There’s a nip in the air, the Christmas decorations line Main Street, and a beautiful Christmas tree sits on the vacant lot at Main and Ash Streets. It can mean only one thing—the annual Christmas tree lighting in Cedar Springs is not far away!
The Grindles kindly donated this year’s tree in memory of Gerald James Grindle (Curly), who lived from 1962 to March 2011. We hope they get enjoyment from the faces of all the residents, old and young, who attend the annual Christmas tree lighting on December 2!
The event is led this year by Cedar Springs Area Parks and Rec Director Amanda Gerhardt, Pastor Craig Owens, pastor at Calvary Assembly of God. There will be a living nativity beginning at 5 p.m. with actors and animals. They will be joined by actors from the upcoming play “A Christmas Carol,” who will sing Christmas carols. The tree lighting will be at 6 p.m. when Santa arrives.
The details are still coming in, so watch next week’s Post for details on what else might be happening that evening!

Gerald James Grindle (Curly), 48, Cedar Springs, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2011. Preceded in death by his father, Gerald Grindle, and his son, Joshua Grindle. Survived by his children: Jason, Jared and Jennifer Grindle and grandchildren; Kylee, Kayden, Kamdon and Jaelyn. Mother, Jean Grindle; brother, Dennis Grindle; sister, Pamela (Mel) DeKraker; nieces and nephews: Mandy, Chris, Will, and Melissa; and best friend, Briar. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. A memorial celebration will be held Friday 3/11/2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Grace Evangelical Free Church, on the corner of 13 mile and Northland Drive.