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Serving Northern Kent County and parts of Newaygo and Montcalm Counties
Petition language
not accepted for
recall
Presorted Standard
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Permit No. 81
Cedar Springs, MI
25¢
Vol. XXVII No. 1 Friday, January 3, 2014
Family loses everything in fire
The petition language to recall two Cedar Springs
City Council members was denied by the Kent County Elections Commission Tuesday morning at a clarity
hearing.
City resident Mark Laws filed the petition to recall
Patricia Troost and Ashley Bremmer.
According to Elections Director Susan deStiguer, a
change in the law in 2012 requires that not only is the
recall language clear and understandable, it must be
factual as well. Prior to 2012, it only had to be clear.
deStiguer said that two out of the three on the commission thought the language was clear, but none of
the three felt it contained any facts. “It was not specific
enough, and they voted unanimously to deny it,” explained deStiguer.
The petition language gave two reasons for the recall:
1) Violated public trust by not following policy, procedure and protocol for the open meetings act—Act
267 of 1976, effective March 31, 1977.
2) Violated public trust by stating the process procedure to be followed for considering possible new
city logo and then disregarded the process without
notice.
Laws said that he would resubmit it again next week
with clearer language.
2013
Photo by Dawn West
Year in
Review
Biggest story of
2013: Flooding
A Sand Lake family is homeless and has lost everything after a fire consumed their home last weekend.
According to Sand Lake Fire Chief Ed Holtzlander,
the fire began around 7 p.m. Saturday evening, December 28, at 125 W. Oak Street in Sand Lake. Six people
lived in the home.
Holtzlander said that the homeowner, Kimberly Sanborn, told him that her boyfriend, Dean MCollum and
friends were in the basement when the smoke alarms
upstairs went off. They went back upstairs to find both
the couch and Christmas tree on fire.
Sand Lake Fire had someone on the scene within
2 minutes, and a fire engine within five minutes. But
flames were already shooting out of the roof. “We didn’t
have a chance,” said Holtzlander. He noted that it was an
older home without firestops.
He said they got the fire knocked down within about
45 minutes, but then had to delay going into the structure
for about two hours to finish putting it out because they
had to wait for DTE Energy to arrive on the scene to turn
off the gas. The gas line below the meter had burned off,
and they had to go into defensive mode while they waited. “It wasn’t safe to go in,” he explained.
Sand Lake, Cedar Springs, Solon and Howard City
Fire Departments all assisted at the scene, but Solon and
Howard City were sent home because of the delay.
The home was a complete loss.
According to neighbor Dawn West, the family lost everything in the fire, including the family dog. Dawn is
Fire-continues on page 9
Inside this
issue
CSPS Honor
Rolls
pages 6-7
Improve Personal
Finances
The intersection at Main and Pine Street was covered in water. Photo by J. Reed
page 8
Photo courtesy of Getty Images
FAMILY FEATURES
A
Water rose above the bottom of the bridge
at Main and Oak Street. Photo by J. Reed
Record rainfall in West Michigan
caused mass flooding in the area in
April, including the City of Cedar
Springs.
Cedar Creek overflowed its banks
Thursday morning, April 18. According to DPW Director Tom Stressman,
they closed Main St. between Oak and
Pine St. about 7 a.m. Water flowed
across the intersection at Main and Pine
as well. Fifth Street between Pine and Fifth Street was flooded from Cherry St. to just north of
Cherry was also closed, as was access C.S. Manufacturing. Photo by J. Reed
to the White Pine Trail. The roads were
reopened later in the evening after the water He said that normally you would see fields on either
receded. The last time it had flooded in town side of the road with just a small pool of water on
was 1986 or 1987.
the south side and a small trickle of water on the
Area townships also experienced flooding. north side of the road. But that was not the case FriRon Parker, of Courtland Township, sent us a day, April 19—it was more like a fast flowing creek.
photo of a portion of 15 Mile near Stout that He said that a portion of the road actually crumbled
crumbled where a culvert runs underneath. while he was standing there.
s more Americans make strides towards responsible spending and debt management,
there are still ways to improve the control of family finances.
According to a survey recently conducted by Bank of America, which asked respondents
about their credit card usage, balance and rewards, less than half of cardholders always pay
their entire credit card balance. With more than half of individuals carrying credit card debt,
Jason Gaughan, card products executive for Bank of America, said to think about personal
spending before taking on a credit card.
“Credit cards provide consumers an efficient and protected way to make purchases,”
said Gaughan. “They are more convenient than cash and they are incredibly useful in an
emergency. The key to successfully managing your credit card account is to understand
your budget and stick to a plan that works for you when borrowing. You want a card with
a rewards program that fits your lifestyle and how you manage your finances. If you typically carry a balance, look for a card that has low interest and reinforces good payment
practices.”
Along with these practices, there are other ways to promote good spending and personal
finance habits, such as:
Outdoors
Limit Number
of Credit Cards
According to the survey, three out of 10
respondents carried four or more credit
cards. Limiting the number of cards you
own can help limit your spending and
increase the likelihood you can pay above
the minimum balance. Before you start
cutting up your plastic, remember having
more than one credit card can have merits.
If you need money for an emergency, the
immediate buying power of a credit card
can be a lifesaver. Try a card with no annual
fee and a generous credit line to cover
unexpected expenses. One idea is to have
three cards: one in a safe place at home for
emergencies and two with you at all times.
Reap the Rewards
There is usually only a trickle of water on either
side of this culvert at 15 Mile. Photo by J. Reed
With so many rewards programs available
for credit card holders, it’s important to do
your homework so you can cash in on
things your family really needs. While
some credit cards will offer rewards to use
at your favorite hotels and airlines, others
will give you special discounts for the
purchases you make on a frequent basis.
The most popular of these programs is
cash back for spending. Some cards, such
as the BankAmericard Cash Rewards
credit card, let you earn more cash back
where you spend the most money, like
gas stations and grocery stores. The
BankAmericard Better Balance Rewards
credit card helps customers responsibly
manage their credit card balance. Whatever
rewards you are seeking, there is likely to
be a card suitable for you.
Track Spending
Habits Now
Kent County declared a state of Emergency.
There was widespread flash flooding, and the
Grand River flooded many areas in Grand Rapids,
even causing evacuation of buildings and the closing of bridges. The Grand River in Grand Rapids
crested at 21.85 feet, a new record.
Year In Review-continues on page 2
Infographic courtesy of Bank of America
If you’ve been lax about keeping track of
your spending, take the first step towards
tracking as soon as possible. Include info
on where you spend, when you spend and
how much you spend. Making note of all
of those little purchases — a cup of coffee
here or a gift store trinket there — will
help you see how quickly they add up.
