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Solon Township will receive sealed bids on the mowing and upkeep of the grounds of the Township Hall at 15185 Algoma Avenue, the Township Fire Department at 2305 19 Mile Road, and the Township cemetery located at the corner of 18 Mile Road and Algoma Avenue. The following criteria applies:

1. Bidders must have their own equipment and be able to present a current certificate of liability insurance.

2. Mowing and trimming to be done weekly, as needed, between Wednesdays and Fridays.

3. Removal of sticks and debris on a continuous basis, as necessary.

4. Payment for services will be as follows: One third of lawn cutting fee on May 18th. One third of lawn cutting fee on July 15th. One third of lawn cutting fee at end of

season.

Upon acceptance of this bid by the Solon Township Board, you agree to all the information in this bid and agree to perform the duties described. Additionally, the successful bidder will supply the Township Clerk with proof of liability insurance within three days of bid acceptance.

If all terms of this agreement are not met, Solon Township reserves the right to terminate this contract with forty eight (48) hours notice.

Please return bids on or before 5:00 PM, April 13, 2015.

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Dated: March 26, 2015 Mary Lou PoulsenSolon Township Clerk

Township of NelsonCounty of Kent,

MichiganSummary of Nelson Township

Board Meeting2 Maple Street

Sand Lake, MI 49343Nelson Township / Sand Lake Hall

Tuesday, March 10, 20157:00 PM

Present: Noreen, Mahoney, Armstrong, Austin. Absent: Hoffman

Board action approved: Reallocate funds from Sand Lake portion of Nelson Township fire mileage to Sand Lake rescue vehicle; Adopted FY2015-2016 General fund budget; adopted FY2015-2016 Library fund budget; adopted FY2015-2016 Pine Lake Weed fund budget; Adopted Resolution 2014-009 FY2015-2016 General Appropriations Act; Adopted FY2015-2016 Township schedule of fees; Approved Comprenew for May township clean-up; Approved Advanced Pest Control contact for library; Approved H2O for library sprinkler system; Approved Right Place membership.

Complete copies of the minutes are available at the Township Hall during regular business hours Monday – Thursday 9am to 3pn.

Dated: March 26, 2015 Katy AustinNelson Township Treasurer


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Public Accuracy TestNelson Township will hold a Public Accuracy Test of the Electronic Equipment for the Special Election, Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The accuracy test will be held at the Nelson Township Office, 2 Maple Street, Sand Lake, Michigan on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.

The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law.

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Dated: March 26, 2015 Laura HoffmanNelson Township Clerk

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1. Lot Definitions. The ordinance would amend Section 2.2 of the definitions contained in the Township Zoning Ordinance. The definition of “Lot Lines” currently listed in Section 2.2 would be deleted. The definitions of “Lot Area” and “Lot Depth” would be amended to include a portion of a parcel which lies within the street right-of-way for purposes of calculating lot area and lot depth.

2. Special Land Use Design Standards for Correctional Institutions. In addition to the foregoing amendments, the ordinance would amend Section 19.5.J, which governs the special land use design standards for correctional institutions by providing that the mandatory lot for a correctional institution is “40 acres in lot area” in place of “40 acres in total area, excluding public rights-of-way” to correspond with the other amendments concerning calculation of lot area.

The text of the proposed amending ordinance is on file and may be examined at the offices of the Nelson Township Clerk, 2 Maple Street, Sand Lake, Michigan, during Township office hours. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and comment on the proposed amendments. Written comments concerning the amendments may be submitted to the Township office, at the above-stated address, up to the time of the public hearing.

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Post goes Shopper?The Cedar Springs Post

going shopper? According to sources in the media industry, The River Val-ley Shopper has made a substantial offer to buy The Cedar Springs Post, making it yet, another shopper. The new shop-per will be tagged the Red Flannel Shopper and will cover all of Cedar Springs and Rockford as well.

Without the cost of reporting news, and the space used previously for news sto-ries, all pages can be dedicated to advertising at a cut rate, just like the River Valley Shopper, which has gained popu-larity with area advertisers.

Post owner Lois Allen says the small independent newspa-per has struggled for over the past two decades to find enough local businesses to keep it solvent. “We’re not non-profit, just no profit,” she joked. Shoppers are the new means for print advertising at a reduced rate and are squeezing out the weekly newspapers that cannot undercut their prices and distribution,” she explained.

“It will be a huge burden off of me. I’ve always wanted to re-tire and practice my love of professional kite flying,” said Allen.

Allen says the shopper approached her and made her an offer she couldn’t refuse. She could not disclose the exact amount but explained, “I can relax and never have to worry about going broke or missing a deadline again,” said Allen who is responsi-ble for almost missing over one thousand deadlines since 1988. “With the money they offered me, I can take a cruise around the world, twice!”

But she won’t be taking the Post with her! The new shopper will begin it’s first edition on April 1, 2015.

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April Fool’sImagine Cedar Springs WITHOUT the Cedar Springs Post!

The above story could very well be true. However, it isn’t. The River Valley folks have previously inquired as to the sale of The Post, but no serious offer has ever been discussed. “I be-lieve in keeping a real newspaper here. ‘Cause everyone loves it!” says Allen. The Post could go anywhere and people would read it. You can drop The Post in Macon, Georgia and they’d read it! You can’t find this kind of news on CNN.

She continued, “People need to pay attention to the business-es who keep the newspaper going. Those who make the choice to spend some of their advertising budget in their (customers’) local newspaper. Cause if they don’t use it, we’ll lose it.”

Nobody waits for the shopper to come out! No one wants more junk mail! Billboards do not build community pride. Commercials never seem to end. So, what’s the best way to get your attention? News.

You can read the paper without booting it up. Amazing! No download needed! Don’t worry about a password. Just forget about it. Not to mention, your identity, is completely protected. Nobody knows your reading this. No extra charge or addition-al software needed. No upgrades required. Read it in the bath-room if you want. I assure you there’s no web cam here. And I am positive that no one has ever been “hacked” while holding a newspaper. They are hack proof and completely safe to read. You can feel confident to let your kids browse it. No chance of porn popping up!

The Cedar Springs Post is not the only choice to advertise, but is the best choice if you do business here.

Help those who bring us to you – free! Buy your next refrig-erator at Larry’s Northtown Furniture in Greenville. Purchase your next car at Ray Winnie Auto Sales in Greenville. They run in The Post instead of in your mailbox!

If you need new carpet, go see Art Probst at Probst Floor Covering in Cedar Springs or Rockford Floor Covering on Northland Drive. Make sure you save money at Save-a-Lot. They bring you The Cedar Springs Post!

And that’s no joke!

Cedar Springs athlete crowned national champion

Justin Balczak, a 2011 Cedar Springs High School graduate, is now a national champion in the heptathlon. He competed for Asuza Pa-cific University, located in southern California, in the two-day NCAA Division II Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama during the weekend of March 13. The heptathlon is a sev-en-event meet that measures speed, endurance, strength and agility. Balczak entered the meet seeded fourth in the nation and competed against 13 other athletes at the na-tional championships.

On day one, Balczak com-peted in the 60m dash (7.33 sec.), long jump (22’ 3.5”),

shot put (43’ 8.75” with a 16 lb. shot), and the high jump (personal best of 6’ 10.5”). Balczak’s marks put him in third place after the first day of competition.

Day two brought on three different events—the 60m hurdles (8.24 sec), pole vault (14’ 9”) and concluded with the 1000m run (2:45 for another personal best). Balczak needed his personal best in the 1000 because he learned before the race that he was in second place and he needed to beat the first place competitor by 8 seconds.

Balczak began his collegiate career at Lake Superior State University and was Division II All-American while attending. He sat out his junior season to prepare to transfer and face a new challenge.

“The multi has a different mindset than any other event in track and field. The camaraderie that is displayed in this event is unlike anything else in college track,” he explained. “We are the

Crash claims life of horse and buggy driver

A horse and buggy driver that was injured in a crash with a pickup truck last week has died of his inju-ries.

The accident occurred on Thursday, March 19, about 7:29 a.m. Accord-ing to Montcalm County Sheriff’s Deputies, Andrew Miller, 27, of Montcalm Township, Greenville, was driving his Amish horse and buggy southbound on Fitzner Road, in Montcalm Township, between Spen-cer Road and Pakes Road, when it swerved into the path of a northbound pickup truck. The collision caused severe damage to both the buggy and the truck.

Miller, was taken to Unit-ed Memorial Hospital by

Montcalm County Emer-gency Medical Services and subsequently flown to Spec-trum Health by Aeromed. He died of his injuries on Tuesday, March 24.

The pickup driver, Del Ray Christensen, 54, also of Montcalm Township, Greenville, was not injured.

The horse died as a result of its injuries.

