Apostles Church - One W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671
Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 8:00 am
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:00 pm
St. Clara Mission - 4584 N. Bailey Rd. in Coral. Sunday Mass at 9:30am
810 17 Mile Road, Cedar Springs
www.cscalvary.org
(616) 696-8708
Pastor Craig T. Owens
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
Roman Catholic Faith Community
Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]
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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Cedar Springs Christian Church
pastor ryan Black: SerMonS online
non-denominational
www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org
SundayS:
10:30 a.M.
MondayS:
open prayer
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340 W. pine St.
on CTA property*
Cedar Springs
616.696.1180
*NOT affiliated with
Creative Technologies
Academy (CTA)
Firs
233 S. Main Street
696-1630
Nursery provided for all Sunday Services
Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm
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Holy Spirit Episcopal Church
10 am Sunday worship
1200 Post Drive NE, Belmont
(616)784-1111
(corner of Pine Island, 1/4 mile west of Exit 95 of US 131)
www.holyspiritbelmont.org
New Ideas, Traditional Worship
Sunday Worship 10:00 AM
Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM
12786 Algoma Ave
Cedar Springs
www.MBC-Cedar.com
696-3560
Word of Life Clubs
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Adult Bible Study
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Mr. John M. Chupp, age 61 of Cedar Springs, formerly
of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
surviving are his children; Atalie Chupp, John (Jennifer)
Chupp and Derek Chupp; nine grand children; five great
grandchildren; brothers Herb (Heidi) Connor and Mike
(Patty) Stoken; relatives and friends. John was an employee
of SpartanNash Distributing. He was a proud veteran of the
U.S. Army serving in Vietnam.
RAYMOND K. STARR
Raymond K. Starr, 55
of Cedar Springs, died
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at his
home. Ray was born May
15, 1959 in Grand Rapids,
Michigan the son of Robert
and Joyce (Francis) Starr. He
worked as a supervisor in the
foundry at Eagle Aluminum
in Muskegon. He was very
close to his brothers and
sisters and in his retirement
enjoyed being a grandfather.
He also enjoyed tractor pulling. Surviving are his wife,
Pamela (House); daughter, Sabrina (Jay) Rawson; stepsons,
Dennis (Carrie) Bazzett, Brandon (Delnay) Elliott;
grandchildren, Isis, Starlit, Hannah, Sam, Syrenn; brothers,
Rodney (Katherine) Starr, Rusty (Brenda) Starr, Roy
(Rebecca) Starr; sisters, Sandra (Edward) Kulak, Pamela
(Tom) McNees. He was preceded in death by his parents,
brother, Randy; and sister, Roberta. The family greeted
friends Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters
& Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs where services will be
held Thursday 11:00 am. Chaplain Eric Coulon officiating.
Interment Sand Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook SE, Grand
Rapids, MI 49546.
Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home,
Cedar Springs
My sincere thanks to the Cedar Springs museum board for
the honor they bestowed upon me at last week’s meeting.
It was a most touching moment when they unveiled a plaque
with my name, that is to be hung in our library. A beautiful
cake was served that topped off a memorable evening.
Rockford Springs Community Church
Pastor David Vander Meer
5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656
www.rockfordsprings.org
Sunday WorShip
9:30am • 5:00pm
SAND LAKE
65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673
Rev. Darryl Miller
Worship Service 9:30 am • Children’s Church 9:30 am
Family Night - Thursdays 5:30-7pm
22 Mile Road
Solon Center
Wesleyan Church
M-46
org
soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org
Pastor Doug DiBell
Senior
Pastor
Tom
Holloway
Pastor Tom
Holloway,
Music/Youth
15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd.
N. to Sand Lake
Solon Center Wesleyan Church
19 Mile Road
Algoma Ave.
Cedar Springs
US-131
S. to G.R.
SummerDoug
Worship
- 10AM
Pastor
DiBell
&
JuneJune-August
thru August
616-696-3229
Summer Service Time 10:30 AM
Memorial Day Weekend
thru Labor Day Weekend
The mighty oak was once
a little nut that stood
its ground.
A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of
the righteous shall not be moved.
Proverbs 12:3
SIDNEY – A glider demonstration by Brent Wickerham, of
Greenville, is new to this year’s
28th annual Montcalm Heritage
Festival, July 31-Aug. 2 on Montcalm Community College’s Sidney
campus.
Wickerham is an experienced
hang-glider who is able to launch
from flat ground. If the weather is
conducive, he will launch Aug. 2
at 10 a.m. in the north field. If the
weather and/or wind speed is not
suitable for launch, he will wear his
outfit and talk about hang-gliding. Also new this year, the American
Mountain Men will have a camp
all three days from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. in the south field. They will
demonstrate fire starting with flint
and steel as well as how to fire off
a muzzle-loading flintlock musket. They will also provide other
demonstrations by request with
A bake sale and historic displays will be featured in
the Sidney General Store during Montcalm Heritage
Festival, July 31 through Aug. 2, on Montcalm Community College’s Sidney campus.
Boogie and Ragtime piano
sensation at Heritage Festival
Friday, August 1, 7 p.m.
Attorney turned Boogie, Blues,
& Ragtime musician, Matthew Ball
aka The Boogie Woogie Kid, will
heat up the piano keys at The Montcalm Community College Barn
Theater next Friday, August 1, at 7
p.m., with an all-American program
of family piano favorites, from the
swing era, for a finale celebration of
Piano - continues on page 13
You Have A Choice…
There Is A Difference.
Grant Chapel
Newaygo Chapel
Phone: (231) 834-5613
Phone: (231) 652-5613
45 E. Main Street
Grant, MI 49327
Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and
operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel
is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland
Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
A.J. McKinley
Charles M. McKinley
www.fieldsmckinley.com
Licensed Funeral Director
Two Convenient Locations Serving Your Needs
Independently Family Owned and Operated for Over 35 years
Monuments and Markers of Granite or Bronze
13603 Northland Drive
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1410
Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant
Thomas Cheslek phone 616.887.1761
manager-owner Fax 616.887.2870
www.hesselc heslekfuneralhome.com
Dog daze at Solon
market
Limited to first 20
registrants
The “Dog Daze of August” at Solon Market will be here
before you know
it! Children are welcome to bring a pet
to the popular pet show on Saturday,
August
2,
which runs from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at 15185 Algoma
Ave. Pre-register for the show with Vicky at 696-4227, or
via their Solon Market Facebook page. They are limited to
the first 20 entries. The entry can be any pet they choose
(not necessarily a dog).