Whether you’re the old-fashioned, penand-paper type, or if you prefer a more
modern, digital form of tracking, the importance is in the act itself.
Plus
Evaluate All Debts
Many carry debts beyond credit cards,
including student loans, car payments and
mortgages. While some may consider these
types as necessary debts, it is important to
keep track of the balance due for each as
well as the interest rate you are paying.
According to the survey, when respondents
were asked what they would do with
$1,000, nearly half (44 percent) revealed
they would pay off debt. Evaluate your
debts and decide which ones have the
highest interest rates. Making it a priority
to pay down these debts first will save you
more money in the long run.
Create a Budget
It’s never too soon to put yourself in control
of your money and stop letting it control
you. A budget will give you financial
peace of mind and it can help you stretch
the income you have. First, write down the
financial goals you want to achieve in the
next few years and the ones you want to
accomplish for the long term. Then, gather
all of the purchasing information for the
household and categorize each type of
spending. Divide your expenses into fixed
expenses (those that stay the same from
month to month, such as a mortgage payment or cable television bill) and variable
ones (those that may change, such as fuel
bills or entertainment). Be sure to also set
aside some money for personal savings
and an emergency fund. Once you’ve
calculated your income and expenses a
month ahead of time and set your budget,
you can focus on the most important part
— adhering to the plan. Find ways to
decrease spending. Adopt just one new
way of trimming expenses each week and
you’ll find your overhead shrinking fast.
Though you may not be on-point every
month, the simple act of tracking and communicating your family’s finances will be
a huge step forward in your quest towards
responsible spending.
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For more information, visit
www.bankofamerica.com/creditcard.
Church ............... pg. 4
Entertainment ... pg. 5
Classifieds.....pg. 10
Service........... pg. 10
2013
The Cedar Springs Post
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Friday, January 3, 2014
Year in The Post
Review travels
Winter storm
blasts area
Digging out was a common sight all across the area Friday,
February 8. Post photo by J. Reed.
Other than the flooding that hit the area, one of the biggest weather-related stories was when the first real snowstorm of the season hit us with 12-15 inches of heavy, wet
snow February 7 and 8.
According to the National Weather Service, in some
places it came down at a rate of two inches per hour.
People tried to dig out of the mess, but even if people
got out of their driveway, they may not have been able to
get down the road, since many roads were not plowed.
Schools all across the area were canceled.
While the Post can now be read online
all over the world, the printed edition traveled all over the world as well—thanks to
loyal readers taking it on vacation with
them! The Post visited a variety of locations in all parts of the world and sometimes more than once.
One of our favorites was the Post visiting Afghanistan. We received a request
for a Post from one of our soldiers there—
Spc. David Segard. When it arrived, he
gathered his unit for a photo with the paper
and emailed it back to us!
Other locations the Post visited this year Top row (L to R): Private first class Britton Caward of Oklahoma; Private first
Class Keith Milsap of Mississippi; Private first class Lucas Canfield of Nebraska;
included Costa Rica, the Denver Zoo, Ha- Specialist Josh Ellis of Arizona.
waii, Arizona, Sacramento, Harvard, the Bottom row (L to R): Staff Sargent Cory Engard of Oregon; Sergeant Joel Priest
Grand Canyon, Mexico, Frankenmuth, of Sparta, Michigan, Specialist David Segard III, of Cedar Springs, Michigan.
Georgia, Colorado, Kansas, Texas, Alaska,
Cave City, Las Vegas, Berlin, Minnesota, Niagara Falls, Disney World, Australia, and Hoover Dam.
We loved sharing your Post travels stories with our readIreland, Chattanooga, Boston, Spain, Yellowstone, the Indy
500, Stonehenge, British Columbia, Canada, Cambodia, ers. Please continue to send them in to news@cedarspringBranson, North Carolina, Virginia, Outer Banks, Florida, spost.com.
Crime
One of the most deadly
crimes that took place this
year was one in which a
man allegedly killed his
live-in girlfriend, set their
house on fire, and then committed suicide weeks later
while at the Kent County
Correctional Facility.
Scott Allen Hammer was
arrested October 23, after
he allegedly killed Danielle Scholten-Linderman,
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29, at a home on Lincoln
Lake Avenue, in Spencer
Township, where they had
been staying with friends.
The couple was staying
there while renovating their
home in Sheridan. Police
said that sometime early that morning a struggle
had taken place between
the couple that resulted in
Danielle’s death. Hammer
then fled the home and went
to their farmhouse at 3360
Wise Road, in Sheridan,
Montcalm County, and set
the house on fire. Montcalm
County Sheriff deputies
then apprehended Hammer
without incident.
Hammer was charged
with murder and lodged at
the Kent County Jail. He
was found dead in his cell
on December 10.
In other deadly crime
news, a former Sand Lake
man was found guilty and
sentenced in May to life in
prison in the double slaying
of an Eaton County couple.
Christopher Allen Perrien, 39, was sentenced to
life in prison without the
possibility of parole in the
deaths of Michael Greene,
62, and his wife, Terri, 46.
Michael Greene was a retired state police detective.
He had been shot five times,
and his body was reportedCrime - continues on page 9
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Year in Robberies
Review plague city
Most controversial story:
City approves
new logo
The story that sparked the most extreme responses in
the community (and still is) was when the City of Cedar Springs voted to approve a new logo and tagline on
November 14.
“Cedar Springs—Est. 1871 Cherishing our heritage,
embracing our future” will now be the city’s official slogan that will appear on city-related items.
It replaces the tagline “A great place to live, work, and
play” and the Red Flannel logo, which the city stopped
using in August of 2012 after receiving a letter from the
Red Flannel Festival of intent to file suit for copyright
infringement. Subsequent meetings between the city
manager and festival yielded no results on an agreement.
A committee made up of members of the community
took submissions from the public for the new logo, and
a designer worked up three versions for the city to approve. The council saw the logo and voted on it the same
evening. They voted 4 to 3 to approve the new logo,
with Bob Truesdale and new members Jerry Hall and
Dan Clark voting no.
Gone but not
forgotten
Scott Hammer, 51, the live-in boyfriend of Danielle Scholten-Linderman, 29, reportedly burned
the woman’s farmhouse in Sheridan that they had been renovating, after he allegedly killed her
in a struggle in Spencer Township, Wednesday, October 23. Post photo by L. Allen.
2013
Many of us lost loved
ones in 2013. However,
there was one death that
touched us all at the Post.
It was the death of Roger Allen—the founder of
the Post and father of our
current publisher, Lois
Allen.
Roger Allen, of Rockford, Michigan, and formerly of Cedar Springs,
Roger Allen
died Saturday, January 5
after a long battle with heart disease. He was 84.