Police believe the horse tack may have been incor-rectly connected, causing the horse to veer into the northbound lane when the buggy driver attempted to stop the buggy. Neither al-cohol nor drugs are suspect-

ed in the crash. Miller was a lifelong

resident of the Greenville area where he worked as a roofer and was a member of the Old Order Amish com-munity. He leaves behind his wife, Rebecca, and four children.

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The Post travels to Pierson

The Hoosiermama family, of Solon Township, has been looking forward to taking a short vacation from the busy-ness of their fast-paced life here in Cedar Springs. So it was a great relief to Dolly Madison and Hermando Hoosier-mama, and their daughter, Indiana, when they took a short break from the madness to visit somewhere they always wanted to go—Pierson, Michigan. And they took a Post with them!

The family visited the U.S. Post office, The Trading Post, the Pierson Village Offices, and other landmarks.

“We rocked it,” exclaimed Dolly, who spends most of the day looking for a job, and moonlights evenings making cupcakes for her family.

“It was a riot,” re-marked Hermando, who took a break from his in-ternational body building competitions to go on va-cation. “I mean it was lit-erally a riot. I don’t think we can ever go in that bar again.”

“It was awesome,” com-mented Indiana, who goes to school and does some modeling on the side. “It was great not to have my

photo taken 20 times a day.” The selfies she takes can be seen frequently on her Facebook page.

They hope to return for another visit on next Wednesday, April Fools Day. Thanks to the Hoosiermama family for taking us with you! Are you going on vacation? Take the Post with you and snap some photos. Then send

them to us with some info to [email protected] or mail them to Post travels, PO Box 370, Cedar Springs, MI 49319. We will be looking for yours!

Rotary Club honors 5th grade essay winnersWant to earn some fast cash?

It’s quick. It’s easy. All you have to do is read the news-paper. That’s right! Read the stories and read the ads. Identify the fake display ad, classified ad, AND the fake stories (5 of them) and you could win a fast $20! Email us at [email protected] with your guesses by Tuesday, March 31, at 5 p.m. Include your name, address and phone number in the email. Or you can drop off your entry here at 36 E. Maple. One winner will be chosen out of all the correct entries received by the deadline. We will call you to let you know you’ve won by Wednesday, April 1. And that’s no April Foolin’!

Students, parents, teachers, and principals involved in the Rotary 4-way test essay contest. Courtesy photo.

The Cedar Springs Ro-tary recently handed out the awards for their annu-al Rotary 4-way test con-test. They invited students from Cedar View, Creative Technology Academy, and Algoma Christian to enter, and had nine fifth grade classes participate. All es-says were written at school in 200 words or less. Teach-ers chose the 2 best essays from their class and sub-mitted them to the commit-tee, which included Julie Wheeler, Carolyn Davis and Donna Clark.

“We had 18 diverse and interesting essays to read, evaluate and choose from,” explained Clark. “We looked at grammar, writing mechanics, spell-ing, presentation and the story line. We looked for a clear outcome, such as the lesson learned or character revealed.”

The first-place winner this year was Greta Isabella DeBack, in Mr. Moleski’s class. She wrote her essay entitled “Truth or Mr. Greg-ory Setting a Good Exam-ple.” It showed how a great teacher impacted her life. Rotary awarded her $50.

MayLynne Hath, of Mrs. Johnson’s class, came in

a close second. She wrote about what the “Habits of Mind” are as taught at Ce-dar View, what they are not and how they can guide each of us to be a good per-son. She was awarded $25.

The third-place winner was Gwen Forster, of Mrs. Cairy’s class. She found that personal loss could build a sense of community when shared with a friend. She was awarded $15.

Jacob Borden, of Mrs. Norman’s class at CTA, was the fourth-place win-ner. He wrote his essay entitled “How My Grand-

ma Inspires Me” about his grandmother impacted his life. He was awarded $10.

Clark thanked the teach-ers for their inspiration and guidance of students, and their parents for the founda-tion of success they’ve laid at home.

The 4 Way Test was ad-opted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands of ways. The message is known and followed by all Rotarians. “Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the truth? 2. Is it fair to all

concerned? 3. Will it build goodwill and better friend-ships? 4. Will it be benefi-cial to all concerned?”

The Cedar Springs Rota-ry holds the four-way test essay contest each year for fifth grade students, and tries to live by that four-way test. “We as Rotarians are aware of the example we set as individuals and as a Club in our community,” said Rotary President Caro-lyn Davis. “As community leaders and partners, we are mindful of what we think, say and do.”

Bob Tax in Cedar SpringsIn a move sure to shock

many Cedar Springs resi-dents, the city council last week approved a new city tax. Nick-named the “Bob Tax,” the new tax would levy a 50 percent across-the-board income tax on any Cedar Springs resident with the name “Bob.”

Said council member Rose Powell, “Of course

the new tax will apply to guys named Robert or Bob-by. Any derivative will do.”

Citing advances in wom-en’s rights, Powell, indicat-ed females named Roberta, will also have to pay the new tax.

The 50 percent figure was agreed upon because so many people can readily understand it without a cal-

culator: For example, a Bob making $20,000 annually would have to pay a Bob tax of $10,000. Those mak-ing $50,000, would have to pay $25,000.

Bobs with a gross income of over $100,000 would be exempt from the new tax as most people with that sort of money get out of paying their taxes anyway.

According to council members, money from the new tax will go towards a life-sized memorial statue of Lois Allen, owner of The Cedar Springs Post, in the center of town.

Said Allen, “Of course I’m honored by the idea of a memorial statue, especially since I am still living.”

The new statue is sched-uled for a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 1st, 2015. April Fool’s.


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Solon Park committee needs public inputCould see North Country Trail cut through propertyBy Judy Reed

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Skinny Skyscraper coming to townNew pet resort set to open next spring

The Solon Township Park Committee now has two conceptual drawings for how a new park could be laid out on the township property on Algoma, and they want the public’s in-put. They invite residents to come to a meeting on Mon-day, March 30, from 5:30 to 7 at the township hall and give their comments.

“These are not set in stone,” said Len Alling-ton, Vice President of the committee. “These are just ideas people have come up with.”

Each of the designs are a little different, but con-tain things like baseball, softball and soccer fields, a skate park, splash pad, and more.

“We’d really like to en-gage more kids and young adults in the decision pro-cess,” noted Allington. “We really just want to get a conversation going.”

Once they get some in-put, they will create updat-ed designs for the public to view at the May election.

Allington said that the funding model the commit-tee would like to follow is the same one that Algoma followed for their park—using donations and grants to get it done. And that could be a real possibility if the North Country Trail travels acoss their property. Carolee Cole, Communi-ty Building Development Team member and North Country Trail committee member, made a presenta-tion about it to the Solon Township board earlier this month.

It was announced Monday that the demolition last week of an old build-ing at the corner Elm and Main paved the way for a new type of building in Cedar Springs—the skinny skycrap-er. Those types of buildings are cur-rently the rage in large metropolitan areas such as New York or Manhat-tan, but rarely seen in small towns. However, the one in Cedar Springs will be unique—it will be the only skinny skyscraper in the world cater-ing to travelers and their pets.

According to the developer, the Pet Park Tower will feature 3,300-square foot floors, and be 597 feet tall. Guests will have a premium view no

The North Country Trail is the longest continuous hiking trail in the Unit-ed States stretching 4,600 miles from upstate New York to North Dakota. The

national headquarters are based in Lowell and the entire length of the trail is a national park. Cole said that the board of the North Country Trail Association

for West Michigan has vot-ed to begin the process of certifying the trail route through Cedar Springs on its way from Lowell to the

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The 2015 En Gedi auction set new re-cords in attendance and funds earned last Friday, March 20, during the non-profit organization’s annu-al and only fundrais-er held at the Cedar Springs High School cafeteria.

The evening started with gourmet appetiz-ers and dessert being served while the approxi-mate 120 attendees visited and browsed the wide va-riety of items on the silent auction tables. At 7 p.m., auctioneer Kelly from Art Smith Auctioneer began to close bids on each table with a great deal of excite-ment and enthusiasm.

Trey Reed and Ellen Pike managed the Plinko game while others sold raffle tick-ets for a new television.

There was a short presen-tation sharing the En Gedi

highlights from the youth center, high school 5th quarter activities, and com-munity events over the last year. Volunteers and Youth Center Director Craig Ow-ens and Assistant Director Joseph Gross were recog-nized and thanked for their leadership.

They also debuted a re-cently created DVD show-ing what the 6-8th grade students liked about the free after-school program held at Red Hawk Elementary

School. Then, the auctioneer

conducted a segment al-lowing attendees to spon-sor a “student-for-a-year,” which brought in $3,880.

