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Thursday, June 11, 2020Page 3The Cedar Springs POSTMan drowns in boatingStudy fi nds no traffi c signalwarranted for 16 Mile & Northland accident at Crystal LakePost photo by J. Reed.Scott Latsch, 31, was killed at the intersection of 16 Mile and Northland Drive in January.By Judy ReedAfter a traffic signal studywas done for the intersectionof 16 Mile and NorthlandDrive, the Kent County RoadCommission concluded thatthe volume of traffic does notwarrant a traffic signal.The Post contacted theKCRC in early January afterScott Latsch, 31, of Newaygo, was killed there in a crashon January 2. Police said hewas traveling northbound onNorthland Dr NE and attempted to make a left turn ontowestbound 16 Mile Rd NEwhen he was struck by a 2006Volvo XC90 that was travelingsouthbound. Latsch was pronounced dead at the scene.Just two months earlier, inNovember 2019, MarshallTaylor, 82, of Rockford, washeaded southbound on Northland Drive when his vehiclecollided with a Chevy Impalaheaded eastbound on 16 MileRd. He later died of his injuries.The KCRC told the Postthey would complete a traffic study on the intersection.“When a crash occurs alongour network, the Kent CountyRoad Commission investigates and works closely withlaw enforcement to determinecausation. There are severalvariables involved in a crashand determining causationis part of the analysis used todetermine whether a potentialmodification to traffic controlcould change or reduce thefrequency of the given type ofcrash,” explained Maura Lamoreaux, of the KCRC.The Post reached out to themthis week to get a copy of thereport. It shows that none ofthe many conditions neededto install a traffic signal weremet—including traffic volumeand crashes.“Crash warrants are not metfor signal installation in themost recent 12 month periodsince there were not five crashes susceptible to correction,”the report reads. “It should benoted that while the two mostrecent reported crashes had afatality, neither of the crashesSTUDY - continues on page 13A Perrinton man drownedlast week Thursday, trying tosave a woman who fell out oftheir boat.According to the MichiganState Police Post in Lakeview, the incident happened atCrystal Lake, in MontcalmCounty’s Crystal Township,about 2:34 p.m. Thursday,June 4.Police said that a 54-yearold woman had fallen from afishing boat and into the waterMonday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tuesday, Noon to 5 p.m.Wednesday, Noon to 5 p.m.Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Closed FridaysIn an effort to reduce person to person contact wehave several email addressesand can also accept paymentvia phone. To contact theoffice, you may call (616)696-3655. An employee ison staff during our posted office hours or you may leavea message and we will getback to you. Be safe!Northern Michigan, Upper Peninsula RegionsMove to Phase 5 on June 10; Personal Care ServicesIncluding Salons, Barbershops Reopen Statewideon June 154395 14 mile rd ne Rockford, MI 49341M&W 9-8 TU, TH, & F 9-6 SAT 9-3 CLOSED SUNDAYSwatsonrockford.com616-884-5899 FIND US ONpronounced deceased at thescene.Life jackets were not wornby the fishing boat occupants.The incident remains underinvestigation.In addition to the citizenson scene, troopers were assisted by Crystal Twp. FireDepartment,MontcalmCounty EMS, MontcalmCounty Sheriff’s Office andMontcalm County CentralDispatch.The PostPOST HighlightsNews.Summer/Church Connection.Tips.Covid Hours TaxArts & Entertainment.Governor announces reopeningof personal servicesLANSING,Mich.—Last Friday, June 5, Governor Gretchen WhitmerGovernor Gretchen Whitmersigned Executive Orders2020-114 and 2020-115to reopen more regions and economic sectors under the MISafe Start Plan.Starting on June 10, Regions 6 and 8 which include muchof northern Michigan and all of the Upper Peninsula will advance to Phase 5 of the governors MI Safe Start Plan. Phase5 allows the reopening of salons, movie theaters, and gyms,subject to safety protocols and procedures designed to minimize the spread of COVID-19.On June 15, personal services including hair, massages,and nails will reopen statewide. Though the remaining regions, 1 through 5 and 7, will remain in Phase 4 under to-on Crystal Lake. The 59-yearold man operating the boatjumped into the water afterthe woman had fallen in. Thewoman, who was not injured,was pulled from the water andinto a passing boat by citizenswho arrived to help.The man, Kelly Schaffer,59, of Perrinton, was alsopulled from the water andinto the passing boat. Citizensbegan CPR on him beforeEMS arrival, but he was laterday’s executive orders, the governor has said she expects theentire state will advance to Phase 5 in the coming weeks.