He was well known in both communities as publisher of the Rockford Squire newspaper and founder of
The Cedar Springs Post. He wrote a weekly column
for both papers, and many people appreciated Roger’s
wit and humor. It was one of the most popular pages
in the newspaper. If his column didn’t run for some
reason, people called and wanted to know where it
was.
He bought the Squire when it was the Rockford
Weekly Register and in bankruptcy in the early 1980s.
He felt that it was important that the town’s oldest
business and only newspaper stay in publication. He bought the Squire while living in Cedar Springs,
and his neighbors complained and told him they wanted a newspaper in Cedar Springs, too. (The Clipper
was no longer printing.) So he founded the Cedar
Springs Post in 1988 and turned over the reins to his
wife, Alice, and daughter, Lois. His daughter Beth
runs the Squire.
Roger wrote his weekly columns without fail for
over 30 years. When he traveled, he called the column Roger on the Road, and when he was in town
he called the column Main Street. His column always
featured jokes, anecdotes and his own wry commentary on world events. After a heart surgery several
years ago, he was no longer able to travel. He bought
property in Rockford, built a house and lived out his
last days there. Last year (2012) closed with a rash of robberies, and several more occurred in 2013.
It was just a year ago, on December 29, 2012, that the
Kent Theatre was robbed during the 9 p.m. showing of a
“Life of Pi.” Cedar Springs Police said that a man in a puffy
gray jacket with a stocking cap pulled down over his face
walked into the Kent Theatre about 10 p.m. and demanded
money, while implying a weapon. He got an undisclosed
amount of cash from the concession stand and grabbed the
donation can before fleeing on foot. Dogs tracked the suspect to a house on First Street, and then back to the road,
where they lost the scent. He has never been found.
The Kent Theatre robbery was the second in a string
of robberies. The Admiral gas station had been robbed
the week before, on December 22. The third robbery occurred on December 31, New Year’s Eve, at Family Video,
at the corner of Main and Muskegon Streets, around 9:50
p.m. The man was described as having dark hair and dark
clothing, about 30 years old. He walked around the store
for about 20 minutes without a mask waiting for others to
leave then pulled a stocking cap down over his face with
eye holes cut out and approached the counter. He showed
the clerks a 5 or 6-inch hunting knife and demanded money.
He then walked away to the west, towards Second St. Dogs
tracked him Second Street to Beech before losing the scent.
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Post Highlights
News......................................... pages 1-3
Church Connection....................... page 4
Entertainment............................... page 5
CSPS Honor Rolls................... pages 6-7
At your service.............................page 10
Classifieds....................................page 10
Outdoors...................................... page 11
36 E. Maple, P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319,
phone: 616-696-3655 • fax 616-696-9010
published weekly, USPO third-class
postal permit #81. Lois Allen publisher.
Member of the Michigan Press Association
Publisher: .................................... Lois Allen
Editor: ........................................ Judy Reed
Reporters: .................. Judy Reed, Sarah Read
Columnist: .................... Ranger Steve Mueller
Composition:................... Belinda Sanderson
Advertising Consultants:............... Lois Allen
.................................Marybeth Ford, Sherry Olson
Office Manager: ...................... Mary Randall
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The robberies continued in 2014, with three more businesses being robbed: the Instant Cash Advance store on
July 24, the Admiral gas station on August 17, and Rite Aid
on Friday, September 13.
According to police, a tall black male entered the Instant
Cash Advance Store at 151 S. Main Street and demanded
money while showing a gun. After collecting the cash, he
fled on foot. He was wearing a plastic mask, similar to one
used in robberies in the city of Wyoming. Wyoming Police
and the FBI subsequently arrested a man for bank robbery
and robberies of other Cash Advance Stores, and they believe he may be tied to this one as well.
On August 17, a man entered the Admiral gas station
about 12:40 a.m. with something in his hand and demanded money, and then fled on foot. A K-9 unit tracked him
a short distance to the area of Beech and First Street, and
then lost the scent. The suspect did not wear a mask or try
to cover his face. He was described as a white male in
his twenties, 5 feet 9 inches and around 190 pounds. He
had side burns and a pierced tongue. He wore a navy blue
baseball style cap, blue shirt, and black shorts with a white
stripe down the side.
On September 13, a man walked into the Rite Aid on 17
Mile in Cedar Springs about 4 p.m. and robbed the store
at gunpoint. According to the police dispatch, he reportedly told the clerk he had killed two people, and would kill
another.
A witness was standing at the counter waiting for the
clerk, and saw the two ladies standing with the suspect and
robberies - continues on page 11
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Fatal accidents
The Post covered several
fatal car accidents this year.
They were all tragic, but one
week in particular stood out.
In the issue we ran on October 17, there were four crashes and six fatalities.
The first accident that week
happened on Sunday, October 13, at 7:56 a.m., when
Jimmie Dale Scofield, 58,
of Gowen, ran off the road,
in his pickup, in the 14000
block of Lincoln Lake Ave-
nue and hit a
power pole, a
wood fence,
and a large
tree. He was
pronounced
dead at the
scene. Alcohol was not a
factor.
The second accident occurred the same day in Howard City. A motorcyclist traveling southbound at a high
rate of speed on Ensley Street
ran a red light at W. Shaw
Street, and struck and eastbound minivan, causing it to
roll. The driver of
the motorcycle,
Tony Magoon,
46, of Morley,
was not wearing
a helmet and was
pronounced dead
at the scene.
The driver of
the van, William
MacTavish. 84,
of Howard City,
was transported
to the hospital by AeroMed,
with life-threatening injuries.
He died from his injuries
Fatal - continues on page 9
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Directory
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.
spiritual notes • announcements • memories
In loving
memory
Richard
M. Reed
Rev. Mike Shiery
Pilgrim Bible Church
Pioneer Christian Reformed Church
Pioneer Christian Reformed Church
ServicesServices
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Community
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at Cedarfield
Community
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Phone: 696-9120
Web: www.pioneercrc.org
Phone: 696-9120
Web: www.pioneercrc.org
Sunday Sunday
Services:
10AM, 10AM,
6PM 6PM
Services:
Pastor:Pastor:
Jim Alblas
Jim Alblas
Time
As I write these words 2013 is rapidly slipping away and soon 2014
will become reality. I’m sure that many of you share with me a sense of
Rockford Springs Community Church
astonishment at how quickly time passes. It seems like just yesterday that
Pastor David Vander Meer
5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656
we were ushering in 2013 and here we are bidding the year adieu. It is a
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good time to stop and reevaluate the priority of handling time in the light
Sunday WorShip
of God’s Word.
9:30am • 5:00pm
God has given each of us the same amount of time each day. We each
have 24 hours. Each hour has 60 minutes. Each minute has 60 seconds.