This was followed by a live auction of 10 specialty items allowing bidders to compete for the prize.

The total amount earned at the auction was approx-imately $45,000, which includes corporate sponsor-ship from CS Manufactur-

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New hope for kids battling kidney disease

New hope is on the hori-zon for children suffering from chronic kidney dis-ease, thanks to the results of a study that, for the first time, identifies some of the factors that can lead to kid-ney failure.

Dr. Bradley Warady was the co-principal investigator on the study, which looked at nearly 500 children with chronic kidney disease over 10 years.

Warady says many peo-ple don’t realize that kidney disease can have a profound effect on a child’s growth and development.

“Not only can you devel-

op an inability to remove waste products and fluids, but you may be very short, you may have poor nutri-tion, you may have poor growth,” he explains. “So it impacts the global develop-ment of the child.”

Warady adds the risk fac-tors investigators uncov-ered, including high blood pressure anemia, and pro-tein loss, are treatable, and the hope is that addressing those issues will keep kid-ney disease from progress-ing so that children can avoid having to go through dialysis or even transplants.

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ic kidney disease is not as common in children as it is in adults, but it can be much more challenging to treat.

He says the good news is that many of the underlying issues investigators uncov-ered can be successfully managed.

“If we can do that, maybe, I can’t say for sure yet, but maybe we have a chance of altering the progression or the worsening of chronic kidney disease,” he says.

The study, which was funded by the National In-stitutes of Health, is pub-lished in National Kidney Foundation’s American Journal of Kidney Diseases.

By mona shand, michigan news connection

For the first time, the entire week of March 22-28, 2015 has been proclaimed Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week by Gov. Rick Snyder and the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) to promote the importance of Lynch Syndrome (LS) screening for new-ly-diagnosed colorectal cancer patients and their families.

Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary nonpolyp-osis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is an inherited disorder associated with higher risks of developing colorectal, en-dometrial, ovarian, pancreatic, and other types of cancer. Approximately 1 in every 35 colorectal cancer patients has LS. First-degree relatives of LS patients have a 50 percent risk of having the condition as well.

The efforts to increase LS awareness in Michigan are supported by a newly-awarded cooperative agreement between MDCH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The five-year project expands existing state resources to advance partnerships, work with policy-makers, and educate health providers and the public about LS and genetic screening, with the ultimate goal of reduc-ing overall cancer death rates in the state.

“Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week launches our efforts to put needed focus on hereditary can-

cers caused by this condition,” said Matthew Davis, Michi-gan’s Chief Medical Executive. “One of the Healthy People 2020 genomics objectives is to increase the number of new-ly-diagnosed colorectal cancer patients who receive genetic counseling and evaluation for LS. Our state is already at the forefront of cancer genomics in public health, and the new agreement with the CDC helps us expand the scope of our work to achieve this goal.”

Genetic testing for LS helps determine whether a patient’s colorectal cancer is inherited and whether family members have a higher risk of developing LS-associated cancers. Having this knowledge is the first step in early interven-tion and cancer prevention measures that could protect the health of at-risk relatives.

“My mom had both uterine and colon cancer when she was 54; she is now 79. Thirteen of her family members died of cancer, most of which were Lynch syndrome-related,” said Sherry Berry, a Lynch Syndrome cancer survivor and advocate. “About five years ago, when I was 48, I was found to have colon cancer. My doctor asked if I wanted genetic testing, and I was found to have Lynch syndrome. If I had known I had LS earlier, my stage 3 colon cancer could have been prevented. Maybe I wouldn’t have needed chemo and wouldn’t have had complications that led to a forced retire-

ment. If my mom’s relatives had known about LS earlier, maybe more would be alive today.”

Based on national evidence-based recommendations, LS screening should be considered for Michigan patients who are newly-diagnosed with colorectal cancer, for the bene-fit of family members. In addition, Michigan residents are encouraged to discuss their family health history with their healthcare providers to assess if they are at risk for heredi-tary cancer conditions such as Lynch syndrome.

“Know your family history and make sure your doctor knows your family history. It is of vital importance that doctors act now on critical family history information by considering referral to cancer genetic services,” added Ber-ry. “This action can save lives! If cancer runs heavily in your family, be sure to tell your doctor and consider genetic counseling and testing.”

For more information about Lynch syndrome or hered-itary cancer, visit http://www.cdc.gov/Features/LynchSyn-drome or www.lynchcancers.org.

The MCGA maintains a list of Michigan clinics that pro-vide cancer genetic counseling and test coordination. To see the directory, visit https://migrc.org/Library/MCGA/MCGADirectory.html.

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Opening it, he found two doilies and $82,500 in cash. He took the box to her and asked about the con-tents. “My mother gave me that box the day we mar-ried,” she explained. “She told me to make a doily to help ease my frustrations every time I got mad at you.”

Uncle Jack was very touched that in 50 years she’d only been mad at him twice.

“What’s the $82,500 for?” he asked.Aunt Edna smiled and said, “That’s the money I made

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Rummage Sale for Relay for LifeMar. 28: The Cedar Steppers will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, March 28th from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm at Cedar Springs Middle School. All proceeds will be donated to Rockford Relay for Life benefitting the American Cancer Society. We are also looking for more donations for the sale. We will accept good, clean items such as clothing, household items, toys etc. You may drop off your donations at Cedar Springs Middle Schools on Friday, March 27th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Please keep us in mind when you are doing your spring cleaning and donating your used items. The sale is for a great cause and your donations will help “celebrate more birthdays”! All items left after our sale will be donated to local charities. Thank you so much for your support of our Relay Team! #11,12p

Celebrate Spring with ButterfliesMar. 31: Spread your wings, show your colors and help create a seasonal banner to decorate the library. For all ages. Tuesday, March 31st at 10:30 am at the Nelson Township/Sand Lake KLD Branch, 88 Eighth St. #12

Good Friday Walk and RememberApr. 3: Come to Sand Lake and walk with us Friday, April 3rd beginning at noon at Mary Queen of Apostles Catholic Church and progressing to the Church of the Full Gospel, Resurrection Lutheran Church and ending at Sand Lake United Methodist Church. We will meet and listen to the stories of characters from the Bible that were involved in the Crucifixion of Jesus. Families and youth are encouraged to join us. Sponsored by Sand Lake Village Churches. #12,13p

Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Solon Center WesleyanApr. 4: An Easter Egg-Stravaganza, a celebration for children will be held on Saturday, April 4th from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Solon Center Wesleyan Church. All children 10 years and under are invited to attend. There’ll be games, an Easter Egg hunt, and a special Easter presentation. Two bicycles will be given away as grand prizes. For more information go to: scwchurch.org or call the church office at 616-696-3229. The church is located at 15671 Algoma Avenue, just north of 19 Mile Road. All welcome! #11-13p

Easter Egg Hunt with BrunchApr. 4: Howard Christiansen Nature Center will hold it’s 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt with Brunch on Saturday, April 4th. Brunch will be served from 10 am to 2 pm. $5 per person or $20 per family of 4 or more and includes Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Egg Hunt begins promptly at 2 pm for all ages. Easter Egg Hunting is only $1 per egg hunter. 16190 Red Pine Drive, Kent City. 616-675-3158. #12

Register Now For Free Hunter EducationApr. 7: To register for firearm Hunter Safety Classes at the Red Flannel Rod & Gun Club, call Jim Pope at 231-834-5545 after 6 pm. Classes at the Club, 7463 18 Mile Rd. Cedar Springs, will be

Tues. April 7th from 6-9 pm, Thurs. April 9th from 6-9pm, and Sat. April 11th from 8 am-4 pm and Tues. April 14th from 6-9 pm. Class size limited to 40 students. #12,13p

Help Promote LiteracyApr. 7: The Literacy Center of West Michigan has scheduled and information session on Tuesday, April 7th for prospective volunteer tutors. This session is held at 6:30 pm and lasts one hour. It allows persons interested in becoming volunteer tutors to fund out more about the Center and its literacy programs. At the end of the session there will be an opportunity to sign up for tutor training. By training people to be tutors, the Center can offer one-on-one reading help to adults asking for assistance in reading or English as a Second Language (ESL). You do not need to speak another language to tutor ESL. The Center is located at 1120 Monroe Ave., NW, Suite 240, Grand Rapids. Please call 616-459-5151 (ext. 10) to register. #12

God’s Kitchen in Cedar SpringsApr. 7,14,21,28: Join us for dinner every Tuesday. God’s Kitchen – Cedar Springs welcomes families from Northern Kent County and the surrounding area to a Tuesday Evening Meal. No charge – no registration required! Served from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the St. John Paul II Parish, 3110 – 17 Mile Rd., Cedar Springs. For more information, call the Church office at 616-696-3904. #12

Cedar Springs Community NightApr. 16: Come to the 29th Annual Cedar Springs Community Night. Free admission! There will be booths, demonstrations, performances, and more. There will be the performances and displays of CSPS Fine Arts Department. Food will be available for purchase at the Boosters concession stand. Thursday, April 16 from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Cedar Springs High School (off East Muskegon east of Main St.) Presented by the Community Action Network in cooperation with the Cedar Springs Public Schools Fine Arts Department. Proceeds will be given to community organizations. #12-14p

Fathers get support during conference in Grand Rapids

Fatherhood is full of excitement and joy… but it also has its share of challenges. Healthy Kent’s Dads Count! is hop-ing to make being a dad a little less stressful, by offering a special educational event on Saturday, April 18, 2015. The Focus on Fathers Fatherhood Conference will offer various topics for reinforcing positive involvement of fathers in the lives of their children. Dads Count! is made up of multiple agencies in Kent County whose mission is to bring aware-ness on the importance of fathers and the crucial role fathers play in the raising of the next generations.