Every child who enters will receive a prize. It is also a
benefit for the Kent County Humane Society and other animal rescue shelters. Two grand prizes will be awarded—
one for popular vote, and the most money collected for the
Humane Society.
By Janet Tharpe
Perk-up Your Picnic with a Quick Summer Tortellini Salad
“A perfect
salad for
picnics!”
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David J. Fields
Licensed Funeral Director-Retired
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Licensed Funeral Director-Owner
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St. John Paul II Parish
other various items utilized between 1820 and 1840.
Other new features include
a cake walk and a watermelon
toss. The cake walk will be all
three days at 12:30 p.m. at the
gazebo. The watermelon toss
will be Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. in Heritage Village.
Several events run all three
days including historical displays in Heritage Village buildings, a tool and machinery show
in the blacksmith shop, display
of a 1937 Chevrolet-General
Pumper fire truck, Civil War
encampment, craft demonstrations, music, printing demonstrations, ice cream parlor and
dairy equipment display, used
book sale and antique small engine displays.
Ragtime, blues and boogie-woogie pianist Matthew
festival - continues on page 12
226 State Road
Newaygo, MI 49337
Bliss-Witters & Pike
616.696.2970
www.thespringschurch.info
Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30pm • Sundays at 10:00 am & 5:00 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at Noon & Sundays at 4:00 pm
jp2cedarsprings.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]
New events at Montcalm Heritage
Festival
From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor Books
135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Grant & Oak)
Roman Catholic Faith Community
3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904
Arts/entertainment
Betty L. Heiss
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Worship 11 a.m.
Sunday School 9:30am
Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am
Sunday Evening Worship 6pm
Wednesday Youth Group 7:00-8:00pm
JOHN M. CHUPP
Deb Justus
The Villages, FL
(Pop. 13,926)
ooking to freshen up your traditional pasta salad?
Then try Deb Justus’ Quick Summer Tortellini
Salad. Each bite is pleasing on the palate. Slightly sweet
and tangy this recipe packs A LOT of flavor. A picnic
perfect pick!
See step-by-step photos of Deb’s recipe plus thousands
more from home cooks nationwide at:
www.justapinch.com/tortellini
You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to
win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”...
-Janet
Quick Summer
Tortellini Salad
What You Need
16 oz fresh tortellini
1 1/2 c swiss cheese
1 1/2 c summer
sausage or salami
1 can small black
olives
1 1/2 c fresh mushrooms
4 green onions
2/3 c red wine vinegar
2/3 c canola oil
2/3 c sugar
1/4 c basil, fresh
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
Directions
• Cook the tortellini in
boiling, salted water
for 5 minutes. Rinse
with cold water and
cool.
• In a large bowl
combine, cubed
sausage and cheese
with chopped
mushrooms, olives
and minced green
onions.
• Add the cooled
tortellini and basil.
• In a separate bowl
combine the sugar,
vinegar, oil, salt,
garlic and pepper.
• Stir until thoroughly
combined.
• Add to the pasta
mixture.
• Adjust seasoning to
taste.
Submitted by: Deb Justus, The Villages, FL (Pop. 13,926)
www.justapinch.com/tortellini
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Electronic Recycling in Greenville
Electronics recycling is available on Montcalm Community
College’s Greenville campus. A Comrenew trailer is located
in the southeast corner of the parking lot. Visit www.
comprenew.org/items for a list of recyclable items. Light
bulbs and large appliances are not accepted. #30
Fun at Spencer Township KDL
July 22-31: “Rockets are a Blast!” Learn all about building
and launching model rockets from Matt Johnson, of the local
SMASH rocketry association and National Association of
Rocketry. Participants will collaborate on a rocket build
and learn about upcoming launch opportunities in the area.
Pre-registration is required and spots are limited, 616-9845680. For ages 6 and older. Tuesday, July 22 at 4 pm. “Out
of This World Party” - Join us for galactic games, stellar
stories and alien activities. Come dressed as an astronaut
or space creature and enjoy the fun! For all ages. July 29
at 4 pm. “DIY Tie-Dye for Teens” - Bring a white or light
colored T-shirt to this program and try a new way of tie
die – with permanent markers. All other materials will be
provided to help you create a one-of-a-kind shirt to wear.
Thursday, July 31 at 4 pm. Spencer Township KDL Branch,
14960 Meddler Ave., Gowen. #30
Fun at Sand Lake/Nelson Township KDL
July 28,29: “Nuts & Bolts: Jewelry from Hardware” –
Create one-of-a-kind, edgy, indie jewelry. Make a keychain,
necklace, bracelet or earrings from unexpected materials.
For teens, grades 6-12. Monday, July 28 at 1:30 pm. “The
Science of Us with the World’s Coolest Nerd” - Miss Cari’s
interactive science demonstrations on the five senses will
have children laughing and learning about how they are a
walking piece of science. For all ages. July 29 at 1:30 pm at
the Sand Lake/ Nelson Township KDL Branch, 88 Eighth
St. #30
Wild Wednesdays at HCNC
July 30: “Trees & Plants”: Discover what it takes to make
an organic garden. What can grow in Michigan and what is
good eating in nature. Children will find native plants tat are
edible and part of the animals buffet dinner daily/nightly.