“Today marks another milestone in the safe reopening ofMichigans economy,” Governor Whitmer said. “As we continue to slowly reopen different parts of our state, it’s criticalthat we listen to the experts and follow the medical science toavoid a second wave of infections. The good news is that weare headed in the right direction, and if the current trajectorycontinues, I anticipate we’ll be able to announce more sectors reopening in the coming weeks. We owe it to our frontline workers to keep doing our part.”“We are still on an encouraging trajectory across the state,and while there are regional differences, we are seeing continued general rates of decline in cases and deaths,” saidMDHHS Chief Deputy for Health and Chief Medical ExREOPENING - continues on page 13pages 1-3 & 6pages 4-5page 5page 7Voices & Views.page 7Health & Fitness. pages 8-9Outdoors.page 10Father’s Day. page 11Classifieds.page 12Business Professionals.page 13Diggin’ Spring. page 14-15TheP STw w w. c e d a r s p r i n g s p o s t . c o m36 E. Maple, P.O. Box 370, Cedar Springs, Michigan 49319,phone: 616-696-3655 fax 616-696-9010published weekly, USPO third-class postal permit #81.Publisher: . Lois AllenEditor/Reporter: . Judy ReedColumnist: . Ranger Steve MuellerGraphic Design/Comp.:. Belinda SandersonAdvertising Consultants:. ,Melissa Kleyn,. Juliann Leggett, Marybeth FordOffice Manager: . 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Church Church ConnectionThursday, June 11, 2020Page 4The Cedar Springs POSTDirectoryH I L L C R E S T Community Church of Godspiritual notes announcements memoriesFrom the PulpitTO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN5994 18 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 616-696-9333Senior Pastor Kristi J. RhodesWorship: Sunday 10:00 amNursery & Children’s Church during message*Youth - resumes this Fall*Kidzone - resumes this Fall*Monday - Open Prayer 7:00 pmMary Queen of Apostles ChurchRoman Catholic Faith CommunityOne W. Maple, Sand Lake 636-5671Pastor Kristi RhodesHILLCREST COMMUNITY CHURCHMass Times: Saturdays at 5:30 pm Sundays at 8:00 amSacrament of Reconciliation: Mondays at 6:00 pmFather Lam T. Le frlle@grpriests.org5994 18 MILE RD, CEDAR SPRINGS, MI 49319616.696.9333Pilgrim Bible ChurchWest Pine St. 696-1021 Rev. David WardSUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45WORSHIP 10:45 AM and 6:00 P.M.MIDWEEK SERVICE WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M.Rockford Springs Community ChurchPastor David Vander Meer5815 14-Mile Rd. (3 miles east of 131) 696-3656www.rockfordsprings.orgSunday WorShip9:30am 5:00pmSAND LAKEUNITED METHODIST CHURCH65 W. Maple St. Sand Lake 616-636-5673Rev. Darryl Miller Worship Service 9:30 amHALL RENTAL 75.00 (No Alcohol) Call Barb Gould 616-636-5615Solon Center Wesleyan ChurchWorship11 a.m.At home or on the road - Watchon FacebookLive22 Mile RoadSERVICE10 amSolon TIME:Centerwww.scwchurch.orgWesleyan N. to Sand LakeSolon Center Wesleyan Church19 Mile RoadM-46Algoma Ave.Cedar SpringsUS-131S. to G.R.15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs Just N. of 19 Mile Rd.Pastor Doug DiBellSummerDougWorship- 10AMPastorDiBell&SeniorPastorTomHollowayPastor J15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs616-696-3229JUST WATCH AND SEE!Have you ever wanted to ask God,“If you’re in control, why does evilso often win?” How can a just Godignore injustice? Why does God allow the wicked to prosper? How cana good God use evil to accomplish hispurposes?I was reading in the book of Habakkuk, a short book with only 3 chapters.He was one of the minor prophets ofthe Old Testament. He struggled to understand how God works (you know,in mysterious ways), but in the end hebecame convinced that he could trustGod no matter how bleak or confusingthe present circumstances appeared tobe. We struggle with