Keynote speaker Carlton Brewster has a great perspective on being a father in West Michigan. Brewster, a Grand Rap-ids native, graduated from Creston High School and went on to Ferris State University, where he was an outstanding football standout. Brewster played in the National Football League and Arena Football League. After his football ca-reer, he earned a Masters of Education in Education Lead-ership from Grand Valley State University. Brewster will address “Maintaining Healthy Relationships in Your Life” and “Avoiding the ‘Traps’ Fathers Fall Into.”

The Dixie Swim Club April 17-19, 25-26

Opening the Flat River Community Players’ 41st season is a funny, touching story about the bonds between friends. The Dixie Swim Club is by the writing team of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. The Players produced their comedy, Dearly Beloved, in 2012.

Opening at the Greenville Area Community Center, on April 17, Dixie follows five feisty gals who met years ago while members of their college swim team. They gather for a reunion at the same cottage every year and catch up on each other’s highs and lows of life. The play is kind of a mix of the heart-warming southern charm of Steel Magno-lias and the sassy, fast-paced zingers of The Golden Girls. These ladies will make you laugh, inspire you, and send you home to hug your loved ones.

The FRCP production stars Patty Rockafellow as Jeri Neal McFeeley. She also has performed in the FRCP mu-sicals Seussical, The Great American Trailer Park, and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum.

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Celebration! Cinema South, 1506 Eastport Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 A county-wide collaboration brings you a sneak preview of The Raising of America, an hour-long documentary that explores how a strong start for all our kids leads to a healthier, safer, better educated and more prosperous and equitable America. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion of local community leaders and early childhood experts.

Join us to learn more, ask questions, and to discuss how we can work together to address this issue in our community. A light lunch will be provide at the afternoon screening and popcorn and soda will be provided at both. There will also be a separate G-rated movie for children aged 5 to 12 to attend during the evening event.

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Raising of America Community screening scheduled for documentary

From the Kent county health dept.

We all want what is best for our children. We live in the richest country in the world. So why does child well-being in the U.S. rank 26 out of 29 rich countries? Why do we as a country allow our most vulnerable children to fall so much further behind?

The Kent County Health Department is teaming up with Strong Beginnings, First Steps, Great Start Collaborative, Family Fu-tures, Healthy Kent, K-Connect, Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative, MomsBloom, and I Believe, I Become/Baby Scholars, in an effort to educate the public about the challenges of raising children in our diverse community. We are planning two screenings of “Raising of America,” a documentary that explores how a strong start for all our kids leads not only to better indi-vidual learning, earning, and mental and physical health, but also to a healthier, safer, better educated, more prosperous, and more equitable America.

Raising of America is an hour-long episode that “interweaves the latest discoveries from neuroscience with the stories of fami-lies and communities doing all they can to provide the nurturing environments all babies and young children need to thrive.” The documentary examines how social conditions affect childhood development.

“Issues of poverty, race, education, environment, safety and employment all have an impact on childhood development,” said Adam London, Administrative Health Officer of the Kent County Health Department. “We need to create policies across all sectors—housing, labor, transportation, health, early childhood, etc.—in order to reduce inequities and give all children a level playing field. Finding successes today can improve the quality of life for our children and future generations.”

Join us for the Raising of America Screening and Communi-ty Conversation on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Celebration! Cinema South, 1506 Eastport Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508.

Register for the screening and conversation going to www.eventbrite.com and searching for Raising of America. Learn more about the documentary series at www.raisingofamerica.org.

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Located at 140 S. Main Street • cedar SpringS 696-1140

Please join us as we celebrate our Lords life, death and resurrection. Palm Sunday, March 29th: Regular woship at 9am and 11am

Maundy Thursday, April 2nd: Holy Communion and Tenebrae worship service 7pm. Everyone is welcome at our Lord’s Table.

The Way of The Cross Friday April 3rd & Saturday the 4th: A time for individual prayer and meditation 9:30am-5:30pm Fri. and 9:30am-12:30pm Sat.

Good Friday Joint Service April 3rd: at The Springs 6:30pmEaster Sunday, April 5th: Sunrise Service 8am.Easter Breakfast Sunday, April 5th: 8:30am.

Easter Worship Sunday, April 5th: Easter Worship with Holy Communion, 10am, One servie only. Everyone is welcome at our Lord’s Table.

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EastEr sErvicEs 2015God wants a relationship with you. Take time to worship

at one of the following churches during Holy Week next week and let God prepare your heart to celebrate the joy of Easter!

cEDar sPriNGsCommunity Good Friday Service April 3: You are invited to join together in worship with the churches of Cedar Springs for our community Good Friday service at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3, at The Springs Church, 135 N. Grant Street, Cedar Springs. Children’s programming provided through 4th grade. This program is being sponsored by the Cedar Springs Ministerial Association.Calvary Assembly of God810 17 Mile Road, Cedar Springs, MI 49319April 5: Resurrection Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.Cedar Springs United Methodist Church140 S. Main St., Cedar Springs, MI 49319Please join us as we celebrate our Lord’s life, death and resurrection.March 29: Palm Sunday Worship at 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.April 2: Maundy Thursday Worship with Holy Communion and Tenebrae worship service at 7:00 p.m.April 3-4: A time for individual prayer 9:30 a.m.a to 5: 30 p.m. Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.April 5: Easter Sunday Sunrise service 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in Fellowship Hall (free-will offering) at 8:30 a.m. Easter worship with communion at 10 a.m. One service only. Call 696-11-40 for more info.East Nelson United Methodist Church9024-18 Mile Rd. NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319April 5: Easter Morning Worship at 9:30 a.m. w/ Easter Brunch following.First Baptist Church233 S. Main St., Cedar Springs, MI 49319April 3: Good Friday Service at 6:30 p.m.April 5: Easter Sonrise Service at 8:30 p.m.Easter Service at 10:45 a.m.Maranatha Baptist Church12786 Algoma Ave. Cedar Springs, MI 49319April 5: Sun rise Service at 8:00 a.m, Easter Breakfast at 8:45, and Easter morning worship at 10 a.m.Pioneer CRC3592 17 Mile RD NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319April 5: Easter morning worship at 10 a.m.Solon Center Wesleyan Church15671 Algoma Ave.Cedar Springs, MI 49319April 4: Saturday Easter Eggstravaganza, egg hunt and more 1 - 2:30 p.m.April 5: Easter morning Worship Services at 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.

St. John Paul II Catholic Church 3110 17 Mile Road NE

Cedar Springs, MI 49319 www.jp2-mqa.orgApril 2: Mass of the Lord’s Supper Holy Thursday: Mass at 7p.m.April 3: Good Friday: The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord 12 NoonApril 4: Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil at 8 p.m. April 5: Easter Sunday: Mass at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5 p.m.The Springs Church135 N. Grant StreetCedar Springs, MI 49319April 3: Community Good Friday Worship Service at 6:30 p.m.April 5: Easter Sunday Morning Services at 9:45a.m. & 11:15a.m.Have you heard about NBC’s new A.D. TV series? Jesus’ death and resurrection changed the world—but it’s just the beginning of the story! Learn more as we dive deeper into the stories from A.D. with inspiring messages and video clips from the TV series. For more information visit our website www.thespringschurch.info or call 616.696.2970. We are located at 135 N. Grant St. in Cedar Springs. We hope to see you at The Springs this Easter!”