Children will make their own garden pots and take home
to watch their plants grow with instructions from one our
Naturalist. Children will also learn to identify poisonous
plants. (Children will not be permitted to eat outdoor
plants). Rain or Shine. Bring a lunch, dress for the outdoors
(no flip-flops or crocs) $8 per child per day. Parents are not
required, however are encouraged to come along free of
charge. Ages: 5 -15 years. All classes are from 10 am to 2
pm. Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine
Dr., Kent City. 616-675-3158. #30
now Showing
DIGITAL Movies at the
Kent theatre
July 25, 26, 27
ShowtimeS:
Friday: 6PM • 9PM
Saturday: 3PM • 6PM • 9PM
Sunday: 3PM • 6PM
DIGITAL Movie Tickets
8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs
www.kenttheatre.com
ONLY
$3.00
616-696-SHOW
7469
coming Soon:
auguSt 1-3
auguSt 15-17
*Planned movie titles may be changed by the distributor
CS Public Library Celebration Carnival
July 30: The Celebration Carnival will be held on
Wednesday, July 30 from 2 to 4 pm at Morley Park in Cedar
Springs. Games, snacks, prizes, fun inflatables, water slide,
Double K Petting Zoo, activities and books with author
Amanda Litz & illustrator Christy Beckwith. #30
Senior Lunch at Pine Grove Community
Church
July 30: All ‘round town the Town Crier spreads the news:
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! All ye citizens age 60 or more! Wednesday
the 30th of July, Pine Grove Senior Cafe presents its famous
Blue Plate Special. Chicken on the bone, corn and mashed
taters with dessert to follow. All citizens and guests are
requested at noon to take their seats in the location to be
found on the corner of M-82 and the Avenue of Beech. #30
JOKE
of theWeek
Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?
Used Book Sale
July 31-Aug. 2: A book sale featuring a large selection
on gently used books (no manuals, magazines or old
encyclopedias), is July 31 – August 2 during Heritage
Festival on Montcalm Community College’s Sidney
campus. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm on July 31 and 9 am to 5
pm for August 1 and 2. Visit www.montcalm.edu/heritagefestival for more information about Montcalm Heritage
Festival. #30
A Walk Through the Garden
Aug. 2: Members of the Greenville Garden Club invite you
to a garden tour. Saturday, August 2, 10 am to 2 pm. Free
– Rain or Shine! There are 5 different garden locations for
your enjoyment; A Fairy and Herb garden and container
garden, peaceful water gardens, new shade garden (this
is a garden in progress), city garden, and vintage garden.
Chat with the knowledgable gardeners, share and collect
information, enjoy nature’s beauty. Come see how it’s
done...be inspired. Start the tour at the Sassafras Herb
Garden, 11880 Sandy Bottom Rd., Greenville or Bunnies
and Boutiques, 3524 Derby Rd., Sidney to pick up a map
and register to win a beautiful door prize. For more info call
616-754-9759. #30
VBS at The Springs Church
Aug. 3-7: “Weird Animals” - God filled the world with a lot
of crazy creatures...including you! When kids feel weird,
different, or even lost in a crowd – nothing compares to
the extraordinary love of Jesus. At Weird Animals Vacation
Bible School kids ages 4 years to 6th grade will enter an
epic adventure that will empower them to stand strong. Preregistration is encouraged by downloading a registration
form at www.thespringschurch.info and dropping it off at
The Springs Church, 135 N. Grant St. in Cedar Springs.
Also, be sure to check us out on Sundays this summer at
10:30 am. For more info please contact the church office at
616-696-2970. #30,31p
Cedar Springs Community Player’s
Summer Production
Aug. 7-9: On August 7, 8 and 9 at the historic Kent Theatre;
all performances will be at 7:30 pm. “Seek Immediate
Medical Attention” was written and directed by local
playwright, David Schmuker. The play is a comedy, set in a
medical office with the action revolving around a lovesick
receptionist and a doctor who suffers from migraines. Add
to the mix a sexy physician’s assistant and a set of wacky
patients, and you have a prescription for zany antics and belly
laughs. Tickets are available at the Main Street Restaurant
and the Cedar Springs Public Library for $10 for adults and
$8 for children age 17 and younger. Tickets available at the
box office before each performance: $12 for adults and $8
for children. For more information please call David at 616551-7143 or go to www.cedarspringscommunityplayers.
org. #30,31p
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SARAH PALIN: The chicken crossed the road because,
gosh-darn it, he’s a maverick!
BARACK OBAMA: Let me be perfectly clear, if the
chickens like their eggs they can keep their eggs. No
chicken will be required to cross the road to surrender her
eggs. Period.
JOHN McCAIN: My friends, the chicken crossed the road
because he recognized the need to engage in cooperation and
dialogue with all the chickens on the other side of the road.
HILLARY CLINTON: What difference at this point does
it make why the chicken crossed the road.
GEORGE W. BUSH: We don’t really care why the chicken
crossed the road. We just want to know if the chicken is on
our side of the road or not. The chicken is either with us or
against us. There is no middle ground here.
BILL CLINTON: I did not cross the road with that chicken.
AL GORE: I invented the chicken.
JOHN KERRY: Although I voted to let the chicken cross
the road, I am now against it! It was the wrong road to cross,
and I was misled about the chicken’s intentions. I am not for
it now, and will remain against it.
AL SHARPTON: Why are all the chickens white?
DR. PHIL: The problem we have here is that this chicken
won’t realize that he must first deal with the problem on this
side of the road before it goes after the problem on the other
side of the road. What we need to do is help him realize how
stupid he is acting by not taking on his current problems
before adding any new problems.
OPRAH: Well, I understand that the chicken is having
problems, which is why he wants to cross the road so badly.
So instead of having the chicken learn from his mistakes
and take falls, which is a part of life, I’m going to give this
chicken a NEW CAR so that he can just drive across the
road and not live his life like the rest of the chickens.
ANDERSON COOPER: We have reason to believe there
is a chicken, but we have not yet been allowed to have
access to the other side of the road.
NANCY GRACE: That chicken crossed the road because
he’s guilty! You can see it in his eyes and the way he walks.
PAT BUCHANAN: To steal the job of a decent,
hardworking American.
MARTHA STEWART: No one called me to warn me
which way the chicken was going. I had a standing order
at the Farmer’s Market to sell my eggs when the price
dropped to a certain level. No little bird gave me any insider
information.
DR SEUSS: Did the chicken cross the road? Did he cross
it with a toad? Yes, the chicken crossed the road, but why it
crossed I’ve not been told.
GRANDPA: In my day we didn’t ask why the chicken
crossed the road. Somebody told us the chicken crossed the
road, and that was good enough for us.
BARBARA WALTERS: Isn’t that interesting? In a few
moments, we will be listening to the chicken tell, for the
first time, the heart warming story of how it experienced
a serious case of molting, and went on to accomplish it’s
lifelong dream of crossing the road.
ARISTOTLE: It is the nature of chickens to cross the road.
ALBERT EINSTEIN: Did the chicken really cross the
road, or did the road move beneath the chicken?
COLONEL SANDERS: Did I miss one?