SAND LAKE
We are the arbiter of our time. We have the ability to invest or squander
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
this precious gift as we see fit. Moses, in Psalm 90, makes some interest65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673
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Worship Service 9:30 am • Children’s Church 9:30 am
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135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Oak & Grant) | 616.696.2970
“So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
(Psalm 90:12) (NKJV)
Blessed John Paul II Parish
Moses recognized the need for the proper use of time. Our time should
Roman Catholic Faith Community
be used to acknowledge the brevity of time and the need to use our time
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wisely. One of the tragedies of our days is that so many people live on a
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shallow spiritual, intellectual and moral plane. Rather than feeding their
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versation, they are wasting vast amounts of time on social media, gaming,
superficial reality shows, sports fanaticism, and other assorted drivel of
ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL
(Since 1946) Non-Denominational
pop culture. I challenge you to make a conscious effort this year to limit
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the wasting of time and instead to make strong efforts to use that time
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wisely and build up your spiritual walk with God, your personal knowlSunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11am
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edge of important wisdom, and your relationship with your family.
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Thirdly, we need to rejoice through time.
“Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad
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The Church of God Fellowship Group of Michigan
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1763 Stumpf Blvd. • Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 367-2005 • www.thecogmi.org
Sabbath Services are held the 2nd thru 5th
Saturdays of the month at the
Comfort Inn - 4155 28th St. SE.
Services begin at 1:00 p.m.
Minister Bruce Chapman (616) 636-9209
Firs
Sunday School 9:30am
Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am
Sunday Evening Worship 5pm
Sunday Youth Group 6:30pm
233 S. Main Street
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Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm
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Nursery provided for all Sunday Services
Awana Wednesdays 6:30pm (Sept. - March)
Sunday Worship 10:00 AM
Family Bible Hour 6:00 PM
Church
Connection
is online
@ www.cedarspringspost.com
Bliss-Witters & Pike
Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned and
operated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapel
is located one-half mile south of downtown on Northland
Drive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
Word of Life Clubs
Wednesday 6:30 PM
12786 Algoma Ave • Cedar Springs
www.MBC-Cedar.com
696-3560
Adult Bible Study
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Mary Queen of Apostles Church/St. Clara Mission
Roman Catholic Faith Community
One W. Maple | Sand Lake, MI | 636-5671
Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 8:00 am & 12:00 noon
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 3:00 pm
Mass at St. Clara (4584 N. Bailey Rd., Coral, MI) Easter-October
Father Lam T. Le | frlle@grpriests.org
13603 Northland Drive
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1410
Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistant
October 9,
1933-January 4,
2004
What makes a Dad?
God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea. The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle’s flight. The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need. God combined these qualities, And there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete, And so He called it DAD!
It’s been 10 years, but we still miss you
and think of you everyday.
Love, your family
Happy 15th Birthday
Arts/entertainment
H
ometown
Happenings
Hometown Happenings articles are a community service for nonprofit agencies only. Due to popular demand for placement in this
section, we can no longer run all articles. Deadline for articles is
Monday at 5 p.m. This is not guaranteed space. Articles will run as
space allows. Guaranteed placement is $10, certain restrictions
may apply. You now can email your Hometown Happenings to
happenings@cedarspringspost.com please include name and
phone number for any questions we may have.
AA Meetings at Rebo’s House
Rebo’s House, 10 N. First St., Cedar Springs is open on
Sunday, 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. Monday, noon, 7 pm Big
Book, 8:15pm, Tuesday, noon, 5:30 women’s, 7 pm men’s
& women’s. Wednesday, noon, 7 pm 12X12, 8:15 pm.
Thursday, noon, 7 pm, Alanon 7 pm. Friday, noon, 7 pm
and Saturday, 8:30 am, 10 am, 2 pm and 7 pm. #1
Snowshoe Trails Open and Rentals
Available
Seven days a week (when conditions permit) from 9:30 am
to 3:30 pm, Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red
Pine Dr., Kent City has trails available. Families with young
children can try out our smaller shoes for age four and older,
or bring a sled to pull your toddlers. You can cross country
ski or snowshoe with your own skis/snowshoes for free.
Snowshoe rentals are $3.75 a person all day. Call ahead for
weekend snowshoe rentals, 616-675-3158. #1
Start the New Year right with TOPS
Jan. 7: Take off pounds sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit
weight loss support group for men and women, meets every
Tuesday at the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sand
Lake. Your first visit is free so come check out what TOPS
can do to help you reach your weigh loss goals! Weigh-ins
8:15-9am, meeting starts at 9:15am. In case of inclement
weather, meetings are cancelled if Tri-County or Cedar
Springs schools are closed. Call Martha at 696-1039 for
more information. #1f
Family Sledding and Winter Fun Day
Jan. 11: Pine Ridge Bible Camp is planning an awesome
fun filled day for the entire family. Sledding, broom hockey,
snowman building competitions, ice skating, and more are
all part of the day. Please bring your own sleds, ice skates,
and decorations for your snowman. Concessions will be
available in the dining hall. Saturday, January 11th from 1 to
4 pm. 8415 – 17 Mile Rd., Cedar Springs. #1
Auditions for Spring Musical “Nunsense”
Jan 20-21: Auditions for Cedar Springs Community Players
spring musical “Nunsense” by Dan Groggins, will be held
on Monday and Tuesday, January 20-21 from 6:30 – 8
pm at the Cedar Springs United Methodist Church. Roles
for 5 women are available and all require solos and group
singing. Auditions will involve reading from the script with
others and brings to auditions a prepared one minute song to
sing for vocal evaluation. Tech positions are also available.
The show, directed by Sue Harrison, will be presented on
March 27, 28 and 29 at the Kent Theatre in Cedar Springs
at 7:30 pm. For more information call Sue at 616-696-0456.
Also see www.cedarspringscommunityplayers.org. #1,2p
2013
Year in
Review
E ngagement
B irth
A nniversary
W edding
M emorial
O bituary
T hankyou!
A nnouncement
Autumn Sapphire
January 4, 1999
In loving memory
Roger Allen
June 20, 1928 -January 3, 2013
We miss you Roger…
It’s been one
whole year
since I’ve seen
your smile,
heard your
laugh, hugged
you hard.
I have missed
you every
moment, of
every day
you have not
been here.
Sometimes, I pretend you’re still around. I pretend that
you’re sitting at home busy doing next week’s column
or visiting around town being a funny guy.
I miss you when I’m down and need to be cheered up.