rOcKFOrDCommunity Good Friday Service April 3: The community is invited to worship together on Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m. at Bella Vista Church, 5100 Belding Rd. NE, Rockford. The theme is “The Seven Last Words of the Cross.” Sponsored by the Rockford Ministerial Association.Courtland-Oakfield United Methodist Church10295 Myers Lake NE, Rockford, MI 49341April 2: Maundy Thursday 10:00 a.m. breakfastApril 4: Saturday Easter Eggstravaganza - Egg Hunt Noon-12:30; Games, Crafts & Hot Dog Lunch 12:30-1:30 p.m.April 5: Easter morning worship at 10:00 a.m.Grace Evangelical Free4714 13 Mile Rd, Rockford, MI 49341Saturday, April 4: Free Family Easter Carnival 10am -11:30am (Egg Hunt to follow @ 11:30am)Sunday, April 5: Easter Services- 10:45amHoly Spirit Episcopal Church1200 Post Drive, BelmontApril 2: Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm - The Last Supper and Stripping of the AltarApril 3: Good Friday 7:00 pm - Stations of the CrossApril 4: Holy Saturday 7:00 pm - The Vigil of Easter with Champagne ReceptionApril 5: Easter Sunday 9:00 Breakfast; 10:00 am - Easter Resurrection WorshipRockford Springs Community Church5815 Fourteen Mile Rd, NE; Rockford, MI 49341April 2: Maundy Thursday 7:00 p.m.April 5: Easter morning worship at 9:30 a.m.

saND LaKEGood Friday Walk and RememberApril 3: Walk to each of the Sand Lake Village churches and listen to the thoughts of characters who experienced the crucifixion first hand. From noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3. Begin at the Catholic Church (1 W. Maple), then visit the Full Gospel and Resurrection Lutheran Churches, and end at Sand Lake United Methodist, with light refreshments after. Families and children encouraged to come.Church of the Full Gospel180 E. Lake St., Sand Lake, MI 49343April 5: Easter Service 11:00 a.m.Mary Queen of ApostlesOne W. Maple, Sand Lake, MI 49343April 1: Wednesday of Holy Week Stations of the Cross 7 pmApril 3: Good Friday Service 3 pm April 5: Easter Sunday 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. (Easter Egg Hunt following the 9:30 am Mass)Resurrection Lutheran Church180 S. 3rd St., Sand Lake, MI 49343(616) 636-5502March 29: Palm Sunday Service 9:30 Am ~Easter Egg Hunt following the Worship Hour.April 3: Good Friday Worship Service 7:00 PMApril 5: Easter Morning Breakfast 8:30 AM April 5: Easter Morning Worship Celebration 9:30 AMSand Lake United Methodist Church65 W. Maple Street, Sand Lake, MIApril 5: Easter SONrise Service 8:00 a.m. Breakfast to follow around 8:45 am. South Ensley United Methodist13600 Cypress, Sand Lake, MI 49343April 5: Easter Worship and communion 10:55 a.m.


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Ranger Steve’s Nature NicheBy Ranger steve mueller

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Important Bird Areas are surveyed and designated spe-cifically for their importance for bird species survival. Birders visit some of these areas regularly to see many of the 233 bird species that breed in Michigan, and the areas are inventoried to identify habitats essential for bird pres-ervation. About 115 species that do not breed in Michigan use the areas during spring and fall migration or as winter residence.

As winter was drawing to close, a couple friends and I visited the Muskegon River Channel outlet into Lake Mich-

igan. About 85 percent of Lake Michigan was ice covered in early March, forcing waterfowl to limited open water. Winter a year ago was tough and our visit was both enjoy-able and sad. We saw many ducks that normally stay away from shore, in close view. Ice cover forced large numbers into small areas, where many starved, before ice breakup provided additional feeding areas.

Early March this year was more joyous. Infrequently seen birds were active and we did not see floating corpses of starved birds among them. Many birds were likely hun-gry and possibly experiencing malnutrition but ice breakup hopefully arrived in time for them to replenish reserves for migration. Lakes Erie, Huron, and Superior still had nearly complete ice cover and were still closed to feeding. Lakes Ontario and Lake Michigan opened in early March.

We observed a Common Eider in the Muskegon river channel. It might be the only eider I see this year. Most eiders winter along ocean coasts but some winter in the Great Lakes before returning to breed in the arctic. The ei-der seems oblivious to us. Shelled mussels at the bottom of rivers and open water drive feeding behavior. The bird does not comprehend how our presence is important for improv-ing or eliminating survival of their food survival. Many people do not understand how environmental stewardship behavior determines long-term survival for us, eiders and other species.

Many organizations work to maintain healthy habitats essential for people and other species. Michigan and Na-

tional Audubon Society support inventory of critical habi-tats of importance for bird breeding, migration, and winter residence survival. Local Audubon chapters provide bird watching field trips, programs, and members preserve bird nature niches. Google Michigan Audubon to find local chapters for monthly programs and field trips. Spring mi-gration has begun. Take the family outside to enjoy won-drous-feathered visitors passing northward on stops in im-portant bird areas to refuel.

Species of excitement in the Muskegon River Channel were Black Scoters, White-winged Scoters, and Long-tailed Ducks. Other ducks rounded out our visit. We observed head banging behavior of male Common Goldeneyes. Males throw their heads on their back and bring them for-ward to impress the ladies somewhat like head-banging an-tics of some music groups and dancers. Field guides help identify these dark headed ducks with a white check patch. The females have reddish-feathered head beauty.

We found Tundra Swans in a nearby area. Horned Larks were performing breeding displays in open fields and where females will be incubating eggs. I have found lark nests in March, when snow is still on the ground. Hopefully larks will fledge young before farmers till fields.

We found Glaucous Gulls and Common Redpoles. Me-teorologists predicted we are free from extreme cold un-til November. Lengthening days, ice breakup, and warmer air signals birds to migrate north to important bird habitats for this year’s breeding. Critically “Important Bird Areas” have been identified for bird biodiversity preservation in local and distant areas. Many areas will not be visited by people but birds produced in them will visit human popula-tion centers. If preserved in abundance, birds will provide opportunities for millions of people that support preserva-tion to see them and for duck hunters that spend millions to preserve habitats to have sustainable fare on the winter dinner table. Preservation of Important Bird Area habitats will sustain our natural heritage for the present and future.

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Youth wrestlers head to state finals

Spring wildfire season has returned

What’s “bugging” you in our streams?Over 600 youth wrestlers

competed at the 2015 MY-WAY Western Regional held at Lowell High School on March 13 and 14, 2015. Cedar Springs Youth Wrestling Club sent 33 wrestlers to compete for the top four spots in each age group and weight class in hopes of advancing to the MYWAY State finals which will be held this weekend. Of those who competed, 17 of them placed in the top 6 and 13 qualified for state finals.

Head coach George Gon-zales Sr. was pleased with the results of the regional tournament. “The kids have been working very hard this year. They all competed to the best of their ability. All of our wrestlers are winners in one way or another,” said Gonzales. “Some of them took championship, some of them qualified for state, some of them won their first match ever, some of them battled and still lost. It is easier to get back on the mat after you won a match. It takes a lot more cour-age to step back on the mat after losing. We had wrestlers who lost more than they won, but still got back on the mat. Some of those are the wrestlers with the most heart. Even the ones who never set foot on a mat for competition have gained a lot this year. They have learned about integrity, hard work, dedication, commitment and perseverance; all which are true Red Hawk values, and values they can take with them into adulthood. I am very proud of all of these boys and girls this year.”

2015 Western regional champions were Veronica Tapia at 40lb in the 5/6 age group, Tyler Parmeter at 58lb in the 5/6 age group, Gage Gardner at 155lb and the 13/14 age group, and Ryan Ringler at 170lb in the 13/14 age group.

Runners-up were Pistachio Gonzales at 58lb in the 7/8 age group , Trevor Marsman at 70lb in the 11/12 age group, Wayne White at 143 pounds in the 00/99 High School Division, and George Gonzales Jr at 174lb in the 00/99 High School Division.

Third place finishers were Keaton Klaasen at 52lb in the 7/8 age group, Kayden Scott at 133lb in the 11/12 age group, Fred-rick White at 80lb in the 13/14 age group, and Michael Smith at 163lb in the 96/98 High School Division.

Fourth place finisher was Austin Emmorey at 100lb in the 13/14 age group.

Fifth place finisher was Aaron Smith at 130lb in the 13/14 age group.

Sixth place finishers were Jonathan Libera at 52lb in the 5/6 age group, Juan Angel Acosta at 97lb in the 7/8 age group and Tacho Gonzales at 71lb in the 9/10 age group.

Cedar Springs Youth Wrestling Club will also be sending 9 female wrestlers to compete in the 2015 MYWAY Girls State Championship. Representing Cedar Springs in the Girls Di-vision are Veronica Tapia, Analize Tapia, Cora Gonzales, Zoe Gonzales, Reese Gonzales, Allexis Gonzales, Madisyn Birtley, Rosie Castro, and Brooklyn Wright. Cedar Springs is a co-ed wrestling club, but they have the most registered female wres-tlers in all of West Michigan. As the interest in wrestling for girls has grown, it has become apparent that head coach George Gon-zales Sr. has something special to offer for girls wrestling, as many girls choose to attend his wrestling club.