the same thingsstill today, almost three thousandyears later.Evil was on the rise—just as it appears to be in this hour! Corruptionwas rampant, unbelievable violence inthe streets every night somewhere andeven now there seems to be no justiceor protection even for the law-abidingcitizens.Non-Denominational340 West Pine Street P.O. Box 680 Cedar Springs, MI 49319“Fellowship Partners in Christ”sus on the cross, but it was by God’sset purpose and foreknowledge in order to accomplish His plan to save andreconcile a lost world unto himself.Then God raised Jesus from the deadfreeing Him from the agony of death,because it was impossible for death tokeep its hold on him (Acts 2:23-24).God always wins! No matter what itlooks like—God wins!Maybe some of you have been praying for years for your circumstancesor situation to change. Know this,God is working even when you don’tsee it. Wait for God’s answer. “For therevelation awaits an appointed time;it speaks of the end and will not provefalse. Though it linger, WAIT FOR IT;it will certainly come and will not delay” (Habakkuk 2:3 NIV, emphasismine).Lastly, never lose hope. God wins!God ultimately always wins. It is impossible for God to fail!The trouble with the guy who talks too fast is thathe often says something he hasn’t thought of yet.CEDAR SPRINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCHMinistry of ReconcilliationPhone: (616)696-1180e-mail: cscc chapel@yahoo.comHabakkuk cried out to the Lord, justas we are doing today—and the Lordanswered! This is what God said inchapter 1:5: “Look at the nations andWATCH—and be utterly amazed. ForI am going to do something in yourdays that you would not believe, evenif you were told!” (NIV, emphasismine).You will need to read this short bookin the Bible to see how the events unfold, but you will discover that God isalways at work, even when we don’tsee it, He’s working. God is in controleven when it appears He is not. Goduses people and nations, often withouttheir knowledge, for His good purposes. At times the events seem evil,but the severity of God’s answer, likea surgeon’s scalpel, is working not tohurt but to heal.God does use evil to do good. But thereason He does is that He’s working totransform the tragic circumstances ofa fallen world so that good ultimatelyprevails. It was evil that murdered Je-SUNDAYWORSHIPAT 10:30 A.M.Cedar SpringsUnitedMethodistChurchCedar SpringsUnitedMethodistChurchS.St.,MainBox KSprings, Cedar Springs140 S.140MainPOSt.,BoxPOK, Cedar616-696-1140 www.cedarspringsumc.org616-696-1140 c.orgEmail:office@cedarspringsumc.orgPastor BillJohnsonPastorJane DuffeySundaySundayWorshipWorshipService: 10:15a.m. 10:15Coffeea.m.Fellowship:11:15 a.m.Service: CoffeeFellowship: 11:15 a.m.Supervised Nursery Care ProvidedSupervised Nursery Care ProvidedBe not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God:for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.Ecclesiastes 5:2From God’s Little Instruction Book- Honor BooksWednesdays: Food & Faith: 6:00pm dinner, 6:20-7:00pm Christian EducationLive stream Sabbath service @ cogfgomi.orgThe Church of GodFellowship Group of MichiganPastor Bruce Chapman616.636.9209Join us at 1pmevery Saturday fora live broadcast.To learn more visitwww.cogfgomi.orgNelsonChurch “Where“Whereare Loved”EastEastNelsonChurchYou Youare Loved”9024—18MileNERd. NE9024—18Mile Rd.SpringsMI 49319CedarCedarSpringsMI 49319616-696-0661Sundayam WorshipService616-696-0661Sunday9:30 9:30am WorshipServicePastor Inge WhittemoreSundayKidZoneam Ages4 to 12Pastor Inge WhittemoreSundayKidZone9:45 9:45am Ages4 to 12Like us on FacebookLike us on Bliss-Witters & PikeBliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home is family owned andoperated by Kevin and Janet Pike. Our barrier free chapelis located one-half mile south of downtown on NorthlandDrive. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week.is online tion/ThursdayKidzKlubpm Ages4 to 12ThursdayKidzKlub6 pm 6Ages4 to 12Sunday School9:45amSunday Morning Worship11:00amAwana & Youth Sunday Evening (Sept. - April) 5:30pmWednesday Prayer Meeting10:00am233 S. Main Street 616.696.1630www.csfbc.comChurchConnection13603 Northland DriveCedar Springs, MI 49319(616) 696-1410Kevin Pike - Manager, Janet Pike Assistantat home or away.we’re just a click away!