I miss you when I’m happy and want to share. I miss
you in every way of every day ‘till the day I die, and
can hug you once more.
your daughter, Lois
Life-Sized Candied Land
Jan. 9: Everyone’s invited to play a giant version of a
favorite childhood board gave. Follow the colored squares
as you walk across the gumdrop bridge and voyage through
the candy cane forest... but don’t get stuck on a licorice spot!
For all ages. Thursday, January 9th at 6:30 pm at Spencer
Township KDL Branch, 14960 Meddler Ave., Gowen. #1
Michigan’s Owls: Leave No Family
Inside
Jan. 11: Listening to the hooting of owls has to one of life’s
most special pleasures. Learning more about Michigan’s
owls gives those calls even more meaning. Join naturalist
Greg Swanson as he introduces you to owl biology and a
number of taxidermy owls during an indoor presentation
then head outdoors in search of these elusive nocturnal
wonders. Saturday, Jan 11 from 6 – 8 pm at Howard
Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr., Kent City.
Donation of $5/person or $15/family of four or more. #1
JOKE
of theWeek
Hiccup cure
A man entered a drug store and asked to see the pharmacist. When the pharmacist came out, the man asked
if he could give him a cure for the hiccups. The pharmacist immediately reached out and slapped him across
the face.
“What’d you do that for?” the man complained.
“Well, you don’t have the hiccups anymore, do you?”
“No,” the man replied, “but my wife, whose waiting
in the car, still does!”
This Joke of the Week is
brought to you by
classic kelly’s
A Finer Family Restaurant and Catering
356 North Main St., Cedar Springs
(616) 696-0620
Kent Theatre and Library American Legion
make headlines
to welcome state
officers
By Rick A Knapp Jr.
Free meal at OLC Family Center
Jan. 9 & 30: God’s Kitchen North welcomes Northern Kent
County families to join us for an evening meal on Thursday,
January 9th & January 30th. No charge – No registration
required. Served from 6-7 p.m. at Our Lady of Consolation
Family Center, 4865 11 Mile Rd. NE in Rockford. #1
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Fox 17 Meteorologist Kevin Craig does the weather from Cedar
Springs. Post photo by J. Reed.
The Kent Theatre, Cedar Springs Public Library, and area
residents received some positive publicity from a local television station in February last year.
Fox 17 meteorologist Kevin Craig did a story on Cedar
Springs for the channel’s West Michigan Stories segment. He
did the interviews a month prior to airing, and then did live
teasers from The Kent Theatre during the news segment. He
started out by doing the weather outside of the Kent, and then
talked to people inside before each segment.
Craig called Cedar Springs “the epitome of giving” for the
way the residents pulled together to raise $50,000 towards
the new library, as well as funding the $60,000 for the digital
projector at the Kent Theatre. He also talked about the donations that were raised for Veterans Park. Librarian Donna
Clark talked about the library in the segment, and both Len
Allington and Jack Clark were interviewed about the Theatre.
The Red Flannel Festival Queen and Court and Cindy Patin were interviewed for a segment on the Festival.
A few dozen people showed up at the Kent for the live segment, despite the snow. The Kent handed out free popcorn,
and the Red Flannel Festival gave away t-shirts and buttons.
As the new year begins, American Legion Glen Hill Post
287 is busy with the arrival of American Legion State Officers
to Cedar Springs.
Delegates to the Michigan American Legion State Convention held in Sault Ste. Marie elected Ray Moore, of the JacksonKoster-Gray American Legion Post 300, in Lake City, as the
2013-2014 State Commander. Commander Moore is a 10-plus
years member.
At the same convention, the American Legion Auxiliary delegates elected Sandra Snyder as the 2013-2014 State President.
President Snyder is a 10-plus years member of her unit and her
eligibility through her husband.
As a special treat, American Legion Auxiliary Junior Honorary Department President Alyssa Champion will also be attending.
Delegates to the Sons of the American Legion State Convention held in Grand Haven, on Sunday, June 9, 2013, elected
Mike Boughner of the Charlton/Polan Sons of the American
Legion Squadron 233 in Lake Orion as the 2013-2014 State
Commander. He gained his eligibility through his father, a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the United States Army.
All will be at the American Legion’s Early Bird Dinner on
Saturday, January 4, 2014. They will be telling of how their year
is going and will be receiving Red Flannels and parading them
around the post and dancing to the Chicken Dance song.
For more information check out michiganlegion.org and
glenhillpost287.org or on Facebook: American Legion Glen
Hill Post 287 Official.
now Showing
DIGITAL Movies at the
Kent theatre
January 3 • 4 • 5
showtimes:
Friday: 3:00pm • 6:00pm • 9:00pm
saturday: 3:00pm • 6:00pm • 9:00pm
sunday:
3:00pm • 6:00pm
DIGITAL Movie Tickets
The Cedar
Springs Post
8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs
www.kenttheatre.com
ONLY
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Levandowski, Katie Lyn
Lewis Frank, Mikayla Hunter
Lewis, Julian James
MacDonald, Tucker Scott
Magoon, Jason Alexander
Majewski, Alexis Lee
Male, Elayna Nycole
Mangus, Jasmine Rose
Mann, Heather Rose
Martin, Sarah Elizabeth
Marvel, Brayden Kenneth
Maslin, Sylvia Elizabeth
McHenry, Cody James
Melson, Madison Paige
Menefee, Mikala Marie
Meredith, Jacob Alexander
Merlington, Carolanne Kaye
Mesler, Alivia Elise
Migoski, Wyatt William
Miller, Brighton Corel
Miller, Matthew Steven
Nagle, Jaken Ford
Nauta, Morgan Elizabeth
Nelson, Austin William
Newman, Peyton
Noga, McKenzie Lynn
O’Connor, Cade Thomas
Paige, Michayla Gwyn
Pienta, Courtney A
Pierson, Emily Grace
Ploeg, Allison Nicole
Porter, Jenna Cherylyn
Powell III, James Allan
Rea-Grover, Brittany Ann
Reed, Reide Elizabeth
Reed, Thomas Trey
Reed, Trevor Holt
Rideout, Cody Andrew
Ringler, Ryan Paul
Risley, Madison Dawn
Rivard, Ryllie Rae
Roach, Bryan
Robinson, Khloe Lynn
Robydek, Bailey Rose
Rocafort, Bailey Nichole
Roelofs, Alyssa Kenyon
Rypma, Allison Jennie
Salinas, Tyler Allen
Schoenborn, Kayla Anne
Scott, Abigail Jean
Secord, Gabe Taggert
Sharp, Savannah Kay
Shears, Kaylyn Marie
Shevock, Malory Marie
Simpson, Julia Rae
Slater, Megan Nicole
Smith, Aaron Kane
Smith, Ethan Joseph Dale
Smith, Kimberlee Grace
Smith, Riley J
Sorensen, Alyssa Dawn
Spencer, Matthew Kaden
Steffes, Kendyll Christian
Svalen, Carson Charles
Swank, Kolby Andrew
Swinehart, Jacob Riley
Tawney, Mackenzie Joy
Thompson, Alexandra Lindsey
Thorne, Natalie Alexis
Titus, Madelyn Rae
Van Dam-Colvin, Breonna R.