This Joke of the Week is
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A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering
356 North Main St., Cedar Springs
(616) 696-0620
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Stroke and osteoporosis screenings Consider health and safety
coming to Cedar Springs
risks when getting body art
Cedar Springs, Michigan – Residents living in and around the Cedar Springs, Michigan community can be screened to reduce
their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Solon Center Wesleyan Church will
host Life Line Screening on August 23. The
site is located at 15671 Algoma in Cedar
Springs.
Steve Hennigar of Oscoda, MI attended
a Life Line Screening and said, “I’m sure
Life Line Screening saved my life.”
Four key points every person needs to
know:
• Stroke is the third leading cause of death
and a leading cause of permanent disability
• 80% of stroke victims had no apparent
warning signs prior to their stroke
• Preventive ultrasound screenings can
help you avoid a stroke
• Screenings are fast, noninvasive, painless, affordable and convenient
Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries
and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries
in the legs, which is a strong predictor of
heart disease. A bone density screening to
assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and
is appropriate for both men and women.
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Bringing life back into your yard Fresh Market: The Peach
and garden
By Vicky Babcock
Who can resist the lure of
a ripe peach on
a summer afternoon? Not I, and
certainly not my
(BPT) - Spring season is a time of regenthree-year-old
eration and renewal as you prepare to bring
grandson, who
life back to your lawn and garden. Taking
gorged himself
the proper steps after seasonal changes or
on peaches while
severe weather conditions can prove to be
helping me pick
the difference between creating a breathand suffered not
taking landscape or an outdoor space with
a whit. The sight
unsightly mishaps. By following a few
of a peach still brings to mind that perfect
simple steps, you can take pride in your
summer day—Bryce’s face with bulging
backyard year after year.
cheeks, the fragrant juice dripping slowly
down his chin. He must have thought he was
in candy heaven! He’s not alone—peaches
are prized throughout the world.
The first step to creating an outdoor masAlexander the Great is credited with
terpiece begins with the proper equipment.
bringing
the fruit to Europe after conquerYou can’t very well dig, rake or mow with
ing
Persia.
Although peaches get their name
broken or dull materials, so now is the time
from
ancient
Persia, they almost certainly
to inspect each of your tools. Check your lawnmower and other garden essentials for signs
originated
in
China,
where they are highly
of damage or rust. Making sure that your garden tools are in good condition at the start of
prized.
Peaches
were
brought to America
the season will help establish the right foundation for a successful planting and growing
by
Spanish
explorers
in
the 16th century, alseason. “The right tools can make all the difference in creating a lawn that leaves a lasting
impression,” says Alan Lux- though theyth were not commercially grown
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The Chinese held the peach tree in awe.
887-2060 vision show Fix This Yard.
Pierson
It
was considered a ward against evil spirits
“Arm yourself with tools that
and
an aid to immortality.
are not only durable, but easy
In
Korea, the peach is seen as the fruit
to use. Complete watering
of
happiness,
riches, honors and longevity.
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Serving Cedar Springs, Sand Lake, Howard City
In Vietnam, where it is recognized as a
and surrounding areas since 1979
garden - continues on page 12 sign of spring, it plays a part in their celebration of Tet.
Peaches are a low calorie choice, providing about 30 calories per medium fruit.
A medium peach provides eight percent of
RDA for vitamin c and about 140 mg. of potassium. If you can tolerate the fuzz, leave
7/26/14
these lovely treats with the skin intact, as
much of the nutritional value is contained in
the peel.
All parts of the peach have their place in
American folklore and folk medicine. It was
thought that a baby that refuses to be birthed
could be brought at once if the mother drinks
tea made from bark scraped downward from
a young peach tree. Peach tree bark scraped
Cedar Springs Museum Summer Car Show upwards is said to be a cure for vomiting
and/or
diarrhea.
Be sure to join the fun at the Cedar Springs Summer Car Show in Morley
Park
on
A magical cure for warts involved cutting
Saturday, July 26 from 8:00am-2:00pm. Free to all visitors and only $10.00 to register a
as many notches in a peach tree branch as
car. The Meijer CO. is our featured guest this year. Meijer will serve
free
hotPeach
dogtree wood is a favorite
oneahas
warts.
lunch
from
11:00am
1:00pm
to thefrom
first11:00am
2000 people
at the car show.
Look
for the
of many
for making
dowsing rods.
Meijer
will
serve
a Freeto
hot
dog lunch
to 1:00pm
Kentucky
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holds
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leaves,
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have
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of fun music. Trophies will be given burying the leaves,
front
the Museum.
Meijer’s!
will remove the warts. Peach leaves were
out at 1:00pm to “Best of Show” and the “Top 19” favorites.
Return of the green: Get your
grass and garden growing again
Inspect and replace your tools
of the trade
Robinson
Cedar Springs Museum SuMMer Car Show
Be sure to join
the fun at the
Cedar Springs
SuMMer Car
Show
in Morley Park on Saturday, July 26 from 8am-2pm
Free to all visitors and only $10.00 to register a car.
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of fun
music.
programs
free
of charge.
the “Top 19” favorites.
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are
able
to
do
this
because
of
our
generousatsponsors.
The F.F.A. students will sell a light breakfast
8:00a.m. Be sure to thank them
when you are in their business.
The Anderson
museum uses
this car show to helpA.bring
programsAustin
to our community
and Amish Furniture
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to allow us toBliss-Witters-PIKE
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of charge.
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& Betty Truesdale,
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We are able to do this because of our generous sponsors.
Bank, Be
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Jackson
II,
Family
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to thank them when you are in their business.
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from
9:30 to
11:30
Edward Jones Investments, Ed Koehn, Mother’s Polish,White Creek Lumber.
copies of her new book “Memories of a Country Schoolteacher”
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Country Schoolteacher”
Please join us for a fun day!
also used in
Colonial times
as a cure for
worms
and
Hohman recommends the
flowers for the
same. According to lore,
eating a peach
that has been
pecked by a
bird can lead
to poisoning.
Peach pits were used as a cure for “gravel”
(kidney stones), to stimulate hair growth and
as a remedy for drunkenness. Charms can be
made from the carved stones as well.
Note: I include the folklore for color only.