Cedar Springs Red Hawk wrestlers will be competing at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek on Friday, Saturday and Sunday March 27, 28 and 29 for their chance at the state championship title. If you would like to come check out any of your favorite Red Hawk wrestlers, please look up the state finals schedule on Cedar Springs Youth Wrestling Facebook page or at myway-wrestling.com. Thank you for supporting your wrestlers from the Cedar Springs Youth Wres-tling Club.

In many cases we think bugs are a nuisance, but bugs in a stream can be very useful. Stream insects are a good measure of water quality. Unlike fish, stream insects cannot move around much so they are less able to escape the effects of sediment and other pollutants that diminish water quality. Stream insects can also be easily identified.

Trout Unlimited National, Cannon Township and Michi-gan Trout Unlimited will be holding a Stream Insect Moni-toring Event on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Rockford Community Cabin - 220 North Monroe Street in Rockford. Volunteers will be assigned to a mon-itoring group with a team leader. Each group will collect and identify insects from different stream sites in the Rogue River and Bear Creek watersheds. You don’t need any ex-perience with stream insects to participate and all ages are welcome.

What will you need? Please RSVP to Nichol De Mol at 231-557-6362 or [email protected] if you would like to attend. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. Please bring wad-ers if you have them and dress for the weather conditions.

The melting snow may be a welcome change from winter’s chill, but the De-partment of Natural Re-sources reminds residents that pleasant weather also brings the threat of wild-fires.

“Fire season gets go-ing when dead grass and leaves become exposed after warm temperatures melt snow from easily ignited fields and forests,” explained Dan Laux, DNR fire prevention specialist. He added that several factors contribute to the increased wildfire risk in the spring.

“Dead grass becomes flammable as it dries out,” Laux explained. “People don’t real-ize there can be wildfire danger even when nights are cool and snow piles linger in the shade.The hazard begins when homeowners start spring cleanup chores by burning yard waste.”

The unsafe burning of leaves, brush and other debris is a main cause of wildfires in Michigan. A person is required to get a burn permit prior to burning brush and debris in Michigan. Residents in southern Michigan should contact their local fire department or township office to see if burning is permitted in their area. Residents in the northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula can obtain a free burn permit by visiting www.michigan.gov/burnpermit or by calling 866-922-2876.

The DNR reminds people to do the follow-ing prior to burning yard debris:

• Obtain a burn permit.• Choose a day that is cool and damp with

little wind.•Burn in small mounds placed in areas that

are clear of vegetation.• Keep water close by.• Supervise fires at all times.• Always extinguish flames, coals and em-

bers properly. Remember, embers can stay hot for days.

“Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by peo-ple,” Laux said. “We all need to do our part to prevent wildfires and protect the natural re-sources that make Michigan so special.”

So far this year the DNR has responded to 10 wildfires totaling 69 acres. For more infor-mation, visit www.michigan.gov/preventwild-fires. To check if burn permits are being issued in your area, visit www.michigan.gov/burn-permit.


ChurchDirectory

Church Connectionspiritual notes • announcements • memoriesspiritual notes • announcements • memories

10 am Sunday worship (616)784-11111200 Post Drive NE, Belmont(corner of Pine Island, 1/4 mile west of Exit 95 of US 131)

www.holyspiritbelmont.orgNew Ideas, Traditional Worship

Holy Spirit Episcopal Church

Sunday Worship 10:00 AMFamily Bible Hour 6:00 PM

Word of Life ClubsWednesday 6:30 PM

Adult Bible Study and PrayerThursday 6:30 PM

12786 Algoma AveCedar Springswww.MBC-Cedar.com 696-3560

Mary Queen of Apostles ChurchRoman Catholic Faith CommunityOne W. Maple, Sand Lake | 636-5671

Mass Times: Saturdays at 4:00 pm • Sundays at 7:30 am & 9:30 am Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays at 3:00 pm

Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]

PILGRIM BIBLE CHURCH & ACADEMYWest Pine Street • 696-1021• Rev. Mike Shiery

Sunday School 9:45WoRShIP 10:45 aM and 6:00 P.M.

MIdWeek SeRvIce • WedneSday 7:00 P.M.

SAND LAKEUNITED METHODIST CHURCH

65 W. Maple St. • Sand Lake • 616-636-5673Rev. Darryl Miller • Worship Service 9:30 am HaLL RentaL $75.00 (no alcohol) ~

Call Crystal Gould 616-636-5615

Solon CenterWesleyan Churchsoloncenterwesleyanchurch.org

Pastor Doug DiBellPastor Tom Holloway, Music/Youth15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd. 616-696-3229

Worship 11 a.m.22 Mile Road

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Pioneer Christian Reformed Church Services at Cedarfield Community Center 3592 17 Mile RD NE (Next to Meijer) Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.org Sunday Services: 10AM, 6PM Pastor: Jim Alblas

Services at Cedarfield Community Center3592 17 Mile Rd. NE (Next to Meijer)

Phone: 696-9120 Web: www.pioneercrc.orgSunday Services: 10AM, 6PM

Pastor: Jim Alblas

Pioneer Christian Reformed Church

Rockford Springs Community Church5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) • 696-3656

Sunday WorShip 9:30am • 5:00pm

Pastor David Vander Meer

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North KeNt CommuNity ChurChPastor Craig S. Carter

1480 Indian Lakes Rd. NE | Sparta, MI 49345616.550.6398

Service Time: Sundays 10:00 amNursery & Children Ministry Provided

www.nkcchurch.org | E-mail: [email protected]

St. John Paul II ParishA Warm and Welcoming Catholic Community3110 17 Mile Road | Cedar Springs, MI | 696-3904Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:30pm • Sundays at 8:30am, 10:30am & 5:00pmSacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at Noon & Sundays at 4:00 pmjp2cedarsprings.org | Father Lam T. Le | [email protected]

Sundays @ 9:45 AM

& 11:15 AM

135 N. Grant St. (Corner of Oak & Grant) | 616.696.2970w w w. t h e s p ri n g s c h u rc h . i n f o

The Church of God Fellowship Group of Michigan

1763 Stumpf Blvd. • Gretna, LA 70056(504) 367-2005 • www.thecogmi.org

is affiliated with...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

Pastor Steve Lindeman

Sunday ScheduLe:TWO WOrShiP SerViceS at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

SuPerViSed nurSery care PrOVided10:00 a.m. coffee Fellowship downstairs10:15 a.m. christian education FOr aLL aGeS

Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship 10:45am Sunday Evening Worship 5pmSunday Youth Group 6:30pm Nursery provided for all Sunday ServicesAwana Wednesdays 6:30pm (Sept. - March)Adult Bible Study Wednesdays 7:00pm

F i r s b a p t i s t c h u r c h

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233 S. Main Street696-1630

www.cedarspringschristianchurch.org

Cedar Springs Christian ChurchSundayS: 10:30 a.M.MondayS:

open prayer 7-8 pM

pastor ryan Black: SerMonS onlinenon-denominational

340 W. pine St.on CTA property*

Cedar Springs616.696.1180*NOT affiliated with

Creative Technologies Academy (CTA)

Courtland-oakfield united Methodist ChurCh 10295 Myers Lake Ave.-1.5 Miles South of 14 Mile Rd.

Pastor: Robert Eckertsunday Worship: 10 aM

Bible study: 11:15 aM Monday

enhance fitness: 10 a.m. M/W/f

866-4298 www.coumc.com

ChurCh of the fuLL GospeL(Since 1946) Non-Denominational

pentecostal Grace180 E. Lake St. Sand Lake (1 block E. of Traffic Light)Sunday School .....10am / Sunday Morning .....11amSunday Night ..... 6pm / Wed. Bible Study ..... 3pm

Pastor Gary Giddings (616) 799-0331 - Pastor Verta Giddings (616) 636-5628

Pastor Craig T. Owenshttp://craigtowens.com

Worship Every Sunday at 10:30am810 17 Mile Road, Cedar Springs

at the corner of 17 Mile and Olin Lakeswww.cscalvary.org

(616) 696-8708

Bliss-Witters & PikeBliss-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.

13603 Northland DriveCedar Springs, MI 49319(616) 696-1410

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From the Pulpit

Frandsen – VansettersAfter a romantic proposal on the shore of Lake Michigan on Christmas Eve of 2013, Michael VanSetters and Andrea Frandsen will become husband and wife on April 11, 2015. Michael and Andrea will be married at Crossroads Church in Rockford with a reception to follow at Rockford Sportsman Club. Michael is employed by MOS, a division of Xerox. Andrea is employed at Fifth Third Bank in Grand Rapids.May God bless you both on your wedding day and your married life together.

