This comment was posted on our website on February 5, regarding our story on canceling the Best Lips contest. In the story, we mentioned a set of “imposter” lips that were once sent to us, supposedly belonging to then school finance director Frank Verhoven, and how we called the FBI to investigate. — Editor

I remember the FBI coming to my office to check my DNA. They wanted to make sure the lips really were not mine. They ruled my lips were not as pretty as those published. Too funny. Sorry to see this tradition ending.

Frank Verhoven

Lynn Marion’s, of Cedar Springs, winning lips from the Best Lips Contest 2015.

We will all be left in suspense this year on who has the best lips in Cedar Springs. That’s because after 22 years of showcasing lips of all shapes and sizes, the Post is calling it quits on the “Best Lips” contest.

It wasn’t really our decision. You—the readers—made the decision for us. We are cancelling the contest because of lack of participation.

It’s been a fun 22 years, though. Publisher Lois Allen talked about the days when she used to go out and solicit people to enter—even men. And she would tell them that “so and so said they would do it if you would” and so they would do it. And then she’d get the other person to do it by telling them the same thing, too!

And who could forget the year we had the impostor lips? We published what we thought was then Cedar Springs Public School’s Finance Director Frank Verhoven’s lips—only to find out the next week when he called that he didn’t send any in—someone was impersonating him! So we did a follow up story letting people know we were taking DNA from the lips sample and sending it to the FBI. A lot of people got a laugh out of it, though I’m not sure Frank did.

It’s been a good ride, and we thank all of you who entered over the years, and those who helped us choose the best lips these last few years by voting for your favorites. Now use those lips to go give someone a great big kiss!

Lynn Marion’s, of Cedar Springs, winning lips from the Best Lips Contest 2015.

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and that means it’s time for some fun at the Post. As always, we want to know who has the most luscious lips in Cedar Springs—male or female! Show us your lips by entering our 23rd annual “Best Lips” contest by February 1. We’re going to let YOU—the readers—decide who wins! We will print the finalists in our paper on Thursday, February 4. Then readers will go online to our website to vote for who they think should win. Winners will be announced in our February 11 edition.

Lynn Marion and her prizes.

Our Best Lips winner, Lynn Marion, of Cedar Springs, stopped in Friday to pick up her prize package including a $50 Visa gift card, Russel Stovers candies, and tulips.  Thanks so much, Lynn, for entering the contest! Congratulations again on having the most luscious lips of 2015.

Coming in first was #13-Kissy aka Amanda McGovern, of Sand Lake, with 171 votes. She won a dinner for two at Big Boy ($30 value); a free movie for two at the Kent Theatre with two medium combos; $50 worth of makeup from the Haircraft Company; and a month of free classes for two at Moxie’s Fitness and Health.

Coming in second was #1-Succulent aka Trisha Dart, of the City of Cedar Springs with 168 votes. She won a lotion and tanning package from Awesome Tan, a shampoo and cut from B&B Beauty Salon, and free class from Moxie Fitness and Health.

Coming in third was #10-Pouty aka Micki Martin, of Sand Lake, with 112 votes. She won a $25 gift certificate from Geekworx, a chair massage from Kin of Hope, tea from Perry’s Place, and a free class from Moxie Fitness and Health.

A big thank you to all who participated—those who sent in their lips, those who voted, and all of the businesses that donated prizes! We couldn’t have done it without you!

Winners may pick up their prizes at The POST, 36 E. Maple St., Cedar Springs on Valentines Day, Friday, February 14 between 10am-5pm. Please call 616-696-3655 if you need to make special arrangements for pick up.

2013 Best Lips winner, Leah Almy

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and that means it’s time for some fun at the Post. As always, we want to know who has the most luscious lips in Cedar Springs—male or female! Show us your lips by entering our 21st annual “Best Lips” contest by February 3. We’re going to let YOU—the readers—decide who wins! We will print the finalists in our paper on Thursday, February 6. Then readers will go online to our website to vote for who they think should win. Winners will be announced in our February 13 edition. Click link below for details.

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Leah Almy’s voluptious lips received over 2,000 votes!

The voting poll has officially closed. No, not for president, for the best lips!

Voting was open to the public for The Cedar Springs Post Annual Best Lips Contest – 2013. In an effort to find the best lips anywhere, we invited the public to place their online vote at www.cedarspringspost.com. It’s just like American Idol, only with lips!

This year we posted 10 finalists and, after just five days, we had 5,702 total votes counted! The three top contenders included Leah Almy, Shelby Stremus and Diana Coughlin, all of the Cedar Springs area. It truly was a nose to nose finish with Almy garnering a total of 2,154 votes to beat out Diana Coughlin, who had 2,072. Stremus was closing in on a thousand votes with 814.

Only one entry per computer was allowed per day. Leah and the person of her choice will be treated to dinner for two at Big Boy’s and two tickets for a movie at The Kent Theatre, as well as the title for THE BEST LIPS for one full year. Congratulations Leah.

Prizes can be picked up at The Post after the 14th.

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and you only have until Monday, February 4, to get your entry in to our best lips contest! As always, we want to know who has the most luscious lips in Cedar Springs—male or female. We’re going to let YOU—the readers—decide who wins! We will print the finalists in our paper next Thursday, February 7. Then readers will go online to our website to vote for who they think should win. Winners will be announced in our February 14 edition. See details on page 6.

Best Lips Contest 2013

Dawn Grigsby - 1st place winner

Who has the most luscious lips in the area? After six days of voting, the answer is—Dawn Grigsby, of Cedar Springs! Dawn snagged the most votes to take first place, with 35 percent of the vote. Coming in second was Emily Hamel, of Gowen, with 21 percent of the vote; and we had a tie for third place between Stephanie Inskeep, of Pierson and Julie Fisk, of Cedar Springs, with each taking 11 percent of the vote.

As the grand prize winner, Dawn will receive a dinner for two (up to a $20 value) at Main Street Restaurant in Cedar Springs; a $15 gift card for Bay Leaf Books in Sand Lake; a large pizza (up to 6 toppings) or two subs, and breadsticks from Mr. Pizza in Sand Lake; and a haircut from Corner Hair Design in Sand Lake (a $14 value). There are also prizes for second and third place. Winners can pick up their prizes at the Post as of Friday, February 17.

A big thanks to all who entered and all who voted!

Julie Fisk- tied for 3rd place

Stephanie Inskeep - tied for 3rd place

Emily Hamel - 2nd place winner

You be the Judge – Vote online for your favorite lips!

Vote for who you think has the most luscious lips! The Post staff has chosen this year’s top ten entries, but you get to pick the winner. Voting starts Thursday, February 9. You can vote once per day. Contest closes Tuesday, February 14, at 5 p.m. The person who has the most votes at that time will be the grand prize winner, and will receive a dinner for two (up to a $20 value) at Main Street Restaurant in Cedar Springs; a $15 gift card for Bay Leaf Books in Sand Lake; a large pizza (up to 6 toppings) or two subs, and breadsticks from Mr. Pizza in Sand Lake; and a haircut from Corner Hair Design in Sand Lake (a $15 value). There will also be prizes for second and third place. So get your family and friends and start voting! Winners will be featured in next week’s issue, February 16th edition.

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