Consumption of peach pits strikes me as highly risky as peach pits, like many of the rose
family seeds, contain traces of cyanide. If
you plan to plant your own trees, you might
want to consider this bit of folk wisdom shared
by Vance Randolph. “In planting peach trees,
it is always well to bury old shoes or boots
near the roots.” He goes on to state that not
far from Little Rock, Arkansas, he has known
farmers to drive into town to search refuse
piles for old shoes to bury in their orchards.
Okay, I’m hooked. Does anyone have an
old boot?
Peach & sweet onion salad
6 ripe peaches peeled and sliced
1 medium Vidalia onion, cut across the
center and sliced thinly
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp sea salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
6 cups mixed baby salad greens, rinsed and
crisped
2 cups fresh arugula, tough stems removed,
rinsed and crisped
In a large bowl, gently combine the peach
and onion slices. In a small cup, whisk together the lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, salt
and pepper. Pour over the peach mixture and
toss lightly to coat evenly. Set aside for at
least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.When ready to serve, combine the baby
greens and arugula. Divide among 6 salad
plates and top each portion with the peach and
onion slices. Drizzle with some of the juices
from the bowl and serve at once. Makes 6
Servings.
Per Serving: 66 Cal; 0.0 g Total Fat; 16 g
Carb; 0.0 mg Cholesterol; 17 mg Sodium; 449
mg Potassium; 4 g Dietary Fiber; 2 g Protein.
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Outdoors
Rogue River Expedition: A success! Fishing for big fish
by Jack Payne
From Nichol De Mol, Trout Unlimited
Over 50
people participated in
the Rogue
River Expedition, a
3-day public paddling
and land
tour to discover and
experience
conditions
and opportunities of Michigan’s Rogue
River and its watershed, held
in June. The Rogue River Expedition grew out of the 2010
Grand River Expedition, an
event where hundreds of paddlers explored more than 250
river miles over 12 days. That
expedition is held once a decade. Its organizers decided
some of the large tributaries
to the Grand River should
be paddled on alternate years
between Grand River Expeditions. The first expedition
was held on the Thornapple
River in 2012, with the Rogue
River following in 2014.
To kick-off the event, an
opening ceremony was held
at Howard Christensen Nature Center, followed by a
land tour in the headwaters
of the Rogue River watershed
in Newaygo County. Partici-
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Despite rainy conditions,
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to learn about local organizations doing environmental
Eric Payne with a 28 inch Sheephead caught on an ultra violet
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work in the area, with a Watershed Showcase organized
by the Rogue River Watershed Partners. Later in the
morning, paddlers launched
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Rockford, along the Rogue
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Why Incumbents Keep
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By Lee H. Hamilton
It’s no news that Congress is unpopular. In
fact, at times it seems
like the only real novelty on Capitol Hill would
be a jump in its approval
rating.
So here’s the interesting thing: nearly three-quarters of
Americans want to throw out most members of Congress,
including their own representative, yet the vast majority of
incumbents will be returning to Capitol Hill in January. In
other words, Americans scorn Congress but keep re-electing
its members. How could this be?
The first thing to remember is that members of Congress
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well as you and I that Congress is unpopular, and they’re
masters at running against it — appearing to be outsiders trying to get in, rather than insiders who produce the Congress
they pretend to disdain.
Just as important, incumbents enjoy an overwhelming
advantage in elections. They have a large staff whose jobs
focus on helping constituents. They’re paid a good salary,
so they don’t have to worry about supporting their families
while they campaign. They get to spend their terms effectively campaigning year-round, not just at election time, and they
are able to saturate their state or district with mass mailings.
Incumbents get the honored place in the parade, the prime
speaking position, the upper hand when it comes to raising
money; challengers have to fight for visibility and money. In
fact, challengers are at a disadvantage at almost every point
in a campaign. From building name recognition to arranging
meetings to building credibility with editorial boards, donors, and opinion leaders, they’re trudging uphill.
But there’s another reason incumbents keep getting
re-elected that’s also worth considering: voters — that’s you
and me. Most Americans don’t vote, and those who do often
cast their ballots for narrow or unusual reasons. They like
the way they got treated by the incumbent’s staff, or they
shook his or her hand at a county fair, or they like his or her
stand on a particular social or economic issue. Whatever the
case, they don’t look at an incumbent’s entire record: votes
on a cross-section of vital issues; willingness to work with
members of different ideologies and backgrounds; ability to
explain Washington back home and represent home in Washington; skill at forging consensus on tough policy challenges.
It’s really no mystery that incumbent members get re-elected. Their advantages are baked into the system.
Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at
Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of
Representatives for 34 years.
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Sheriff department
I am typically that person that doesn’t go to steps like
writing a letter to my local newspaper but enough is
enough. I recently attended a public meeting regarding
the City entertaining the idea of contracting our police
services to the Kent County Sherriff’s Department vs.
maintaining a local police department.
I must admit that I agree with councilman Jerry Hall
that it was a disappointing turnout, who I know is angered by the amount of tax dollars we pay, with barely
over 30 residents attending.
In a July 13 Grand Rapids Press article it stated Walker
has the lowest city tax in Kent, Ottawa Counties that was
shared by a private citizen. It listed property tax based on
a $150,000.00 house (summer tax bills).
Walker - $666.20
Kentwood - $786.50
Ferrysburg - $802.98
Zeeland - $835.16
Grandville - $838.50
Hudsonville - $842.27
Rockford - $883.50
Wyoming - $959.05
Coopersville - $1,057.30
Grand Haven - $1,077.00
East GR - $1,137.68
Cedar Springs - $1,224.10
Holland - $1,253.80
Lowell - $1,261.29
Grand Rapids - $1,436.39
*Walker and Grand Rapids levy property and income
tax.
Something is seriously wrong with the City of Cedar
Springs having these high taxes!
I have been a Cedar Springs resident for over 30 years.
We have three teenage daughters and purchased a home
in the city limits in 2013. I received my summer tax bill
and almost needed our community rescue squad to come
and save me. We purchased our home, which was built in
1969, for $99,900.00 and my summer tax bill exceeded
$1,800.00.
The downtowns of Rockford, Grandville, East Grand
Rapids compared to ours? We pay more taxes than those
communities and my question remains, for what? Our
roads are full of potholes, roads not plowed well in the
winter, sidewalks are in terrible condition and overall our
downtown looks shabby at best, especially considering
the large amount of tax dollars that are pouring into city
hall.