ChurchConnectionThursday, June 11, 2020The Cedar Springs POSTObituaryThank YouROBERT LEEGREENETHANK YOUThe family of Avis Covell would like tothank everyone for all the support, thoughtsand prayers with the passing of our lovedone. Avis will be remembered fondly by all.Leon Covell & FamilyPublishyour Birth Announcement Wedding Announcement Engagement Anniversary*Robert Lee Greene, aged 64, of CedarSprings Michigan, passed away in thecompany of his family Monday June 1,2020. Robert was born June 11, 1955 atButterworth hospital in Grand Rapids. Hegraduated from Union High School andfrom there spent some time in the US Army.He worked 30 years as head of shipping forAuto Cast. He loved watching sports withhis grandson, Detroit Pistons, Red Hawks,Tigers, he even hoped the Lions would seea superbowl. He was preceded in deathby his parents, George Greene and JoanneGreene (Shoemaker). He is survived byhis brothers, Ed (Michele), Jerry, George(Rosie), and Steve (Joan); his children, Lisa(Cecil), Robert (Charla); his grandchildren,Cecil, Austin, Dominick, Jasmine, Kiara,Alyssa and Ethan; his great-granddaughter,Isabelle and many neices, nephews andcousins. A Memorial Service will be held atJackson Street Hall, 921 Jackson St., GrandRapids, MI 49504 from 4 pm to 8 pm onJune 14th. In leiu of flowers, please senddonations through Go-Fund-Me gf.me/u/x7x5i4 Congratulations In Memory* Thank Youinfor only 20without photo 25 with photo( 5 per additional photo)50 word limit*Poetry over 5 lines will be subjectto addtional fees by length. TAX TIPSPage 5 IRS reminder: Deadline postponed to July 15 for those whopay estimated taxesWASHINGTON—The Internal RevenueService reminds taxpayers that estimatedtax payments for tax year 2020, originallydue April 15 and June 15, are now due July15. This means that any individual or corporation that has a quarterly estimated taxpayment due has until July 15 to make thatpayment without penalty.In response to the COVID-19 outbreak,the Treasury Department and the InternalRevenue Service are providing special taxfiling and payment relief to individuals andbusinesses. This relief applies to federalincome tax returns and tax payments (including tax on self-employment income)otherwise due April 15, 2020. This reliefdoes not apply to state tax payments ordeposits or payments of any other type offederal tax.Who needs to pay quarterly?Most often, self-employed people, including many involved in the sharing economy, need to pay quarterly installments ofestimated tax. Similarly, investors, retireesand others often need to make these payments. That’s because a substantial portionof their income is not subject to withholding. Other income generally not subject towithholding includes interest, dividends,capital gains, alimony and rental income.Special rules apply to some groups oftaxpayers, such as farmers, fishermen, casualty and disaster victims, those who recently became disabled, recent retirees andthose who receive income unevenly duringthe year.Taxpayers can avoid an underpaymentpenalty by owing less than 1,000 at taxtime or by paying most of their taxes duringthe year. Generally, for 2020 that meansmaking payments of at least 90% of the taxexpected on their 2020 return.Taxes are pay-as-you-goThis means taxpayers need to pay most oftheir taxes owed during the year as incomeis received. There are two ways to do that:* Withholding from pay, pension or certain government payments such as SocialSecurity; and/or* Making quarterly estimated tax payments during the year.Tax Withholding EstimatorIf a taxpayer receives salaries and wages,they can avoid having to pay estimated taxby asking their employer to withhold moretax from their earnings. To do this, theywould file a new Form W-4 [ https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-w-4 ].If a taxpayer receives a paycheck, thenew and improved Tax Withholding Estimator [ https://www.irs.gov/payments/tax-withholding ] can help them make surethey have the right amount of tax withheldfrom their pay. The tool is now more mobile friendly and replaces the WithholdingCalculator on IRS.gov. The Tax Withholding Estimator offers workers, as well as retirees, self-employed