Vanderhoef, Nicole Jean
VanDyke, Baylie Darline
VanGessel, Abbilyn Rae
VanGorp, Danielle Marie
VanHouten, Haley Elizabeth
Van’tHof, Emily Mae
VanZyl, Sebastian Scott
Veltkamp-St Amour, Tyler J.
Vinton, Hannah Marie
Von Seggern, Jacob Jon
Warner, Carly Rose
Warner, Taylor Rae
Weeks, Brooke Mikala
West, Ethan Charles
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White, Justin Michael
Whitney, Marissa June
Williams, Dylan Anthony
Wise, Ashley Mae
Witters, Christian Thomas
Wood IIII, Richard Morris
Wood, Dawson Lee
Yaklin, Rebecca Ann
Amell, Parker James
Anderson, Tanner Clayton
Arnold, Hailey Lynn
Benson, Sean Thomas
Beverwyk, Heather Marie
Boomgaard, Kayleigh Rae
Boomgaard, Makayla Renee
Bowers, Rachel Jean
Brandt, Cecelia Mary
Bullen, Jacob Roger
Campione, Nicholas Scott
Caron, Christina Marie
Carter, Anna Marie
Casavant, Alexander James
Childs, Nathen Allen
Ciise, Mumina Maxamed
Cook, Amy Catherine
Dahms, Jordan Jay
Daniels, Hunter James
Darling, Mackenna Ryleigh
Dault, Grace Margaret
Davis, Christopher Charles
De Leon, Selena Lynn
Detloff, Ryleigh Nicole
Donahue, Alex William
Ellison, Isabelle Brianne
Ellison, Patrick Michael
Elliston, Peyton Leigh
Empie, Bryce Daniel
Empie, Julia Matilda
Foley, Joseph James
Gardner, Eben Titus
Gatrell, Madison Rae
Gonzales, George
Goodson, Danielle Rose
Gould, Colton Guy
Groth, William Joseph
Hager, Jesse Edward
Hansen, Leslie Ann
Harthorn, Jordan Lawrence
Hawkins, Riley Wayne
Heukels, Lauryn Marie
Hibbs, Nicholas Allen
Hickox, Emilee Elizabeth
Hinton, Autumn Rae
Holloway, Christian James
Hoogerheide, Shelby Lyn
Howard, Noah Michael
Hudson, Lillyanna Lynn
Hughes, Antiaisha Nicole
Hunter, Kyanna AAliyah
Hyde, Emily Jean
Hyder, Carly Jean
Jackson, Nikcolas Jermaine
Kelley, Alisha Rae
Kendall, Noah James
King, Haley Alissa
Kinzinger, Chase Loncar
Kiphart, Robert Lawrence
Klco, Elijah Whittaker
Knapp, Emily Sena
Knauss, Ashleigh Lynn
Kneibel, Mikayla Jo
Krajewski, Paul James Burton
Kramer, Brandon James
Krupp, Annaleigh Renee
Kuiphof, Kaitlyn Marie
Kukla, Nicole Elizabeth
Kuzma, Leah Joy
Larsen, Erika Leigh
Lee Jr, Craig
Lenardson, Bryce Scott
Lopez, Arturo Junior
Louck, Kaley Jean
Lovell, Matthew Scott
Lucarelli, Hayley Jean
Lyon, Jordon Christopher
Markus, Ariana Marie
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collecting clothing and household donations for the family at her home at
126 W. Oak Street, Sand Lake.
Clothing is needed for three boys
ages 4, 6 and 9, in sizes 4, 6, and 8-10.
Clothing is also need for a 17-year-old
male in size 30/32 pants and men’s
medium in shirts.
Financial donations are being taken
at Independent Bank in Sand Lake.
Cash or checks can be deposited in
account number 74981309. Checks
should be made out to Dawn West.
Please call Dawn with questions at
(616) 821-8548.
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s more Americans make strides towards responsible spending and debt management,
there are still ways to improve the control of family finances.
According to a survey recently conducted by Bank of America, which asked respondents
about their credit card usage, balance and rewards, less than half of cardholders always pay
their entire credit card balance. With more than half of individuals carrying credit card debt,
Jason Gaughan, card products executive for Bank of America, said to think about personal
spending before taking on a credit card.
“Credit cards provide consumers an efficient and protected way to make purchases,”
said Gaughan. “They are more convenient than cash and they are incredibly useful in an
emergency. The key to successfully managing your credit card account is to understand
your budget and stick to a plan that works for you when borrowing. You want a card with
a rewards program that fits your lifestyle and how you manage your finances. If you typically carry a balance, look for a card that has low interest and reinforces good payment
practices.”
Along with these practices, there are other ways to promote good spending and personal
finance habits, such as:
Limit Number
of Credit Cards
According to the survey, three out of 10
respondents carried four or more credit
cards. Limiting the number of cards you
own can help limit your spending and
increase the likelihood you can pay above
the minimum balance. Before you start
cutting up your plastic, remember having
more than one credit card can have merits.
If you need money for an emergency, the
immediate buying power of a credit card
can be a lifesaver. Try a card with no annual
fee and a generous credit line to cover
unexpected expenses. One idea is to have
three cards: one in a safe place at home for
emergencies and two with you at all times.
Reap the Rewards
With so many rewards programs available
for credit card holders, it’s important to do
your homework so you can cash in on
things your family really needs. While
some credit cards will offer rewards to use
at your favorite hotels and airlines, others
will give you special discounts for the
purchases you make on a frequent basis.
The most popular of these programs is
cash back for spending. Some cards, such
as the BankAmericard Cash Rewards
credit card, let you earn more cash back
where you spend the most money, like
gas stations and grocery stores. The
BankAmericard Better Balance Rewards
credit card helps customers responsibly
manage their credit card balance. Whatever
rewards you are seeking, there is likely to
be a card suitable for you.
Track Spending
Habits Now
If you’ve been lax about keeping track of
your spending, take the first step towards
tracking as soon as possible. Include info
on where you spend, when you spend and
how much you spend. Making note of all
of those little purchases — a cup of coffee
here or a gift store trinket there — will
help you see how quickly they add up.
Whether you’re the old-fashioned, penand-paper type, or if you prefer a more
modern, digital form of tracking, the importance is in the act itself.