I attended a city council meeting a while back where
Councilmember Patty Troost stated that there were over
80 foreclosures in the City of Cedar Springs. No kidding
Patty, who can afford to live here?
Patty Troost also tried to calculate savings at the informational meeting, stating it was roughly only $5.35 savings per person. This was proven incorrect by the City
Treasurer.
Kent County Sheriff and his team did a great presentation. The City can design the program as they see fit.
Any savings to a town that is only 2 square miles and has
a tax bill like ours, let me say emphatically, City Council it’s time to partner with the Sheriff’s department and
save money!
Simple mathematics shows the potential savings by
going with the Sherriff’s department is at a minimum
$120,000.00. Over the next 10 years that is over $1 million dollars in savings!
So I ask again, where is the question?
Laurie Nozal,
Cedar Springs
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vided at no additional charge. Cars and uniforms could look
the way that Cedar Springs wants them.
And the Sheriff said that the City’s fulltime officers could
keep their jobs, and work in Cedar Springs. He noted that
was important to residents, based on what he saw at the last
meeting. They would undergo a physical and application
process, but he didn’t see any reason they wouldn’t qualify. He also said their financial pay and benefits would be
more than what Cedar Springs provides. And, they would
have more career opportunities to go into other types of law
enforcement such as investigative, forensics, motorcycle
patrol, local task forces, etc.
Under the second option, they would provide a community policing officer for 40 hours instead of the sergeant, at a
lesser rate. Everything else would be the same.
But the proposals aren’t set in stone. If the City wants a
second patrol between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m., they could pay for
another patrol.
Many of the residents had questions about officers leaving
the city to back up another deputy, or about deputies coming in to back up the Cedar officer. Stelma said it wouldn’t
be much different than it is now, since Cedar officers often
do back up deputies if an incident is close to the city. They
would get back as soon as possible. And if an officer here
needed backup, one or more would be sent, just as they are
now, depending on the seriousness of the offense.
Chief Parent said that he checked with Hudsonville and
Coopersville, who both have done this with Ottawa County,
and they gave it a 98 percent approval rating.
City Manager Thad Taylor said that he checked with both
Cascade and Plainfield Townships, who also partner with
the Kent County Sheriff Department, and got good feedback. “Neither had any quality control issues,” he reported.
Cascade said they were getting more than they were paying
for. Both said they were very satisfied. There’s nothing negative that I’ve uncovered.”
Mayor Mark Fankhauser said the Council has a lot of information to digest. “I don’t want to enter into a decision
haphazardly. I want to look after the best interests of the
citizens. I don’t want to regret this two or three years down
the road.”
Fankhauser said there would be a spot on the agenda at
the next City Council meeting, in August, for council discussion and for residents to ask more questions.
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advertising is the first to go. Businesses will often ask why
they need to advertise in the local paper if people already
know they are here? Or if they can do it free on Craigslist?
There are many reasons. But the most important reason
is this: it will help keep our town’s history alive for another
generation.
We thank the local businesses who continue to support
us, even in tough economic times.
Our readers have an equally important part in keeping the
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This paper is about you—it’s your story we are chronicling.
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Ball, known as “The Boogie Woogie Kid,” comes to MCC’s
Barn Theater for one performance on Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. (See
story this page.)
On Aug. 2, the MCC Foundation will host its pancake
breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. in MCC’s Activities Building.
Proceeds from the breakfast support MCC scholarships. The
cost is $5 per person in advance or $6 at the door. Advance
tickets are available by calling (989) 328-1284 or by emailing [email protected].
Vintage Base Ball will return to Montcalm Heritage Festival on Aug. 2 on MCC’s south lawn. Following rules and
customs from the 1860s, all cranks, or fans, are invited to
watch as three club nines, or teams, try to score enough aces,
or runs, to win the game. MCC’s Sidney Stars, Kent Base
Ball Club and Fallasburg Flats will play. Games start at 10
a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Parking and admission are
free.
Other special events on Aug. 2 include children’s activities, live music, tractor/wagon rides, a Historic schoolhouse
reenactment and festival games.
Montcalm Heritage Village was established in 1986 on
MCC’s campus and has grown to include 28 buildings and
hundreds of artifacts from local areas depicting life in Michigan in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 31 and
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 1-2. The opening ceremony is
July 31 at 10 a.m. at the gazebo.
Visit www.montcalm.edu/heritage-festival for a complete
schedule of events or for more information about Montcalm
Heritage Village.
River
ticipants then paddled all the way down to the Rogue River’s
confluence to the Grand River, and finished the journey. Expedition participants received a certificate and signed the Rogue
River Expedition banner.
The Rogue River Expedition planning committee feels that
we accomplished our goal of providing community outreach
and drawing attention to the wonderful resources the Rogue
River watershed provides. An equally important goal that was
reached was to bring attention to the river and the local communities that it flows through. Thank you to our sponsors: the
City of Rockford, Rogue River Expedition Planning Committee, Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited, and Trout Unlimited. We’d also like to thank Friends of the Rogue River
Expedition, volunteers, partners, and participants for making
the Rogue River Expedition a success.
Garden
landscaping successes.”
Bring new life into the garden
Once your soil is permeable, it should be prepped for
the upcoming planting season by removing dead leaves
and plants that may have been left over from the previous
season. Use a rotary tiller to break up and aerate hard soil.
Once the old material has been removed from the work
area and your soil is ready, begin planting your new plants,
flowers, vegetables and grass. You can also help your trees,
bushes and even certain plants have a more robust look by
trimming them back to encourage new bud growth.
Establish a regular watering regimen
One of the most important steps to maintaining a healthy
lawn and garden is providing it with the proper nutrients.
Using a hose for daily irrigation seems simple but without
the proper watering set up, your efforts could be futile. A
proper watering guide and the following tips from the watering experts at Nelson can increase efficiency and bring
you one step closer to creating a yard with envious curb
appeal.
* Give your greens a thorough soaking once in a while to
produce extended and robust roots.
* The best time to water is in the morning, when the air
is cool and moist. The warmth of the sun and the rising
temperature gently dries the grass and the leaves on the
plants. And since morning air is damp, you don’t waste water through evaporation.