individuals and othertaxpayers a clear, step-by-step method foreffectively checking their withholding toprotect against having too little tax withheld and facing an unexpected tax bill orpenalty at tax time next year.How to pay estimated taxesForm 1040-ES [ https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1040-es ], Estimated Tax for Individuals, includes instructions to help taxpayers figure theirestimated taxes. They can also visit IRS.gov/payments to pay electronically. IRSoffers two free electronic payment optionswhere taxpayers can schedule their estimated federal tax payments up to 30 daysin advance with Direct Pay [ https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay ] or up to 365days in advance with the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System [ federal-tax-payment-system ] (EFTPS).IRS.gov assistance 24/7Tax help is available 24/7 on IRS.gov.The IRS website offers a variety of online tools to help taxpayers answer common tax questions. For example, taxpayerscan search the Interactive Tax Assistant [https://www.irs.gov/help/ita ], Tax Topics[ https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics ], Frequently Asked Questions [ https://www.irs.gov/faqs ], and Tax Trails [ nu ] to getanswers to common questions.More COVID-19 informationThe IRS will post frequently askedquestions on IRS.gov/coronavirus onomic-impact-payments ] andwill provide updates as soon as they areavailable.Like us onfacebookEvery Life Tells A Story.TheP STCheck out oure-edition @cedarspringspost.com/e-newspaper-2/The Cedar SpringsPOSTNewspaper6,454 people like this6,589 people follow thiswww.facebook.com/cedarspringspost

Thursday, June 11, 2020Page 6The Cedar Springs POSTFirst West Nilevirus activity ofThe Post warns families about 2020 detected inMichiganthe dangers of heatstrokeResidents urged to protect againstBoth children and pets suffer when left in a vehicle during warmweatherOutside of crashes, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children in the United States. That’swhy The Cedar Springs Post is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in an attemptto reduce these deaths by reminding parents and caregiversabout the dangers of vehicular heatstroke and leaving children in hot cars. In 2019, there were 52 preventable deathsof children in vehicles, only one child less than in 2018.“As outside temperatures rise, the risk of children dying from vehicular heatstroke increases,” said Judy Reed,Editor at The Post. “One child dies from heatstroke nearlyevery 10 days in the United States from being left in a caror crawling into an unlocked vehicle. What is most tragicis that every single one of these deaths could have beenprevented.”The Post urges all parents and caregivers to do thesethree things: NEVER leave a child (or a pet) in a vehicle unattended. Make it a habit to look in the back seat EVERY timeyou exit the car. ALWAYS lock the car and put the keys out of reach.If you are a bystander and see a child in a hot vehicle:Make sure the child is okay and responsive. If not, call911 immediately.If the child appears to be okay, attempt to locate the parents or have the facility’s security or management page thecar owner over the PA system.If there is someone with you, one person should activelysearch for the parent while the other waits at the car.If the child is not responsive or appears to be in distress,attempt to get into the car to assist the child—even if thatmeans breaking a window—many states have “Good Samaritan” laws that protect people from lawsuits for gettinginvolved to help a person in an emergency.Know the warning signs of heatstroke, which include red,hot, and moist or dry skin; no sweating; a strong rapid pulseor a slow weak pulse; nausea; confusion; or acting strangely. If a child exhibits any of these signs after being in a hotvehicle, quickly spray the child with cool water or with a

vance to Phase 5 of the governors MI Safe Start Plan. Phase 5 allows the reopening of salons, movie theaters, and gyms, subject to safety protocols and procedures designed to mini-mize the spread of COVID-19. On June 15, personal services including hair, massages,