Infographic courtesy of Bank of America
Evaluate All Debts
Many carry debts beyond credit cards,
including student loans, car payments and
mortgages. While some may consider these
types as necessary debts, it is important to
keep track of the balance due for each as
well as the interest rate you are paying.
According to the survey, when respondents
were asked what they would do with
$1,000, nearly half (44 percent) revealed
they would pay off debt. Evaluate your
debts and decide which ones have the
highest interest rates. Making it a priority
to pay down these debts first will save you
more money in the long run.
Create a Budget
It’s never too soon to put yourself in control
of your money and stop letting it control
you. A budget will give you financial
peace of mind and it can help you stretch
the income you have. First, write down the
financial goals you want to achieve in the
next few years and the ones you want to
accomplish for the long term. Then, gather
all of the purchasing information for the
household and categorize each type of
spending. Divide your expenses into fixed
expenses (those that stay the same from
month to month, such as a mortgage payment or cable television bill) and variable
ones (those that may change, such as fuel
bills or entertainment). Be sure to also set
aside some money for personal savings
and an emergency fund. Once you’ve
calculated your income and expenses a
month ahead of time and set your budget,
you can focus on the most important part
— adhering to the plan. Find ways to
decrease spending. Adopt just one new
way of trimming expenses each week and
you’ll find your overhead shrinking fast.
Though you may not be on-point every
month, the simple act of tracking and communicating your family’s finances will be
a huge step forward in your quest towards
responsible spending.
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Wednesday afternoon, October 16. William’s
wife, Betty, a passenger in the van, suffered
minor injuries.
The third fatal crash occurred on Tuesday,
October 15, about 5:20 a.m. Taylor Jean Oberlin, 19, of White Cloud, was heading west on
Indian Lakes Road, in her 2000 Monte Carlo, when she failed to stop at the stop sign at
Northland Drive and was hit by a northbound
semi. The teen died at the scene of her injuries.
The truck driver, Nathan Charles Roosien, 34,
of Wyoming, was uninjured.
The fourth accident occurred Wednesday
evening, October 16, in Nelson Township. A
2008 Ford Taurus was eastbound on Egner
and stopped at the stop sign at Cedar Springs
Avenue about 6:22 p.m. The driver attempted
to turn north on Cedar Springs Avenue and
collided with a 2008 Saturn that was north-
bound.
The driver of the Taurus, Judy Mae Ranger,
69, suffered bumps and bruises. The backseat
passenger, Kathleen Fernn Bitely, 88, of Bailey was pronounced dead at the scene. The
front seat passenger, Herbert Donald Smith,
92, from Twin Lakes, was transported to the
hospital where he later died of his injuries.
The driver of the Saturn, Kristy Lynn
Beemer, 28, and her front seat passenger, Michael Rock McBride, 30, were transported to
the hospital with severe injuries. Two children
in the backseat—a five-year-old female and
three-year-old female—also suffered injuries.
The five-year-old suffered two broken legs.
Alcohol was not considered to be a factor
in the accident.
Other tragic accidents this year included a crash in Nelson Township on June 25,
which took the life of two-year-old Oscar
Zuniga, of Cedar Springs. Paula Zuniga, 33,
was traveling westbound on 17 Mile in a red
Ford Explorer with her three children about
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pond behind their home.
Perrien reportedly committed the murders while out on work release. He was convicted and sentenced on a property crime
on September 1, 2011 in Eaton County, and
was granted work release by the court, despite a long criminal history. He had lied to
the court about having a job.
In an ongoing story known to many longtime area residents, the U.S. Sixth Circuit
Court of Appeals handed down a decision
last spring affirming the death penalty for
Marvin Charles Gabrion II, convicted in
2002 in the 1997 kidnapping and drowning
death of 19-year-old Rachel Timmerman,
of Cedar Springs.
The Court upheld the conviction and sentencing 12-4.
Although Michigan does not have the
death penalty, Gabrion was sentenced to
death by lethal injection, because Rachel’s
body was found on federal land, in the Manistee National Forest. Rachel’s 11-monthold daughter, Shannon Verhage, was with
her at the time of her disappearance, and
northbound on Myers Lake Avenue ran the
stop sign and hit Zuniga’s vehicle. Oscar was
ejected from his car seat and died at the scene.
Three-year-old Alex Salgado was transported
to the hospital with serious head injuries, and
both one-year-old Gretta Salgado and Paul
Zuniga were transported to the hospital with
non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the truck, John Heeringa, 65,
of Howard City, was taken to the hospital by
family to be checked out.
Heeringa may have been distracted by his
dog, which was in the cab of the truck. He has
been charged with a moving violation causing
death.
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has never been found.
The family of another area woman killed
by an estranged boyfriend in 2012 found
justice in November. Robert Michael Munsell, 30, of Ionia, pled guilty to second-degree murder in her death of his former
girlfriend, Julie Danielson, 31, of Pierson.
Montcalm County Sheriff’s deputies found
the body of Danielson, when they responded to a domestic disturbance on Whitefish
Woods Drive in Pierson Township about
3:58 a.m. Saturday morning, November 17,
2012. Munsell had reportedly called it in,
saying that he had had an altercation with
another man at the home, then left.
Police said his story was inconsistent, and
that he was covered with blood. He finally
confessed that he went to Danielson’s home
and they argued. When she pushed him toward the door to leave, he slapped her and
she fell to the floor and went unconscious.
Munsell then said he panicked, went upstairs and got a knife, and then went back
downstairs and cut her throat. He said gave
her a hug before he left, which explained
the blood on him.
Danielson has twin sons, who were not
home at the time of the murder.
Munsell was sentenced to a minimum of
37 years and 6 months, and a maximum of
75 years.
The most recent fatal crash, on Saturday,
November 24, involved a couple engaged to
be married. Bridget Brinkmeier, 24, of Courtland Township, died when the car she was riding in left the roadway and rolled on Northland Drive, just north of Russell Road. The
crash occurred about 11:43 p.m., when she
and her fiance’, Nicholas McIntyre, 24, also
of Courtland Township, were on their way
home from the Food, Beer and Wine Festival
in Grand Rapids, and were less than a mile
from home. McIntyre reportedly fell asleep
while driving.
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Brush, stick-ups and timber for big gills and crappie
by Jack Payne
Stick-ups, bushes or wood of any
type are a drawing card for crappie
and gills. Winter time and early
spring are my favorites but twelve
months out of the year panfish will
be found in wood if present.
Standing timber in most of our
lakes are visible. Brushy shorelines
are also easily spotted but some of
the best brush might be under the
ice during the winter. Early season
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canals and channels. Add the timber or brush it becomes a real hot
spot.
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Once a brushy shoreline is found
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Start fishing at the first hole and move down every few
minutes if no action is found. If the action slows on a hole
move down and return in thirty minutes. When fishing the
brush along a shoreline you normally catch a couple of fish from
each brush pile.