* Follow a regular watering schedule to discourage bugs
by providing them with an inhospitable environment. Insects, with the possible exception of the water bug, aren’t
terribly fond of water.
* To be certain your lawn is hydrated adequately when it
has failed to rain, the standard rule of thumb is to sprinkle
one inch of water per week.
* Use a complete guaranteed leak-free system such as
LeakFree by Nelson in order to conserve water in drought
conditions, save money and stay dry.
For additional watering and gardening tips, and to learn
more about LeakFree technology, visit www.facebook.
com/NelsonWateringAndGardening.
Fishing
Piano
the Heritage Festival!
With over 2.7 million YouTube views of his past performance and at home video footage, Ball has truly become a
phenomenon, with descriptions of his performances like
“Awesome!” “Crushing!” Fantastic!” You won’t want to miss this special toe-tappin’ program of
family piano fun featuring classics like Swanee River, Over
the Rainbow, The Entertainer, In the Mood, Bumble Boogie
and so many more! The Barn Theater is located at 2800 College Drive Sidney
MI 48885. Admission is $10 and tickets are available at the
door beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will be a two-hour show, including intermission.
For more information, contact Karen Maxfield at 989-3282111, Ext. 334, or by e-mail at Karen.maxfield@montcalm.
edu. Check out Matthew Ball’s website at www.boogiewoogiekid.com.
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NOTICES
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Public Notice
city of cedar SPriNgS
Public accuracy test for the
august 5, 2014 Primary election
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
2:00 p.m.
Cedar Springs City Hall
66 S. Main St.
Cedar Springs, Michigan
A Public Accuracy Test is conducted
to demonstrate that the program
and computer that will be used to
tabulate the results of the election,
counts the votes in the manner
prescribed by law.
Dated: July 24, 2014
Linda Branyan Christensen
City Clerk
616.696.1330
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Village of Sand Lake
is accepting sealed
BIDS for the sale of
2004 Crown Victoria Police Vehicle
With approximately 100,000 miles
Vehicle is available for inspection at 2 E Maple
St. Sand Lake, MI 49343 the Village Hall.
Deck Lights and wiring harness will be removed
prior to delivery
Bids must be received by Tuesday, August 12,
2014, 2:30 pm, 2 E Maple St. P.O. Box 139,
Sand Lake, MI, 49343.
Sealed bids will be opened on August 18, 2014
at Regular Village Council Meeting
The Village of Sand Lake reserves the right to
accept or reject all bids
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TOWNSHIP OF
SOLON
COUNTY OF KENT,
MICHIGAN
NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF SOLON, KENT COUNTY
MICHIGAN: A SPECIAL TOWNSHIP ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON AUGUST 5, 2014
The following local proposal will be voted upon:
need to catch one. Our best night this year we landed 180
pounds of Sheephead in 2.5 hours. This is a ton of action
with a bunch of big fish. They hit hard, tear up your tackle
and are just plain fun to fight.
Now we are not targeting just Sheephead. Walleye are
the primary target but action is a must. Its like an angler’s
buffet table. A bit of everything please.
Trolling is our preferred method. While we use planner
boards for a couple of the rods, they are not required. Running boards provide a way to get more rods into the water
with the minimal of potential tangles.
With boards, any size boat can easily run six rods, even
more if you like. We find that 4 or 5 rods is plenty for two
anglers. When you run into a school of catfish or Sheephead more than one rod will go off.
When the big lake flips over, the best connecting waters
will have suspended fish. If the big lake temperatures are
steady or fairly warm then the best action on the connecting waters is evenly split between bottom hugging fish and
suspended fish.
With the bottom hugging fish you should use a bottom
bouncer or a three-way wolf river rig. You need a sinker in
the three quarter to one-ounce range, maybe slightly heavier on some days. We run the lines with the sinker straight
back or on the back outside rod holders.
What we are finding as our most productive fish catching
bait is the Ultra Violet crawler harness rigs from Stopper
Lures. These rigs throw off much more flash in the dingy
waters that we are fishing and also work better in the deeper
depths.
Add a fat night crawler and be ready to catch fish. There
are two ways to deal with a messy crawler. One is dumping
out the crawlers from the store package into a worm bedding mixture. This is easier on the hands and in keeping
the boat clean. Second, and this is my favorite way, placing
the crawlers into a container of ice cubes and water. I use
the Crawler Can for this method. On the first method we
use the Rippin Lips container with ice on the outside. Ice
fattens up the crawler!
You can also run the Ultra Violet Rigs with a board and
an inline sinker. We use a rubber core sinker 2-3 feet above
the harness rigs. A quarter ounce or three eighth ounce
sinker works great.
We also throw out a few crank baits. Most often it is either a Shad Rap or a Lindy River Rocker. We run these
baits without any weight and as a high line. The wide wobble of these baits works great in the stained water.
Trolling any of the connecting waters to Lake Michigan
is a blast!
For more info, visit Jackpaynejr.com or facebook outdoors in michigan
SOLON TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL
MILLAGE PROPOSITION
.50 MILL FOR FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES
Shall the limitation on general ad valorem
taxes within Solon Township imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be
increased for Solon Township by .50 mill ($.50
per $1,000 of taxable value) for a period of ten
(10) years, beginning in the year 2014 and continuing through the year 2023, inclusive, to provide additional funds for the operation and maintenance of the Solon Township Fire Department,
the purchase of firefighting and emergency vehicles, apparatus and equipment, the purchase,
construction, improvement, maintenance and
site development of real estate and/or buildings
to house the Solon Township Fire Department
and related equipment, vehicles and apparatus
and any related financing for these purposes, and
shall the Township of Solon levy such increase in
millage for said purposes?
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POLLS are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
on Election Day. The Polling locations for Solon
Township are as follows: Precinct 1 – 2305 19
Mile Road; Precinct 2 – 15185 Algoma Avenue
NE.
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You must be registered to qualify as a voter.
A voter who is physically unable to attend the polls
without assistance of another person, or who is at
least 60 years of age, or will be away from the
community is eligible to receive an absent voter
ballot. If you wish to apply for an absent voter ballot, contact your local Township Clerk.
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Persons with special needs, as defined in the
Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact
their City or Township Clerk. Persons who are
deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired may
place a call through the Michigan Relay Center
TDD# 1-800-649-3777.
