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By Judy Reed The Bolthouse Farms muck fields are now up for sale, after undergoing extensive work last summer to restore wetlands. If you’ve driven on 17 Mile east of Cedar Springs recently, you may have noticed the two large auction signs posted on the north and south sides of the road at Bolthouse Farms properties, about 2-1/2 miles east of town. For years the fields grew onions, corn and other crops. Then three years ago, the US Department of Agriculture purchased the development rights for 280 acres of the land, from Bolthouse Farms. The USDA felt it was a unique opportunity to restore a pre-settlement wetland and to protect a cold-water recharge area vital to the health of Cedar Creek and the Rogue River trout population. By restoring the wetlands they created an excellent environment for amphibians, turtles, migratory water fowl, and wetland flora and fauna. They also constructed a series of interconnected shallow ponds that filter sediment, fertilizers and other chemicals from the waters entering the system and improving the quality of water entering Cedar Creek. The new Lake Hentry County Drain also flows into the northwest corner of the project. Click here to read more Muck fields... Driver killed when truck rolls The Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on US131 just north of 17 Mile in Solon Township Tuesday. Click here to read more Driver killed... Elementary students go fishing By Laura Readle The rising sun, the crisp filled air and the blue heron perched near shore, was the beginning of a unique experience for Edgerton Upper Elementary School students in Howard City. Thanks to a grant from the Future Fisherman Foundation, Laura Readle, the Physical Education teacher for Edgerton Upper Elementary, along with 100 volunteers, were prepared for an all day fishing field trip to Krampe Park on Winfield Lake April 28 and 29. Edgerton is only 1 of 100 schools in the United States to be awarded the 2007-2008 National Fishing and Boating Education Grant. Click here to read more Elementary students... Treasures valued at “Little Road Show” By Judy Reed Judges at the Cedar Springs Historical Museum’s “Little Road Show” saw a variety of treasures and family heirlooms last Saturday, May 3, at the museum in Morley Park.    According to museum director Sharon Jett, 27 people came in to have their treasures appraised. Included was a tin carrier that a woman’s grandfather had when he immigrated from Ireland. “He had all his wordly possessions in it,” explained Jett. It was valued at $300 to $400. Click here to read more Treasures valued... Red Flannel Queen and court on the move Red Flannel Queen Kaleigh Rosenberger and Court Members Leah Haadsma and Rebecca Newland have been seen around town quite a bit lately. On April 16 they made a special guest appearance at the Cedar Springs Rotary Club, and they shared where their royal appointments have taken them and their plans for future visits.  Each of the ladies also took turns sharing their own career aspirations for the future.  Click here to read more Red Flannel Queen... Gas prices hit record levels After hitting a new high of $3.75 per gallon of unleaded gas last week in Cedar Springs, prices fell to $3.58 and then shot up to $3.89 on Wednesday May 7, setting a new record. The government on Tuesday again raised its short-term price forecasts for crude oil and gasoline — trends that are expected to dampen demand. Click here to read more Gas prices... School board election results By Judy Reed The Cedar Springs Board of Education will have one new face on board and one familiar one returning when they swear in the winners of the 2008 election. Four people ran for two four-year terms in the election held Tuesday, May 6. Click here to read more School board... Undersheriff named president of jail association Kent County Sheriff Larry Stelma is pleased to announce that his Undersheriff, Jon Hess, will be inducted on May 4, 2008 in Sacramento, California as the President of the American Jail Association.  The American Jail Association (AJA) is a national, non-profit organization that exists to support those who work in and operate our nation’s jails and is the only national association that focuses exclusively on issues specific to the operation of local correctional facilities. Click here to read more Undersheriff named president... Volunteers needed for trail patrol The Kent County Sheriff Department Community Services Unit coordinates the highly successful Volunteer Trail Patrol Program and is looking for volunteers. Click here to read more Volunteers needed... Police stats for April From Cedar Springs Police Chief Roger Parent Calls: The Cedar Springs Police Department took 309 incident numbers for the month of April.  Most of these numbers are related to a police investigation, some are for office duties such as a background investigation.  I was very pleased to see that the police department receives a number of calls for suspicious subjects or suspicious vehicles. Having citizens watching and reporting what seems to be out of place in their neighborhood is vital information for any police agency. Click here to read more Police stats... Fundraiser concert featuring Jake Mellema When Saranac Community Church decided to raise funds for a Dominican Republic mission trip, Chris Roberts, a 1989 graduate of Cedar Springs, knew he could count on his nephew Jacob Mellema to help. Jacob is a 2005 graduate of Cedar Springs and was a Hollywood contestant on this seasons American Idol. “Jacob has always been a very helpful and unselfish person. When I asked him if he would be willing to do a fundraiser concert for us, he was quick to answer with a ‘yes, of course,’ followed by his unforgettable and charming grin,” said Roberts. Click here to read more Fundraiser concert.. Kent Conservation meeting at nature center The Kent Conservation District invites you to the Annual Meeting on May 17, 2008 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the Howard Christensen Nature Center, 16190 Red Pine Dr., Kent City. This event is a great opportunity for the public to meet the district’s elected officials and staff, and give input regarding the district’s programs, including the Howard Christensen Nature Center. Click here to read more Kent Conservation... Prom 2008 Cedar Springs juniors Alex Feravich and Stephanie Harthorn had to bump their prom festivities back a bit after the car Alex was driving collided with a Kent Intermediate school bus on Russell Road and Northland Drive Friday, April 25. Instead of letting the accident hold them up too much, Stephanie and Alex took the opportunity to get in their first prom picture. No one was hurt so that was enough to be smiling about! Mayfest 2008 bluegrass festival The West Michigan Bluegrass Association invites everyone to the 13th annual Mayfest 2008, May 16-18 at the Kent County Youth Fairgrounds in Lowell, Michigan. Mayfest 2008 is a music festival the whole family can enjoy. There will be instrument workshops, a huge barn and bake sale, craft and food vendors, and lots of campsite jammin’ in addition to bluegrass  music stage acts all weekend long! Click here to read more Mayfest 2008... back to top Cedar Springs, The Red Flannel Town   © The Cedar Springs Post Newspaper 2007-2008 • Cedar Springs, MI

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