Tree tops that have numerous
limbs might hold a limit of fish.
In this case you might need four
holes to fish one tree. Early in the
season the tree tops closest to the
shore produce the best. As winter
takes hold the tops closest to deep
water produce best.
A stump field can be a combination of the two. Stumps most
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shoreline and often in deeper
water. They provide a great year
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Backwaters of a river or a bayou almost always have brush
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that might reach the first drop-off.
Fallen trees create a canopy for the fish to hide under. The
closer the drop-off is to the shoreline the longer or larg-
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A cottontail rabbit was in the backyard under the apple tree
eating something in the deep snow. When I first noticed, it
was sitting tall with front legs high above the ground. I first
thought it was a plant silhouette that looked like a rabbit until it dropped to all fours and resumed eating. The yard was
snow covered with no vegetation apparent above the snow. I
wondered what it was eating. Later I discovered it was eating
fallen apples.
Young trees will be killed during winter when rabbits girdle them for the tasty and nutritious bark. The yard took on
a new beauty with twelve inches of snow. A wonderful cold
spell remained in the low 20’s or colder keeping snow light
and fluffy. Snow glazed tree branches but was thickest on
larger branches. A cherry that would stand about 18 feet tall
was arched with ice and snow highlighting its bent silhouette. I had not noticed the tree was bent until the snow outline
drew my eye. It was not bent from snow or ice weight. This
tree has been bent for a long time and I wondered how it
became bent.
It crossed my mind that I should cut it to make room for
it to sprout new straight growth or remove it so surrounding
plants could grow without interference. Immediately I realized how much influence I could exert on the community at
Ody Brook. It is not just my meddling but that of other creatures that shape the biotic landscape of silhouettes. Rabbits
annually kill many young woody stems but roots strive to
survive and produce new clusters of shoots in spring. There
was a bird nest in the sugar maple in front of the house. I
wondered if the bird was successful in rearing young. It
seems that one of the many squirrels living here might have
found the nest and eaten the eggs. During winter many nest
silhouettes become apparent on naked exposed branches that
were well camouflaged during the growing season.
Large trees stand tall protecting the open yard and house
from winter’s heat stealing winds. They shelter birds, mammals, insects and us from the wind chilling bitter cold.
Branch silhouettes provide a variety of views during long
winter months. One night at dusk a few clouds mottled the
sky behind living tree skeletons. Only a faint hint of orange
penetrated between the branches making the view subtly
beautiful as night took hold. Dimness slowly blurred and
erased the separation of light and dark between trees and
sky. Soon all was a dark canopy waiting for the next day’s
new stories to be written in sky, on snow, and among the tree
branches. Life activities continue during the depths of night
and are revealed by telltale signs left for the sun to illuminate,
when an interested explorer seeks nature niche mysteries.
As the year wound down to the solstice, my thoughts anticipated what might happen as daylight lengthened in the
coming six months. Many best friends share Ody Brook
Sanctuary and surroundings. Many will not survive the winter. Some friends are plants and are some animals. I even
wondered if I would witness another year’s cycle of life and
death as my body attacks itself with its own cells out of control with cancer. Cancer reminds me of my own mortality
and heightens awareness and joy for everyday wonders.
I work diligently to enhance conditions that support
healthy habitats for wild creatures, other people, and my
family that call West Michigan home. Without hundreds of
species at Ody Brook Sanctuary making life sustainable,
rich, and meaningful for family and friends, there would be
little purpose to wake. Without wild creatures there would be
no breathable air, soil would be sterile, and plants could not
grow food to nourish animals or us. Not only would there be
no reason to wake but we could not wake without the contributions of nature that sustain life. We like to think we can
survive and even thrive without wild creatures but we cannot. Happy New Year to all creatures bringing life and health
to a new year.
Natural history questions or topic suggestions can be directed to Ranger Steve (Mueller) at odybrook@chartermi.
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er the canopy will be. Vision a majestic 50 foot oak tree
that fell into the lake. Twenty feet from shore the drop-off
begins. Part of the tree will be hanging over the drop-off
creating perfect year around cover.
If the snow is not too deep you can often spot these trees.
Deep snow requires some luck and good usage of your
graph. Open water anglers should invest in a hand held
GPS to mark these locations for the best winter action.
Bluegills require a smaller jig than a crappie. Wax worms
work great but don’t forget the spikes. Stick-ups and wood
are a natural fit when panfishing fishing. Simple techniques
that allow pinpoint control deliver the maximum results.
Use caution around any visible brush or timber when a
warm thaw begins. Wood absorbs heat and the ice can rot
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putting something in a yellow bag. He thought they were
helping a customer. He said that the suspect then ran out,
and the clerk said they had been robbed.
The witness then ran out and told his adult son, who was
waiting for him in the car. The son then chased after the
suspect, who ran west to the back of Subway, then south
behind the strip mall and into the woods. But the man lost
him at that point. “I didn’t see which way he went when he
got to the woods,” he explained.
Both the witness and his son were upset about the robbery. “If I’d known sooner what was happening, I would’ve
hit him in the throat so hard,” remarked the witness, who
was a former police officer and security guard.
Several other police agencies helped Cedar Springs Police in the search for the suspect. Roadblocks were set up
on White Creek Avenue by the Kent County Sheriff Department, and a Michigan State Police canine unit was
called in, but the dog lost the scent and the suspect was not
captured.
According to a witness, the suspect was about 5-foot
four-inches, with a dark (tanned) face, sunglasses, black
hair or wig, black hoodie, and light-colored jeans. Possibly
in his mid-twenties.
Anyone with information on any of these robberies is
asked to call the Cedar Springs Police at 696-1311, or contact Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345. Silent Observer can
be contacted confidentially by using the Report A Crime
section on their website, which is www.silentobserver.org.
Or, download their mobile app and send an anonymous tip
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Gallon Milk
Roast Dinner:
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Beef
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Chili Dinner:
99lb
Whole
Chickens
Pollo entero
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99
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Fresh Carrots 2lb bag
Breakfast:
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Coburn Farms
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Morning
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French
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Pechuga de pollo
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Farmington
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Lunch:
¢
Mixed
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69
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69
Banquet Brown & Serve Links or Patties 6.4oz
Snacks:
2 liter Coke
for 5
4$
Campbell’s
Chunky Soup J. Higgs
18.6oz-18.8oz
Potato Chips
Crown Creamery
Premium Ice Cream
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Morning
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Assorted Varieties,
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Ginger Evans
Homestyle
Buttermilk Biscuits
99
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Ahorros
Yellow Onions
Navideños 3lb bag
lb
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