Solon Township clerk: Mary Lou Poulsen
15185 Algoma Ave. NE, Cedar Springs
616-696-1718
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AUCTION
For sale
Auction: Friday, August 1 at
6 pm. Antiques, collectibles
& housewares. Items can be
viewed at auctionzip.com, ID#
31095 or from 2 – 6 pm on
Friday. Located at Peddlers
Market, 420 N. Lafayette,
Greenville. We are always
taking
consignments
and
buying estates. Call Rick at 616302-8963. #29-32b
Ziggys Rock and Dirt: Road
gravel, manure, top soil. $20
yard. Chips and dust, crushed
concrete, 3/8 pea stone. $30
per yard. 1” Crushed stone, 3/8
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per yard. Stop in to check out
delivery prices too. 616-2253425. #29,30p
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Child
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Learn Play & Grow Daycare is taking pre-enrollments and deposits for fall.
We will have 3 openings
at the end of August. Call
616-255-7624. Check us
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Sept. 8, 2014
THIS WEEK:
Big Yard Sale: 14192 Myers
Lake Rd., July 25-26, 9 am –
5 pm. Big selection of mens,
women’s & Jr.s golf sets,
bags, balls & clubs. Antiques &
collectibles. Household, toys,
clothes, Holiday, movies, much
more. #30p
Garage Sale – Mechanics tools,
parts, chainsaw and misc. items.
12805 Englewright, Sand Lake.
Friday and Saturday, July 25 &
26 from 8:30 am to 5 pm. #30p
Call 696-3655
Sand Lake
Town Wide
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August 1 & 2
Call 616-636-6000
for info or to rent space in
Salisbury Park
JOB POSTING – Teacher Aide
Creative Technologies Academy, a self managed
public school academy, chartered through Ferris State
University, located in Cedar Springs, Michigan is seeking
a Teacher Aide (Elementary) for the 2014-15 school year:
TITLE: Teacher Aide (Elementary)
REPORTS TO: Assigned teacher(s)
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum high school diploma
2. Clear background check and provide fingerprint
record
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES:
1. Assist teacher(s) in the classroom in maintaining
an environment that promotes learning
2. Monitor student activities, recess, and lunch
hours as assigned
3. Support the teacher(s) to whom you are as
signed according to his/her needs and procedures
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Email letter of interest/
application and resume’ to: Dan George, Superintendent/School Leader at [email protected], or by
postal mail send to Dan George, Superintendent/School
Leader, Creative Technologies Academy, 350 Pine Street,
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 1, 2014
CTA participates in the Michigan Retirement Program
(MPSERS). CTA has 300+ students in K-12. Specific questions may be asked by emailing [email protected].
Garage/
Yard Sales
NEXT WEEK:
Neighborhood Yard Sales: 3490
Diamond Ridge Dr., Rockford.
Friday and Saturday, August 1
& 2 from 8 am to ? #30,31p
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social security, disability or
pension income. 989-738-8671.
#30p
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Meadowcreek Apartments
1, 2 and 3 bedrooms available, appliances furnished,
cathedral ceilings. 300 Oak
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A TO Z Trash will pick up your
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for Rent
Sharp 2 BR, garage (includes
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water & trash removal. No
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#29,30p
Spacious ground floor 2
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utilities, garage parking. Coin
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LOST and
Found
Missing: Brand new BMX Bay
View bike. Last seen in the area
of E. Elm and Park St. on June
24th. All black with a white front
tire rim. Serial number on bike.
It was a Birthday present for our
son. REWARD. Contact 616490-5206 or 616-824-8651. #29
Lost: Mens money clip, with
Mason symbol, lost at the Kent
Theatre on Sunday June 22nd
during the 6 pm show. Missing
money is of no concern, the
clip was a gift and is treasured.
Please call 616-636-5282. #29
Found: Small Cannon Camera
found on Algoma between
17 and 16 Mile. Photos on
cameral. Call 616-696-0257 to
identify. #29
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pro-bono work when necessary. She realizes that people
may struggle or find themselves in situations they could
have never foreseen and has been committed to their wellbeing. Working for a small firm has given Jernigan extensive courtroom experience in a variety of cases. She understands the intricacies of the court from a unique vantage
point. She helps out at God’s Kitchen North, and is a part of
Woman’s Life, a group that provides support to volunteer
organizations. She also enjoys participating in Rockford’s
Sweetheart Splash.
Jernigan is endorsed by Honorable Graydon W. Dimkoff, Newaygo County Probate Court; Honorable Suzanne
Hoseth Kreeger, 8th Circuit Court Ionia and Montcalm;
John Kmetz, Circuit Court Referee, 17th Judicial Circuit
Court; Rob Kirkbride, Senior Editor of The Monday Morning Quarterback; and others.
Rock Wood, of Courtland Township, has 26 years of
hands on courtroom experience. He rose to the rank of senior partner at one of Michigan’s largest law firms, Dickinson Wright PLLC, and now works for the State of Michigan,
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limited to only a narrow practice area of the law. He says
he has handled hundreds of cases, including matters that involved contracts, landlord and tenant, real estate, development, corporate disputes and shareholder issues, insurance
policy claims, banking and finance cases, a wide range of
construction matters, non-compete and employment cases,
civil rights claims, disputes
involving various debts,
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business sales, mergers and
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Court of Appeals; Federal
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Appeals; Bankruptcy Court,
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ent arbitration forums. This
broad experience allowed
him to develop the ability to quickly master different sets
of rules of legal procedure, evidence, and areas of the law.
Wood is a member of the State Bar Judicial Qualifications
Committee, which interviews and rates judicial appointee
candidates for Michigan’s Governor. Wood’s experience
led to the legal community recognizing Rock as one of
Michigan’s Super Lawyers, as one who has been rated for
over a decade as having the highest possible rating in legal
ability and ethical standards, and as one of the “Best Lawyers In America.” He is currently a member of the Courtland Township Planning Commission and several other
organizations,
Wood is endorsed by Jon Muth, Attorney and Past President State Bar of Michigan; Rick Davies, Cannon Township Treasurer; Gary Moody, Sparta Village Council; Colleen Brown, Treasurer, Courtland Township; and others.
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• Continues to do prosecution work by enforcing
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does misdemeanor defense
• Handles a wide variety of both criminal and civil
cases in district and circuit courts
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• Received the AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell for
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