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More than a change of scenery “Repent” is a religious word I’ve heard most of my life, and to

this day, it still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand with fright. As a child, I heard the call to repent burst from the lips of many a revival preacher.

With the evangelist’s bulging carotids, burning eyes, and an-gry finger pointing, I could feel the fires of hell licking at my heels. I repented every chance I got (whether I needed it or not). But for most, this kind of intensity is reserved for the sand-wich-board-prophets of our time with the declaration that “The End Is Near.”

Still, we should not be robbed of a good word. But what does it mean? It means we must change our minds or turn around. It’s shorthand for starting over, to completely forsake one way of life and take up another. Repentance means our suspicion is replaced by compassion; vengeance is replaced by forgiveness; those we despised because of their race or color or gender are now accept-ed; and where there was greed, now is found generosity.

Pastor tom Hollowaysolon Center Wesleyan

CHurCH15671 algoMa, Cedar sPrings

(just nortH oF 19 Mile) a MarCH to Madness

As I sit writing this article (which is late), I am wearing my Michigan State sweats and State Gymnastics t-shirt. I love March Madness, especially when my Spartans are playing as well as they are this year. But I don’t like madness in my life. I’m what you might describe as a control freak. I prefer to over-achieve, and I don’t like to fail.

I really don’t like to miss deadlines, and I stress out about letting other people down. Why is this article late? The first reason is the busyness of the Easter season. Throw in an auction for En Gedi on Friday, two weddings on Saturday, and my life is crazy busy. The second is an unforeseen tragedy.

The first is a matter of planning and stress control. For pastors the Easter season is one of both tremendous joy, and tremendous stress. Easter is the highlight of the Christian calendar, and the pin-nacle of the church year. Some might call it Super Bowl Sunday

for the church. When you plan ahead, it’s manageable. But trag-edy strikes when you least expect it, and there is really no way to prepare yourself for it.

As we prepare for Easter, we are walking with Jesus as he ap-proaches the cross. He tries to prepare His disciples for the tragedy that is about to befall them. I like to call it a March to Madness. Something is going to happen to them and it’s going to be devas-tating for a while (3 days to be exact). It’s going to test their resolve at the very core of their being. Though Jesus tried to prepare them for what was to come, they really didn’t get it. How could they?

This Sunday we will be celebrating “Palm Sunday,” where Jesus comes into Jerusalem triumphantly on a donkey and the people cheer and they love Him. They throw palm branches on the ground, and they shout, “Hosanna, Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.” But soon those triumphant shouts of joy will turn to jeers and calling for the authorities to release the criminal Barabbas, instead of the Son of God, Jesus. The disciples must have been dumbfounded. How could this be? Why is this happening? What is God doing? How could He let this happen?

Then Jesus does something in the garden of Gethsemane that I think is key to this whole thing. He’s praying to His Father, and asks Him, is there another way? Can you take this situation from me? Then Jesus says, “Not my will, but Yours be done.”

I’ve found that in situations that I find myself in, especially the difficult ones, that there is something bigger in play. God is always trying to teach me something bigger than myself. We cannot avoid tragedy no matter what we do. Jesus says in John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this

world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” You are guaranteed trouble, but I think despite these trag-edies God wants to teach you something, as he did Michigan State basketball player Travis Trice, when he became ill in 2012 with a virus that no doctor could diagnose. He was sick for 8 weeks and lost 20 lbs. Travis said that while he was sick, he got a newfound outlook on life, and every day had new meaning. He saw God’s hand on his life, and his healing. In his illness there was a greater thing at work.

I believe that God wants to work in your life and my life in the same way, though we don’t always understand it. You can take comfort in 1 Corinthians 13:12, which says: “For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”

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lois jean HoltonLois Jean Holton went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, March 19, 2015. She was born June 15, 1924 in Cedar Springs, Michigan to George and Alice (Sprague) Looman. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School in 1942. She was married to Keith Holton on August 24, 1944 by Keith’s father, the Rev. Peter Holton. Lois is survived by her three daughters, Georgia (John) Mareska of LaPorte, Indiana, Doreen (Barry) Chapman of Mason, Michigan, and Alice (Martin) Cottle of Sault Ste. Marie; sisters-in-law, Jeanie Looman of Long Beach, California, Lois Larson of Cedar Springs, Michigan, Glenna Thompson of Naples, Florida; brothers-in-law, Truman Hinton of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Earl (Donnalee) Holton of Grand Rapids, Michigan; cousins Jerry and Donna Wilcox of the Sault, and a special niece, Sandra Simmons of Cedar Springs. She is also survived by four grandchildren; Joshua Mareska, Jeremy Mareska, Robert Vincent and Tamara Chapman, three great grandchilren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service was held on Wednesday March 25 at the First United Presbyterian Church with Pastor Mark Gabbard officiating.

in Memory ofraCHeal lee ZaCHoWA little mite so full of loveWho stole my heart when she arrivedMy heart’s full of happiness for the time that we sharedAnd for all of the reasons I had to careThat love has never wandered awayFor it is here, forever to stayNow 15 years have come and goneThe age that she was when God called her homeShe shall rest in peace, sweet little “Sis”For the memories of her are still held so close

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Is West St. extended to 16 Mile the answer?According to a recent ar-

ticle in the Post, the city is hoping to extend West St to 16 Mile Road in order to alleviate traffic through the residential area on West St. My question is “Where will the traffic go once they reach 16 Mile Rd?” If they need to be on the expressway, they will have to drive south on West St, then west on 16 Mile to reach White Creek, then north to 17 Mile and west to the ex-pressway. Do you really think the semi drivers will

take that route instead of just going north on West St to 17 Mile? If West St is ex-tended to 16 Mile it would be ideal if there were access to the expressway. When my husband offered that idea to the city manager, he was told that we should call MDOT. Isn’t it the job of the city officials to work with other government agencies to improve the city? I doubt very much that a call from a private citizen would be taken very seriously. Trying to turn left on 17 Mile from West Street is already dif-

ficult. The added volume expected will make it a nightmare! There must be a better option. Perhaps a new road at the exist-ing south end of West St to connect it directly to White Creek would be a viable solution? Semis could then make a simple right turn at White Creek, and then a left turn at the existing traffic light in or-der to reach the express-way.

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A couple of years ago a friend of mine went out and bought this huge, grotesque recreational vehicle that was a rolling luxury home. Satellite television; queen-sized bed; stainless steel appli-ances; Berber carpet; surround sound. This vehicle was a techno-logical masterpiece, and I was scandalized.

If you’re going to go camping, go camping. Strap on a back-pack. Hike a few hills and feel the burn in your thighs and in your lungs. Eat out of a can. Sit around a campfire. Sleep in a tent with a stream lulling you to sleep. Swat bugs. That’s camping. So I said to my friend, “Russ, you can go to the woods and never leave home!” He answered, “That’s the idea.”

We live our lives the same way. Yes, we need to change some things—our attitudes, our priorities, our biases. Instead, we often just rearrange the furniture, change our surroundings a bit, or ad-just the landscape. We succeed in taking our dysfunction down the road with us, never experiencing anything that resembles trans-formation.

Repentance is not about saying a prayer or complying with the wishes of some wild-eyed preacher. It is about conversion. It is about a fundamental change in who you are, not just a change of scenery. Ultimately, it is about becoming who you were always made to be.

Ronnie McBrayer is a syndicated columnist, blogger, pastor, and author of multiple books. Visit his website at www.ronniemcbrayer.net and listen to his talks by clicking on his YouTube channel.

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10 tips to safely sell a car online(BPT) - Looking for a new set of wheels? Need to

raise some cash for a home improvement project? Heading back to college?

Last year, a whopping 42.5 million used cars were sold in the United States, many by private owners. And 94 percent of those transactions involved an on-line search, according to leading online car website CarSoup.com.

While the Internet has made it easier than ever to buy a used car directly from a private party, buyers and sellers need to take precautions to ensure their safety and to prevent fraud.

The new e-book, “How to Safely Sell Your Car,” available on Amazon as well as through CarSoup.com, offers a number of specific tips on how to safely sell your car online, as well as suggestions on selling your car faster and for top dollar.

“Thousands of people safely sell their cars online every day, and you can too,” says Brian Bowman, chief technol-ogy officer of CarSoup.com. “Selling safely is the best way to make the most money and ensure a great sales experi-ence for you and your buyer. The key is trust. The more trust you can build, the more satisfaction both parties will experience with the transaction.”

To sell your car safely and quickly online, Bowman of-fers these tips:

1. Go where the serious car buyers are. Avoid rum-mage-style websites and advertise your car on well-known, trusted websites that appeal to serious auto shoppers. For example, 54 percent of the active shoppers on a dedicat-ed auto website like CarSoup.com buy a vehicle within 90 days.

2. VIN numbers reduce risk. Advertise your car with ded-icated auto shopping websites that require a vehicle identi-fication number (VIN). These websites help prevent fraud

by matching the VIN numbers of cars advertised on their websites with public records to spot cars that have been reported stolen or cannot be legally sold.

3. Write an honest ad. The secret to preparing a great online ad, says Julie Spira, America’s cyber-dat-ing expert, whose online advice is featured in the book, How to Safely Sell Your Car, is to clearly state what’s in it for the buyer and why you’re selling. Like online dating ads, Spira says, use lots of photos, add a heart-warming or funny story, and be honest to avoid surprises.

4. Ask lots of questions. Ask the buyer lots of ques-tions, both by email and phone. Carefully listen to find out if your car will help fulfill their needs. Lis-ten for evasive answers to questions about the buy-er’s current driver’s license and auto insurance. Do a quick online search for the buyer’s name and location

to check for any legal problems.5. Don’t get too personal. When talking to a potential

buyer, avoid revealing your address and other personal de-tails. Don’t post photos of yourself with your car, or photos that show your home or valuable contents in your garage.

6. Get your paperwork ready. Have all of your paperwork (title, bank lien, driver’s license, car insurance, etc.) in or-der before meeting a buyer to finalize the sale. Tell the buy-er to bring a current license and proof of auto insurance.

7. Meet in a public spot. Suggest meeting in a neutral public spot, during the daytime, to make you both feel saf-er. Invite a friend along and let the buyer know this ahead of time. If the buyer doesn’t have, or won’t let you review, their driver’s license and auto insurance card for the test drive, skip it. There will be plenty of other buyers, but there is only one you.

8. Remove personal items. When you clean your car for the test drive, clear out all valuables, including items in the trunk. Do not leave your wallet or smartphone in the vehi-cle.

9. State, up front, the test-drive route. Clearly state the test drive route and allotted time you have before getting into the car with the buyer. Sit in the backseat of the car to make the front of the car feel less crowded for the buyer during the test drive.

10. Complete the sale at the DMV. The sale of your car is not complete until you transfer the title of your car to the new owner, says Bowman. If a buyer takes possession of your car before the title is legally transferred, you will be held liable in the event that the buyer gets into an accident.

Dixie...continued from page 7nah Grayson. She was last seen as Nurse Ratchet in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. Also the group’s head cos-tumer, Jessica sees this show as a rare chance to get onstage. “I can get away without having to build many costumes from scratch,” she explains.

Roxanne Hutchinson joins the cast to play Vernadette Simms. This will be Roxanne’s first time onstage since ju-nior high school. She was inspired to get involved after her grandson appeared in a middle school play.

Donita Coughlin returns to the FRCP stage after a four-year absence, to play Sheree Hollinger. She also performed in Cinderella, Nunsense, The Laramie Project, A Grand Night For Singing, And Sight Unseen.

Becky Tower will play the role of Lexie Richards. Her past FRCP productions include Dearly Beloved And Es-canaba In Love. She’s also appeared in a few dinner/theater plays at the Community Center.

Lyle Fales is directing, assisted by Denise Webb. Fales previously directed Dearly Departed, All My Sons, Escana-ba In Da Moonlight, Eleemosynary. Hilda Sorvari is the show’s producer.

The Dixie Swim Club opens on April 17 with additional performances on April 18, 19 and 25, 26. All curtains are 7:30 PM except for the Sunday matinee on the 19th at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $13 adults, $11 students and senior citi-zens. Order tickets in advance with VISA or Mastercard, either online at www.flatriver.showclix.com or by using the ShowClix link at the Players’ website, www.frcp.org. Or call 1-888-71-TICKETS. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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There will be two 45-minute breakout sessions focusing on: Work and life balance for fathers Custody and child support Parenting teenagers Mothers Supporting Fatherhood Depression in Men The conference will be held at The Salvation Army’s

Kroc Community Center on Saturday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $20 per person, which includes a light breakfast, hot lunch and the workshops. There will be several information booths from various programs in the community and door prizes will be provided to those who visit the booths. If you are interested in attending the event, go to www.eventbrite.com and search for 2nd Annual Dads Count. You can also contact [email protected] or call 616.632.7295 for more information.

guys who cheer each other on, pick each other up , and push each other to limits we never knew our bodies could handle.”

As a four-year member of the boys high school track and field team, Justin competed in the 110m high hurdles (2011 state champion), 300m intermediate hurdles (2011 state runner-up), 4x400m relay, 4x200m relay (member of the 2011 school record team), 4x100m relay and shot put (2011 conference champion). Even though he now high jumps 6’ 10”, and pole vaults 14’ 9”, he never tried those events while in high school.

His next challenge is to prepare for the decathlon this spring. Added events include the discus, javelin and 400m dash.

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Lost: Necklace – gold chain with 2 rings. One ring was a plain band and the other was a Mother’s ring with a flower design. Lost in the downtown Cedar Springs area, possibly behind Jose’s. Call 616-214-6415. #9

Lost: Backpack Purse – black & white with Peace signs and Peace on it. Lost on February 25th or 26th in the Cedar Springs area, possibly between Meyers Lake and town. Call 616-696-4245. #9

Found: Truck spare tire found on Saturday, February 27th in the area of Shaner Ave. and 17 Mile. Call to identify. 616-696-0028. #9

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My name is Bella and I’m ready to be the Queen of your cas-tle. Being six years old, I have the experience it takes to run the show and I even know how to look good doing it. I like watch my surroundings

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My friends at the West Michigan Humane Society call me Mouf. I’m a one year old dachshund mix. I love cuddles, back rubs, and short walks from the couch to the food bowl. I look good in sweaters and I have the cutest grin. (I show it off often, don’t worry) I’m looking for a forever home to love and accept me for the quirky canine that I am. Kids are fine, as long as they respect me.If you think you might be the right fit for me, come visit me at the West Michigan Humane Society today. I can’t wait to meet you!

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School Bus Drivers and AttendantsWe’ll train you to be the best School Bus Drivers and Attendants for General Education and Special Needs Students. Drivers start at $13.00/hr, split shift required, benefits partially paid with seniority, CDL required for drivers or will train. Drivers must have excellent driving history. Must pass background check and remain drug free. We look forward to meeting you in person Mon-Fri at Dean Transportation, 429 South Union St. NW, Sparta, MI 49345 or at 4155 Trade Drive, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 or apply online at www.deantransportation.com/jobs

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Rogue River State Game Area in Solon Township. Cole told the Solon board that the route they are most

interested in taking is between the White Pine Trail at Ma-ple St. in Cedar Springs and the Rogue River State Game Area. “The plan would be to go under US131 at White Creek and proceed to Wiersma, travel Wiersma to Solon Township Hall. We would like to travel past the building here, perhaps making options for water and restroom facil-ities if you would choose, and through the green spaces in the Saddlebrook development and on out to the State Game Area by whatever route we can negotiate with landowners. The advantages to Solon Township are of course, having the distinction of a national park being routed through the township and any possible grant opportunities that might come with that as well as opportunities for local folks to walk a nationally acclaimed trail and simply being on the map with a nation park and trail running through the town-ship,” explained Cole.

The Solon Township Hall is located 15185 Algoma Ave, between 18 and 19 Mile.

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matter which side their room faces: the White Pine Trail to the west, the historic Hilltop Administration building to the south, apartments to the east, and a trailer park to the north.

Guest rooms will include a queen bed and a pet bed. The type of pet must be specified at the time of the reservation. (Cats and dogs cannot stay in the same room.) Up to four people and 8 pets can occupy a room at a time. However, if space is a problem, the shower will convert into a tempo-rary doggy den. Just pull the curtain closed.

The main floor includes a running track, whirlpool, and sauna for guests and their pets. Pets may get a massage, or get their nails painted, right alongside their owners. The free breakfast buffet will include both people and gourmet pet food. “Some of the pet food is even tastier than the peo-ple food,” said the head chef.

While the hotel won’t be ready til next spring, you can make a reservation now. Just call 1-800-APRIL-FOOLS.

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ing.“We have a tremendous group of caring business profes-

sionals and community members who again came out in support of the En Gedi mission to serve the youth and build families within Cedar Springs,” said En Gedi Board Mem-ber and Event Co-chair Kevin Pike. “This is the 4th year of this event. This year’s outcome certainly exceeded our expectations. We will now be able to continue our services and expand on some opportunities. Our entire En Gedi Team would like thank everyone who so graciously donat-ed to and attended the event as well as those who mailed cash donations,” he said.

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